Sentimental Woman's Ideal Shattered On Europe Trip
Mabie recalls a Westbound visitor who loved his writings yet misread his image while abroad. The moment ends as a hostess interrupts, leaving the traveler to ponder whether one should be the shattered ideal or the shatterer. Nearby, John Drew endures wardrobe mishaps as Arthur Byron slyly uses his polished shirt to finish his own appearance, prompting backstage laughter.
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Hamilton Wright Mabie
Europe
West
Sheegan
Mr. Mabie
Soley
Mr. Carnegies Neat Wit Prompted Anglo-Saxon Alliance
A London M A P contributor recalls dinner at Skibo Castle two years ago. Conversation turned to Anglo-Saxon alliance between America and Great Britain. Mrs. Carnegie and Sir Rennie Watson discussed a national emblem flower. Carnegie humorously proposed the dandelion as fitting.
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Carnegie
London
Skibo Castle
America
Great Britain
Sir Rennie Watson
Glass and Southwestern Company
A Little Nonsense How a Mean Man Cured His Wife of a Bad Habit
A Chicago News quip recounts a man who used counterfeit money to catch his wife skimming from his wad. After foiling her, he claims permanent relief from the loss, though she still sighs at him occasionally.
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Waa
Chicago News
Fragmentary Quotes and Humorous Snippets
A collage of old quotes and witticisms from various publications. The items include a rural dialect line about Dolly and money in an umbrella, a remark on misfortune and brakes, mule wisdom, a jab at government, a club scene about keeping a woman simple, a joke about unpaid bills, and a social observation about Mrs Jangle’s daughter.
Keene Claims Pinlomaty Fame If He Had Entered
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Keene asserts fame in pinlomaty would have followed if he had pursued it. He says he kept his wife and sister on speaking terms since his marriage.
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Keene
Pinlomaty
Cincinnati Enquirer
Washing Lace Handkerchiefs For Longevity And Care
To wash lace handkerchiefs, soak in warm water with a few drops of ammonia and castile soap. Rinse, do not iron, spread smoothly on marble to shape while damp, then fold evenly and press under a heavy weight. This method helps handkerchiefs last three times longer.
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Castile
Local Dialect Snippet Sparks Mild Domestic Quip
A humorous exchange from early 20th century newspaper pages features a mother scolding a boy for mischief with a cat while a speaker teases a question about marriage and tin children. The fragment reflects period dialect and social humor.
Philosophical Snapshots Slice Through City Headlines
A garbled collection of quotes references a weary man finding value in education and a repartee about vaccination. The text mentions Detroit Press Philadelphia Record and names Sandy Rhodes and Hewitt with implied anecdotes about education and vaccination.
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Sandy Rhodes
Philadelphia Record
A Sign of Something in Colors of the Eye
A brief wry exchange from the Philadelphia Bulletin about eye color and injuries, noting a quip that eyes may reflect distress when one is black and blue. The item frames a light moment amid curiosity about signs of injury or illness.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
A Diplomatic Reply About Letters and Truth
A casual exchange asks if a wife opens her husband’s letters. Higgins wishes to be truthful, but admits that men often deny mail being read. A Chicago newspaper vignette contrasts privacy and honesty in domestic life.
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Higgins
Ryge
Chicago
Redeemable Lands and City Lots for Sale by Smith & Co
H. D. Smith & Co announce redemption of 95 acres in various lots from Sheriff sales and offer quit claim deeds to real owners. They also list 83 Cordelo city lots bought on the first Tuesday in October for sale plus contact details in Vienna Georgia via J A Walden.
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Cordelo City
H. D. ‘Smith & CO
J. A. Walden
Vienna
Seed cotton purchase notice by D B Thompson
A brief notice from D B Thompson states he will buy seed cotton in any quantity not wet, only between sunrise and sunset, and warns against selling on credit. Do not hold cotton for fifteen cents.
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D. B. Thompson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brew
John Drew
Mr. Drew
Drew
Arthur Byron
MR. Byron
Dolly
Atlanta Constitution
Giggsby
Jewele
Ipton
Tommy
Willie
Mamma
Philadelphia ‘Press
Onasey
Cassidy
Murphy
Cincinnati‘Enquirer
Detroit
Ree Press
Hewitt
Jowett
Mercy
New York Weekly
Weill
McDonald
A. Roobin & Co
Ty Vail
Macon
J. B. Ryans & CO
Mae
Ian
Pinehurst,Ga
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