The Chinese Hoe and the Farmer of Asia
The piece discusses the Chinese farmer who relies on a hoe plow and harrow as his main tools. It notes the hoe substitutes for the spade in England and describes the farmer’s hands bearing the marks of long toil. It also briefly mentions a study by Dr Brandreth Symonds on life expectancy related to underweight and overweight.
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England
London
Jean
Brandreth Symonds
Bright
Symonds
Examination Humor From Normal Echoes Delights in Inarticulate Wit
A Manchester Guardian note surveys amusing student slips from Normal Echoes. It highlights quips on Blake as precocious yet dogmatic and time works as satyrs, plus misnaming biblical cities and a rector’s wife in a lapsed churchgoer tale.
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Normal Echoes
William Blake
Cromwell
Sodom
Gomorish
Manchester Guardian
Fat and Disease Challenge Body Weight Views
The medical record notes men chase unhealthy fat reduction as a trick and women yearn for an idealized body that promises long life, a rare goal. The discussion hints at broader social pressures affecting health choices among genders.
An Englishman speaks on ancestral pride at Newport
A titled Englishman entertained ladies at Newport with reflections on ancestral pride and the better things Britain values. He contrasted proud lineages with a duchess and a marquis to spark dialogue on family greatness. The Second United Presbyterian church hosted a sermon by Doctor Williamson on Jesus as Zaccheus guest and the day of salvation.
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Newport
Great Britain
Second United Presbyterian Church
Doctor Williamson
Jesus
Zaccheus
Christ
Jericho
Jerusalem
Zacobeus
Earth
Mike Lewis
Fort Sherman
Meaning of Half a League Statement Teased by Child
A teacher asks for the meaning of The Charge of the Light Brigade phrase Half a league. Eleven year old Thomas Jones, notable football captain, proposes they could not make up the full league. The class reaction is humorous with a blunder noted.
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Light Brigade
Thomas Jones
London
Not a Bargain Humor Tosses at a Dog Purchase
Cleveland Leader quotes a light exchange where Charlie asks if Miss Kidder enjoyed herself and Arthur probes for details. The pair recount a dog purchase with a bull terrier and a price of 4.50, framed as a witty street conversation.
The Right Bone Theatre Night Wishbone Pun
The Kansas City Independent sketches a playful dialogue where Fred vows to take his partner to the theater, she jokes about sensing it in her bones and naming a wishbone pun as the punchline.
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Fred
Kansas City Independent
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Consumption Hope
Washington man testifies his brother suffered for years with consumption before using Dr King s New Discovery. After six bottles he recovered and is now well. The remedy claims to ease weak lungs coughs colds bronchitis la grippe asthma and related bronchial issues. 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free guaranteed by J E Lemmon.
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W. R. Lipscomb
Washington, N. C
Dr. King
J. E. Lemmon
Brotherhood Meeting Postponed Due to Weather
The Brotherhood gathering scheduled for tonight is postponed because of bad weather. Attendance and rescheduling details will be announced by the organizers.
Robi McCall Jr Joins Paul Advertising as Assistant
Robi McCall Jr becomes an employee in the George H. Paul advertising department. He will assist Advertising Manager Harry Montgomery whose duties broaden to cover new features arising from business expansion.
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Robi. McCall, Jr
George H. Paul
Harry Montgomery
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