Wings for Spiranthea and a Professor's Fall
Professor Singleton obsesses over spiranthea transformation in a jelly drop, neglects his wife Mary. He overhears her suffering with George Street, fears guilt as the species evolves. A Malay kris triggers a murderous act. he faints, wakes ill, and vows to retire from science, while Mary endures his self accusing confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Carter
Singleton
Mary
George Street
Spiranthea
Jen
Professor Singleton
Street
Nimeelt
Borneo
Avere
George
Philippines
Cayorne
Mars
Teyla
W. G. Chapman
Switzerland Seen Through Alpine Eyes of a Traveler
The article extols Switzerland as a scenic paradise with Jungfrau snowfields, Alpine lakes, and thriving towns like Zurich and Interlaken. It contrasts Swiss independence and industrious poor with Italian poverty, praises Swiss courage and landmarks like Lucerne’s Thorwalden Lion, and notes modern municipal features and busy hotel buses serving a thriving tourist center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Switzerland
Zurich
Lake Front
Tuileries
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Thorwalden
Lucerne
Passed the Century Mark Oldest Clergyman of Britain Dies
Philip Carlyon, long lived clergyman born two days before his christening, died near his 102nd birthday at Dennance House in Falmouth. Ordained in 1836 and retired at seventy, he kept active with long walks and regular church attendance. He recalled Waterloo celebrations, rare near misses including a sea rescue at age six, a Ben Cruachan ascent, and a railway incident. His youngest brother lived to ninety-two.
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Philip Carlyon
Great Britain
Dennance House
Falmouth
Carlyon
Waterloo
Bonaparte
Ben Cruachan
The
London Chronicle
Breach of Promise Suit Mentioned in Quoted Dialog
A fragmentary dialogue discusses damages in a breach of promise case. One speaker asks why plaintiffs expect damages, and the other notes men often prevail, mentioning costs and 30 cent expectations. The text preserves period voice without sensational detail.
Chance for Object Lesson in Oyster Talk
A humorous dialogue features Hurricane Star light and Karl planning an oyster opening trick. The circle-spinning tale includes Mexican adventures and stock market whoppers to pry oysters apart. Starlight longs for a bushel to open easily while Plumly and Miss Gadders discuss telepathy and car ownership.
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Old Hurricane
Starlight
Karl
Mexico
Mr. Plumly
Natural Leanings Feud Over Florist Elephant Display
In a pointed exchange a speaker asks if the florist was told to place elephants on cars for transport. The reply jokes that the animals would feel more at home in a trunk, revealing light banter amid a curious domestic moment.
Coffee Addiction Fought by Postum Change
A reader recounts headaches from daily coffee use and credits switching to Postum with relief. Cites family trial, endorsement from Postum Co. and instruction to boil Regular Postum or use Instant Postum mixed with hot water, cream, and sugar.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Grateful Ky. farmer credits Dodd's Kidney Pills
An elderly farmer from Hthel Ky claims Dodd's Kidney Pills saved him after a back strain and years of bladder and kidney trouble. He says the pills prevent backache, is 77, and invites publication of his testimonial with his photograph. He also notes free Household Hints and national anthem recipes from Dodd's Medicine Co. Buffalo NY.
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Mr. Smith
Dodd’s Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
Johnny Washington Crossing Joke Punchline
A humorous dialogue uses a stereotype pun about Johnny and Washington crossing the Delaware and a chicken crossing a street. It plays on old frontier humor and playful misdirection without factual news or events.
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Johnny
Washington
Delaware
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Cure
An old patent medicine notice advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims gum softening inflammation relief and reduced discomfort, with the selling price listed as 25c per bottle. The ad appears in a vintage newspaper format from a history of child care remedies.
Deadly Insult Sparks Exchange Over Antique Rolling Stock
quoted exchange shows a rift as one party recalls a remark about another’s automobile described as antique rolling stock. no further context or names provided.
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Mr. Puffing
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Interlaken
Lake Brieng
Thun
Sloan
O.K
Thomas S. Harter
Est
Philadelphia
Pas
Moore
Manchester, N. H
Dr. Earl S. Sloan, Inc
Boston, Mass
Absorbine, JR
W.F. Young
P.D.F
Temple St
Springfield
Pubeisianda
Piso
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