Paraphrased Snips of Jekyll and Hyde Court Humor
In Tincoln's Inn Fields a frugal Chief Justice Sharp Retorta is described with a gloomy house and constant parsimony. Jekyll notes the year round Lent in the parlor and bright spits by the kitchen fire as a irrelevant aside. A Welsh judge famed for greed is teased by Jekyll offering soap and a pailbrush rather than favors for office.
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Sharp Retorta
Kenyon
Tincoln’s Inn Fields
Jekyll
Notable Dinner Dispute Over Praise at Home
In a tense exchange John P Henry faces accusations from his wife Eve that she has cooked for twelve years without thanks. He defends himself saying he often remains silent when meals please him, sparking a quarrel about appreciation and fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P Henry
Eve
Worson
Curious Dog and Ancient Ships in One Story
A man borrows a dog, it keeps sitting in his chair until the man tricks it by moving to the window, then the dog seizes the chair. Separately, Ptolemy Philopater, ancient Egyptian king, is said to built a vessel 420 feet long with two prows and seven rostra. The ship housed 44000 rowers, 2820 marines, and vast armaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnater
Ptolemius Philopater
Egypt
Miscellaneous 18th Century Notices and Anecdotes
Fragmented ledger items list petty fines and ward duties including Nan Newton and others with charges. A diary fragment mentions cannonball speeds, meteorites, and extreme temperatures. Short sketches include stories from London Life Success and hospital quips, ending with a quote.
A Difference Between Yale and Harvard Football Coaching
A college weekly notes the contrast in coaching style at Harvard and Yale. Harvard coaches emphasize literary influence while Yale leaders urge aggressive play with vivid nautical imagery and direct motivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Weekly
Yale
Harvard
Tharvard
Doctor I congratulate you on Subbubs birth
A Philadelphia Press note quotes a doctor congratulating a father on the birth of a girl named Subbubs. The exchange remarks on the difficulty of keeping a girl in the household beyond a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Woman Speaker Holds Colorado House Role, Free Press Notes
The Detroit Free Press reports Wilduff stating a woman has acted as speaker of the Colorado house of representatives. Mr. Tiff adds Mrs. TH acts constantly as speaker for his house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado House of Representatives
Wilduff
Mr. Tiff
Detroit Free Press
Electric Bitters Offer Health Benefits and Local Sales
Electric Bitters claim to regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood and improve appetite while curing kidney troubles female complaints nervous diseases constipation dyspepsia and malaria. Also Parisian Millinery clearance sales infants stockings French restaurant dinner hours popcorn flakes and a shooting gallery with prizes at 179 West Congress Street run by Miss Anita Schaefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Congress Street
Anita Schaefer
Tucson Common Council orders sewers on Alameda Pennington and more
Notice lists streets to be severed for sewer construction in Tucson Arizona under ordinance 156 approved January 14 1902. Costs will be paid by a special assessment on benefiting properties with a 30 day payment window after warrants are issued. A committee will hold a hearing January 31 1902 at City Hall to review improvements on Alameda Pennington and Messilla streets and assess costs.
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Tucson
Arizona
City of
Alameda Street
Toole Avenue
Main Street
Pennington Street
Congress Street
Sixth Avenue
Messila Street
Church Plaza
Broadway
Alameda
Pennington
Messilla
Library and
Court Streets
Prank Russell
WM. Reid
James Flynn
The French Restaurant Serves City’s Best to Elite Patrons
A grocer pushes cheap baking powder while customers demand fair pricing. Schilling's Best powder is advertised alongside The French Restaurant, which prides itself on first class service for the city’s best people.
Sheriff's sale notice of Pima County property
Writs of execution issued by the District Court of the First Judicial District of Arizona in Pima County compel a public sale to satisfy judgments against Thoms Q Bullock and others. The sheriff will auction 160 acres in Pima County at 10 o clock a.m. February 7, 1902, at the courthouse. Dated January 8, 1902. FRANK E. MURPHY Sheriff. Also includes local advertisements for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Zeigler's ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
First Judicial District
Territory of
Arizona
County of
Pima
C. . Schumacher
M. G. Samaniego
Thos. Q. Bullock
C. B. Woods
G. F. Schumacher
C. F. Weber
Towit
S. E
N. B
N. W
S. W
N. Ki
Pima County
United States of America
Thoms Q. Bullock
Frank E. Murphy
Dr Miles Heart Cure praised by J M Mackay
A testimonial from J M Mackay of Shippensburg Pa describes severe heart disease symptoms including palpitations breathlessness and swelling. After using three bottles of Dr Miles Heart Cure he reports improved stamina and able to work a full day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
J. M. Mackay
Shippensburg
Dr Miles Heart Cure Ad Cites Quick Croup Rescue
Dr Miles Heart Cure advertised as reliable for many cases and sold with guarantee by Dr Miles Medical Co. An An anecdote from A J Spafford of Chester Michigan praises One Minute Cough Cure for a child with croup and unconsciousness, purchased at Bell's Pharmacy on North Church street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
A. J. Spafford
Chester
Mich
Bell's
North Church Street
The Promised Cure of Catarrh and Sleep Restored
A testimonial dominated piece extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for catarrh and lung ailments including asthma and hay fever. It claims blood purification strengthens the body, offers numerous cures, and promotes lasting sleep after years of suffering, with reader endorsements from North Carolina and Indiana.
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Ony
No Carolina
Tures
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
F. G. Rodemeyer
Hayden Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
W. M. Lyday
Pierce
Golden Medical
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Womnan
Nan Newton
Phill
Richard Knight
Wm. Hetherington
Jos
Birdall
Nuneaton
Cook
Anne Adams
Sir Richard Newdicate
Tommy
Ie Child
London
RY Whitney
Nh Cunard
Patrick
Jinks
New York Herald
A Nee
Zeigter’s
Pioneer Transfer Co
Schilling
Sheriff Sale
FE. Drachman
Hell's Pharmacy
Zeigler’s
Gabet
Huc
Tartary
Uncle Sam
People
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dayton and Orient Bicycles
Stone Ave
Citiacao
Central Park Floral Co
Spring St
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Xmas
C. M. Stearns
Headquarters
Union Park
Tucson, Arigona
Slegkkkekek
Pia County
Territory
The
Consolidated National Bank
M.P. Freeman
H.R. Tanney, Cashter
W.C. Davis
RF. W. Graves
Cash
Arizona National Bank
B. M. Jacona
Frey Femaan
L. M. Jacona
J. M. Oamspy
Asat, Caenier
Ke Ai A. T
Lota
Thane
Chan Tim Wo
Lote
Ste of Lee Ant & Co
South Mever
Lee Ant
Lew Kim Sing Cris Cong
Luna So Wo
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