Elopement Wreck Delays Philippine Mission and Reno Divorce
Lieut Harry Mallory is ordered to the Philippines and plans to elope with Marjorie Newton but a taxicab wreck delays them from meeting a minister before the train. Onboard a lively cross country trip a flirtatious businessman and rivals join the scene as Jimmie Wellington heads to Reno for a divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mallory
Philippines
Marjorie Newton
Porter
Ionelishman
Ira Lathrop
Alopers
Jimmie Wellington
Reno
Jimmie
Sammy Witcomb
Mra Jimmie
Mallory
Elope plot unfolds on the train in a bridal ruse
In a continuing chapter, Ashton intervenes as two young men seize a train car section for a supposed eloping West Point classmate and Marjorie Newton. The porter suspects the ruse while Hudson and Shaw bribe him with a two dollar bill to avoid exposure. Mrs. Whitcomb eagerly aids, hoping to create a bridal atmosphere despite the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Mallory
Shaw
Hudson
Mrs. Whitcomb
Salaam
West Point
Philippines
Marjorie Newton
Manila
Eicuse
Bridal couple chaos on Reno train car
Porter asks about a bridal couple as Shaw and Hudson prepare a wedding prank aboard a Reno train. Wellington weeps at the idea then cheers as rice traps and decorations trigger a comic mishap amid passengers and decorators.
Masked Minister and the Mallory Mix Up at Ball Ground
The scene unfolds in a Chicago setting as Mallory and Marjorie linger over an engagement and a rushed marriage plan moments before a ball game. Angels in the grandstand might note the ironic mishap as the minister chases a license while a doomed foul ball seals the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mallory
Marjorie
The Happiest Runaway Elopement on a Train
A thirty year married preacher and his wife escape Ypsilanti on a train. The minister swaps his collar for a bow tie while his wife sheds propriety, joining a band of conspirators as the journey becomes a playful elopement. The scene blends humor, romance, and a vow to mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Ypsilanti
Sally
Walter Temple
Lilian Russells
Jie
Honor Utterer of Epigrams And Japanese Praise Of Bon Mot
The Japanese admire epigrams and apt phrases so much that when a guest speaks brilliantly the host asks him to write the remark in large script. The sentence is hung as a permanent wall ornament, honoring the author more for wisdom than humor.
Naval pensioner dies aged 102 unaware of census error
John Wilson of Bexhill Sussex died at 102 and did not know he was a centenarian. His true age was revealed after death when his naval service papers were examined. baptismal records had prior estimated his age at 99.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Bexhill
Sussex
London Daily Mail
Railway Commission Reports Growth on Burlington Lines in Nebraska
The annual Railway Commission report for the year ending November 30, 1911 shows Omaha leading freight and passenger receipts at 4 726 834, Lincoln 2 107 691, with increases over last year. Clark Perkins, secretary, notes 566 informal complaints filed and 576 disposed, 31 formal complaints filed and 27 disposed, 182 informal and 36 formal pending at year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Commission
The
Burlington
Omaha
Lincoln
Clark Perkins
H. J. Winnett
Henry T. Clarke
W. J Furse
Furse
Disappointed Lover Dead After Pleasant Valley Dance
Bernard McNally aged nineteen, son of a wealthy farmer near Rogers, drank carbolic acid after finding his sweetheart with another man. He bought poison in North Bend and died en route home. his body was found beside the road. Governor Aldrich says he will stay regular and not join any progressive party bolting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodger County
Bernard McNally
William Mece- Nally
Rogers
Pleasant Valley
McNally
North Bend
Lancaster County
Aldrich
Johnson
California
Roosevelt
Bryan Congratulated After Convention Victory
Delegates gathered here congratulated William Jennings Bryan on his convention victory overturning the unit rule. Several of his friends warmly praised the result and the show of support in the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Bryan
Baltimore Dispatch
William Jennings Bryan
Wheat prospects along Blue Valley yield 15 to 25 bu per acre
Farmers near the Blue Valley between here and Maryville Kansas began cutting wheat with reliable reports indicating field yields of fifteen to twenty five bushels per acre.
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Gage County
Blue Valley
Here
Maryville
Kan
Talmage Carpenter in fatal self-inflicted gunshot
Otoe County report states Jules Fritz a carpenter in Talmage used a shotgun in a bedroom and blew off the top of his head. He had been drinking recently and showed signs of deep despair.
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Otoe County
Jules Fritz
Talmage
Dodge County Arson Case Bound Over In District Court
Peter Abts charged with arson bound over to district court by Justice Dame. His alleged accomplice C. I. Oliver of Sioux City released for lack of evidence.
