The Humorous Hat
A brief gag note describes a woman with little sense of humor who cannot smile at a humorous hat. the line evokes dry wit with a playful tone and a concluding quip about her expression.
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
4
Ada-Cholly Saphedde in a Browne Study
The excerpt shows Ada and Cholly Saphedde in a humorous exchange about thoughts and money, with Edith remarking on the cost of money, illustrating a lighthearted social moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada—Cholly Saphedde
Edith
Cuticura Advert May Cure Childs Eczema Case
A mother describes a severe infant eczema case spreading over the baby’s body, eyes, ears, and scalp. After eight weeks of bandages, she reports rapid improvement and full recovery four weeks after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, praising the products and offering samples via mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
T. B. Rosser
Mill Hall
Boston
Diz He Near-Miss as Neighbors Chase him
His-Is he a finished musician Diz He came near being one last night. The neighbors chased him near ly ten blocks.
The Government Museum Showcases Master Imitations
A feature on the National museum using master forger skills to reproduce items from oysters to idols. It highlights young Hendley son of Wizard Jack Hendley who crafts convincing plaster casts and waxed finishes. The ethnology display includes 20 tribal groups with Eskimos and Hawaiians depicted at work. The piece argues genuine artifacts outnumber imitations, though many can be replicated on demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
National Museum
Jack Hendley
United States
Wihn Hendley
Senate loses many millionaires as old guard departs
The Senate, once dubbed a rich man’s club, shed about $50 million in wealth with the departures of Elkins, Aldrich, Hale, Kean and others. Replacements tongue in cheek become poor men by comparison, with OGorman and Money noted as notably less wealthy and struggling to maintain the senatorial pace on modest salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Millionaires” Club of America
Congress
Senate
Adam
Poor Man's Club
Stephen B. Elkins
West Virginia
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Eugene Hale
Maine
Johnson
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
John Kean
New Jersey
Elkins
Nathan B. Scott
Bim
James P. Taliaferro
Florida
Hughes
Colorado
Watson
Senator O'Gorman
Senator Money
Mississippi
John Sharp Williams
Government May Fight Rail Lands Claim in Greatest Legal Battle
The government faces a possible loss of 26 million acres granted to the Southern Pacific with coal and iron lands excepted. A March 1891 and March 1896 statute of limitations bars U.S. suits to annul rail patents after six years, prompting a looming Supreme Court case and a push in Congress to repeal the joker act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Railroad
California
Old
Sanda
Southern Pacific
Treasury departures show its role as training ground
The article notes several Treasury Department staff members moving to top positions in private finance and industry. Charles P. Montgomery becomes customs head at American Sugar Refining, George K. Leete joins United States Steel as private secretary to its chairman, Lawrence Murray is offered the presidency of a bank, and Edward P. Currier advances to a high post at National City Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Treasury
Charles P. Montgomery
American Sugar Refining Company
Montgomery
George K. Leete
A. Platt Andrew
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Lawrence O. Murray
O. L. Telling
National Bank Examinera 3S
Zen Bond
Edward P. Currier
the Treasury
James F. Curtis
Frank A Vanderup
National City Bank of New York
The
Charlies D. Norton
Taft
Monopoly King Escapes Hiccup Scare In Antitrust News
The antitrust decision arrived timely to aid the famed monopoly figure who was troubled by hiccups. A sudden scare reportedly provided a needed relief, per observers noting the unusual remedy in the tale.
Loving His Enemies Says Atebison Globe
A quote from the Atebison Globe notes a man who keeps taking on cargo until he seeks a kiss from the bartender, claiming such a person loves his enemies more than most men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atebison Globe
Unwanted Wants and the Imagination’s Burden
The passage explores how many desires arise from imagined needs rather than real pleasure. It suggests that many wants are driven by a belief they are desirable and by the discomfort of lacking them, not by the satisfaction of obtaining them.
