Breakfast with Mosby's Men in Leesburg 1863
Virginia physician recounts a fall morning during the Civil War when Mosby’s men visited his home. A tense breakfast scene unfolds as Julius Caesar the kitchen boy reveals approaching Union riders. Puryear shoves family aside and the Confederate group escapes, leaving the doctor amused by the wartime chaos.
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Doctor Clagett
Leesburg
Mosby
George Slater
Baltimore
Slater
Julius Caesar
Clagett
R Clagett
Curiosities From Around the World and Time
A compilation of assorted facts noting New Yorks pupil count, Indian otter use for fishing, Mexicos petroleum prospects, steel ships carrying more freight, ocean salinity estimates, a vast sugar plantation, UK letter average, New Zealand compulsory military training, the Marseillaise origin, a coal mine fire incident, London Alhambra boxes for wounded soldiers, W M Smiths river erosion losses, the English introduction of turkeys, and Konschels airplane shaving feat with steering by foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
India
Mexico
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Pennsylvania
Alhambra
London
Kaw
W. M. Smith
Topeka
England
Cadiz
Spain
Turkey
Konschel
Vienna
Ex-corporal seeks park job by bayonet drill letter
An ex corporal of the regular army asked a district leader if he must take a civil service exam to spear debris in the park. The official said likely not and requested a letter from his captain confirming bayonet drill proficiency to prove qualification.
Prisoner Claims Laughing Stock Eclipse Glasses Trade
A prisoner faces the magistrate charged with loitering and poverty. He explains his occupation as producing smoked eclipse viewing glasses, describing it as an industry of long idle periods.
Reformer Quips on Liquor Use and a Red-Nosed Man
A reformer asks how many gallons of intoxicating liquor are consumed yearly. The man with the red nose replies he doesn't know but offers to lend a dime to go across the street and help the good work along.
No matter how many times a girl marries a man
The Observer of Events and Things quips that a woman always has one left hand, regardless of how many marriages she yields.
Allies push Turks back at Dardanelles front
British war office confirms a sweeping attack over the Turkish lines at the Dardanelles with two trench lines captured along the front. The French report a German offensive near Arras in north France was broken everywhere with heavy losses. Five trawlers sunk by submarines off Peterhead Hull and Sunderland. crews saved.
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London
British War Office
Dardanelles
French War Office
Arras
France
Peterhead
Dogberry
Hull
Persimmon
Grisler
Gatehound
Carew
Sunderland
Bardolph
Cains
Abian
Neuvile
Souchez
Allies All Agree to Stick to Allied Pact Subscribed by Japan
Foreign Minister Kato told the House of Peers Budget Committee that Great Britain France Russia Italy and Japan have agreed not to take independent action in the European war. It marks Japan's first public pledge not to seek a separate peace, a move seen as influencing Italy's naval and military operations.
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Tokio
Japan
Kato
Budget Committee
Great Britain
France
Russia
Italy
American accused in Italy villa murder deemed mentally responsible
Foster Charlton, the American accused of killing his wife at their villa in June 1910, was found mentally responsible at the time of the death. A court here presented an opinion to that effect, shaping the legal stance of the case.
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Come
Italy
Foster Charlton
Roosevelts Plan Southern Cruise on Parker Yacht
Col. Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt departed New York for New Orleans as guests of John Parker. They will visit Pass Christian Mississippi and then sail on Parker's yacht for a cruise among the islands.
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New York
Col. Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
New Orleans
John Parker
Christain
Parkers Yacht
Schooner Alphe Burns In Gulf of St. Lawrence Fire
Gloucester reports the fishing schooner Alphe was burned to the waterline in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Captain Cole and his 18 crewmen reached shore in dories after escaping the blaze.
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Gloucester
Mass
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Cole
Dories
Tragic Drowning of 2-Year-Old in Yard Tank
In Pana Illinois two year old Lester Moore the son of Mrs Volney Moore living near Gerard fell into a two foot deep galvanized rain-water tank in the yard and drowned.
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Pana
Lester
Volney Moore
Gerard
Army transports Buford and Kilpatrick head to Vera Cruz
The Buford and Kilpatrick, now at Galveston, will be sent to Vera Cruz to bring back American and other foreign refugees arriving from Mexico City by trains being arranged for.
