Two Oaths Begins A Lake Michigan Seaway Mystery
Captain Nathaniel Plum of the sloop Typhoon hides on Beaver Island awaiting a powder laden scheme. An old man spying from the thicket retrieves Plum’s letter and lures him toward a secret St. James stronghold with a promised payment and risky bargain.
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Nathaniel Plum
Captain Plum
Lake Michigan
Michigan
Plum
Beaver Island
Chicago
Verdure
Strang
Wood concrete uses pulverized materials for lighter mix
The article describes wood concrete made by mixing pulverized wood with cement, noting it is lighter than sand based concrete. Straw seaweed and hay can substitute wood. the mix resembles sawdust. Its main advantage is softness allowing nails to be driven easily.
Doctors Have That Habit
A quip notes that Mahommet was sent to the mountain as if by a doctor's prescription. The joke plays on the notion of medical orders guiding ancient figures.
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Mahommet
Tong The Black Hand Claim Spurs Inquiry
A note in the local column discusses the term Tong as a Chinese faction and its alleged Black Hand link. The piece analyzes the phrase and clarifies potential misinterpretations for readers.
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Michigan Woman
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for weak kidneys and overall weakness. Mrs. George La joie of Caro Michigan credits the product with restoring flesh, energy, and sleep after doctors failed, urging readers to remember the name and buy the 50 cent boxes from FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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Dean
George Lajoie
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
The Return of Ferguson
A night clerk at a hotel recalls a odd encounter as a man claiming Ferguson asks for room 44 key then vanishes. A second man in shirt sleeves arrives with a broken tale about Ferguson falling from a window and begging for another key.
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Ferguson
Fershon
Wife and Country Joke At Luncheon
Paul D. Cravath remarks on vacation songs at a Lawyers' club luncheon. A bystander tells a variant about a wife away at the country, but the wife returns, prompting laughter and a light dig at domestic duty.
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Paul D. Cravath
New York
Lawyers’ Club
Smith
Carrying His Audience With Him in Courtroom Wit
A young lawyer, trembling, begins an address to Lord Ellenborough with My lord my unfortunate client My lord my unfortunate client My lord The judge replies Go on sir go on as far as you have proceeded the court is entirely with you.
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Lord Ellenborough
Quality Not Quality
A classroom exchange centers on a student named Willie and a teacher. Willie answers with the word wunst when asked about permission and is corrected by Johnnie who states he should have said twist. The dialogue portrays discipline and language usage in a school setting.
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Willie
Johnnie
Twist
Generosity Quip Cited From Life Magazine Quote
A Life magazine quote notes generosity with a jest about never denying a wife a wish and letting her have the wish since it costs nothing. The remark underscores a humorous view of marital harmony and material give and take.
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Oliver
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St. James
Cummer
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
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