Old Man Pearsona Plans to Live to 100 and Be Happy
A Chicago elderly figure, Pearsona, boasts a $50,000 college-gift plan and a day-by-day ethic to stay spry. He explains his routine sunlight, pure air, seven-windowed rooms, vegetable diet, and naps, declaring he will outlive doctors and celebrate a long life with his westward philanthropy.
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Chivage
Heraxls
Pearsana
Hinsdale
Homorcan
Booy
Willy Dua
Jit
Stomch
Chicago
Leneimatar
Lowe Ollere
Massachusetts
Pearsona
Tia
Tempers Rise in Templar Candidacy Debate on Fame
A tall young man vents frustration at a busy street corner about fame and who should occupy the niches in Temples of Fame. He questions who would be chosen and criticizes the process while listing notable figures and potential candidates, including Captain, Dr. Parkhurst, and Hobson, to gauge public interest and reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Matey
Man
Dr. Parkhurst
Chicago
General
Paul
Corruptions of 19th Century Rasps in a Surrender Thought
A fragmented reminiscence records Gos Cranfe musing after surrender about the unexpected surge of reminiscences and dangers from Majuba and related events. The text, drawn from the Ohio State Journal, hints at shifting memories and the weight of past conflicts.
Shamrock fever tests loyalty amid South African turmoil
The piece argues the rush to wear Shamrocks on St Patrick’s Day signals political maneuvering by British authorities and Irish troops. It contends the gesture betrays Irish autonomy, warns of manipulation by the queen and parliament, and urges Ireland’s freedom rather than flattery.
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Transvaal
Erin
South Africa
St. Patricks
Waglan
Milestus
Ireland
Agland
N. Y
Contention on Heresy Trials and Modern Faith
A critical discourse on heresy trials within the church, contrasting old dogmas with evolving liberal thought. It traces ecclesiastical conflicts from Presbyterian to Congregational contexts, noting intolerance fading and humanity shaping a more tolerant spiritual outlook amid reformist currents. The prose then shifts to a chaotic, melodramatic scene with character names and a shocking, surreal interplay, blending doctrinal debate with stagelike aftermaths.
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Rey, Dy
Newell Digit Hills
Brooklyn
Haa Beslineri
Chicago
Jill- Nsism
Tilus
Dr. Hiss
Meath
Cilce
Tek Fegraph
Insanity Verdict in New York Inquiry Case
The New York inquiry into the sanity of a prisoner features expert testimony from Dr Irving G. Rosse and other alienists who declare the man insane. The defendant conducts his own defense, confronts the witnesses, and challenges the doctors on their qualifications, leading to the court’s decision to commit him to St Taubets.
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Manastel Luise
Vresemt
New York
de Aitair
Merkel
Wishlington
Wwe
Atorney Genel Grigg
Porbnyityr
Young
Richardsen
St. Charbeth
Irving G. Rosse
Cael
Tuvagd
Lasan- Ay
Iis
N. Y. Lelerraph
Governor Voart's Happy Fary in a Pacific Isle?
Reported from a remote Pacific captaincy, Governor Voart imposes agricultural edicts and a liquor prohibition on 7000 inhabitants of his Highland principality. He orders cultivation of corn rice and sweet potatoes while rationing live stock, and launches a campaign against drunkenness with penalties for liquor trade. Capt. Henry observes rapid improvement after prohibition.
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Richant Leary
Wvork
Navy Department
Guam
Andredolians
Fenry
Fragmented quotes from periodicals on social behavior
A collage of humorous and satirical dialogue snippets from various publications. The items lampoon consumer habits, class assumptions, politeness, and social pretensions, with quirks in spelling and punctuation reflecting era-specific newspaper humor. Names and contexts drift across sources, creating a mosaic of early 20th century wit.
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the Sunday Light
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San Antonio
Southern Pacific
Sunset Depot
Dallas
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Denison
Kansas City
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Wagner
Katy Chait
Agi Alama
Kansas
Giry
Memphis
New Orleans
Louisville & Nashville
R.R
Wiltz
Kingsley
Texas
Max Baumgarten
Memphis, Tenn
Queen & Crescent
Gaote
Gleepers
Shraveport
Chattanooga
Pullman Buffet
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Ton. Hunt
Geo
H. Smith
Ojal Pabba
Ter
Orleske
Guentell
Callcvente Vis
Denver Road
California
Trinidad Gateway
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Colorade
veeeUnion
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
W. A. Stertoy
A. G
A. A. Grigson
Fork Worth
Kebler
VY. P
FANE
Tess
Nellie
Willis
Waa
Voart
Shoemaker's
Collier's Weekly
Chicago Times
Jiminy
Milegerste Blaetter
Bolts
Eeper
Txeeper
Thal
Detrott Journal
Maudesi
Monterey
Mexico
Mexico City
Tronaton, Tex
Bayo Pass
Monteray
Sunset
Grand Oncre
B. Morss
B. Morss, Bl, 3, Fares, A Sulla, Passenger’ GP &T AL &T.A
San ‘Actanths
Tes
Larcest Brewery
Milano
Sant Fe
Pullman
Sf Bel
Dallas, Kansas City
Ieee Ee
ST. Lows
Texas Gas and Electric Light Men
Texas Lumbermen’s Convention
Wago
Rounn
Ewo
G. J. Bass
Allen Irvin
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