Tea fee as common price sparks simple joke
A short fragment notes a price quote of twenty five cents for tea and invites reconsideration or a response, applying a casual tone about the cost being comparable to ordinary teas.
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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1913
Page
18
Justice of the peace presides as jury is empaneled
A rural justice of the peace presiding over a dull minor case sees heated debate as both sides demand a jury charge. The court notes a long list of motions and arguments, while the judge quips about his first boring case and delivers a curt instruction.
Husband Seeks Wife Lost in Vast City Store
Walker, visiting with his wife, became separated in a huge department store. After an hour of waiting at a busy junction of lifts and passages, he complained to a courteous attendant that he had lost his wife. The attendant directed him to the third floor over the bridge to the department center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Bergala
Lores
Congressman Visits Town He Calls Home For Address
A Corman congressman revisited his old town and spoke to a crowd of former neighbors. He opened by saying he would not call them ladies and gentlemen, adding I know you too well to say that. The remark aimed to show his humility despite his high position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corman
National Monthly
Fragmented quotes mix in a satirical street dialogue
A collage of jumbled lines about lobbyists, politics, and curious dialogue. It hints at a satirical press snippet with diverse voices mentioning lawmakers, attempts to prevent errors in legislation, and a detective exchange, all presented in a playful, clipped style.
A Talk of Sentiment and a Wife’s Fashion Wish
A quirky domestic scene unfolds as a wife laments lacking sentiment in her husband while discussing a $140 gift to end a $37 shirt and a planned outfit. The dialogue reveals social pretensions and the yearnings for a romantic husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Plumerion
Post
Amas
Future Diplomatiot Pie Promise row
Johnny pleads with his mother to delay meals as savory kitchen aromas tempt him. He blurts out that the house holds plenty of pie and cake, while an admonishing guardian watches in a domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diplomatiot
Johnny
Now Let Him Explain Fractions of Friday Legend
A fragmentary diary style note recalls Friday superstition and marriage talk. The speaker mentions Mrs Wiguworth and Mrs Bulpper, noting both fear of Friday actions and a marriage proposal linked to Friday. The text shows garbled OCR with repeated letters and unclear context.
Woman in the Cane Wall Memory Case Remains Unresolved
A fragmented report recalls a woman linked to a cane wall scene and a man who is believed dead, with questions lingering over the case and its motive. Authorities pursue clues as witnesses offer scattered details about events surrounding the incident.
Alaska Native Lands and Aleut Life Under White Rule
A historical piece describes Alaska as a northern possession with icebound scenery and a stark view of native peoples. It contrasts white development and education with native struggles to hold land, noting Aleut life on the Alaska Peninsula, basket weaving, and changing burial customs influenced by Russian and later authorities.
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Uabka
Jalanda
Alaska
Nature
J. H. Romig
Christian Herald
Perthland
Belog Im
Enet
Unimak Pass
Girl Survives Tarantula Attack During Canal Zone Visit
Irene Sturgis of Los Angeles awoke in a Panama Canal Zone hotel to find a large tarantula on her arm. She removed it, sought help, and later recovered, though the incident haunts her. The native maid calmly handled the affair, noting the spider hid under the wardrobe and that tarantulas are poisonous.
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Irene Sturgis
Los Angeles
Canal Zone
Mis Sturgis
Panama
Misa Biurgis
Calon
Misa Sturgis
Palsou
Theta
Hiyt
Bensteun Man Sums Odd Canadian Farmers Tale
A fragmentary readable line from a colonial era piece shows Bensteun Man discussing farmers in Canada and a cryptic exchange about wives and Heapypock. The wording is garbled but hints at a humorous or satirical market scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bensteun
Pewepapers
Reeder
Canada
Fragmented Caption Points to Fashion Dilemma
A partial, garbled OCR fragment hints at a fashion or dressing dilemma with lines asking why someone does not go as another, suggesting cost concerns. The readable bits mention patience and a possible plan to reduce clothing. The source is too broken to confirm names or places.
Bantam Chickens and a Collarbox Bluff
Skimps jokes about a hen with tiny eggs, sparking bets from Ganwell and Dukane. They demand proof and challenge Simpa to reveal the eggs in a horse collarbox. The matter ends with a warning that another break could cost Simpa his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skimpa
Ananiag Club
Chortia
Ganwell
Dukane
Shimpa
Remark by Archbishop Lang on East End children
Dr Coamo Gordon Lang, archbishop of York, recalled a Stephney bishop’s remark about East End children rebuking clergy moodiness. He shares a story of a cheerful street urchin who reassures a visiting cleric with a friendly greeting, “Ailo, young man.” Dr Lang concludes with further reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coamo Gordon Lang
York
Stephney
East End
Fatherly Rebuke Narrates Clergyman’s Struggle with Son
An old evangelical pastor, a son in holy orders, becomes a Ritualist. The father initially refuses to preach in the son’s church but eventually yields and selects a text about mercy for a son described as lunatic. The tale unfolds as a moral tense family confrontation.
Fragmentary vintage note mocks a waiter over a dated order
A fragmentary dialogue shows a patient guest insisting the order was placed today, while the waiter argues yesterday’s paper showed a different date. The serving person, amid confusion, refuses to rush.
Homenta Syrup Advertisement Claims Quick Cures
An old advertised remedy named Homenta, marketed by New York Drug Concern, claims rapid relief for catarrh headaches and bronchial ailments. The ad touts a five minute cure for headaches and a permanent cure for many head and throat diseases, with mail order via bio stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homenta
New York Drug Concern
New York
Ady
Reading Figures Won’t Be
A fragmented blurb mentions figures and soothing methods for children by Mrs Winslow and a curious aside about wind colic and money talks. The garbled text hints at a period-piece ad or promotional snippet for child care and entertainment, with references to opera and a mix of misspellings.
No Need for More Meets an Acquaintance on Street
An otter greets Glen den boy on the street with mock cheer. He says he is bound for London next week and offers aid, but Glen replies that he is already busy and moves on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen
the Otter
London
Olles
Lippincott’s
Eczema Relief Cited After Cuticura Treatment
Mildred Dennis of Dakota describes a year and a half battle with eczema spreading from back and chest to neck scalp and arms. After two months daily use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment she says she was cured, with pamphlet offer for free samples and Skin Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierson
Dakota
Mite
Mildred Dennis
Peatcard
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Ady
Dialog at Market, Miss Gascoyne Questioned about Goods
A brief exchange reveals Mrs Gascoyne being asked if she has a nice article. The response affirms multiple items, each priced with a dollar mark, indicating commercial availability and interest in bargaining.
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