Parting tale of a shooting tenant and his ghillie
A tenant prepares to depart after packing his gear and bids farewell to his head ghillie. The ghillie, reluctant to accept the gift, responds with hesitation and a courteous insistence that his parting tip is more than enough. The speaker presses for the ghillie to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghillie
Donald
London Answers Line Shifts to Reflect Past Blues
A clipped quote recalls a harsh remark about performance past and present. The line suggests personal reflection on prior years while noting injuries or critical hits. It captures a moment of testing and resilience in a public figure’s reminiscence.
Opera Tiara Question Sparks Aflame Vanity
Miss Cayenne says she will wear a large diamond tiara to the opera. She explains the plan is to command attention even if the audience does not listen, turning appearance into focus over music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Proved Sire Is Big Dairy Asset
Proved bulls drive herd improvement through cooperative bull associations and Dairy Herd Improvement plans. Older bulls can be kept safely with modest gear, and proven sires boost future herd quality by tested daughters and widespread use across farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. W. Linn
Dairyman
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Bull
Impossibility of Absolute Germ Free Milk
The article argues that absolutely germ free milk cannot be produced under practical conditions and emphasizes sourcing milk from tuberculin tested cows and minimizing foreign matter. It notes that visible dirt signals danger and careless handling, while cities may require testing or pasteurization to ensure safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Met
Balanced ration tips for dairy cows and herd health
Guidance on feeding cows with legumes and roots to cut grain needs, testing for tuberculosis, culling low producers, evaluating milking machines, calf rearing, and dairy barn floor design for safety and efficiency. Emphasizes that milk cream percentage stays stable with feeding levels and warns of disease risk from infected milk.
Speyer Endows New York Museum Fund Amid Vacation Talk
James Speyer, noted philanthropist, has donated half a million to complete the New York museum building fund. At the Manhattan Club he reflected on summer travel, recalling a New England walking-tour tale about a restless traveler and a weary farm hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Speyer
New York
Croydon
Four Corners
Smallest Working Scale Model Railway Shown in London
The Locomotive Engineers' Journal reports a tiny scale model railway by J. J. Landridge of the Wimbledon and District Model Railway club exhibited in London. The model uses 2 mm to 1 foot scale, stands half an inch high, % inch gauge rails, hides in a 50 cigarette box, and is powered by electricity from a small motor in the engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locomotive Engineers’ Journal
London
England
J. J. Landridge
Wimbledon and District Model Railway Club
Fire building in rain by Horace Kephart
Kephart advises resourceful fire making in wet weather using natural shelters like logs rocks or stump cores. When dry fuel is scarce, he suggests finding a leaning dead softwood, removing bark from the underside, splitting fine, and building the fire under the trunk shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Kephart
Hornsby recounts baseball joke at New York banquet
Rogers Hornsby told a baseball story during a New York banquet. He recalled a Sunday school teacher asking a pupil, Willie, who defeated the Philistines, and Willie replied he did not follow those small league teams. The anecdote illustrated Hornsby’s humor about unlikely sports heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Hornsby
New York
Willie
Doctor Compares Voronoff to Deer Hunt Fable at Dinner
Dr William Ryans Brand a Baltimore surgeon discussed Voronoff and rejuvenation methods at a dinner. He compared the scientist and followers to Jed Prouty’s deer hunt noting the youth tracked tracks all day but in the wrong direction, highlighting a misstep in approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ryans Brand
Baltimore
Voronoff
Jed Prouty
Jed
Easier Suzanne Writes Henpox Note to Merriman
A six year old girl Suzanne writes a note to her hostess Merriman claiming Tommiie has the henpox. She explains she called it henpox because it is easier to write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzanne
Merriman
Tommiie
Aim High, Hit Bull's-Eye Brings Quiet Satisfaction
A concise reflection on choosing personal goals and finding fulfillment in small, precise successes. The saying suggests that even modest aims can yield clear satisfaction when achieved.
Woman Sheds Tears Then Opens Telegram
A woman shed a few tears before she opened a telegram, revealing a moment of emotional weight captured in a brief scene.
Early Bird May Serve Wife Breakfast in Bed
The line about an early bird may imply a domestic breakfast duty. The remark hints at sharing morning chores within a marriage context without detailing any event or place.
Fates a female who gives men the laugh for believing in her
A pithy phrase depicts a woman who mocks male credulity by laughing at their belief in her. The line captures a sharp social jab and reflects a gender dynamic where skepticism meets confidence. The mood is ironic and sardonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fates
Average Brains Carry It On World’s Progress
A concise reflection notes that bold, creative minds lead global advancement while everyday thinkers sustain it through practical effort. It emphasizes the value of steady work and shared responsibility across society.
Brother’s Keeper Paradox Prompts Silent Duty
A terse aphorism suggests that one is born to be another’s keeper, yet true guardianship remains unseen. The line hints at hidden obligation and ethical restraint guiding mutual care without fanfare.
Woman Reflects On Listening Habits In Self-Remark
A woman comments on her own listening habits noting she often ignores half the things she says. The remark is brief and tongue in cheek, suggesting self awareness about communication.
The Skimpoles Roaring With Rumble Seat Quips
A snippet features the Skimpoles described as the type of people who ride in rumble seats in a Rotary excerpt. A barber shop quip puns on barbarism as a father replies to Willie asking for the meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathfinder Magazine
Little Willie
Barber
Vast Panorama of Life Underseas Put on View
The Hall of Ashes at the American Academy of Natural History in New York showcases an expansive undersea life panorama. A nine foot sailfish mounted display, captured by Mrs. Greenfield, highlights diverse fishes and lunged forms alongside depictions of locomotion and sea life paintings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Academy of Natural History
New York
Izaak Walton
Louisville Courier-Journal
Hartington Carvington Exchange Lines About Liars
Two towns exchange biting lines about truth and deception in a brief, dialogue style interaction. The exchange highlights sharp wit and regional flavor as they trade barbs about lies and living deceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartington
Carvington
Speed Cop Confusion Sparks Laughable Exchange
Jinks recalls watching the road instead of the rear-vision mirror as a speed stop unfolds. The officer questions the driver while humor briefly lightens a tense moment on the commute.
Compromise as Second Nature to Statesmen Says Observer
The observer in the American Magazine argues that political compromise arises from routine statesmanship and practical politics, driven by expediency rather than principle, shaping conduct across parties and eras.
Hard Working and Playful Lives Hidden by Troubles
People strive to balance labor and leisure to cope with daily cares. The line between effort and merriment reveals the coping strategies of ordinary individuals facing stress and seeking relief.
Life's Real Business Inspires Self Ahead Mindset
The quote urges focused self-improvement over competing with others. It emphasizes beating one’s own records, surpassing yesterday, and enduring trials with grace as the true aim in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maltbie D. Babcock
Also Mentioned on This Page
OUR Comic
Felix
Milton Soe
Lai Pete Tipo
Finney
Tadpole
Vez Darlin
Willie Monk
Atwater Kear
Barberism
Vm If
Wheay
P. Co., Inc
Life’s Real Business
Brooklyn N
Harold
S. S. Shean
Optician
O Street
Lincoln, Neb
Tempo Housedress Corp
25Th St
N.Y
West
Green Chaffey Aim Sprim
California
Faun
Vienna
Dauber