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Washington
Buford
Kilpatrick
Galveston
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Two Midshipmen Dismissed in Exam Scandal
President Wilson approved the dismissal of two of seven midshipmen accused of culpable negligence for using advance information of examinations. The action follows an investigation into exam improprieties and reflects the Navy’s disciplinary stance.
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Washington
Wilson
Head of Closed Bank Convicted in Athens
Athens Georgia J W Griffin president of the closed Athens Trust and Banking Company was convicted by a jury in superior court in connection with the failure of the institution. Sentence was deferred until June 10.
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Athens
J. W. Griffin
Athens Trust and Banking Company
Five Children Burned in Rock Springs Park Fire
At Rock Springs Park near Chester West Virginia five children were burned when trapped in an amusement ride known as the Old Mill. One child died of injuries before rescuers freed the group.
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Chester
W. Va
Rock Springs Park
Woman Recalls Relief From Backache With Vegetable Compound
Philadelphia woman describes displacement and pain eased after six bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports improved sleep, appetite, energy, and work ability and cites similar testimony from Mrs. Abel Lawbon Providence. The ad cites numerous women endorsing the product.
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Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Harry Fisser
Dounton St
Nicetown
Abel Law Bon
Lippitt St., Providence, R.L
Thresher Belts and Endiess Belts Sold Night Prices
Weber Imp and Auto Co at 100 Locust St St Louis advertises all standard sizes of Endiess belts with quick service guaranteed and night prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juick
Weber Imp. & Auto Co
Locust St. St. Louis
Danger in Close Alliances in Maine Cancer Talk
Dr Charles B Davenport of Cold Spring Harbor argues Maine’s high cancer rate reflects heredity from nonimmune races. He says resistance to cancer is dominant and nonresistance appears when both parents are from a nonresistant race, with cousin marriages concentrating such traits in inbred Maine communities.
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Charles B. Davenport
Eugenics Laboratory
Cold Spring Harbor
N. Y
Maine
Hands Like Velvet One Night Treatment for Hands
An old advertisement touts a one night treatment for red rough and chapped hands using Cuticura ointment. Soak hands in hot water with Cuticura, dry, rub ointment in, and wear old gloves overnight. Free samples by mail with 32-page Skin Book from Cuticura Dept XY Boston. sold widely.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Quite a Difference Dialect in a Mother and Daughter Moment
Della pleads to go out after rain. Her mother allows it if she stays on the walk and avoids mud-pies. Della leans over the path and defies the rule, insisting she is not making mud-pies but doughnuts.
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Della
The Brighter Side Quote Sparks Colorado Contrast
In The Brighter Side, Mr Jobbins finds a consolation in wealth and travel. Mr Snogzedorf wonders what it is, and Jobbins explains that while wealthier neighbors roam Europe this year he gains a sense of being elsewhere by visiting Colorado instead.
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Mr. Jobbins
Mr. Snogzedorf
Europe
Colorado
Boston Policewoman Slams Modern Cigarette Smoking Girl
Mrs. Anna Steinauer, a Boston policewoman, criticizes the modern cigarette-smoking girl as shiftless. She contrasts her with the "good, old-fashioned girl" who rolls up her sleeves and works, quipping that the modern girl either smokes or avoids effort.
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Anna Steinauer
Boston
Bean Soup Inquiry Stumps Satisfied Patron
In a quiet exchange a diner balks at a bowl described as bean soup asking for a clearer definition. The puzzled patron notes the dish is watery and requests the standard bean itself to confirm what he is eating.
Farmers Routed by Flood Near Cairo Illinois
The Mississippi River broke its banks north of Cairo and floods inundated thousands of acres of wheat and corn in the district about 30 miles above town. Livestock were driven to higher ground as farmers faced rising waters.
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Fiood
Cairo
Iil
Mississippi
Porous Plaster Play Draws Interest and Controversy
The exchange shows a playwright defending a bold title The Porous Plaster claiming the provocative name is intended to attract attention. Critics note the playful pun and possible misinterpretation while the author insists the title serves a draw.
New York Woman Arrested on Shoplifting Charge
Mrs. Helen S. Amend, heir to $590,000 from Lincoln Amend, was arrested on a shoplifting charge. She has been taken into custody.
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New York
Helen S. Amend
Lincoln Amend
Parade Precedes Performance Attracts Crowd
A Parisian-style admonition suggests that drawing a crowd relies on a parade preceding any performance. The idea emphasizes spectacle as a magnet, implying organizers should stage processions to boost attendance and excitement.
