North American naming quirk as echoed by London critic
A London respondent notes how the term America emerged, tracing early maps that treated North America as an extension of Asia and Brazil as an island. The piece argues the shift from exotic India to the Americas reflects perceptions of race and exploration in the sixteenth century.
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London
Amarica
Calla Thenimste
Ainwric
Dabor
Washington
America
Brazil
Ameren
North America
India
Tibet
China
Japan
New World
Greater
Brasilia
Americas
Three Recipes for Women to Mold Husbands
A satirical piece from the Memphis Commercial Appeal advises women on how to manage husbands. It mockingly suggests methods to “can,” “jam,” or “preserve” a spouse using exaggerated steps like cutting off friends, removing habits, and coating him with sugar, portraying outdated gender norms.
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Fin
Mike Jam
Memphis
Panama Hats From Bambonaise Leaves Explain Process
The Mexican Herald describes how panama hats are made from the undeveloped bambonaise leaf in Colombia Ecuador and Peru. The trunk reaches a yard high while leaf stalks run two yards. Workers prepare a bundle called evogello then strip and cut the leaf into uniform strips. The cogeno is boiled to toughen the fiber and sun dried. Strips become cordlike strands and a hat uses sixteen cogolos for ordinary quality and twenty four for fine. Production ranges from four days to months depending on texture.
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Colombian
Ecuador
Peru
Bahrein as Earths hottest place claims record heat
The Aval Islands in the Persian Gulf are said to host the hottest spot on earth. Bahrein averages 99 degrees yearly, with midnight heat near 100 and afternoon surges to about 140. Arabs inhabit the island. other high readings include parts of Algeria 127 Agra 117 and Lahore 107 degrees.
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Persian Gulf
Bahrein
Algeria
Agra
Lahore
The Joke Turned Quiet Traveling Man
A humorous exchange unfolds as a traveling man begs to be called something at 5:30 while a clerk asks for a name at 4:30. The man ends by calling himself a poor misguided idiot for staying all night, per Baltimore American.
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Baltimore American
Unhappy man sits and thinks, happy man acts
A quotation attributed to G. S. Street contrasts thought and action. It suggests the unhappy man refrains from doing, while the happy man, embodying traditional English or trenchman traits, acts decisively whether in love or combat.
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Miakes
G. S. Street
Hardhearted father blocks a marriage proposal
In Chicago, Softleigh recounts asking for her hand in marriage and facing threats from her brutal father. Miss Cutting notes the father’s notorious sense of humor, remarking that he has always enjoyed a joke.
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Softleigh
Miss Cutting
Chicago News
A Close Student Story Cited By Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a remark about a student described as fond of literature and thrifty, noting he never spends a penny he does not need to. The brief exchange questions whether he is a close student.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Deception Theme: A Cunning Web Weaves a Tangled Tale
Apparent misdirections unravel as a tangled web shows the truth. The quote underlines the cost of deceit and the inevitability of exposure. Reflections emphasize integrity and consequences over craft.
Reporter Delivers Morgan Interview After Ten Rejections
In New York a reporter made ten failed attempts to see J Pierpont Morgan at his office and home. He obtained the metallist's card from a summerer he interviewed and used it to gain entry. Morgan confided he had declined all reporters that day. The reporter finally secured the interview.
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New York
J. Fierpont Morgan
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Morgan
Youran
Anecdote About Whittier Guest With Mistaken Room
Mrs Claatiin recounts a Quaker visitor to Whittier who, discovering female garments in his room, calls from the stairs that a mistake has been made. Whittier coolly replies that the garments won’t hurt him and to go to bed.
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Whittler
Little Johnny and the temper of Mr. Smith’s friend
A fragment from Simith’s Weekly notes a boy describing an adult’s temper and door slamming as muffled humor. The exchange implies poor company and lack of laughter from the visitor, reflecting social mood.
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Johnny
A Domestic Wife Is An Angel Not Only A Wife
The quote by Arthur Law reframes marriage as pairing with an angelic, celestial partner. It contrasts loving union with the idea of a mere woman and urges preserving the wings and halo as essential to happiness.
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Arthur Law
There is no excuse for a man dancing badly
A brief exchange from the New York Press contrasts dancing ability with willingness, noting that poor dancing is not a justification for avoiding dance altogether.
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New York
Not His Own Burdens as ballast save the ship
Burdens may keep a vessel steady as a couple faces home and marriage. The exchange suggests a ship’s ballast metaphor for life choices, with lines referencing residence and an oath to wed.
