New Biblical History Claims Rome Crucified Jesus
The text reports Edward Holton James arguing Jesus was executed by Romans for lese majeste, with Rabbi Hirsch tying the act to Jesus overturning money changers in the temple. It critiques modern money changing institutions as rivaling imperial power in religion and public life. It also references Jack Johnson, hog prices, and Belgian hare statistics as social commentary.
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Edward Holton James
Jesus
Rabbi Hirsch
Temple
Galilee
Senate
State House
Reflections of a Bachelor and a Waitress Tale
A Chicago News item notes a waitress in an Omaha restaurant married a guest an hour after serving his dinner. Her haste stemmed from not wanting to wait any longer.
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Omaha
Chicago News
The Goat Ruler in a Sun School Fable
The Storyman recalls a tale where a solemn goat, crowned by a sly hyena, rules the animal kingdom after villagers mistake his grave look for wisdom. A dispute with a beaver over dam profits exposes rent claims and power plays, ending with the goat’s biased judgment. Continued Monday.
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Sun
Beaver
Pape's Diuretic Claims Quick Kidney Relief
Suffering with backache and bladder trouble, readers are urged to try Pape's Diuretic. The ad promises rapid relief from kidney miseries and urinary issues, asserting the remedy acts directly on kidneys and bladder to restore function. It cautions acceptance of the fifty cent treatment and credits Cincinnati as the source.
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Pape
How They Observed It In Lent Customs
A fragment recalls Lent observances with sackcloth ashes and household acts. The speaker notes a husband banking the furnace and placing a shoe on it while a wife decorates the dining room with burlap.
Easter customs and skies across ancient climes
A fragmented survey of Easter traditions from Persis to Russia, noting Ostermonath meanings, sun dances, and the Easter rabbit. It mentions Suckling verse, bishops in France, peace kisses in Russia, and humorous quips on fowl and hats. It also links a Roman hot cross bun cake to lunar four quarters.
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Disna
Betraying Her Jealousy In a Tarnished Verse Exchange
A fragment shows a heated exchange where a speaker accuses another of jealousy and mockery, using archaic terms. The lines suggest a performative confrontation about wit and social standing. The tone hints at rivalries and sharp banter within a theatrical or literary context.
DeKnock-Call Wonders About French Picture Hat
A humorous remark contrasts fashion in French pictures with American styles noting that French objects in films show little clothing and details. The line mocks sensitivity to wardrobe and style in cinema.
Thoughts on an Easter Parade
Fragmentary poem describes an Easter parade with churchgoers flowing into sunshine and street crowds. Vivid images of well clad people mixing in the sunlit procession, ending with an unsettling line about a devilish laugh.
Mary Millinery S A Y S In Odd Ball Preview
A quirky piece centers on Mary Millinery and a fashion focus at a hen party. The dialogue notes a large hat too big for a car door and a feathered cap motif.
Easter Day Traditions and Theories on Its Name
The article discusses Easter as a religious observance marking Christ's resurrection and notes diverse theories on the word's origin from Saxon Oster or the goddess Faster. It traces rabbits and eggs to various ancient cultures and explains their symbolism as emblems of life and the universe.
Un-Popular Science by A. D. Condo
A satirical piece describes experiments using everyday objects like a tobacco pipe and lead to illustrate absurd, dangerous methods. It notes risks of cracking the pipe and warns readers about the impracticality of the suggested results.
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A. D. Condo
New York Cafe Scene Turned Gay and Giddy
A narrator visits Toxim's cafe in 38th Street and describes a crowded evening of loud singing, dancing, and heavy drinking. Women with distinct hats, men with red faces, and patrons pouring drinks create a raucous, festive atmosphere. One woman crashes into a label while slipping, and the night winds down as taxis fill with the best customers.
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New York
Toaxim's
Mann
Motivational Reflections on Humanity and Rights
A reflective piece notes people act for humane reasons occasionally and question how often men pursue their own will. It contrasts courage with fear of death and observes how privileges align with what many women consider rights.
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Eddie
Mongat
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Seattle
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Little Old New York
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Jeatlll
Cherry
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Brown
Union
Everett & Bomonds
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Alaska
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