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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1895
Page
6
A poetic meditation on madness and sadness in life. The speaker laments hurried strife and self centered care. It wonders if noble hopes are found only after life ends, as the sea of eternity awaits beyond the breakers.
In Wicketsfield, Miss Norah Cardonnell spurns Harry Seymour after a practical joke entwines Stephen Lambsworthy with burglary scares. Lambsworthy and Norah wed following the farce, while Seymour faces social ruin for his role.
Jasper Washington and Mr. Johnson discuss coincidence in a humorous slice of rural life from Youth's Companion. The dialogue centers on one man pondering oranges and a hypothetical gift, illustrating how a simple chance event feels like a coincidence amid everyday need and neighborly wit.
An infantryman and a Private earned praise for single handedly clearing a gateway at Ping-Yang after two failed assaults. Lieut Mimura and Private Harada climbed the wall, fought inside, and led the gate breach before awards followed the next day. Notes on explosive bullets’ early use trace their history to India and Europe, with a 1668 convention deeming them inhuman.
A jumble of items covers prominent figures and curiosities including remarks by Chief Justice Fuller on aging in the public eye, a duke's wedding without his Argyle family, Steinitz joking through crowds, and Rev. Maskazoo Tai arriving to study American civilization. Also noted are a Traverse City man’s trance episodes lasting up to ninety four hours, and a Kalispell prospector named Mahoney who blasted into a gold bearing pocket worth a potential bonanza.
A collection of humorous snippets and quips from various periodicals. Jests about marriage, love, and social faux pas feature sharp one liners, mistaken loves, and playful observations on manners. The pieces showcase quick punch lines and character-driven humor from era publications.
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