Dodging a Bore as a Pedestrian Tries to Catch Jones
A narrator, irritable and tired, follows Jones a slow walker. He mutters about stopping, waiting, and avoiding a conversation, hoping to reach home sooner while resisting the urge to engage Jones in a reminiscence heavy chat. The exchange ends with playful jab about waiting.
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Jones
Autoing and Optics in a Humorous Observation
A speaker discusses eyesight and driving, noting rapid improvement after obtaining glasses. The narrator recalls glimpsing a policeman behind a tree miles away and describes how eye strain and clarity affect street safety and car handling. The tone is humorous and reflective.
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eWell
Baltimore
Speaking Likeness in Coroner’s Inquest
A witness cannot identify a photographed deceased man despite claiming recognition by voice. He recalls the victim’s stutter as the sole distinctive feature, noting the stutter as the clue that would betray memory if seen again.
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Judy
The Editorial Sanctum Exchange
A visitor questions the nature of the editorial sanctum and is told he may enter the editorial room instead. He quips the place resembles a worse version of “our t” before departing with a brief good day.
How It's Done
A Cleveland Leader anecdote depicts Uncle Jonas as frugal yet generous in a quick, wry exchange. The tale frames a boy asking for five dollars and receiving it instantly, while a supposed bigger request hints at Jonas’s shrewd prudence.
Auction Sales and Local Notices in Newberg Area
Saturday auctions at Rock Robinson & Sons offer household furniture. lost item a purple velvet spectacle case with a five dollar gold piece. Various notices include rug gift to Mrs. E A Burns, nurseries and fruit trees, sheep dip, real estate in Little Homes addition, a dish sale, and a 30 acre fruit ranch near Springbrook. John T. Haworth and J J Jorvon advertise. Optical exam free at Munsell & Martin. Hog listings with sow and pig prices. Mutual phone 451f.
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Graphic Office
Newberg
John T. Haworth
Mutual
Springbrook
2Nd and Center
Salary Sketch Prompts Shorter Hours for Clerk
A clerk asks for a raise but gets a plan instead. The employer cancels extra pay by offering shorter hours during the first period so the clerk can marry, then lengthens them later to provide an excuse to leave work. The exchange is reported by the New York Journal.
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New York Journal
Germany’s Character Book System Keeps Domestic Servants Honest
The article describes Germany’s police supervised service books for domestic workers and laborers. Employers record entry dates and job details, and later removal notes, creating a transferable character record free of forged references. It also notes mandatory private insurance for low earners to prevent destitution.
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Germany
Harper’s Weekly
Dodging a Family Bore in a Jammed Dinner Tale
A New York Press excerpt depicts a crowded family dinner where relatives vie to tell the old family story while Mary and others interrupt. Tension grows as each tries to control the narrative and avoid rehashing past tales.
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Mary
Mother
Father
Jane
Sally
New York Press
Secret to Vigorous Ornamental Trees Revealed
The secret to vigorous ornamental tree growth lies in soil preparation. Dig holes at least three feet across and three feet deep. Do not dump in a lot of soil or debris. ensure drainage and mix with good compost for best results.
The Ugly Figures in Monaco and Vitellius’s Feast
The article notes Monaco’s dark history with Vitellius and Otho near the principality. It cites Vitellius’s four month spending on food and drink, described as gluttony among his vices.
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Monaco
Vitellius
Otho
Ethel Colburne Mayne
Absurd Dental String Attributed In Dialogue
Absente explains the string around the tooth is to remind him of the extraction. Hamlar questions the method urging ordinary practice. Absente insists he does not want his finger removed, prompting humorous exchange.
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Hamlar
It Was Against the Rules and the Train Conductor Got Busy
A Lehigh Valley train bound for New York detains a small white dog in a passenger car for violating rules. The conductor orders the dog moved to the baggage car, explaining rules while a brakeman reddens at the exchange. The girl explains the dog is for her brother in Brookhaven.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Easton
New York
Brook
New York Times
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