Local Alder Councilmans Chest Expansion Bet
In a humorous office exchange, Alderman Russell bets two ice company managers they can expand their chests more, using a tape measure. Russell swallows the dollar after his seven inch measurement tops Manning and Gunsel’s five and four inch results. Military notes warn that sleep on guard and insubordination are serious offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Menning
Maynard Gunsel
Consumers’ Ice Co
Ice Company
Russell
Manning
Gunsel
Mr. Russell
Arthur Griffiths
One Minute Cough Cure Tops All Medicines Says Currin
D Scott Currin of Loganon Pa touts One Minute Cough Cure as the safest fastest remedy for coughs colds croup throat and lung troubles. Claims it acts immediately and cures grip bronchitis and croup. Sold at Bell's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Scott Currin
Loganon
Bell's
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advert shows Laxative Bromo Quinine tabs claim rapid cold relief with money back guarantee. ER W Grove signature on each box. Also promotes Dean's Ointment for itching piles as the only sure safe cure.
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W. Grove
Dean
Do Justice First, Then Charity, Ruskin Said
The quote argues justice must precede charity in moral effort. Charity, though greater than justice, cannot form a foundation without justice. You should do justice to others even without love, and love may grow from that, as charity builds on a just base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ruskin
Notable Quotations and Oddities in Print
A collage of brief quotes spans remarks on a boy’s school progress and dodging exams, a sharp counterpoint about making mistakes, and a humorous non sequitur about domestic fowl in the Vid Testament. The lines reflect lighthearted, era-specific newspaper quips and cultural tidbits.
Curious Letters Shed Light On Revolutionary Soldier Weeks
The Harvard Library preserves letters from William Weeks, a Harvard graduate and Washington’s army officer. He writes from Valley Forge about longing for home, honors from Washington, and tensions between duty and nostalgia. A 1778 Valley Forge note hints Weeks pursuing a master’s degree, aided by a $10 family gift that helped secure it.
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Harvard
New Hampshire
William Weeks
Washington
Valley Forge
Sullivan
Weeks
Hom
Ten-year turnover in U.S. stage ranks across era shifts
The Chicayzo Tribune notes stage life cycles show a new crop of performers every decade. It argues rank and file actors rarely exceed ten years in pursuit of advancement, with most either gaining distinction or leaving the profession as time passes.
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United States
Chicayzo Tribune
Fog Rivalry Sparks London and New York Dispatches
An American in London boasts of the United States while an Englishman cites London fogs as unmatched. The American retorts by claiming New York harbor fogs are thicker and notes a New Jersey company offering to can American fog for Britain.
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London
America
Atlantic
New Yok Harbor
New Jersey
Argomut
Husband's taste for articles of vertu noted
Mrs Oldcastle admires the neighbors' splendid library and jokes that her husband, John, has a refined taste for articles of vertu. The hostess agrees, calling John one of the most virtuous men she has ever known.
Political bribery exchange report in Boston Post
A reader recounts an attempted vote purchase by a man claiming to be a senator. He offered 1000 dollars, was refused, and after negotiation the parties allegedly settled on 2000 dollars in a Boston Post context.
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Senator Grab
Boston Post
Shovel-Nosed South American Fish Impresses Uncle Jerry
A Bitmore American quote praises the shovel fish of South America as highly accommodating with a four snout shovel shape. It supposedly jumps onto banks to be caught, illustrating its unusual behavior and appeal.
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South America
Uncle Jerry
The Tyranny of Trivial Wedding Details
The piece notes how life’s great moments such as love and marriage are diminished by fuss over flowers gowns invitations and mourning details. It contrasts joyful solemnity with petty preoccupations and the uncivilized focus on superficial trappings.
Irishman in Cavalry Drill Tickle to Test Sham
A humorous tale from the St James Gazette about an Irish recruit in a cavalry regiment. The fencing instructor quizzes him on sword use and the hearthlike Pat replies he would simply tickle the opponent's point if he feinted to see if he was shamming.
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Pat
St. James Gazette
Philip Evans and a Prayer Ended With an Amen
The passage shows a child Philip Evans finishing prayers with Amen and a humorous exchange about not wanting to be mixed with a misbehaving Brother Ed. A mother questions the remark while another line notes a distant, humorous misattribution about a marriage and a misunderstanding.
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Philip
Philip Evans
Brother Ed
Boston Transcript
Notice of Final Account and Distribution in Etchells Estate
In the probate court of Pima County Arizona executor E W Graves presents final account and petition for final distribution of Charles T Etchells deceased. A hearing is set for June 12 1902 at 10 a m in Tucson to approve the settlement and allow written exceptions from interested parties. Dated May 31 1902 S W Purcell Ex Officio Clerk.
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Charles T. Etchells
E. W. Graves
County Court House
Tucson
Pima County
S. W. Purcell
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Cook & CO
Phoenix, Arizona
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Minneapolis Journal
Gase
Alderman Russell
Schoo
Glasgow Evening Times
Saturday Evening Post
Natural
Him
Jaggers
Brooklyn
County OF
Pima
Territory OF Arizona
Territory
Arizona
Porto Rico
Crescent Cigar CO
West Congress St
the Model Shop
West
Cc. Bennett
Yost Typewriter
United Typewriter & Supplies CO
W. Second St
Los Angeles, Cal
Brown’s Art Store
North Stone Avenue
Electrical Supply House
Prop
Brownsberger
Los Angeles
Tate
Florida Brownsberger
Seventh St
HOTEL
Nadeau
Alden & Thompson
Pooslear Ea
the Angeles
Southern
California
Mt. Lowe
Mount Lowe
Pacific Electric Railway
South Spring Street
Yuma County
the Homeseeker and Investor
Rockland Canal CO
R. 8. Patterson
Yuma, Ariz
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