Judgment in the Alton family case orders weekly baths
Amos Turner and wife whose right to retain possession of their three children is in question were ordered by Judge Paul McWilliams to bathe themselves and their children at least once a week until Oct. 7. They must appear in court on that date and cleanliness will determine whether the children are returned to the probation officer. Bishop Dies in the Philippines
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A Persian Yarn About a Dragon and a Queen
A man despairs of his wife and throws her down a well but a dragon month later surfaces and befriends him. The tale follows a scheme to rescue a shah’s daughter with the dragon’s help, leading to wealth for the man and a warning about restless wives. The dragon finally flees when warned of the man’s angry wife returning.
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Chicago News
The Crafty Old Fox Outsmarts Poulterer in Japan
A thrifty poulterer leads his dog past a fox lair. The fox pretends to be a goddess and lures the man to a shrine. After feasting, the fox’s disguise as a bozu steals his life as he awakens bald and in mud, realizing he was duped by the crafty fox.
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Kitchen Tragedy Ends With Fruit on Table
A kitchen scene in a big house features a ginger bread man and a raisin eyed elephant made from dough. The P C M and G B E clash on a table crack, topple into a buttermilk jar, and a boy eats the G B E as the P C M cries out.
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Twins Visit Sparked Mystery In Chicago Tribune Quotation
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune quotes a playful exchange about twins, noting a remark on stillness during a photo. The quote centers on humorous observation of twin appearances.
Bald Headed Entrepreneur Relates Hair Restoration Parlor Tale
A bald red cheeked man recalls a life in search of work including running a hair restoration parlor. He jokes about always wearing a hat while it operated and quitting due to hat use making him balder.
Foc Boys to Think Over A Great Leader Speaks
A text urges boys to learn kindness to animals and good conduct. It lists duties like riding, rowing, shooting, building, safe wood storage, gentleness to sisters, polite behavior, sewing buttons, prompt errands, and keeping a dog as a companion.
What crosses the water without making a shadow
A sound crosses water without making a shadow and is heard on the far shore.
Sparrows Feed Robins A Kindness Hidden In Nurture
A shy robin fallen from its nest survived after a gentleman sheltered it in a wire enclose. Sparrows repeatedly delivered worms through the screen to the hungry fledgling, returning after each flight to feed and guard the captive until its release.
The Amusing Spider Craft for Children
The bread spider makes a simple toy for boys and girls and even adults will find it amusing. Mold bread crumbs into a small pellet and color with ink leaving two white eye dots. Bend three invisible hair pins into six legs to complete the creature.
Humor and Philosophy By Duncan M Smith
A humorous column of short quips about beauty language trouble luck and wit. The author lampoons advice on manners luck and speech through compact wry lines.
The Universe and a Man on the Shelf
A reflective poem compares the vast universe to a single person, urging humility. It notes many worlds exist beyond us and warns against inflated pride. It suggests balance between striving and recognizing one’s small place in the scheme of things.
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Shebang
Ile Sells Corn Cures in Sympathy Bond
A brief exchange reveals Ile selling corn cures while a listener notes his need to be sympathetic. The dialogue hints at a transactional motive linked to payment.
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Ile
All at a Jump on Work and Vacation
An exchange jokes about productivity and leisure. One person boasts they would swap two weeks of vacation for the year with two weeks of work and the rest vacation, sparking a light debate on what counts as enough work versus leisure.
Of Course She Did. He Told Her He Loved Her
A terse verse revels in a lover’s admission amid dramatic rhymes. The speaker notes the heroine’s feigned astonishment while knowing the truth.
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Sie
Found It Exercise Dialogue on Country Visit
A short exchange notes a trip to the country. One person jokes they did not rest, while the other recalls visiting a family that rules its children by moral suasion. The remark hints at stern, principled parenting.
Fresh Eggs and Uncle Tom’s Cabin Troupe Prompt Town Talk
Citizens question freshness of eggs and complain about a touring Uncle Tom's Cabin troupe that passed through town last night. The exchange highlights local supply worries and cultural performance remarks.
Evening at the Club
Aclubman visits his club each night and sits with the boys. He hears poker chips clicking and the waiter’s obsequious call for orders. The scene stirs joy in him though it recalls his wife and the lies he must tell. He glimpses Hieroll’s depleted size in his thoughts.
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Hieroll
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Sound Kidneys
The ad claims Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens the body and cures all kidney and bladder diseases. It asserts benefits to overall health and urges purchase at all druggists.
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Foley
Notable offer to furnish materials for building a house
A persuasive seller claims to provide building materials and urges buyers to look for a favorable treatment. The speaker emphasizes reliability and contrasts themselves with others who cannot deliver goods, inviting readers to consider their services when constructing a house.
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