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Dodge County
Peter Abts
District Court
Justice Dame
C. I. Oliver
Sioux City
State fair plans new race judges stand and reporters loft
Board of managers approves a new judges stand at the fair race course and a second story for newspaper reporters. The steel frame of the new machinery hall now covers 200 by 123 feet, two thirds of the building planned for this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flans
War on Peddlers in Lincoln Health Department Action
Lincoln health department fights peddlers selling decayed fruit and spoiled vegetables. In two weeks several wagon loads of fruit and vegetables and one carload of peaches were seized and condemned. Peddlers buy cheap produce, then sell at low prices for a profit, sometimes moving half spoiled carloads for retail citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Health Department
Government Bears the Loss
Adjutant General Phelps reported from Washington that $18 000 to $20 000 was allowed to replace property lost in the fire that destroyed Omaha National Guard armories. The money will be available July 1 and comes from an emergency National Guard fund held by the War Department for the states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Phelps
War Department
Omaha National Guard
Proper Care Of Kitchen And Mildew Stain Removal
Proper care tips include emptying and rinsing the kettle to prevent white sediment buildup and using the omelet pan only for omelets. Mildew stains respond to a mix of soft soap powdered starch salt and lemon juice, then sun and wash as usual.
Preserving Rhubarb With Leaf Sugar and Lemon Rind
Instructions for making a rhubarb preserve. For each pound of rhubarb use one pound leaf sugar and the rind of half a lemon, with finely minced rind added. Cook gently, stir often, avoid iron or tin, then jar while hot and seal. Young rhubarb cooks in 45 to 60 minutes, older rhubarb needs 75 minutes to 90 minutes.
How to Make Light Bread at Home
Instructions describe a multi day bread making method using potatoes for yeast and a two gallon jar. Step by step, potatoes boiled mashed stirred with salt sugar water, overnight yeast, flour to form dough, rise, then lard and salt added, dough baked in pans for about one hour and thirty five minutes.
Strawberry Dumplings Recipe From Historic Kitchen Notes
A vintage recipe combines flour and salt with baking powder and butter to form a soft dough. Roll to half an inch, cut rounds the size of a saucer, fill with six to eight berries, seal, and steam for twenty five minutes. Serve with a berry enriched hard sauce.
Pineapple Pudding Recipe Method
A stove top butter base melts three ounces of butter then combines three ounces of flour and one pint of milk. The mix boils, then sugar two egg yolks and pineapple juice are stirred in. Pineapple chunks go in a dish, the mixture poured over, baked to set, then meringue-like whites are spread and baked briefly to brown.
Caramel Pie Recipe Steps
A recipe for caramel pie describes combining dark brown sugar and butter with water to boil. Mix one egg one pint of milk and two tablespoons flour, add to the boiling syrup, and stir until thickened. Bake in a lemon pie crust, fill, frost with a meringue-like topping, and dust with sugar.
Railroad Pudding Recipe From Historic Notes
A historic pudding recipe lists melted lard and butter half a cup, molasses half cup, milk one cup, raisins half cup, cloves and cinnamon half teaspoon, salt pinch, soda one teaspoon, flour three cups. Steam at least two hours for cooking.
Quick Paint Stain Removal on Shoes
A simple method uses a moistened parlor match tip to rub away paint spots, followed by wiping with a dry cloth. The technique offers a quick fix for stubborn stains on footwear.
How Jokes Are Made by the Professional Funny Man
A discussion on joke creation from a professional funny man explains starting with random dictionary words. It traces how a joke spreads from a newspaper to magazines and finally to London editors, noting many anecdotes are fictional and crafted by hired jokesters.
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Funny Man
Johnny
London
Cure by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mrs A Selby of Redondo Beach California describes an eight year battle with eczema on hands and chest. After trying many remedies she reports marked improvement within two days of using Cuticura Soap and Ointment and now praises the product as cheap and best in quality. A free sample offer is extended by Culicura Dept L Boston.
Lazy Expression and Slang in Everyday Language
A critique of casual slang and lazy phrasing that dulls thought and impedes clear expression. The author warns that many people rely on ready made phrases and swearing, hindering articulation and proper English usage.
Sears Advices on Costume at Devon Show
At the Devon horse show Miss Eleanora Sears encounters a stout young woman seeking fashion guidance for a fancy dress ball. She jokes that the outfit should suit her figure, suggesting Helen of Troy or, jokingly, Helen of Avoirdupois as a better fit.
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Devon Horse Show
Eleanora Sears
Oath Skepticism at Medical College Commencement
Miss Melcher recalls describing a medical college commencement to Miss Bungler. She notes feeling awed when the Hippocratic oath was administered, while Miss Bungler protests, calling it a hypocritic oath and doubting a physician would bind himself to it.
Woman Invents Glove Vacuum for Fabrics
A Massachusetts woman has created a glove that draws dust through tubes in the palm while small brushes between the fingers smooth nap raised by suction, designed for use with a vacuum cleaner.
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Massachusetts
Old Custom Keeps Time at Audlem Church Curfew
At Audlem church in Cheshire England a curfew is rung and the date tolled reflecting a tradition from days without almanacs. The practice survives as a living link to historical timekeeping.
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Audlem
Cheshire
England
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Nurober
Bode
Buttercup
Young Hudson
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Diogenes
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