The Misadventure of Jim Spooney and Jemima
A rustic tale follows Jim Spooney, eager to wed Jemima, who hesitates amid comic mishaps and awkward dialogue. After thwarted advances including a hornet attack, Jim’s persistence shifts to a practical plan to secure marriage, ending with a seaside town wedding and a quiet ordinary life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Jane Grubb
Ruthie Simpkins
Pertickal Jiml
Mima
Mimnie
Granis
Jemima
Domima
Jem
Abe
Jim
Wm Fede
Jim Spooney
Fishing With Bombe Demonstration At Key West Wharf
A Key West newspaper recounts a Wednesday afternoon experiment testing dynamite bombs to catch deep water fish. Officials including the U S marshal and the Dix revenue steamer crew witnessed the blast near the boilin hole. Over a thousand fish were captured. authorities condemn wholesale destruction of the fish, though some benefit to anglers is noted. The piece then shifts to a brief speculative aside on lunar light and a possible tunnel between England and Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star of the Key West
Frs
Democrat
United States
Uni States Revenue
Dix
Faepats
Col. Walker
New Hampshire
Carth
Weilnenday
Movement to shield birds urged across the country
An editorial defense of protecting American birds argues against indiscriminate slaughter for food and collection. It warns against museums overcollecting and egg theft, touts birds as insect controllers and beautifiers, and appeals to diverse groups to foster public support for bird life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weta Bia Beta Oy
Bette
Chicago Bulletins
Getting Even With the Perryman Tale in Old Georgia Echoes
A humorous tale set in southern Georgia recalls a dying man urging courage, a talk of trading a bay horse, and a man named Wayne known for leadership. The piece weaves memories of old political disputes, a Milledgeville visit, and a ferryman trick with geese and turkeys to settle scores in a rustic, late 19th or early 20th century voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiberius Cesar
Constantinople
Innocent
Dorie Cearch
Christ
Fried
D. Z
Perryman
Southern
Wayne
Suluns
Milledgeville
Atlante
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Leonard
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Main Street
A. W. Stocker
J. H. Nichols
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P. B. Conant
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Phelps
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I. T. Siddall
Goegreey
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Puenix
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Wheeler
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Ullee
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North Chestout
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A Poon Nee
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Ohio
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W. White
Eastender
Peter Flath
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Cape God
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Louis Giering Tie Beer Bottling Works
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Marvin's
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Reed’s Drug Store
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C. L. Rood & CO
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Jena Jenkins
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Jmie
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Jimmy
Mae
Speer
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Joana
Eusebius
Sielent W. H. Dugersull
Harper's Magazine
Livartce
Catania
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Cumsular
Tenn
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Mr. Seward
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