Slander and the Law In Oral Versus Written Charges
Slander in the legal sense is often not actionable per se though contempt may be caused. The text notes that oral charges like theft or fraud may be insufficient for slander claims and cites cases in Arkansas England Georgia New York Louisiana and other states on terms like rogue rascal or villain not constituting actionable slander by themselves.
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William W. Brewton
Arkansas
Georgia
New York
Louisiana
The Tempting Decoration Nordenskjold Accepted
The explorer Baron Nordenskjold, invited to accept a decoration from the czar while returning from Siberian voyage, joined Bjornson’s anti decoration club in pledge but relented. He learned at home the reward was mere rebuke for breaking his vow.
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Baron Nordenskjold
Ceylon
Siberia
Russia
Bjorsterne Bjornson
Nordenskjold
The Fashion of the House Haste at Farmhouse Mis treme
A servant girl at a farmhouse encountered a mis treme with a hasty temper on her first Saturday night. The fragment ends as the incident unfolds, leaving details unclear about actions taken or consequences.
Boots Thrown Into Water After Mistress Seethes
A rotary Lse mistress orders a maid to clean boots for Sunday. The girl cleans her own boots first, prompting the mistress to toss the boots into a tub of water in anger. She repeats the act, asking what possessed her to do it.
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Rotary Lse
In Praise of the Eskimos by Admiral Peary
The narrative extols Eskimos as not savage despite their lack of government and education. Peary notes their intelligence, absence of religion, and absence of vice while praising their readiness to share food. He claims Christianization is unnecessary as they possess faith hope and charity for survival in six months of darkness.
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RB. E. Peary
North Pole
Line, Line Prompter Mixes Up The Stage
A theatre anecdote recalls Sir Henry asking for a cue as the prompter chats idly. The actor repeats Line, line, and a distressed voice backstage murmurs asking which line. The moment captures a forgotten prompt and a startled reaction behind the curtain.
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Sir Henry
Egyptian Maxims From 4000 B C On Speech and Calumny
An ancient Egyptian papyrus from about 4000 B C records injunctions on speech urging not to repeat calumnies and to guard one’s tongue. The text notes that wise ancestors quickly learned sound judgment in verbal conduct.
London shopkeeper tried for adulteration nailed by the ears remark
In a London magistrate court the case of a local east end shopkeeper accused of adulteration drew a remark that in former times offenders of similar crimes were punished by being nailed by the ears to their own doorpost.
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London East End
All that will not reason is a bigot says Gir W Drommond
A quoted line attributes a harsh view on reason to Gir W Drommond, calling those who cannot reason bigots and those who dare to resist reason slaves.
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Gir W. Drommond
Interpretation of Life Shows All Events Are Spirit
A reflective note asserts that recognizing life events as ultimately spiritual marks a major step in understanding existence. The statement emphasizes a unifying view of events as expressions of spirit guiding human experience.
English legal terms echo thirteenth century murder language
The Des Moines Register notes how medieval courts chose multiple European and native terms to indict murder. It explains that indictments must include various synonyms for kill and avoid archaic phrases to avoid fault in medieval English law.
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England
Europe
Des Moines Register and Leader
Story of the Mistletoe A Curious Plant and Its Living
The mistletoe clings to tree branches after being eaten by birds. It leaves sticky seeds on bills that transfer to new hosts. Seeds sprout in bark and tap sap rich nutrients, while the plant keeps leaves for winter use.
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Robin
Egyptian Mummy as Pawn in Ancient Debt Bargaining
An Egyptologist explains that in ancient Egypt a man could borrow only by pledging a mummy of a close relative and was cursed to be buried in un consecrated ground if he died with a family mummy still unredeemed. The practice reflects beliefs about sacred pledges and impiety.
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Ther
Egypt
Greater Nineveh Tetrapolis Dimensions and Sites in Antiquity
The ruins of Nineveh on the Tigris are described with walls measuring 7,000 feet east, 3 miles east, 1,000 feet south and 2.5 miles riverfront. The city covered about 1,800 acres and formed a tetrapolis with Khborsabad Calah and Keramite matching Diodorus. Jonah’s warning is linked to the three days journey.
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Greater
Nineveh
Tigris
New York
Khborsabad
Calah
Keramite
Diodorus
Jonah
Christian Herald
The Deceit of Man in a Cigar Deal
A bystander reports a wife bought birthday cigars for 40 cents a box, and the dealer claims her husband approved the sale. The dealer asserts the husband told him to sell her the cigars, noting the wife would divorce him if she knew he paid five dollars per box.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Pyramids Stones Fitted With Mortar Shaped to Even Joints
In a description from the New York American the pyramids are noted for stones laid with mortar and rubbed back and forth until surfaces matched. The seams are now barely discernible, illustrating remarkable precision in ancient construction.
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New York American
Painted portrait prompts talk of gown cost
A daughter asks if a painting resembles her and the mother responds the face matches while noting the gown cost the father a cold $1,000, a detail cited by the Philadelphia Ledger.
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Philadelphia Ledger
The Quakers and the origin of the name Tremble
London Telegraph notes the term Quaker was first used for the sect due to the founder’s frequent use of the word tremble in exhortations.
Sam Clemens and Coonskin Capital Scheme
In a St Nicholas tale Albert Bigelow Paine recounts young Sam Clemens and Huck Blankenship attempting to raise capital by repeatedly selling a coonskin found at Selms store. The scheme ends when Selms notices the pile holds mostly pelts and only one coonskin. Selms later shared the anecdote as a joke.
