Widow’s Cupola Funded by Hidden Wag of a Cow
A Kentucky widow ferried money for a church cupola by selling a notorious kicking cow for seventeen dollars. She also concealed three hogs sold for three dollars each while a brother in law’s bets trickled into the project. The parson consoles her that the misdeed is forgivable since the cupola stands as the village’s joy.
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T. C. McClure
Hawesville
Methodists
The
Baptists
Larkins
Widow Larkins
Parson Turner
Parson
Cherry Hill
Chicago
Inlaw
Tom
Sald
M. Quad
Manila Street Scene Reflects Thugs And Western Trade Tone
A Manila street scene depicts a mix of modern and ancient thugs, with less frequented byways appearing rarely entered by Americans. Business streets increasingly resemble western commercial areas as they adapt to new commerce and urban life.
Cost of Print Paper Promises Bold Truth Aid
A whimsical tale shows Truth at the bottom of her well aided by the Cost of Print Paper who proclaims to prefer accuracy over denials. The Cost of Print Paper speaks breezily as Truth gratefully agrees to the assistance, praising honest reporting.
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Truth
Practical Fashions Paris Pattern No 2550 Apron
Pattern No 2550 shows a simple one piece apron for girls from ages 1 to 9, made in heavy tan linen with scalloped hand embroidered sleeves, long sash ends, and options in Persian lawn or nainsook. For five years, 2 1/2 yards of 27 inch material or 1 1/2 yards of 36 inch material are required. Include name and address with size and pattern number when ordering.
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Paris
Hydrophobia symptom from a dog bite discussed
Soiled Samuel and Rumpled Robert discuss hydrophobia, noting it as fear of water after a dog bite. Samuel questions his memory while Robert confirms his own experience, highlighting confusion about when the bite occurred.
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Samuel
Robert
Duel of Counts Fucashi and de Brass via Phonographes
In a social season exchange a dramatic duel was staged by phonographs as Count Fucashi and Prince de Brass could not attend in person because of prior engagements. The device captured their voices and simulated the combat, presenting a novel duel for attendees.
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Fucashi
Prince de Brass
Correct Measurements for Women in Premise Text
The excerpt lists measurements for a short woman and a tall woman. Short woman: height 6 feet 4 inches, neck 12% inches, bust 34 inches, waist 21 inches, hips 37 inches. Tall woman: height 5 feet 8% inches, weight 137 pounds, bust 36 inches, waist 25 inches, hips 42 inches, top of arm 14 inches tapering to 8 inches.
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Prescott, Ark
W. J. Bryan
John W. Kern
Wallace
Manila
the Theatorium
W. G. Kennedy
Ae Circus Boy
Airshi Curtis’ Airship Vari
Guy Market and Bakery
T. C. McRae, JR
BIZE
MR. Ellsworth
RED Cross Shoes
Waller
the Palace
Jack and
Johnny Bull
Southwest Arkansas
Telephone Go
A. H. Smith
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