Stormy Night Poem by Geoffrey Jeffries in Lewiston Journal
A storm poem from Geoffrey Jeffries in the Lewiston Journal describes dark skies, looming tempest, and wind driven rain. The speaker seeks calm within a cottage, trusting in God as peril roams outside.
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Geoffrey Jeffries
Lewiston
Bull Whacker and Stock Tender Share Tales in Wild West
In a Chicago Daily Record excerpt, a stock tender and an old bull whacker argue over a girl, cussing, and their past, while recalling a college-like scene in the Pizen Oak lyceum and a bond formed with a young man named Dick. The men reveal harsh talk, gambling, and their streak of rough humor amid frontier life.
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Pizen Oak Lyceum
Bronk Stevens
Pasadena
Rosebud
Iowa
Princeiples
United States
Box Elder
Rich enjoy luxuries, others lack them in satire
A quip from Puck portrays Mrs Lowerton remarking that the rich enjoy many luxuries while some only pretend to have them. The exchange highlights class satire and social pretensions.
The Comin Out Dolly Knows Her Coming Out
Poem excerpt shows a debut narrative for Dolly at eighteen with neighbors and friends named, describing a festive gathering and social vows followed by domestic duties the next day. The verse lists local families and youth suitors by name, ending with Dolly returning to routine duties.
The Potato Joust Demonstrated By Boys
The piece describes a rainy day activity called the potato joust using forks and potatoes. Two boys stand three feet apart, lift a leg, and attempt to knock the potato off the opponent’s fork while maintaining balance. It emphasizes practice and skill, noting the risky underhand stroke and that toppling counts as a defeat.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Monster cake fed an army at a Polish royal review
In June 1730 at Camp Radowitz on the Elbe a grand feast featured a 40 ell long cake built from five thousand eggs and vast quantities of flour milk butter and yeast. King August of Poland and King Frederick William of Prussia attended as soldiers cheered. A guard blocked access until August signaled, a cannon fired, and the cake vanished in a flurry as slices were handed out by rank.
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Sons of
Adam
Thomas Carlyle
August
Poland
Radowitz
Elbe
German Empire
Prussia
Chicago
Modern enterprise or scam in West Side street scene
A New York merchant awoke to five men shouting in front of his West Side home. They claimed his store had burned and offered to post bills on his building for a premium, illustrating a startling example of aggressive street hustle.
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Upper West Side
New York City
Rely on Yourself Emphasized by Rural Magazine Motto
The National Rural urges self reliance for youth, arguing independence builds character and success. It cites that great men fought life’s battles alone and warns against overdependence on others, citing a quote from John G. Saxe about relying on oneself.
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John G. Saxe
Duchess of Stormingcourt Fortune Sparks Loud Tattle
A court scene features talk of the Duchess of Stormingcourt, widowed by a wealthy marriage. The judge notes the duke earned his fortune, while observers remark on the duchess's wealth and public profile.
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Stormingcourt
Meekison's Career and Peruna Endorsement Highlight Life
Biographical note on Hon. David Meekison from Napoleon Ohio and his rise to mayoral leadership, congressman seat, and bank founder role. The piece shares his long struggle with catarrh and his use of Peruna as a remedy, plus endorsements from actors and Carrie Thomas. It ends inviting readers to contact Dr. Hartman for free advice.
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David Meekison
America
Meekison
Napoleon
Ohio
Hartman
Carrie Thomas
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus,co
New Proof of Evolution Through Blood Similarity
A scientific exchange reports experiments on serum and blood compatibility. Rabbit serum dissolves some species blood, while human serum dissolves all vertebrates except higher apes. Blood of man and the higher apes shows striking similarity, supporting Darwinian evolution and cautioning against cross species transfusions.
Johnny Billus Replies On Water In Prospect Home
In Prospect Mr Billus Johnny asks about hot water after tipping a jar of fruit onto the tablecloth. Johnny Billus answers there is none now but vows plenty when mamma returns from downtown.
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Mr. Billus
Johnny
Johnny Billus
Chicago Tribune
Good morals make the best manners Ram's Horn
A Ram's Horn quotation emphasizes virtue guiding behavior. The line frames moral conduct as the core of courteous society.
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