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Sam Clemens
Tom Sawyer
Ph Fehler
Huck Blankenship
Selms
Wildcat Corner
John Pierce
Selina
Albert Bigelow Paine
St. Nicholas
Humor as a world force contrasts creators and destroyers
Sir Herbert Tree lectures on humor as a force shaping history. He cites Lincoln Disraeli Goethe Heine Salisbury Balfour Dickens Thackeray Fielding Shakespeare Elizabeth I Henry VIII Charles II Dr Johnson Charles Lamb Emerson Byron and contrasts Shakespeare as the creator who brings joy with Napoleon who caused vast loss of life.
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Sir Herbert Tree
A and i Institute
Romcrae Aney
Abraham Lincoln
Disraeli
Goethe
Heine
Lord Salisbury
Arthur Balfour
Dickens
Thackeray
Fielding
Shakespeare
Queen Elizabeth
Henry VIII
Charlies IL
Johnson
Charlies Lamb
Emerson
Byron
Napoleon
London Telegraph
A Dublin Doctor’s Brusque Remedy in Memoir
A reminiscence recounts Sir Dominic Corrigan, famed surgeon, who bluntly advised a maiden to either drink or sit with her back to the fire after a probing examination. The anecdote highlights his brisk manner and blunt bedside style.
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Dublin
Dominic Corrigan
William Charles Scully
Hospital cat sparks row with inspectors in France
Two critical inspectors reported a black cat kept at a Red Cross hospital in France. The hospital head replied the cat is the Tommies' man cat and loved by the troops more than the two old cats sent to inspect, a pointed jab at the inspectors.
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Red Cross
France
Chicago Herald
Newly Discovered Talents at Home Team Boost
A Washington Star reader quote recalls Mrs. Torkins shouting at a potential burglar and urged a husband to yell for a boost during a home team moment, capturing a moment of family spirited defense.
The Best Chance Indorsement Remark in Richmond
A brief Richmond Times Dispatch snippet notes Grubbe’s endorsement while Stables explains the choice as the best chance to move the subject farther from home, implying a strategic aim in a political or local decision.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Dialogue Exchange Reveals Belief About Men and Women
A clipped exchange between Mr. Borley and a woman contrasts thoughts on when to go home. He notes it felt time to leave, while she asserts the difference between men and women. The brief dialogue hints at gender perspectives of the era.
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Mr. Borley
Idle chagrin outdoes the sting of pleasures
A terse aphorism notes that anguish from idleness outweighs even the ache of fleeting pleasures. The quote reflects a wary view of ease and self indulgence, contrasting inner dissatisfaction with outward indulgence, attributed to Rvakin.
Poultry Berry Ranch and Orchard for Sale
For sale a poultry and berry ranch with a ten acre bearing prune orchard. Prices are reasonable and terms easy. Interested buyers may contact J L Haworth at Springbrook to view the property.
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J. L. Haworth
Springbrook
Dairy Cows Wanted for Large Milk Yield
Wanted dairy cows must be well developed big milkers. No poor stock considered. Describe the animals and state the lowest cash prize to C. care of Graphic tt.
Fine home or store room for less than built cost
Advertises buying options in Whittier California with savings compared to rent, urging contact with C. F. Moore for a home or brick and material value offer.
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C. F. Moore
Whittier
California
Rag Carpet and Rug Weaving in Dayton
Rag carpet and rug weaving activity centers in Dayton highlighting makers, shops, and local craft. Describes methods, materials, and community interest in traditional textile crafts.
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Dayton
Card of Thanks and Local Notices Rarity
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the writer’s late husband’s illness. Also mentions business items and a partial service notice with names and locations included in fragments.
Food Combinations Teach Easy Digestion
Leading Hygienist Magazine article by Dr. R R Daniels explores how to pair foods for easier digestion. Readers are encouraged to obtain the December issue from news dealers or by sending 10 cents to Hygienist Publishing Co. Denver Colorado.
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R. R. Daniels
Hygenist Publishing Co
Majeatic Bldg
Denver
Colo
Money and the Home solv e the difficult financial problem
A contributor describes a method to split finances between spouses to manage domestic expenses. After each salary, pay household bills, split the remainder, and assign half to each for personal use. Both partners share half of daily costs and personal expenditures are paid from each half.
Ruth and Boaz: pastoral tale of kindness and faith
An ancient romance praising the Book of Ruth as pastoral literature. It highlights Boaz's generosity to Ruth the Moabite, making her part of Jesse and David's royal line, and elevating kindness as central to Christian love. The tale ends with wedding bells and a noble example of protection.
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Ruth
Boag
Lemelite
Boas
Israel
Jesse
David
Boaz
Thrilling Paris Journey Rescued by Madam Gris Voice
Mme Gris faced a dangerous lunatic on a Paris bound trip as a man entered a carriage and threatened passengers. She kept her calm and sang, captivating the assailant who turned quiet until the train stopped at a station where he was detained. It later emerged the man was a homicidal escapee from an asylum.
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Paris
Mme. Gris
Mme. Grisl
Say
Born Lucky First Coster London Tit Bitta
A fragmented London gag notes a man nicknamed the first and second coster being lucky in the market. The piece mocks misfortune and fortune with a blunt street tone about a local character.
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London
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