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Chicago Tribune
Anecdote on knee breeches from Gronow recollections
A London Express correspondent cites Captain Gronow's Recollections to illustrate a humorous contrast. The baille de ferrette is described in knee breeches with a cocked hat and court sword, his slender legs likened to three legs or three swords.
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The
London Express
How to Shout an Rattler in Peculiar Indian Style
An old hunter recounts a method where an Indian using a rifle placed on its knee guides a rattlesnake. The snake moves to stay aligned with the gun as the Indian shoots into its mouth with eyes bandaged. The claim is that a rattlesnake will align with any gun or stick pointed at it.
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Bia
No Cure for a Conquered Spirit Says O S Marden
The text cites O S Marden urging that no man is defeated forever and cites Scrooge as an example of transformation. It notes repeated failures, yet asserts renewal is possible through a steadfast spirit.
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Scrocyze
Dickens
O. S. Marden
Puzzle submission from London Truth essay contest
The text presents a partial specimen from the London Truth puzzle department describing a golf round without the letter an. It notes players’ varied outcomes and reactions, including men winning and losing, the social aftermath, and mild mockery of those deemed underdressed.
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Puzzle Department of
London
Elere
Humorous Take on Love at First Sight
A romantic youth asks if there is anything remarkable in love at first sight. His cynical friend dismisses the idea and quips that true remarkability comes after four or five years of mutual gaze.
National and Local Government Officials Listed in Telegraph Directory
The Telegraph Directory presents a detailed roll of national and county officers including Governor Jol Mickey Lieutenant Governor E G McGilton Secretary of State A Galushis Auditor FE Searle Jr Treasurer Peter Mortensen Attorney General Norris Brown Superintendent of Public Instruction J Mebrien Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings M Batan and U S Land Office staff R D Harris receiver JL Mcintosh register. County officers list treasurer A W Greenlee Sheriff JW Lee Clerk RE Barrett Judge James Tucker Supt Public Instruction Frances Knos Surveyor ROH Willis Coroner Commissioner districts, village trustees in Sidney and surrounding towns, and a comprehensive school board and teaching staff roster with names and positions.
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Jol Mickey
E.G McGilton
Pah A. Galushis
M Searle, Jr
Peter Mortensen
Be . Norris Brown
Public Instruction
Mebrien
M. Batan
Greenlee
Sidney
Nan JW. Lee
Bridgeport
Barrett
Colton
James Tucker
Frances Knos
Wiilis
Wright Sidney
Les
Emanuelson
Lodgepole
Frank X
Rihn
Dugger
Redinggtorn
Evangelical Lutheiman Church Service Schedule
The Evangelical Lutheiman Church holds Sunday morning services at 7 to 11 o clock and evening services at 7 PM. Sunday school runs in the morning, with a prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:24 o clock. Pastor J. L. Baamen.
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Wain
JS. Lbaameen
Methodist Church Services With Sunday School and Meetings
The Methodist Episcopal Church offers Sunday morning and evening services with Sunday school W454 supervised by Cy Osborn. Epworth League at 7:00 p m with preaching. Junior League at 3:00 p m. prayer meeting Thursday nights. Rev. J T Hageman is pastor. Seats are free and everyone is invited.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Catholic Chunich Masses Schedule Including Ogallala
A notice lists Sunday masses at Catholic Chunich and an 11 a.m. mass at Ogallala held on the third Sunday of each month. Priest Fabric Sullivan is named as the celebrant.
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Chunich
Ogallala
Fabric Sullivan
Dunkard Church Holds Sunday Services
Thy Dunkard Mission offers Sunday School at 2 o clock and preaching service at 2 o'clock led by Elder J U L Surnan urys at The Dunkard Church.
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THY Dunkard Mission
Dunkard
J. UL Siurnan
Urys
Societies Listings and Meeting Nights Almanac
Societies meet monthly on varying evenings at Masonic and other halls. Groups include Royal Neighbors, A F & ALM, Sidney Lodge 91 I O O F, Rebecca Vepree, M W of A, U P CHAMBERS, A O U W, Sidney Lodge 108 A O U W, NW O T M, Providence Chapter O E S, Degree of Honor, Loyal Mystic Legion, Lady Mac cabees, Woodman of the World, and Sidney Camp No 220 Woodmen. Officers named include W. Shoemaker, Frank Welch, J. G. Hopson, J. C. Hopson, and others.
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C. F
Ella Williams
Hye Frances Iexnox
Sidney
Woodman of the World
P. Wall
J. J. Merifield
M.A, Shipman
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Advertising as the Great Power Behind Business
A compact reflection on advertising likened to the essential motive power in machinery. The quote from Macauley frames advertising as the driving force propelling business success and growth.
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Macauley
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