St Luke’s Rector Fallout Over Coal Mix Up
A humorous Harper’s Magazine anecdote from St Luke’s rector who opposed a new coal cellar plan. The drayman’s misplacement leads to a dispute with the senior warden and coal dealer, resolved by the rector’s observation that even Saint Luke would approve the correct cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's
Drayman
Darkey
Sam
St. Luke’s
Fourth Street
St. Luke
Harper’s Magazine
Mean insinuation on McGinty hailed as a fine fellow
Dialogue shows Pat praising McGinty as a great friend who shook hands warmly and grabbed both hands to ensure his watch and chain would be safe, while Mick questions the gesture. The exchange hints at insinuation and trust in a social interaction.
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Pat
McGinty
Mick
Waterman’s Ideal fountain pen urged as best gift
A useful Xmas gift for any recipient is a fountain pen. Waterman’s Ideal is praised as the best pen and the most imitated, urged to buy the genuine from reputable dealers. A quip notes how love letters heard in court could reveal hidden writing talent.
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Waterman
Taft Endorses Anti-Trust Action and Federal Incorporation Idea
President Taft’s annual message centers on the anti-trust statute and its enforcement. He reviews Supreme Court rulings against Standard Oil and American Tobacco, argues for possible federal incorporation to regulate large combinations, and warns against repealing the act while proposing a supervised federal charter option.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
United States
Standard Oil Trust
American Tobacco Trust
Supreme and Circuit
New Jersey
New Jersey Company
American Tobacco Company
Tobacco Trust
Federal Commission
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ilegal
Robbers Board Arizona Train and Shortchange Passengers
A train in Arizona was boarded by robbers who rummaged through passengers pockets. A New York traveling salesman briefly gave $200 then kept $1 in his vest, claiming a two percent discount on a cash deal.
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Arizona
New York
Jou
Constipation Remedies and Comic Quips from Hard Luck Hewitt
A humorous vignette features Hewitt lamenting poverty and stiffness while promising a speedy cure with Hamlins Wizard Oil. He notes occasional grand ideals guiding small duties and promotes Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a thorough laxative cure.
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Pierce
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Darky
St. Luke Hisself
Nebraska
17Th & Douglas Sts
Omaha, Neb
Farnam Street
Omaha
Ryan Jewelry Co
Dept.w
15Th & Douglas
Neb
Express
Dresher Bros
Farnam St
Paxton
Robert Parvis
Omab
Hartman Furniture and Carpet Co
Huteson Optical Company
South 18Th Street
Furs Pett Woot
GRE Hide & Fur Company
Jones Street
Western
Trint
Standard Ol
Tobacco
Federal Incorporation and Commission
Bush Leaguers
Australia
Mr. Fanning
Puck
Hewitt
Hamlins
Heber
Samuel Pitcher
the Centaur Company
Fabobh Be Tt
Bears
T Tv
California
Fic Syrup
Defiance
DR. Wray
Boo
Jurduyoe
Uss
Thompson
Rayo
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Keeley Institute
25Th
Cass Streets
Omana, Neb
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