Parrot & Co On a Rangoon Bound Journey
Warrington and his servant with a caged parrot travel toward Rangoon to cash a 200 rupee draft. Elsa Chetwood, an American tourist, notices him aboard and shows wary curiosity while the purser arranges a cautious introduction. Warrington’s past hints at oil pipes and intrigue as Rajah the parrot watches the stars. He remains tightlipped about his plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington
James
Irrawaddy
Parrot & Co
Rangoon
Elsa Chetwood
States
Mandalay
Prome
Arthur Ellison
San Francisco
Colombo
Elsa
Phidias
Esa
Arthur
Parrot
Bally Landing
Burma
Rajah
India
Parrot & Co. Oil Scheme Captures a Vast Windfall
Elsa hears a tale aboard the river steamer about Parrot & Co. The man, once poor, has struck oil and now secures a syndicate buyout worth about three hundred thousand dollars after years of struggle. Warrington and his loyal servant observe the unfolding deal.
Stingy Millionaire Courting Miss Ethel
A humorous exchange reveals a rich suitor's stinginess as he quips “A penny for your thoughts” to Miss Ethel, despite his wealth. The remark exposes social foibles and courting tensions in light dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Postum Named Daily Beverage by Physician in Ad
A lady doctor extols Postum as a daily pleasant food beverage that replaces coffee. She switched eight years ago due to restless nights and fatigue, notes improved sleep and weight, and urges friends to try Postum which comes in Regular and Instant forms with similar cost per cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Mere Expediency and Honest Policy in Politics
A dialogue between a ready made philosopher and Senator Sorghum discusses honesty as a policy. The philosopher asserts honesty is best, while Sorghum notes honesty driven by policy motives may lead to fatigue from a slow but steady system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorghum
Grateful Acknowledgment for Dodds Kidney Pills
Mr F C Case of Welcome Lake Pa reports relief from back ache kidney trouble and nervous exhaustion after using Dodds Kidney Pills at 50 cents a box. Ad notes also Dodds Dyspepsia Tablets at 50 cents per box and urges publication for skeptics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Case
Welcome Lake Pa
Dodds Kidne
Dodds
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Hig Fancy Dress Suit
A Royal Horse Artillery officer recounts a Cape Town fancy dress ball prank. He wagered to wear a get up so repellent that no lady would dance with him and won by appearing as a barbed wire entanglement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancashire
Royal Horse Artillery
Cape Town
London
One Sense Not Under Control
A brief anecdote from the Boston Evening Transcript portrays a young bride troubled by domestic life. Her mother advises emotional distance, while the wife laments her sensitive nose as a complicating factor in her unhappiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Evening Transcript
You cannot see a joke says Mrs Growcher
A short exchange between Mr Growcher and his wife turns on perception and humor. She calmly asserts she sees the joke while he doubts it, highlighting a witty marital contrast in a light tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Growcher
Woman argues she can always convince herself
A brief note reflects a belief that a woman can be persuaded by her own reasoning. It presents a perspective on self-persuasion and argument dynamics without additional context or events.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bagdack
Bobbisterrill
Synops
Risa Chetwood
Aspasias
Helens
Cleo
Iti
Toledo Blade
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!