The Cadi and the Donkey and Other Persia Tales
A 1904 tale set in Persia featuring the Cadi who settles a donkey ownership dispute between Mustapha and Hassan after the animal brays. The caper shows his wit as he uses a test and clever reasoning, with a moral about ownership and fairness. Also included are lessons about grain weight disputes and a treasure division misadventure, all told in period voice with lively, moral-tinged humor.
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T. C. McClure
Mustapha
Hessin
Idee
Favy
Hessau
Gadi
Hassan
Lis Neal Myphor
Salen
Jose
Muller
Cadiz
Miffler
Cadi
America
Persia
Beesse
Senator Cullom Kissed by Galesburg Woman Over Soldier Aid
In Washington on December 23, Miss Minna Swigert of Galesburg raised a stir by kissing Senator Cullom after he arranged to save private John Pierce from deployment to the Philippines. The hospital corps member had raised $120 to win his freedom, and the scene ended with Cullom excusing further treaty talks as the couple celebrated the halted transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phegu
Minna Swigert
Galesburg
John Pierce
Hospital Corps
United States Army
Pierce
Mary Miss Swigert
Phlippines
Cullom
Miss Swigert
Ste
O'Reilly
Philippines
Fran
Phillippines
Gaarden
Ciliom
John ‘Pierce
Capitol
Cullum
Billy
New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds Promoted
A Virginia resident hails Dr King s New Discovery as unequaled for lung and throat troubles including bronchitis and consumption. He credits three years of illness ended by a few bottles. Trial bottles are free with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00, guaranteed by druggist Frank Nadler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devis
T. J. MeParkland
Benterville
Dr. King
Frank Nadler
Court to judge Russia opens inquiry in North Sea incident
Paris reports Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis arrived to join the international commission charged with investigating the North Sea incident. Ambassador Porter advised the foreign office of Davis readiness to commence duties. President Loubert is expected to receive Davis tomorrow as the commission plans its opening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Det
Charlies H. Devis
Ambassador Porter
Foreign Office
Davis
International Commission
North Sea
Loubert
Admiral Sir Erasmus Ommanney Dies in Portsmouth
Portsmouth death notice reports Admiral Sir Erasmus Ommanney known as Father of the British Navy. He died in Portsmouth on December 23, was last Navarino survivor, battle of 1827 that destroyed the Turkish fleet. Born 1814, he joined the navy in 1836.
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Portsmouth
Erasmus Ommanney
Navarino
Fire devastates home of Metropolitan club
Washington reports a blaze at the Metropolitan club destroying its interior and causing about 145,000 dollars in losses. Spark from an electric wire cited as cause. ash and art spared while library and paintings survived. The club traces back to its first president William Corcoran and includes presidents of the era with honorary members like Grover Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Metropolitan Club
Word
Willeam W. Corcoran
William T Sherman
Ambuesaaluts Od
Grover Clevekind
Kissing Permissible Only in Parlor With Low Light
In Philadelphia a court case described a stolen kiss, noting “There has been math rubbish written by poets.” The judge said kissing is only permissible in a parlor under low light and warned that a stolen kiss cannot be compensated, stressing the seriousness of such acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadephia
McMichael
Osrano de Bergerac
Valqgan
Teachers Plan For Meeting In Oskaloosa
Iowa City reports the Southeastern Iowa Teachers association will meet in Oskaloosa on March 30 and April 1. The executive committee includes Superintendent Stevenson, Principal Hollingsworth, and Francim Finley. The program will be announced soon.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa City
Southeastern Iowa Teachers' Association
Stevenson
Hollingssworth
Albia
Franciml Finley
Davenport Stockholders Meetings Set for January 1905
Multiple Davenport financial institutions announce annual stockholders meetings in January 1905. Banks and savings institutions list dates, times, and office locations for election of boards of directors, with polls opening in mid afternoon to early evening. Names of officers and officials included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchante and Mechantes’ Loan
Building & Savings Association of
Davenport
Iowa
Main Street
Joseph Ochs
Union Savings Bank of Davenpory
Wed Nrspay
Jan
H. Bartemeyer
WM Heuer
Citizens National Bank
Agnua
First National Bank of Davenport
Anthony Burdick
GEO, Hoehn
Davenport Savings Bantc of
Second
Main Streets
A. Burdick
Henry C. Struck
Tashier
Davenport Trust Company
John F. Dow
Serratory
German Savings Bank
Bone
Lorenzen
Chas. N
Vos
Farmers’ & Mechanics! Savings Bank
Harrison Street
Claus Stoltenberg
Julius C. Hasler
Fresident
Casiler
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Goons
August Youngerman
Jeweler
West Second St
Ae En
Moler Barker College
Chicago
Atlantic Hotel
Perry St
Pruden
W. 11m Sr
Jones
W. 2Nd St
Harrison Realty
Emory Harrison
Brady St
Tacob Nanstedt
Davenport, In
Oxpreea
Trinity Heating and Supply Co
H. Hendes
CABI
Senator Cullom
Sweetheart
Salesburg
Washington, D. C
Senate
Russia
Admiral Davis
North Sea Tribunal
California
Golden State Limited
ST. Louis
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
San Francisco
el Paso
Southern Pacific
New Mexico
St. Lois
Golden State
C, C. Gardner
Brady Street
BURNS
Metropolitan
Columbus
High Street
Broad
Milhof
Krauss, Buller & Benham Company
Wheeler
First National Bank
Philadelphia
Stockholders’ Meetings
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Fernsy
ISG
Fla. Miller
Florida
New Orleans
Mexico
M. J. Young
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