Bad Man Slade and Langlade in Early American Frontier Tales
A compact portrait recalls Joseph A. Slade alias Alf Slade and the mythic “Bad Man From Bitter Creek” with his attacks on Jules Reni and vigilante end. It also recounts Charles Langlade, leader of the Ottawa and Chippewa at Pickawillany, his wars with British posts, Braddock’s defeat, and later partisan action, shaping early colonial power in North America.
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Julesburg
Colo
Joseph A. Slade
Alf Slade
Bill Slade
Plains
Bitter Creek
Lfe
Carlisle
Slade
Mississippi
Missouri
Overland Stage Company
Jules Reni
Bene
Platte River
Jules
Corral
Stage
Montana
Old Britain
Europe
America
England
France
North America
Langlade
Mackinac
Braddock
Order of St. Louis
Contrecoeur
Dumas
Ligneris
Quebec
New France
Wisconsin
Godfrey de Linctot
George Rogers Clark
Milnois
Western Newspaper Union
Jonas Cattell Gloucester Fox Hunter and Legendary Trailmaster
Henry Wysham Lanier notes Jonas Cattell as a famed Gloucester fox hunter and mentor of the Gloucester Fox Hunting Club. Born 1758 near Woodbury, Cattell fought in the Revolutionary War and hunted on foot with unmatched knowledge of local trails. He served as official whipper in and remained a key figure in New Jersey hunting until his seventies.
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Henry Wysham Lanier
Literary Digest
New Jersey
America
Jonas Cattell
Woodbury
Gloucester County
Philadelphia
Jonas
Fort Mercer
Gloucester
Gloucester Fox Hunting Club
England
Gloucester Club
Font
Reynard
Ross
Dowager Duchess's Will Leaves Estate to Unknown Future Wife
A Manhattan referee rules the dowager duchess's residuary estate of about 1.95 million dollars goes to the duke’s eventual wife, not his present spouse, under a dispute tied to British law and a 1931 divorce. The decision centers on the interpretation of the duchess's intent and the any future marriage.
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Duchess of Manchester
Helena Zimmermann
Cincinnati
Supreme Court
Manhattan
Kathleen Ethel Dawes
Greenwich
Conn
Manchester
Consuelo
Antonio Yznaga de Valle
Ravenswood
Berg
Brooklyn Hagle
Human Failing Why Does a Man Want More Business
A columnist questions the urge to chase excessive commerce arguing that greed drives risk and discontent. The piece contrasts simple living with relentless expansion, asking whether pursuit of more profits harms personal well being and community values.
Spoiled Son Chosen as Exercise Example
Black notes the mutual friend’s son has been ordered by the doctor to exercise. White asks if he is indeed exercising, and Black quips that jumping to conclusions and running up bills counts as exercise.
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Black
White
Confession Dilemma Sparks Spouse’s Anonymous Letter
A man faces pressure from his wife after she receives an anonymous letter about his past. He wants to confess but fears exposing hidden actions and seeks guidance on what to reveal. His spouse refuses to let him read the letter.
No, Not as a Rule
A lively classroom exchange centers on the idea of sparing the rod and using yardsticks sparingly. The principal questions the teacher about overuse while arguing against rigid discipline as a standard.
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Tha Ekin
All Disasters as Incidents in Marriage
The piece argues that small daily incidents, not major disasters, mainly drive marital happiness or failure. It cites Harold Nicolson on treating incidents as incidents, noting many divorces arise from mismanaged everyday quarrels and irritations rather than large crises.
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Harold Nicolson
Mr. Nicolson
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Land price story with a note on singing
A man points to a plot and laments rising land prices from a year ago to over twenty pounds a foot. He quips he can sing but cannot hit the right notes, prompting a light retort from his companion.
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Answers Magazine
Score One for Brown
An argument centers on Mrs Brown asserting a cold is serious. The exchange grows tense as Mrs Brown insists on her view while her husband retorts with a sharp joke about lock jaw.
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Brown
Rope Trick by Fakirs Impresses Tit-Bits Club Members
The club recently back from India described a rope illusion where a fakir allegedly throws a rope skyward, climbs it, and vanishes. A member then asks if the narrator can perform the trick himself, prompting lingering doubt and curiosity.
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India
Tit-Bits Magazine
Man of Experience Teaches Wife to Drive
A local quip notes Johnson following a woman in another car and yelling, claiming the man is teaching his wife to drive while avoiding risk himself. The line underscores a townsfolk humor about a familiar figure and a tense moment on the road.
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Old Johnson
Hints of a Haunted Host and Silent Steps
A convivial husband hosts a friend for the weekend. As the guest ascends, faint crosses mark stepped creaks and the host whispers that these marks “come into operation after midnight.” X marks the creak indicating hidden perils in the old house.
Joke of the Sensor Punchline In a China Shop
A humorous exchange recalls a maid who finds work in a china shop. The gag hinges on a pun about fragile wares and a laughable misunderstanding. The headline tone captures the light mood of a lighthearted joke.
Parrot Quip Sparks Montreal Star Reflection
A Montreal Star quote about keeping a parrot highlights the bird as a creature with the power of speech that repeats what it hears without embellishment, contrasted with human storytelling. The wry remark underscores humor in everyday conversation.
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Montreal Star
Saving Em O Flaherty
Dialogue fragment shows a rural exchange with a boastful claim about teeth and a pocketed tooth relic. The snippet hints at humor and a rough, regional tone without providing a full event, character names, or clear context.
Compass guides even when direction changes
A liner passenger questions navigation across the Atlantic. The captain answers simply that the compass needle points north, and the passenger asks how to head south if needed. The tale echoes firms in using a constant reference amid changing courses.
Proof Positive Hair Dye Debate Sparks Wry Exchange
Nutt questions hair dye danger while Henpeck insists it is risky. Henpeck recalls an uncle who dyed his hair and soon married a widow with four children. The quip highlights social consequences in a lighthearted exchange.
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Nutt
Henpeck
Silent Load Rides Up the Hill in Chelsea Record
In the Chelsea Record farmers debate the heavy burden on team of horses as one notes the load is too much while another points out the horses’ blindness makes them unaware of the struggle. The exchange captures rural humor and a cautious sentiment at farm life.
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Hiram
Silas
Chelsea
Had to Be Worth While Joke About a Blind Beggar
A humor item notes someone dropped a nickel in front of a blind beggar to test him. The beggar replies to make it a quarter and he’ll forget himself. The line plays on self awareness and quick wit.
Artist and Visitor Share Odd Studio Exchange
A reader recounts a joke between an artist and a visitor. The visitor asks about a tall man visiting daily, claiming to be sitting for the artist. The artist clarifies the man is not a model but a "Dirl collector" in a humorous mishearing.
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Dirl
New York Comment Sparks Conversation
A New York observer remarks on quiet periods with the phrase I sometimes do not speak for hours at a time and gratitude for kind words. The exchange reflects personal communication dynamics in casual dialogue.
Tries To Hojack-What do you do with your dull old razor blades
Skookum advises sharpening and repurposing dull razor blades for practical use at home. The column explores frugal, resourceful ways to extend blade life and avoid waste.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Hugg’s Inn
Donnie
Charles
New York
Garfield
Pit Me
Ideal Company
O'Flaherty
Pop
Jane
Sha Peseldon Ave
Grand Rapids
Mich
Buser
Buser Mfg. Co
Box4
Lumberton
N.J
Ty Ann Candy Co
Sidney
Ohio
LODGE
Ladies‘ Aid Society
Max Holler
Wick Street
Pittsburgh
International
Broadway
N. Y. City
Nellie
Diles
Marshall, Mloh
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