Song of the Engine Man
Poem celebrates a locomotive rider and fireman as a single bonded trio with the engine. The verses describe dust and smoke, endless rails toward danger, and the thundering breath of the steam age as they conquer curves and trestles together. Youth's Companion serves as the attribution.
Padre Domineec and the Rough Irish Saint
A poetic piece from the Houston Post recounts a rough speaking Irish priest named Padre Domineec McCann who is described as formidable and compassionate in turns. The narrator, T. A. Daly, praises the bearded priest while revealing fear and affection, ending with a plea to the clergyman.
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Padre Domineec
Padre Domineec McCann
Busta
Queek
Elsa
Dees Peanutta Stan
Britannia to Japan Voices Rise Over the Sea
A century of interwoven destinies and shared struggle surfaces in a London Spectator reflection. The piece recalls past wars and calls for continued resolve, praising Nelson and urging stronger resolve against tyranny while acknowledging Japan’s wartime trials.
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Britannia
Japan
Everybody Works McCurdy Family Anthem
The poem extols a hardworking McCurdy family with father mother and brothers contributing daily labor. It celebrates sturdy disposition and steady effort that yields ease and luxury, noting everyone in the family shares work and support.
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Father
McCurdy
Rybody
C. R. Bi
The Head of the Family in the West
The sun declares a good night over a distant western scene as clouds gather to let the moon rest. Mrs Moon and the family of stars rise to shine while the misted sun finishes its work and fades from the sky.
Mystery of the mountains in Four-Track News
E A Lente writes of secluded peaks and mossy springs where no human has trod. Wild woodland creatures roam silent heights offering untouched delight and resonant enchantment.
Positively the Last Puck Quip About Wood
The writer relays a humorous line about preferring to see wood than cut it, noting enthusiasm for avoiding cords of wood and preferring simple sentiment over labor. A witty aside attributed to Puck style voice closes with light, rustic humor.
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Puck
Harriman at Home in Arden New York Village
Reporters learn Arden in Orange county hosts the Harriman estate, a 20 000 acre country seat. The population works for Harriman and his home builds a grand country residence on a vantage height as the railway magnate prepares to return. The town decorations honor the returning “Pop” Harriman valued at about 150 million dollars.
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Arden, N. Y
New York
Arden
N. Y
Hank
Uncle Hank
E. H. Harriman
Pop’ Harriman
Orange County
Arden House
Harriman
Pop
Happy Life Club
Worth White Club
Mr. Harriman
Hudson Highlands
Ramapo Valley
Shawargunk
Catskill Mountains
Kherson oats from Russia tested for Nebraska farmers
The Kherson oat, introduced from Russia by Prof. F. W. Taylor and tested at the Nebraska station, shows early maturity and drought resistance suited to central and western Nebraska. It yields well in dry seasons, weighs heavy per bushel, and though similar to Texas Red in yield, offers better market appeal due to color.
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Russia
F. W. Taylor
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
United States
Kherson
Great Plains
Plan and execute work for better farm profits
Davis notes that truth telling saves time and careful planning yields profits. He urges hoeing apple trees to remove bark and kill eggs, even children can assist. Gov. Deneen advocates teaching elementary agriculture to every farmer's child in the state before reaching adults.
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Davis
Deneen
Producer and Consumer Reconcile Prices Through Abundant Production
The producer seeks high prices while the consumer wants low costs. Both sides agree that abundant production yields moderate prices that satisfy both groups, ensuring profitability and stability.
Whole side of the house opened to block wind on fowl
The speaker insists it is better to have the entire side of the house open than a mere crack or knothole, which would let wind blow directly on a fowl perched on two perches.
Cheap Way to Show Off in a Subway Store Tale
A portly woman brags to a thin friend on a subway car about buying a $3.50 table to spite a neighbor Mrs. Shoddy. She fakes interest in an $18 table, instructs delivery, then swaps to the cheaper item and claims she will pay on delivery. She regrets not choosing a far pricier table to flaunt wealth.
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New York Press
Smallpox Diagnosis Quip From London Tatler
In a witty exchange the inquiring friend learns the doctor calls the illness trifling but reveals the diagnosis as smallpox. The joke hinges on the mispronunciation and relief over a known serious disease.
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London Tatler
Six Months Night Begins as Visit Extends
Mrs Whaleblubber visits Mrs Walrustusk during the six months night. The hostesses urge removing furs but the guest says no, she only plans to stay a week. Chicago Sun.
Witty Exchange On Politics Sparks no Opinion
A cigar drummer asks a passenger about the political situation and the passenger, a married man, declines to share an opinion. The brief dialogue ends with a courteous apology from the drummer.
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Chicago’ Daily News
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised By Hulett Resident
In Hulett Wyoming special report Mrs Mary Taber an esteemed local praises Dodd's Kidney Pills. She says seven boxes cured a severe kidney trouble with relief from the first dose and normal kidney function after completion. The ad claims global recognition and lists conditions treated from rheumatism to Bright's disease.
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Hulett
Wyo
Dodd
Mary Taber
Courage Fails in Proposal Told by Two Men
Brooklyn Eagle reports Tom I and Dick recount a failed marriage proposal to Miss Hoarndegg Rich. Tom admits he lacked courage after a helpful father figure was mentioned, revealing a social moment of hesitation.
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Tom
Hoxsie Croup Cure Promoted by Buffalo Firm
An old ad for Hoxsie’s Croup Cure from Buffalo New York claims it treats croup and prevents pneumonia and diphtheria. It advertises no opium and a price of 50 cents per bottle.
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Hoxsie
A. P. Hoxsie
Buffalo, N. Y
Various Quotations and Advertisements From 1900s Newspapers
A collage of short quotes and ad snippets appears, including lines about a daughter’s entrance to a room, cures for lameness and rheumatism, promoting Dr Bayer’s penetrating oil, a life observation about youth, pancake recipes, and a Pancake Hour product, with attributions to the Cleveland Leader New York Times Life, Saturday Evening Post and St Louis Globe-Democrat.
Rheumatism Relief Promised by Pink Pills in Dubuque Tale
A Dubuque man describes severe rheumatism from mine work and how Dr Williams Pink Pills cured him in months. He reports long relief and urges others to try the remedy, touting improved blood and renewed health.
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Menkel
Jackson Avenue
Dubuque
Iowa
Robert Yates
Klauer Manufacturing Co
Dr. Williams
Mr. Menkel
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
When Greek Meets Greek and Other Quotations
A humorous collage of quotes about life, crime, judgment, and character from multiple sources. It references a burglar incident, a comment on judging business ability by family treatment, product promotion for Mrs. Austin’s Pancake Flour, and musings on greatness and pettiness among men.
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Mass
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Bears
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New York City
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Carters
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O. Rochester N.Y
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Boston
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