Manila Tales and Mirror Shortages in British Gadflies
A sprawling fragment recounts a Manila scene with a wealthy visitor, a general, and Taft, then shifts to mirror deprivation among British prisoners, detailing convicts denied mirrors and the hardship of confinement. It closes with a Taft anecdote about passes and a Dublin ad noting vehicle sales and a wreath description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taane II
Whelps Whitmarsh
Manila
United Kingdom
Biany
London
Taft
Civil Commission
Bentry
Philippine Islands
Judge Taft
Abd
Mis Pointed Remark In London Fun Quip
A witty exchange reveals misheard lines about marriage and fortune. A woman questions repeatedly used words while a man jokes that if a phrase were different he would wed a fabulous fortune. The quip reflects playful banter and wordplay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Equinoxes and Storm Beliefs Change in Science
The equinoctial storms are no longer believed by scientific persons. Equinoxes are the dates when the sun crosses the equator, occurring about March 21 and Sept 21. Storms around these times are no longer considered due to a perfect natural crossing phenomenon.
Pear Richard's bread box and the hospital box legend
A Philadelphia Press item recalls a century and a half old tale at Mvansyl vania hospital where Pear Richards bread box of penny cakes fed workers and visitors. Ben Prupkinn’s generosity started the custom, and today a dented box in the staff room remains a curious relic cited by nurses and physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea Franklin
Richard
Ben
Pratielin
New Hospital
Aires
Philadelphia Press
Anecdotes and Wit From Old Newspaper Snippets
A collection of short tales and quips featuring presidents, bishops, cooks, and Irish wit. The pieces recount a renown bully tale from Sangamgn county, a cook Evangeline’s bold pricing, Archbishop Whately’s Irish jest, and practical exchanges about rent and favors, framed in a late 19th or early 20th century tone.
Cow’s Grief After Calf Slaughter Moves Farmer Family
A mother cow mourns as her calf is butchered in a farm incident. The animal returns to the house, stands at the kitchen door in quiet despair, tears flowing, while the family looks on with sympathy for the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Europe
Globe
Fam
Evangeline
Washington Star
Wwe
Rowley
Grocer recounts deaf customer and loud talking encounter
An Indianapolis Sentinel tale recalls a grocer who must shout to hear a deaf customer. A cranky ex-soldier patron objects to yelling, prompting a quarrel while the grocer laments losing a good customer and notes he yells at the blind and foreigners yet whispers in rooms with the ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Black
Indy
Iidianapolls Sentinel
Tired of Getting Into Print Said by Mrs Smithers
A wife complains that her husband has long opposed women in print and asks for a new silk dress in exchange for avoiding further public attention. She notes eight years with only a fourpenny calico wardrobe and expresses frustration with being constantly in print.
A Dreadful Blunder in a NY Weekly Cartoon
In a New York Weekly panel, Mrs Jinks laments snobbery toward a neighbour she discovers earns $5 more monthly than her husband. The scene captures social pretensions and class vanity through a sharp, humorous exchange as she faces her folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jinks
Clara Deager Feathers Oars Rumor Sparks Row
A Chicago Tribune snippet records Miss Clara Deager refusing Harry Singlesbell over a rumor that he feathered his oars when out rowing. The exchange involves another girl and Miss Hankypack reacting to the tale.
Fat Freak Describes Glasses Query in Odd Exchange
A garbled excerpt from a New York World item shows Larry asking about price of glanses, an optician offering more and Larry declining. The passage mentions eye glasses and poor vision, with unclear terminology throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
Optician
New York World
Rival's cruel trick at meal lamp coal oil exchange
A terse reminiscence notes a rival's mean trick during a bridal event. The offender allegedly presented a lamp that consumes a half gallon of coal oil each night, prompting reaction and discussion among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hevenge
Wes
Summer in the Dark Woods A Poem Fragment
In summer woods the speaker recalls haunted forests and dreamlike calm. Nature whispers, birds flutter, streams murmur, and a ghostly woodman’s axe echoes alongside waterfalls. The scene contrasts serene, sacred woods with human touch absent, inviting contemplation.
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Witten
Wylam Whispers Guests at Mrs Vann Home
Local social notes report Wylam residents Mesdames Hawkins trackburn and Corty of Elyton visiting Mrs M Vann on Thursday. J H Eubank sought rest at Llynnington Springs. Henry Jordan and family visited Pratt City relatives. Jim Dancan and family of Pratt City called on kin. Bille and Minnie Earnest wed May 1 at the bride's home with Rev A Baker. Young folks attended an all day singing at Green's Springs on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Hawkins, Trackburn and Corty
Elyton
J. H. Eubank
Llyingston Springs
Henry Jordan
Pratt City
Jim Dancan
Acm
Bille
Minnie Earnest
So A. Baker
Green's Springs
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Chamberlain Remedies Ad
Advertisements praise Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for digestive relief and rest for the stomach, with testimonials from H. S. Pitts of Arlington and J. W. Brown Co. Also tout Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets marketed by R. F. Lovelady, including price points and guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ¥. Brown & Co
Pitts
Arlington
Tex
J. W. Brown & Co
R. F. Lovelady
Chamberlain
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Aca
Bots
Ireland
Michael Ryan
Eany
Tinecetn
Irving Bachellor
Eben Holden
Sangamgn County
Hla
Waal
Archbishop Whately
Riverence
Father Malony
Mel
Terence
Indianapolis Journal
Earth
Bless the Wernickes
Judge Daniel A. Greene
Wernicke
BEN. M. Jacobs & Bro
First Ave
Birmingham
Denros
WYLAM
Scott
A.W. Sawtelle
Hartford
Conn
Sid
Ft. F. Lovelady
J. B. Stagg, M. D
Brown Building
Parr Crry
Comatoluk
She Courte
Toth State x
Feder
Hani Maliting
Ih Pett Citt
DR. 8. L, Ledbetter
Kai
Third Ave
Binmingham
Wi. Witt’s
Ragby
Guarante
Theodore Roosevelt
Alaska
Australia
the Outing Publishing Co
Fifth Ave
New York City
Stafford Press
New Haven
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