Growth of Western Canada Attracts Settlers And Railways
The article notes Alberta rail mileage has doubled to 4 097 miles in three years with Dominion Railway Commission oversight. It highlights education growth at the University of Alberta with attendance up 1000 percent in five years, and features J E Edward of Blackie Alberta praising farming profits, health, and climate since moving from Iowa and his readiness to answer inquiries about the region.
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Western
Canada
Alberta
Dominion Railway Commission
University of Alberta
J. E. Edward
Blackie
Alta
Iowa
Cass County
Foundations of science from street observations
The passage contrasts discoveries born from everyday events with book learning. Montgolfier, Papin, Newton, Franklin, Archimedes are linked to practical observations, not classroom study. It notes Charlemagne and Napoleon as proofs that book-educated men may misjudge worldly talent.
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Montgolfier
Denis Papin
Newton
Franklin
Archimedes
House of Science
Charlemagne
Napoleon
Paris
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Reminder
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming quinine fights malaria and iron builds up the body. The label lists quinine and iron in a tasteless form and prices at 50 cents. A brief cartoon caption follows showing a doctor and a professor discussing a missed dinner and published speeches.
Old General Putnam Quips For War Emergencies
In a candid remark the speaker praises Old General Putnam as ideal for wartime crises, noting his knack for leaping into a hole and emerging safely. The exchange highlights Putnam’s reputed resourcefulness and survival instinct in dire moments.
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General Putnam
Two Inches of Water in Cellar Prompt War Talk
A landlord faces a tenant grievance about two inches of cellar flooding. The tenant retorts by contrasting civilian discomfort with soldiers in trenches standing in water up to their waists all day. The exchange reflects wartime sentiment and humor.
Marine Eye Remedy Co Introduces Eye Comfort Solution
A Chicago company named Marine Eye Remedy announces a new eye treatment designed to soothe red irritated eyes, reduce weakness and granulation, and improve comfort for users. The ad promotes free trials ending at the end of the week.
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Marine Eye Remedy
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Fresh People Run Into A Pickle
A lighthearted note describes people who are too fresh finding themselves in a pickle. The piece plays on humor about overbold behavior and its consequences in everyday life.
It's Easier to Land a Husband Than to Keep Him
Appearing as a wry observation, the saying reflects social expectations about marriage and gender roles, contrasting courtship victories with the challenges of sustaining a stable union in traditional cultural contexts.
Prisoners of War Debate Pay Under Hague Rules
Two prisoners discuss the Hague convention of 1907 and whether POWs are entitled to pay for work. The exchange notes the demand for compensation and questions what, if anything, should be owed for the tough meat provided, reflecting wartime hardship and labor norms.
His Location and a Wry Exchange on Foghorn Fumes
The dialogue opens with a baseball fan question then pivots to a colorful line about getting out on the bleachers amid foghorns. It asks whether disliking someone also means disliking his laugh, turning social judgment into a thinly veiled aside.
Theee Helland Bulba Bacon I See British Marines
The passage notes British marines in Holland receive pocket money of 25 cents for noncommissioned officers 25 cents a day while officers receive tom cents, the dialogue jokingly asking if that is enough to keep them in bulbs.
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Holland
Egbert
A Slight Mistake About Badges and Beskids
A joking exchange jokes about misnaming mountain ranges and a quip on shaving and baseball. The remarks reference the Beskid mountains and a mistaken Goodchild range, illustrating a playful misunderstanding in a casual chat.
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Goodchild Ranges
Beskids
Fox Captive Frog In Woods Reported In Pennsylvania Tale
Arthur Neefe of Sweden Bradford county set a trap in heavy snow and could not reach it. Last week a lively fox was found inside the cage after being fed by its tribe. Nearby lay a gray rabbit, a white rabbit, four mice and a woodchuck, some partly eaten. The fox endured capture, losing a foot but otherwise appears well.
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Pennsylvania
Arthur Neefe
Sweden
Bradford County
Philadelphia Record
Weary cyclist asks distance to Poppelton village
In the War Zone a cyclist seeks the distance to Poppelton. Native explains it is ten miles the other way, noting they turned the signpost around to fool Zeppelins.
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Poppelton
Remarriage Key Hint in Divorce Question
A quip notes that a woman must first marry again to obtain a divorce, while a man’s opinions are described as strong and well developed. The dialogue contrasts remarriage with divorce timing and gendered stereotypes.
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Anon Ust
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