Song of the Plodder by S E Kiser
A poem about the slower path to success contrasting rival gifts with patient toil. The speaker notes envy of swift talent but asserts self discipline and perseverance as the steady route to achievement. The piece attributes authorship to S. E. Kiser and cites Chicago Times-Merald.
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S. E. Kiser
Chicago Times-Merald
Soldier’s pardon tale unfolds with Colonel’s intervention
A detained young soldier pleads with a patrol to let him tend a sick friend as crowds watch. Col Crosby hears the case, orders relief, and the sergeant allows the man to return to camp with a nurse, while Mrs Frost and her companion seek clarity on the humane outcome.
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Mrs. Frost
Col. Crosby
Red Cross Mission Takes Mysterious Turn
In a tense moment aboard a vehicle, a Red Cross worker and her young companion Nita seek safety as fear and fatigue rise. Nita pleads to be taken home and to keep the sighting from her husband, fearing exposure and distress.
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Red Cross
Nita
Missing Morton returns to Prime family inquiry
Col Col Stanley Armstrong probes Morton mystery as Gordon recounts the young soldier’s odd absences and brushes with authority. The Prime family arrival stirs talk of a possible heir while Billy Gray’s arrest looms as a potential turning point. Armstrong questions the sentry and contemplates the boy’s future.
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Col
Stanley Armstrong
Col. Canker
Vancouver
Gordon
Morton
Armstrong
Squeers
George
Billy Gray
Gange
Canker
Miss Prime
Tie
Gray
Billy
Miss—Prime
Moses
Ole Prime
Tam
General Headquarters
Foley
Hanford
Gen. Drayton
Young Prime
Ane Drayton
Camp intrigue and a missing general’s letter
Armstice era officers clash over a prisoner escape and a stolen package. General Drayton laments lost letters to Morton Prime while Armstrong probes links to the mysterious young Prime. Canker faces orders and a missing sentry as camp tensions mount.
Lawyer in Mobile Recounts Fatal Wall Retaliation
A tale recalled by A. G. Hepworth references a Mobile attorney known for fighting skill who faced a deadly confrontation. The lawyer, lame, mused retreat then fired a derringer after claiming to retreat due to a wall aiding the general law of homicide. He was acquitted as witnesses testified he had retreated as far as possible.
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A. G. Hepworth
Atlanta
James
N. Y. Tribune
Parrot Repeats Scotch Owner’s Quip at Piano
A clever parrot in a Scotch gentleman’s home mimics phrases heard from his master. When the man struggles to sing a new song on the piano, the bird interjects with the ashen quip Great Scott whats wrong wid ye to the wife’s annoyance.
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Scott
London
Magnificence Jokes as Teeth Are Told
A tale from Youth's Companion about a man asking a dentist to view his teeth. The dentist exclaims magnificence, prompting the patient to ask what should be done. The dentist counts many needed procedures including extractions fillings and crowns.
Watches in gloves and stockings draw amused looks
The New York Journal notes humorous fashion ideas as observers say ladies wear watches in gloves and have long worn clocks on stockings, reflecting playful style commentary.
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Giggs
Boggs
N. Y
School of Rough Riding and the Cowboy’s Decline
Observers fear the cowboy’s decline as grazing lands vanish and driving routes shrink. Buffalo Bill has formed a Wyoming rough riding military academy to train riders for cavalry style instruction, with Gen. Miles aiding and English boys enrolling alongside Americans.
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Philadelphia Record
Spain
Roosevelt
Navy
Italy
Buffalo Bill
Wyoming
Miles
Kite Drawn Boat Crosses Channel in 13 Hours
The Rev. S F Cody used a collapsible boat drawn by a box like kite to travel from Calais to Dover in thirteen hours. The craft weighed four tons and appeared submarine in form. A combined steering gear controlled kite and rudder, marking progress in wind harnessing after a prior failed attempt.
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S. F. Cody
Calais
Dover
Frost-tinted girl vows tobacco ban in playful exchange
A Chicago Daily News snippet captures two girls in a playful vow against tobacco. One girl boasts she breaks four or five cigars nightly by leaning against them, while the other agrees she would like to quit as well.
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Chicago Daily News
Child’s Poetic Thought From a Northside Garden
A seven year old girl in a Northside flower garden asks what flowers are. She replies that when God breaks a rainbow he throws down the pieces and they light on the bushes. This whimsical remark appears in the Atlanta Constitution.
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Northside
Atlanta Constitution
Every Wide Awake Town News For The Farmer
Local paper urges farmers to subscribe to stay informed about neighborly happenings, home markets, and items of interest to families of the town and county. The notice emphasizes timely updates on farming life and community events.
Weekly notes on farming topics and profits
A note outlining a plan to share weekly updates on key agricultural topics and guidance on monetizing farm work. It emphasizes ongoing, practical insights for growers and investors in farming ventures.
Gannett Discusses Philippines Census and Conditions
Henry Gannett of the geological survey lectured on The People of the Philippines, noting prosperity and peace despite common fears. He described native hospitality, Philippine agriculture, and diet, contrasting local fruits and meats with American imports and highlighting mango as a native favorite.
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Philippines
Henry Gannett
Geological Survey
National Geographic Society
Washington Star
Manila
California
Honduras
Porto Rico Cotton Revival Spurs Island Industry
In San Juan eight modern cotton gins operate in a gin house on the Marina, with thousands of bales of Sea Island cotton to ship this year. Labor costs are high and availability limited, but the revival of a dormant industry raises growth prospects. Coffee districts expect doubled crops and better quality, aided by Roosevelt’s pro reciprocal-treaty stance. Orange shipping has begun and sugar cane acreage rises as the economy lifts.
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Marina
San Juan
Porto Rico
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
They tell me that Guzzle fears water remark
Trede Way notes Guzzle has a horror of water, while Brisbane counters he buys stocks. The Detroit Free Press frames the exchange as a witty aside in a local column.
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Trede Way
Brisbane
Detroit Free Press
Up-to-Date Farmer Weekly Highlights Breeding and Cropping
The monthly issue reviews advances in seed genetics, fertilizer efficiency, and pest management. It profiles regional farms adopting new irrigation and precision farming practices while noting market trends for corn, wheat, and soybeans.
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