Made a Difference A Chinaman and a Family Dinner
A Chinaman of noble birth is guest at William's home. His mother guards against curiosity about his race. William tries politeness until he blurts out asking if the guest would be funny if he weren’t a friend, causing quiet tension and amused curiosity.
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Brite Hett
Margaret
Ridgeway
Justin
Aunt Clara
Peggy
Bhe
William
Mamonna
Bellman
Diver In Persian Gulf Hunts For Ash From Oysters
An Arab pilot aboard a calmed English ship off the Persian Gulf claimed to dive for ash after failing to find oysters. He submerged and surfaced with small sacks, explaining that fish nibbled around him as he waited and then gathered prey by pinching their gills.
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Persian Gulf
Modern Salesmanship and Comic Vignettes
A humorous set of quatrains and gags lampoons sales pitches and restaurant service. It contrasts two scenes: a shopper duped by aggressive salesmanship during Christmas shopping and a misinterpreted breakfast order told as a train caller joke. The piece weaves satire on consumer culture and social mores with playful wordplay.
Bits and Bobs From the Funny Pages in Brief
A string of light quips and verse fragments from various papers, including Tit-Bits and the New York Press, recounts interruptions at meetings, playful exchanges about love and vanity, a Newport nursery rhyme spoof, a brain joke from Baltimore American, and a humorous royal lecture anecdote. Names include La Touche Harcock, New York Press, Chicago News, Meggendorfer Blatter, and Washington Star.
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New York
Another Way in the Shot Put Training
A trainer stopped to correct an athlete’s technique in a coaching moment at Harvard, explaining why the current method was flawed and offering a clearer approach to the heave.
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Harvard Lampoon
Simpie Remedy For La Grippe And Burns Advertisement
In a vivid mix of product pitches and literary fragments, the ad copy touts Foley's Honey and Tar to prevent grippe complications and Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns, wounds, and skin issues. Williams & Anderson feature prominently as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Williame & Anderson
Bucklen
Williams & Anderson
Notice of Tax Dead Land Auction In Himen County Iowa
Notice to H.G. Stewart A.O. Call F. Norris A. Per ty and others in possession that on the 4th day of Ascember A. Ob. 100d the described real estate in Him mel County Iowa including multiple Lots and Blocks in the village of Hwen Buseppeain will be sold for unpaid taxes. Certificates issued by the county treasurer authorize sale to satisfy delinquent taxes and related charges. Save your dimes and put them up at the Bank of Kwtherville for 6% interest.
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H.G. Stewart
A.o.call
F. Norris
A. Perty
Himmel County
Iowa
Towlt
Eidas
Josty
Lotuone
Aily-goven
GhRoun
Bank of
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Dalesmanship
Mra. Higbee
Puck
Minneapolis
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Isles
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Miles
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Newport
Miss Muffet
Chicago News
Willie
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Washington ‘Star
Yoo
Conran
Bears
Waterman
Northern Lumber CO
L. J. Bennet
W. W. Fullam
Howard Graves
Jamia. Barbart Emmet County Land and Abstract Company
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