Immortalizing Ferdinand Noses In Cartoons
A discussion on how Ferdinand of Bulgaria has inspired vast cartoon caricatures. The piece notes Cleopatra and Pascal as references to how minor features alter history, praising the enduring image of Ferdinand's large nose, likening it to a bridge or muzzle and citing various caricatures including Rata Langa of Rome.
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Cleopatra
Pascal
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Cyrano de Bergerac
Rome
Sinc
Nursing a Hope on a Delayed Train
A restless passenger questions a conductor about the train's lateness. The conductor admits ignorance while the passenger, training for promotion, expresses ambition to impress an influential director with his testimony in an investigation.
Demoralizing Traffic Quips Stir Courtroom Curiosity
A murky courtroom remark cycle features a man deflecting blame for jaywalking while a dissenting voice quips about excuses and fashion, suggesting white kid boots with fur as a cheeky counterpoint. The exchange highlights attitudes toward pedestrian safety and public decorum.
Too Sharp For Him Hatchet Ax Grind Quip
A brief witty exchange centers on a refusal to bury the hatchet. The speaker accuses Brown of having an ax to grind, implying a personal vendetta behind the suggestion.
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Brown
Young man drowns near Lake while fishing party watches
Charles Henry Hawthorne, son of H C Hawthorne, drowned Monday afternoon at Twin Lakes while fishing with his father and others. A storm sent the raft away, he jumped to swim, sank before reaching the raft, and was recovered by Belmond searchers. Funeral held at Goldfield Methodist church with Rev. Moyer leading.
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Chas
Hawthorne
Twin Lakes
H.C. Hawthorne
Elsworth Hazelwood
Ghost
Avito
Belmond
Charlies
Henry Hawthone
H. C. Hawthorne
Gosper County
Neb
Iowa
Charles
Methodist Church
Goldfield
Renwick
Mane
Charley
Strain
Nissen
Moyer
Schlesselman
Perry
Hawthorne Family Thanks Helpers After Bereavement
Mr and Mrs Hawthorne and family express gratitude to all who assisted them in their sad bereavement.
North Luni Items in Corwith and area visits
Mrs. Frank Barber shopped in Corwith last Thursday. Ruby Palmer called on Ruth and Pearl Brown last Sunday. Mrs. Olive Palmer visited Steve Palmer Sunday evening. Mrs. Al Brown and her brother's family attended Union Services in Renwick last Sunday night. A L Kearney and wife dined at Howard Bogards and spent the afternoon at Smith Park. Frank Trowbridge and family from Minnesota called at Claud Bogards last Friday. Bert Lewison, Jesse Anderson and Wm Helms visited the C Bogard home one evening last week.
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Ruby
Palmer
Ruth
Pearl Brown
Frank Trowbridge
Minn
Claud Bogards
Bert Lewison
Jesse Anderson
Wm. Helms
C. Bogard
Goldfield Items Chronicle Local Gossip Review
Mrs Nicholson is on the sick list. Miss Vera Keith visits relatives at Traer. Chas Hawthorne of Renwick called in town last Thursday. W H Copeland of Renwick called in town Thursday afternoon. Ed Toohey of Gary Minnesota spends the week with his brother N M Loobey. Mrs Loretta Knox of Chicago visits her sister N M Loobey this week. Miss Mary Montgomery attended a Storm Lake wedding of Mesars Ollie and Ed Overbaugh of Boone Township visited Monday. Dr and Mrs BE A Richardson left for a fishing trip to Minnesota lakes. C W Zastrow class enjoyed a moonlight picnic at Smith's Park east of Renwick Monday evening. 33 attended. Ross Henry resigns as assistant in the Post Office to become bookkeeper in Farmers Elevator. Besa Keith assists in the Post Office for now.
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C. W. Zastrow
Christian Sunday School
Smith’s Park
Renwick
Ross Henry
Besa Keith
LuVerne Items Note Local Purchases and Visit Updates
Jess Wiley came from Algona for a visit. Al Miller bought John Weiner's residence. Godfrey Schipule bought the three acre pasture from Weiner. Irwin and Lea Chapman Milo Patterson Iva Benedick and Goldie White drove to Renwick and Goldfield. Mr and Mrs Geo Thompson and their son Milton traveled from Ledyard to attend the marriage of Pearse White and John Zweifel.
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Godfrey Schipule
John Weiner
Geo. Thommpson
Milton
Ledyard
Pearse White
John Zweifel
Idol Moments At Worship In Conversation Fragment
A brief dialogue fragment shows one speaker questioning piety while the other responds that devotion occurs in moments of reverence. The exchange hints at intimate religious feelings and mutual affection, set within a domestic, reflective mood.
It is wicked to pay anybody hard money
An odd remark notes opposition to paying cash. The phrase questions fairness when a man gives his poker winnings to his wife, reflecting social attitudes of the era. The line uses witty moral shorthand to challenge conventional expense and gifts.
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Hyen
Railroad Wages Vote On Arbitration Or Strike Demand
The train workers nationwide vote on giving their leaders power to halt commerce to push a 100 million dollar wage increase. Railroads serve the public, with transportation costly for consumers who fund these wages through fares and subsidies.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Quip on talking and a farm ad lures boarders
Amos Crabb jokes about useless noise. On a second thought a farmer, Countesses, discusses a farm sale. An advertisement to attract sweamer boarders makes the place seem comfortable and tempting, prompting reconsideration.
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Amos Crabb
Society For the Elimination of
The First Telephone Exhibit at 1876 Centennial Philadel
A summary notes that the telephone in an imperfect form was first shown at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, followed by the rapid formation of a company to develop the technology.
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Philadelphia
Champagne versus beer says Colonel Mixem
A humorous exchange features Colonel Mixem declaring champagne less intoxicating than beer because fewer people can afford it. His friend Jaggsmith questions the reasoning as the colonel coolly wipes foam from his mustache.
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Colonel Mixem
Jaggsmith
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