Captured Hippopotami at Central Park Zoo New York
Article discusses Central Park Zoo hippopotami Caliph and Miss Murphy in New York. It describes captivity advantages, benign temperaments, feeding routines, hive water needs, and the animals’ long lifespans and breeding in captivity.
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Central Park Zoo
New York
New York City
Caliph
Misa Murphy
Thase
Allph
Central Park
Mies Murphy
Menagees
Cheinml Qulra
Country Editor Forces Chula Onto the Map
A humorous tale from Chula Missouri centering on editor Smith who inflates a Southwest Limited train stop into a national moment. A misread telegram and celebratory fuss ensue as residents imagine Chicago attention, while the railroad gently corrects the record.
Smith College athletes embrace baseball in spring term
In a lively dialogue with a distinguished visitor, Smith College president J. Clark Beelye notes the fresh enthusiasm of athletic young women for base ball. The visitor fears baseball may masculinize the girls, but Beelye counters with a humorous remark about possible fears if pitching the ball was impossible.
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Smith College
President Sedlge
Wriitew Champion Challenges Challengers for $5000 Prize
A Japanese champion jujitsu wrestler offers a $5,000 prize to any man who defeats him. The promoter states the challenge is not a betting matter and the opponent has no stake. A local note mentions Terre 180 promiens and a $50 minute stake for standings, with terms unclear and likely mistranscribed.
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Jin Suwa
Japan
Internalu Utes
Otruggie
New York
Fragmented Evening Chat on Football and Parliment Parallels
A garbled dialogue scene features Mrs Deery, Mr Spoon, and various neighbors debating football, culture, and politics. Quips compare American and English notions of running for office, labor and dress, with playful exchanges about work and identity, amid domestic interruptions.
Mrs Cutting Teases About Gray Hairs At Party
Mrs Cutting remarks that a man is getting gray, surprising Mr Cutting who points out Potter is gray too. She retorts that men fear aging while women compliment peers with flattery, noting double standards in tact.
Merciless remark on a young author from a reader
A reader labeled merciless comments about a young author. Before reading his book he thought the author appeared intelligent. after reading it he concluded the author seems smarter than he is. The exchange reflects blunt literary critique.
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Mias Cayenne
Making Thorough Preparation for a Literary Career
Ascum informs Mrs Dreamer her son pursues writing. She confirms he started this morning and notes two portrait photographs show him reading a book and resting his brow on his hand for Stray Stories.
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Ascum
Dreamer
Ascam
The Way of it Misans Dialogue in Kitchen Scene
The excerpt shows a terse dialogue between Mary Ann and Maidh as the narrator questions a kiss seen in the kitchen. Mary Ann suggests looking through a keyhole to explain the scene, hinting at gossip or a misunderstanding.
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Mary Ann
Reform on the Bias in a Young Couple
A young wife recounts her husband Fred’s efforts to quit bad habits since their marriage. She notes he asked her not to buy any more cigars as a Christmas present, calling him noble for trying to give up smoking.
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Chillicothe
Chicago
Southwest Limited
China
Wire
Smith
Gem Real
Chula
Edltor Smith
Chile
Chale
Fred
Mamma
Extreme Ostracism Sparks Family Feud Rumor
A fragmentary exchange reveals a son describing his father as so angered that he will not speak, recognize, or acknowledge him in public. The tension centers on mutual estrangement and a previously cut allowance after a recent encounter.
Danger in Being a Reformer
A Kansas City Star quotation notes reformers face many difficulties as the public elevates them, risking personal vanity and potential loss of usefulness once fame grows. Senator Sorghum comments on the danger to reformers from public spotlight and self-importance.
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Sorghum
Kansas City Star
Insurance scandals and tame detective tale collide in print
Detroit Free Press notes a clash between a half-raising detective story and the sensational Insurance scandals. The book and article released simultaneously, the fiction deemed too tame by critics.
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Detroit Free Press
One Advantage. Mrs Donough Quips at Sleepy Congregation
In a Cleveland Leader excerpt, Mrs Donough mocks the audience as the congregation dozes during a sermon. Dr Fourthly retorts he could preach again and no one would notice, adding a blunt quip about memory and repetition.
Inevitable Comparison of Ledger of a Rounterfester
The son of the old rounterfester eyed the Logis cole spread by the hopeful apprentice and dismissed it as inferior to the dollars his father used to earn. He shook his grizzled head and muttered that these were not as good as the past yields.
Neatly Turned Reflects on Union of Opposites
A sharp exchange centers on a proposed marriage as characters debate a union of opposites. He is handsome and poor while she is rich and blind to feelings, sparking a clash over love ambition and fortune. The dialogue teases themes of wealth, appearance, and moral judgment.
Railroad Worker In Charge Of Pleasy Department
A quoted exchange describes a railroad employee now in charge of the pleasy department and responsible for making out the timetable Umetablea.
Burdened Conversation Between Mr and Mrs Henry
A dialogue fragment shows Mr McBoah and Mrs Henry discussing burdens and promises. Mrs Henry acknowledges a heavier load now and asks for shared effort while Mr McBoah contemplates assistance. The tone hints at marital strain and mutual obligation without resolution.
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Mr. McBoah
Henry
Those Prosaic Tradesmen
Fragmented dialogue shows a character declaring lack of wealth yet seeking affection and candor. A doctor-patient exchange hints at exposure to a disease and a stubborn bond of sympathy. The passage blends intimate confession with social scrutiny and ironic humor.
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Kafia
Laying Blame on the Tailor
Mrs Young complains to Mr Young about their tailor sewing on a button incorrectly for the fourth time. The exchange shows friction over care and attention to detail in a domestic setting.
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Mr Young
John
Mr. Young
Certain of His Guilt in Three Finger Sam Exchange
A dialogue fragment shows Three Finger Sam insisting he knew where three regular aces were and that a man created the hand, while another asserts that is not conclusive evidence. The exchange centers on proving guilt through card play.
Pinches All Round Gown Fits and Pockets Sting
Dialogue notes a fashionable gown praised for fit while playful dialogue remarks that the fit pinches more the wearer’s pocketbook than the wearer, signaling humor about shopping costs and value. The exchange centers on tailoring and expense with light banter.
Reformers and jail talk sparks social upheaval
A radical figure is accused of posing as a reformer while critics warn his ideas would disrupt the social and business order. He is said to favor jailing many people he deems undeserving. The exchange captures tensions over justice and governance.
Boss agrees with raise based on work value
An employee asks for a raise and the boss concedes stating pay should match workload, signaling approval of the request.
Artistic Sympathy in Hamlet Performance
Stormington Barnes recalls audience sympathy for his Hamlet reading. He notes the audience's small size led to a lack of connection, implying the intimate setting hindered emotional impact. The exchange underscores stage presence and perceived audience engagement in dramatic readings.
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Stormington Barnes
No Excuse for Her and Two Aides to Every Question
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a figure named Mr. Magee and a person Siray Sturiod in a dialogue about excuses and questioning. The readable bits suggest a debate style with claims about being on the wrong side, but most content is garbled.
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Mra. Broggerwieh
Mr. Magee
Siray Sturiod
No Use Worryin Senator Sorghum Quip
A brief quote features Senator Sorghum dismissing the need to plan remarks amid skepticism. He says there is no use worrying about what he will say because people won’t believe it anyway.
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Senator Sorghum
Promoter's New Plan for Aerial Route Rights
A shady financier circles a scheme to advance a national aerial rights operation. The talk centers on a promoter framing a deal to bind multiple interests to secure an air corridor between New York and Washington. Details remain murky amid evasive rhetoric.
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Up & Company
New York
Washingian
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