The Fat Man’s Denial and the Berry Purchase Scheme
An excerpt from the Buffalo Express recounts a tale aboard a train where five men snatch berries sold by a boy at 15 cents per quart. The old man discusses whether to buy, concluding that wealth comes from prudent choices and a calculated risk.
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Greenland
Phoy
Honglt Ranart
Ulee
Anid
Naperson
Blaehine
Lin Vieast
Vel
Herries
Eaid
Buk Falo Express
Water well tragedy sparks village rumor in Sussex county
In Sussex county Uncle Dave Hennian faces a failed water well after eight weeks of drilling. A collapse leaves his coat and cap at the rim, prompting a rescue rumor that he perished. Neighbors and a coroner search for remains, while the jury humorously concludes a lightning strike, river accident, or a prior sighting may explain the mystery.
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New Jersey
Dave Hennian
Sussex County
Elas
Elonnion
Hennion
Munsey
Asman
Edu
Prince Albert
Chicago
Wks Field Father Describes James As Indolent
In despondent tones a father laments his son James growing up with little ambition or knowledge of the world around him. He questions what James will become and jokes about making him a professional juryman as a light reply to the concern.
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Missouti
Mississippi
W. D. Camera
Bluff City
St. Louis
Kansas City
Robidoux
Clark
Joseph Robidoux
City of
St. Joseph
St Joseph
Kansas City Journal
James
Aimply
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