Man of Millions Satisfied With His Present Wealth
John G. Wendell, the Broadway landholder known as the Man Who Really Owns Broadway, refuses to sell a Fifth Avenue plot even for 500000, citing his dog's need for an exercise yard. He values sentiment and law over funds, owns vast Broadway frontage with his sisters Rebecca Mary and Georgianna, and avoids theaters and mov ing pictures on moral grounds.
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York
John Wendell Istate
New York Real Inc
Mie Hassell Sage
Broadway
Lim
Leimes
Elie Nit
Fifth Avenue
Wendell
Rebecca
Mary
Georgianna
Fiftieth Street
Russell Sage
Moving Picture
Thirty Sixth
Thirty-eighth Street
John G. Wendell
Thirty-ninth Street
Mr. Wendell
White Light
New York World
Olive a Prized Possession
The olive tree, a thorny wild shrub until cultivated, grows 20 to 40 feet tall with dark green upper leaves and whitish undersides. It bears small white flowers and greenish fruit, used for oil, pickled unripe olives, and finely grained wood for cabinet work. Native to warm temperate regions of southern Europe, parts of Asia and California, it attains great age.
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Europe
Asia
California
Names That Dickens Used in Public Perception
A brief note on Dickensian naming, citing the practice of deriving names from shop fronts and everyday signs. It mentions about a dozen to fifteen names that remain recognizable, including Mark Tapley Lairey Gamp and Sam Weller as key examples.
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Dickens
Mark Tapley
Lairey Gamp
Sam Weller
Gasoline and Rhigolene Its Curious History Explored
In a playful Popular Mechanics style essay the piece traces gasoline from petroleum with rhigolene as an anesthetic precursor. It notes gasolines varieties and uses from stoves to fuels while joking about earthquakes and science’s unfolding explanations.
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Pature
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Learning the Language Lesson Confuses a Downtown Dentist Daughters
A downtown dentist skilled in language teaching introduces his daughter to a patient. The patient asks if she just came from school. The father prompts her to say yes and thank you, but she struggles and responds ambiguously, highlighting language learning challenges.
Leap Year Rights For Women In Old Scottish Law
A 1228 Scottish Parliament rule grants unmarried women leap year initiative asking a suitor to marry. If refused, the man faces a fine of one hundred pence or less based on his estate, unless he proves betrothal to another woman.
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Maifestie
Ilka
Ladee
Baith
Alwais
Cure for Hand Skin Ailment Cited by Philadelphia Woman
Mrs. Mary E. Breig of Philadelphia reports severe hand dermatitis resolved by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after failure of doctors. She notes no lost work days and no recurrence, and urges samples and literature from Cuticura Department L Boston.
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Mary IE. Breig
Brown Street
Philadelphia
Spain Through a Motorist Lens
His View recalls romantic Spain with caution about mountain roads and generally good highways. An Alarmist notes Jibwock as a disquieting figure, suggesting his sole purpose is to yell Fire.
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Spain
Jibwock
Reign Within Yourself Outweighs Kingship
A reflective line from Milton equates self mastery over passions desires and fears with true sovereignty, suggesting inner discipline outweighs external power and status. The quote positions personal restraint as the highest form of leadership.
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Milton
Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for Children Ad
An old advertisement notes Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for children claiming to ease gums and quiet infants. It mentions a 5 cent bottle and emphasizes soothing properties for upset infants.
Henson Reflects On Alma Mater Memory
In a brief remark, Henson says he could never forget his alma mater and ponders what he meant by the statement. The comment hints at family ties as he mentions his mother-in-law in a humorous aside.
Senator Bankhead Reflects On A Misreported Eloquence
The Maryland senator comments on a poorly reported speech and recalls a humorous tale about Daniel Webster's last words. He cites Hiram Harwig of Skeeter Beach recounting Webster's quip that he was not dead yet.
