Spectators Laugh At Georgia Theatre Ocean Scene Accident
A late John T. Raymond tour stop in a small Georgia town features a youthful hob under a blue cloth ocean. A sailor crew rescues a nearly naked boy as the crowd roars at Raymond’s gags and the boy’s red shirt. The incident is recounted from New York papers with humor and irony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Raymond
Raymond
Georgia
Pegro
Raymond Saine
Orekaninny
New York Evening Sun
Stonewall Jackson's First and Last Joke at VMI
The scene recounts Stonewall Jackson at the Virginia Military Institute where a cadet asks why a telegraphic current cannot reach Staunton. Jackson smiles, lets several cadets present theories, then neutralizes the moment with the quip You can take your eyes and resumes the class with calm authority.
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Stonewall Jackson
Virginia Military Institute
Staunton
Jackson
Peat Cadeni
Cadena
Col Wade’s Exaggerations Impress in National Capital
Missouri’s Col Wade gains a reputation for tall tales with a dramatic dress and delivery. He claims a historic draw poker game and recalls vast trees and fish feats from his Missouri trip, drawing both fascination and skepticism in Washington.
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Col. Wade
Missouri
Col Wade
California
Chicago Herald
The Ruling Passion and a Virginia Senate Tale
A fragment recounts an illness and bedside scene with Macready and Ellison as friends. a Virginia state senate anecdote recalls A. L. Prido and HG Wax relief bills in Scott County. Nat Goodwin’s witticisms surface amid humorous exchanges.
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Passon
Eiliston
Macready
Stepa
Eic Ellison
Ellison
Eliston
Macreary
Phe bin
Virginia State Senate
A. L. Pridoyea
The
of Representatives
Ninth
Virlathasienen
Wasbo
Virginia Senate
HG. Wax
Scott County
New York Tribune
Odd Tastes Worldwide From Earth to Navel Delicacies
A quirky worldwide survey notes exotic foods from roast monkey in Emereidi to camel in Arabia and rotten eggs in Cochin China. It mentions elephants in India and ser penta lizards in South America, plus terraced appetites in Hindostan and remote earth-eating practices in Sweden and Finland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emereidi
Arabia
Egypt
Cochin China
India
South America
Terracina
Hindostan
Advice for Wives on Gentle Living and Household Harmony
Instruction urges wives to be gentle with children and husbands, avoid anger, and practice self denial. It counsels speaking softly, praying before actions, avoiding gossip, and sharing chores while keeping up with news beyond fashion. It stresses patience, sympathy, and ensuring meals and small acts of kindness sustain the marriage.
Fashion Notes From Paris and London Fall Runways
A skewed surmise of autumn fashion trends highlights bold color blends such as emerald green with blue and Venetian red, loose flowing sleeves, multi fabric gowns, and long draperies. Fringes regain prominence, passementerie finishes adorn garments, and ornate buttons plus jeweled-looking buttons elevate dresses for women and children alike.
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Ebenieese Scmec
London
Parisienna
Paris
Daughters of Eve and Society Gossip Across Europe
The article surveys prominent women and roles across Europe and America. It notes Miss Nisbet Hamilton as a dean, mentions Chauncey Depew’s wife, Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s planning, and various royals and social figures. It highlights the rising woman question, entertainment, and notable female professionals like Philadelphia dentists.
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St. Louis
Duchess of Wellington
Jean Ingelow
Countess of
Empress of
Austria
Frau Stukart
Vienna
Spa
Berlin
Japan
Italy
Margherita the Beautiful
Europe
Philadelphia
America
Eulalia
Alfonso
Spain
Mont
Isabella
Bonanza Mackay
Bchlangenbach
Katherine Wormeley
Et Teae Ledeeaetice
Ticknor
I am a preacher and I am not a preacher
A Washington Post recounts a train ride where Col Wade and Judge Sawyer are charged different fares. The conductor asks if Wade and Sawyer are preachers, debating half rates for clergy. The judge refuses to accept the 40 cent fare, and remains silent until Washington.
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House of Representatives
Col. Wade
Bo Youpharce
Sawyer
New York
Col Wade
Washington
Washington Post
Teeth as signs of character and fate in old lore
The passage links tooth shape and positioning to personality traits and life outcomes. Long, projecting teeth imply rapacity and harshness, while white even teeth suggest honesty. Small retreating teeth allegedly indicate weakness and lack of courage. upper gums showing imply a cold nature.
Unclear historical passage recounts royal intrigue and betrayals
Fragmentary text describes a queen, her suitors, and a castle siege scenario with plots, loyalties, and escape attempts. Mentions William Dondias, Lord Seton, and an Abbot, plus a tense scene at a great gate and rumors of emboldened troops and secret correspondences.
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Mri
Ounen
Tee
Cordingly
G McApe
Daly
Lord Seton
France
William Dondias
Uspanen
Puzzi
Yawen
James
Yii
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Nat Goodwin
Sam
Nat
Chicago
Women Dentists
Edelweiss
Asilver
Eemeer
Jeweler’s Weekly
QUEER
Missouri and
Mississippi
West Indies
Java
Maddalena
Sweden
Finland
Mra
Chauncey Depew
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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