Early 19th Century Proposal for Channel Tunnel
The idea of a tunnel under the English Channel between England and France dates to Mathieu the French mining engineer. By 1867 plans were active though interrupted by wars, with costs around £10,000,000. Negotiations paused then resumed, but funding failures halted progress. Now renewed interest follows improved Franco British relations.
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England
France
English Channel
Mathieu
Argonaut
Channel
Clergyman Testimony on Dodds Kidney Pills
A clergyman reports relief after using Dodds Kidney Pills for kidney issues. He describes improved circulation and mobility following treatment and asserts ongoing faith in the remedy. Advertising copy Includes purchase details and request for correspondence with Rev Heslop.
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Edmund Heston
Wisgfon
Dodds Sidney
EL Heslop
Dedds Medicine Con
Natale
N.Y
Explaining What a Snob Really Is
Knele Rey explains to Eddie that a snob is someone who inherits money buys themselves a veneer of culture and pretends to be a connoisseur while making their poorer relatives feel both distant and inferior. Eddie asks why the question arises and cites Donald’s big brother calling someone a snob.
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Knele Rey
Eddie
Donald
Retort Discourteous Cabby Exchange in Court Room
A heated exchange unfolds as a stranger complains about a high fare and roundabout route to a judge. The cabby defends the trip, joking about an aeroplane. An ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
Mighty Hard to Eat and Teasing Advertisements
A collection of vintage ad snippets. Cures for itching skin and a skin smoothing claim from Cole's fare, with druggists selling 23 and hk. Cross Ball Blue promise extra value. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething softens gums and relieves irritations. Quotations on thrift and flirtation humor conclude the page.
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Cole
Pajama Changes and a Night of Mixed Signals
A man named Richard Lightnut receives a gift of pajamas from a friend in China. A sequence of mistaken identities, a mysterious girl in black pajamas, and a tense library rendezvous unfold as Lightnut navigates trust, flirtation, and a looming arrest in a California setting.
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Richard Lightnut
China
Lightnut
Jenkins
Jack Billings
Lightnnut
Francois
Herse
Ees
Mornine
Roof
Acfe Bor
Herrfays
Frances
Lichtnnut
Policeman O'Keefe
Billings
Hy Ever Find Man from Lightnut Tale
A fragment from CHAPTER XXV presents Mr Lightnut warned about trouble as a character with mischievous lovely eyes speaks, hinting at a developing plot and tension in a dialogue scene. The readable lines suggest a humorous or dramatic moment in a serialized narrative.
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Mr. Lightnut
Odd reminiscence on ideals and a distant love
Narrator muses on bluer eyes and pools of truth while recalling a flirtatious moment. The woman asks why another man like Arthur cannot be found, pondering if he was her ideal. A fleeting, introspective exchange follows with hedged certainty and uncertain hope.
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Bobby
Jove
Folly
Arthur
Ivy
Leapyear
Hudson
Flagrant Burglary Case Heard Before Magistrate
The magistrate described the burglary as a flagrant case. The burglar faced questions about his prior status and claimed little to himself. He urged the judge for a short sentence, citing this as his busy season.
Real Problem Quip on Withdrawing Money
A fragment quotes Harper's Bazar humor about drawing money and how others will know which money is being used. The line ponders money identification and awareness in a humorous style.
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Harper’s Bazar
Castoria Brand Bottle Ad Urges Parents to Use Safe Remedy
Long running advertisement emphasizes Castoria for infants and children. Labels claim over 30 years of use and feature the signature of the product. The copy appeals to mothers noting that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
No. The only man content with his job is the self made man
Quote notes that the sole person truly content with work is the self made man, an observation about satisfaction and individual effort. The remark emphasizes pride in one’s own achievement and independence in labor.
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Worl
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Mev. Wllleston
Saskatchewan
Cannada
Sas’ Portmee
Sy Francis Perry Elliott
Kay Walieres
Bobbs-Merrilal Company
Ems
Papa
Geile
United States
Hawaii
Porto - Rico
Boor Fellowi
Esi
Tour Pte Sty Rae
Resinol Chem. Co
Baltimore
Carter
Carters
Clere Med. Co
Petreriock
Beekman
Allen
Ste
Parker
Piso
Ecs
Eee
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