Suffrage satire and Ade's verse in Purdue Exponent
A Purdue Exponent excerpt discusses George Ade's suffrage satire as a burlesque piece. It notes readers reacted to the verses about women’s rights, mentions publication details and the satire’s reception among students and editors.
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Ind
George Ade
Purdue
Ade
John Ty
Teak Jy
Winder
Drianas
Oz Purdue
Journalis
Orman
Fragmentary Reflections From The New York Bachelor
Fragmented OCR style notes mention a bachelor and reflections on temptation and social ties. It references women, mothers, bridal gowns, and a curious line about giving four cents and a goat living on one cent. The text is garbled and lacks coherent narrative or clear names.
Fourth of July Confusion and Street Scene Sketch
A jumble of snippets shows children debating toy pistols and fireworks with adults, a boy defending his father, and a classroom exchange about celebrating the Fourth of July. A smoker challenges a man in a transit car as the scene shifts through small vignettes of late 19th or early 20th century daily life.
Year of living anew in a tale of crisis and choice
A medical crisis prompts a patient to confront mortality as he contemplates a one year limit. The doctor delivers tough news while a bystander considers drastic change, ending with a pivotal moment as a passerby clutches a newspaper headline about the looming fate.
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John Billowt
Chaimpion
Champion
Bhiett
How Crackers Are Made in China and Abroad
A detailed 19th century account describes tiny Chinese cracker production in homes and shops, using straw paper, bamboo fuses, and simple hand-powered machines. It notes minimal export, widespread domestic use, and low wages due to perceived unhealthy work.
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China
Japan
Mrr. Willans
United States
Shanghai
Fourth of July Fireworks and a Marriage License Revealed
On the Fourth of July Elliott, tense and anxious, clings to a plan as Viola Martin awakens to passionate emotion. She confesses love and rejects escape, while John Elliott reads a marriage license he keeps as fireworks blaze above the city park, signaling a tied fate.
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Viola Martin
John Mieletter
Lisel
Bsut
John Elliott
Burnin
Juin Elliott
At Paublia
Ewis Thompson
Rambles of a Country Visit and a Wandering Trickster
A mother recounts a mischievous boy's letter from the countryside describing a rough week. He speaks of a boat accident, a missing watch, a broken head, and plans for mischief plus a promise to return with creatures, while a Perry Oklahoma hotel tale ends with a waiter inspecting butter on a plate.
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Perry, O. K
Vic
A Silent Part Grooves Tascom
Dialogue fragment shows tension in a social setting with a character named Grooves claiming no real cause for ill feeling and a partner noting perpetual aloofness among group members. The exchange emphasizes social strain and unresolved conflicts in a community.
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Grooves
Tascom
Commny
Foyer
Fragmentary note on clothing and dialogue observations
A distorted excerpt mentions fabric, coat and waistcoat, and a husband figure. The mutilated text hints at dress and concealment but lacks clear events or names to identify a broader story.
Carraway's Grand Geyser Cascade Fourth of July Tale
In a Philadelphia Press reminiscence, Uncle Major recalls a boyhood Fourth of July escapade. He narrated how indulgent fatherhood sparked one grand plan to stage day fireworks using a pond, powder, and putty blowers, which exploded disastrously and drenched farms with rain and fish. He avoided punishment, and only Tack and Mollie hear the tale.
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Philadelphia Press
Major
Tack
Mollie
Torpeters
Jack Torpeters
Moltlie
Jack
Carraw
Thad
Beside Liberty's Cradle Fourth Anniversaries in Philadelphia Times
A portly survey recalls Independence Hall celebrations and the 1776 declaration in Philadelphia. It details July Fourth milestones from 1776 to 1876, including President Adams and Jefferson deaths, the 100th anniversary ceremonies, and the nation’s evolving flag symbolism alongside casual war-time injuries.
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Quaker City
Philadelphia Times
John Adams
Congress
Philadelphia
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Philadelon
Ward Everett
France
England
Greece
Rome
Independence Hall
Richard Henry Lee
Fourth of July in Manila 1898 Celebrations Stand Out
A soldier’s reminiscence from Manila describes Fourth of July rites across Luzon and the Visayas. Filipino, Japanese, Chinese and Spanish flags mingle as bands play The Star Spangled Banner and a Luneta crowd cheers. Soldiers mark the day with a grand display of patriotism and discipline.
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Otis
Manil
Philippines
Campa
San Fernando
Young
Manila
Viscayas
Cebu
Negros
Panay
Luzon
Viscayes
Escolia
Luneta
Pana Island
America
Columbia
Ltue
Orean
Uncle Sam
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Triend
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The
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Rujolou
Tom
Dn Beck
Mars
Mr. de
Tadic
Smail Freddy
Jimmie O
Johnny
Johnnie
Johny
WE Rmearst
Great Britain
Messenger
John Ellait
Surglas
John Jrott
Andin
Elliott
Grampton
Johnnie's
Gul Sun
Carraway
Liberty
Bradley
Boston
Vermont
Reccucky
Key
Chopin
Loute Stan
Republic
Daniel Webster
Washington
United States of America
Pearson
Eaper
Oass
T.os
Ratat
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