Types of the Christian Life and the Love of Jesus
A sermon reflecting on Jesus loving Mary Martha and Lazarus and the variety within the kingdom. It contrasts active Martha, contemplative Mary, and patient Lazarus, urging acceptance of diverse Christian types while affirming God's broad love.
The Supreme Message and Moral Study vanguard
The excerpt shows Rev C K Carpenter urging Christians to prioritize Christ and live nobly while sharing testimony. It contrasts religious focus with scientific study and argues wisdom brings steady pleasure, valuing wealth to help others and contentment in poverty and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
C K. Carpenter
Methodist Episcopal
Galesburg. IL
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Featured in Letter
Mrs Dewa Berivene of Sikeston Missouri credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending seven years of monthly pain and weakness. She describes improved health allowing housework gardening entertaining and visiting, and endorses the remedy for female complaints including displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities backache and nervous prostration. The ad promotes the product as the most successful remedy for such conditions and urges others to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sikeston
Lydia E. . Kam
Burglar Befriended Him Love Letters Motive
A burglar robbed a house and fled. the next morning the victim rushed to the magistrate to press charges but instead offered the thief a kiss and ten dollars after learning the man had helped him by stealing love letters from his wife before they were wed.
The Girl's Handicap Portrait of a Punchline Exchange
A girl named Mabel sits on the front step in a new dress as a boy admires her shiny shoes and pink sash. She boasts of her waist and coral beads, then the boy quips he would not want to be a girl because of the amount of washing necks requires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
No title provided
A quoted exchange contrasts suspicion and shared heritage between educated Indians and colonists, highlighting a generational memory of land theft and mutual recognition of past wrongdoing. The dialogue frames lingering resentment and self awareness across cultural lines.
Maternal Instinct Sparks Mixup at Hospital
In a humorous scene a mother claims a baby with a pink ribbon is hers while another man questions the claim and jokes about a nurse and a poodle, revealing a case of mistaken identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Rattle
Cynic
Yacht race prize sparks a silver cup claim
A July yacht race saw Bil claim a $100 silver cup while a rival boasted of beating him a block away. Another entrant said he entered a yacht last week and won a complete silver service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilguns
Easily in the Lead Schoolgirls Throw Frequent Beach Picnics
Louis Jennings Elsie Hathaway and Florence Brintnall host beach picnics for their many guests in ten days. The girls compare parties noting ice cream treats and rides on the carrousel while their indulgent parents grant carte blanche for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Jennings
Elsie Hathaway
Florence Brintnall
Lou
Elise
Swamp Root Miracle Cure Ad Claims Life Saving Relief
A testimonial praises Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder cure from Dr Kilmer Co, claiming severe pain and blood in urine were reversed after use and urging readers to request a sample bottle and information booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlaates
Swamp-Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Caring for tuberculosis prompts broader public provision
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis notes 39 state sanatoria and 114 local facilities exist, but advocates more public investment. State sanatoria exceed Mississippi eastward, with 38 total nationwide. Massachusetts has four, Connecticut and Pennsylvania three, Texas two. Private philanthropy still handles much of consumptive care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Haring
Connecticut
Pennsyvania
Texas
Boyhood Faith and a Stranger at the Preacher’s Door
A six year old daughter of a famous evangelical preacher tells a tired man at the steps that her father isn’t home but will return soon. She invites him inside saying the mother will care for him until the preacher comes back, echoing a note of Youth’s Compassion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
Roof Collapse Kills Boy in New York Building
A roof failure in New York caused a building section to topple onto an unsuspecting boy, killing him. Authorities describe the incident as a tragic accident with no indication of intent or further danger. The report notes the building’s borrower’s rapid actions and emphasizes the unpredictability of the collapse.
Feminine Reasoning Quip Sparks Duplicate Debate
The fragment shows Stella and Bella discussing gowns with a witty line about duplicates. Puck remarks on not wanting her gown to mirror someone else while noting another copy may exist. The brief captures social fashion banter and rivalry hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella
Bella
Puck
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