Year 1910 Forecast by the Vindicator and Republican
The Vindicator and Republican wish readers a happy 1910, citing insurgents in Washington and Nicaragua as an example of a thriving, independent industry needing no legislative support. The piece argues against stamped envelopes, notes storm windows’ impact on coal, rail health warnings, and compares past to present paper prices, warning that Iowa weekly papers would cost about seven dollars annually if prices rose proportionally with farm product values.
Government Exams Open for Railway Mail Clerks
Uncle Sam announces spring examinations nationwide for Railway Mail Clerks, Custom House Clerks, Stenographers, Bookkeepers and other government positions. Thousands of appointments expected. Any person over 18 may receive instruction and free information by writing to the Bureau of Instruction, 1768 Hamlin Building, Rochester, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Bureau of Instruction
Hamlin Building
Rochester
N.Y
Lunatic's Idea of Discharge Sparks Fancy Quote
The New York Globe reports a ward discussion at a huerti asylum where an incurably insane patient asks to be discharged. The superintendent questions the man about his long stay, noting he has been there seventeen years without discharge, provoking a puzzled yet sharp retort about timely release.
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Huerthe
Foame
Thad
Visitors and Relatives Gather for Christmas in Various Towns
A jumble of society notes lists visitors and travelers across multiple towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Clarence Williams in Webster City, Miss Vern Van Note in Forest City visiting friends in the city, Miss Reunah Thompson visiting Winneta burp, and Jay Wellelinger in Armstrong, among others. The column records trips to Minnesota, California, Oklahoma, and Iowa towns, with families hosting and Christmas meals noted.
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Webster City
Clarenes Williama
Swen City
Misqy Vern van Note
Forest City
Frianda
Thia Elty
Choa, Bartlatth
California
Alberta
J. W. Mordd
Waarer
Rinkey
Rupt
Mra
Wilaon
Rockleland
Minnenapolis
Walter Wilaon
Cedar Rapids
Chas
Fuller
Grover
Harry Trulee
Oklahoma
Maude Youngman
Maple Hill
Henry Riley
Herman Oransky
Dea Moines
B. T. Sorum
Center Township
Des Moines
Indianola
Sorum
J. EB
Torrena
Minneapolis
J. H. Brown
Tyler
Minnesota
John Klopp
Sioux Pauls
J. J. Klopp
A Queer Parrot Pranks a Ventriloquist’s Mother
A young ventriloquist visits his widowed mother and, failing to train her parrot, uses ventriloquism to trick her into believing the bird speaks. After the act ends, he leaves for work and returns to find the parrot had died while away and was stuffed back into the cage.
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Beng
Pearson
Spring Break Drummer Inflation on a Rough Road
An Indianapolis drummer, famed for his sharp wit, breaks a buggy spring on a corduroy road while driving a neighbor’s wagon. He jokes that this is a new way to break springs, as he had never broken one by driving easily on smooth roads. The neighbor Henry offers no charge, appreciating the drummer’s humor.
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Indiana
Knomrn
Cordinal Road
Drummora
Old Henry
Henry
Gna
Arkes
Indianapolla News
A Stop Watch: Amusing Ways to Use It
A New York Sun note explains how a new stop watch amuses its owner. By timing walks and runs in the city a man measures block times, paces, and speeds, records sprint trials among boys, tests imaginary bets on catching up, and times breath-holding for simple, practical fun.
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New York Sun
Train Trickster Returns Lost Paper Gag
A London Tit-Bits reader reports a rail station scam where a man tries to buy a penny newspaper with a shilling, offers eleven copies on security, but relents after a boy’s honesty. The unrelated train scene ends as the engine departs and the man shares papers with fellow passengers.
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Slothina
Afi
Ucn
London
Nature as a Chemist Defies Human Science
A Chicago Tribune excerpt extols nature as a master chemist in spring leaves. It describes leaves absorbing carbonic acid gas, splitting it into carbon and oxygen, storing carbon as plant food, and releasing oxygen. At night the process halts, while sugars and starches are produced from carbon and water for plant growth.
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Chicago Tribune
The Origins of Cricket in Elizabethan England
The article traces cricket to Queen Elizabeth era, linking it to rounders and stool ball. Lord Chesterfield popularized the sport at public schools, with early play using tally sticks, heavy balls, curved bats, and a disciplined field. Early laws formed at Star and Garter and Pall Mall, including the tossup rule. Wickets stood 22 inches high and balls six inches long, Kent versus England marking the first county match with large wagers.
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Lord Chesterfield
Ston
Star and Garter Ion
Pall Mall
Kent
England
Wide Doorways For Spacious Room Flow In Homes
In renovating or building, make first floor doorways unusually wide to exaggerate space and air. Use portieres to block drafts and add privacy, but draw them back in warm weather or when hosting many guests to keep the ground area open and airy.
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Portieres
Baked Tamale Method for Leftover Meat Dish
A Delineator recipe uses tender meat such as chicken or veal, with broth and chili powder. Cook meat in lard, thicken with flour, then simmer with raisins and olives. Prepare an cornmeal batter with lard and broth, bake in a buttered pan for one hour.
Poultry Expert Leads English Exports From England
Miss N. Itdwars of Coakley Gloucestershire emerges as England’s top poultry authority. She has won over 1 000 prizes and export titles across many countries. What began as a small poultry venture now anchors one of England’s largest operations. She focuses on egg production and stock, not live chickens for general trade.
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N. Itdwars
Coakley
Gloustershire
England
Bexin
Fragmentary quote on gallantry and aging wisdom
A damaged snippet cites a playful exchange about giving up scat and helping an elderly woman, contrasting gallantry with caution. It references wisdom, wealth, health, and beauty in a dated tone from the Philadelphia Ledger, showing incomplete dialog and unclear context.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Calling Names in Wartime Speech by Peleg W Chandler
The deaf wartime orator Peleg W Chandler faced interruptions from a heckler who shouted at him from the rear. Chandler responded with biting humor claiming even if his ears were as good as the heckler’s he would not be there that night. The article shifts to a critique on the evolution of modern stage dialogue prioritizing vocal style over substance.
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Peleg W. Chandler
Mr. Chandler
Qian
Fragmented Temperance Dialogue Snippet From Philadelphia Record
The Philadelphia Record quotes a jumbled exchange about temperance and self restraint. Characters debate strictness and daily discipline, reflecting a satirical or theater style aside.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Pittsburgh “Gazette-Tines
Mica Reunah Thompaon
Vialthug Relativaag Snd
Winnvetaburp
Jay Wellelinger
Armstrong
Vislt Trianda
Alphiun Littell
Nannretabarge
Treaday
Aohelt
Anrance
Hnainea
Mre
EriNn Miller Fing
Colorado
India
Oun
Yiaiting
Maraballfosrn
Mollie Metager
Trazel Tyfield
Milford
Donaldson
Mary Barnum
Minneapolia
Lotton
Northern Lumber CO
L. J. Bennett
Myr
Nature
Nau Bros
Clothiers
Bank of Estherville
H. Rhodes
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Publican Ip
Issu
Globe Printing Company
Dundau Ature
ST. Louis, Mo
Kansas City Journal
Uriisky
Philidelphia
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