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Bankhead
Hiram
Harwig
Daniel Webster
Webster
Hiram Harwig
Skeeter Beach
Dan Webster
Baltimore
Mayor Gaynor Defends Anti Suffrage Viewpoint
New York Mayor William Gaynor expresses opposition to suffrage arguing women have their place and men have theirs. He cites a cabinet anecdote about Lady Holland and Lord John Russell to illustrate potential intermingling of roles.
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Gaynor
New York
Holland
Lord John Russell
Lord Holland
Lord John
Remarkable Pounders Pianist Plays Fast Note Mess
A witty exchange notes Pounders as a remarkable pianist who can strike many wrong keys in a short span, highlighting his speed and error rate as a humorous talent.
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Young Pounders
Shoes Feel Good Powder Ad
The antiseptic powder for tired tender feet relieves smarting aching swelling and makes walking easy. Sold everywhere for 25 cents. For a free trial package write Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
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Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy, N
The Road to Arcady Verses Read Aloud
A set of verses titled The Road to Arcady is discussed with skeptical quips about poets finding the路 Arcady but never arriving. The exchange notes the familiar pursuit of an elusive pastoral ideal.
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Arcady
Cole s Carboli salve heals burns and cuts fast
The odorless remedy Cole s Carboli salve stops the hurt of a burn or cut and heals quickly while preventing scars. It is advertised at .25c and 50c by druggists. Free samples are offered by J. W. Cole & Co. located in Black River Falls Wisconsin.
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J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Dr. Pierce
R. Y. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Fairy Tale Ends On Stage Not In Life
The remark notes a marriage ending with a stage marriage, emphasizing that two people on stage may appear to live happily ever after while real life may diverge. It contrasts storytelling with actual personal outcomes and hints at performance versus reality.
A Curious Mind Teases Knowledge of American Immortals
A dialogue hints at Digsforth’s fascination with obscure topics and his familiarity with the achievements of all American immortals named on the revised list. The exchange suggests a cultivated, well informed personality steeped in arcane lore.
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Digsforth
Blissful Ignorance Reveals Impending Marriage
A playful exchange recalls Joe’s upcoming wedding to Mary Merrie. The punchline hinges on the pair not knowing each other yet planning to wed, highlighting humorous mistaken familiarity in a light community chatter.
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Joe
Mary Merrie
Out of Date Vaudeville Quips Spark Pity
Quotations attack a performer’s remarks and the decline of contortionist vaudeville acts. The article notes public response to old entertainment trends and comments on reputations in show business.
Marine Eye Remedy ad promises quick relief for eye irritation
An advertising notice promotes Murine Marine Eye Remedy for red and watery eyes and granulated eyelids. It emphasizes oculists compounding, not patent medicine, and notes availability from druggists with small tube prices and boxed salves. Marine Eye Remedy Co. of Chicago backs the claim.
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Marine Eye
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Vivid Imagination Reported by Duffins on Size of Pill
Duffins describes a pill appearing as large as a golf ball and doubts how he could eat green peas under such a burden. The remark shows his vivid imagination and humorous perspective on a medical issue.
Garfield Tea Maintenance Plan Promises System Health
Garfield Tea outlines a program to keep the entire system in top condition. The plan emphasizes regular upkeep, preventive measures, and monitoring to ensure ongoing reliability.
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Garfield
Perhaps a rolling stone gathers moss over uneven ground
A proverb-like note suggests a rolling stone avoids moss by not settling. It hints at movement versus stability, implying that progress or risk may come from staying on the move rather than staying level.
Public men work as hard as they used to
Farmer Corntessel contrasts past and present politicians noting that today’s leaders spend as much time on grooming as in years gone by, implying greater public scrutiny and routine personal care. The exchange hinges on photographs revealing the era’s political culture.
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Farmer Corntessel
Longing of the Moment and Eternal Regret Quote
A reflective quote by Corelli contrasts the momentary longing with the enduring eternity of regret, noting how people often overlook lasting remorse while chasing present desires.
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Corelli
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