National Hobo Union convention at Clifford Mississippi entails raucous humor
A satirical report recounts the National Hobo Union gathering at Clifford, Mississippi, with colorful characters led by Weary Willie and Slothful Sam. The piece details speeches, improvised rules, antics, theft of pies, and the camaraderie of hoboes, including brief mentions of police detentions and unconventional sleep arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shack
Boes
Clifford
Association
Sam
Weary Willie
Rufus
Tom
Reignald
Dinky
Dan
Hank
Peter
Louie
Walter
Francis
Mike
Teddy
Order of the Unwashed
Roll Cell
Sighing Sinkers
Desplaines Street
Chicago
Willie
Pinky Dan
Onder
Min
de Order
Stothfal Sam
Boua
Warped sense of humor and social etiquette in laughter
A pastiche on humor and its social costs. The piece argues a genuine sense of humor smooths life, while a warped humor harms friendships. It cites misused jokes at gatherings, awkward anecdotes, and mortifying moments as examples. Emphasizes restraint and tact to avoid becoming friendless.
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Georgia
Ignsi
Grace
Mr. Foley
Mr. Rockefeller
Foley
John D. Rockefeller
Church of Few Weddings at St Peter's London
London church records two marriages in two centuries at St Peter's Vere Street due to a special license system. Noted for its plain exterior yet lavish interior by Burne-Jones, the church has hosted elite attendees while maintaining a high-demand pew system. The piece mentions Dr Maurice, Canon Page-Roberts, and royal guests among the notable history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St Peter's
Vere, Street
Archishop
Canterbury
Little Church
McMillan
Miss Maurice
Charles Maurice
Maurice
St. Peter's
Chapel of Ease
Lord Selborne
Col
Lord Disby
Coldstream Guards
Edward
England
Earl of Oxford
Dr. Maurice
Canon Page-Roberts
Bishop Potter
New York
Burne-Jones
Borax a simple safe preventive against typhoid
Borax touted as a universal cleaner and disease preventative in hot water flush for sinks and drains. Claims include sterilizing pipes, whitening, cleansing, moth prevention, skin care, and safe use around babies. Free book offer via two carton tops and stamps, address Pacific Coast Borax Co. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borax
Pacific Coast Borax Co
Chicago
Expressions of a Cynic and Wit in a Bygone Era
A collection of quips and moral reflections on marriage and gender from Walter Pater and Swift, noting cynicism toward women and marriage. Also promotes Pettit's Eye Salve and a Cigarmaker joke from Lewis' Binge-Binder. Mentions voting age and self opinion as a social trope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Pater
Dean Swift
Pater
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Featured in Letter
A Mrs Sallie French of Indian Territory writes that after suffering female troubles she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and recovered. The advertisement claims the remedy cures fibroids, pains, backache, and nervous prostration and invites readers to write for a free expert letter.
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Lydia
Pinkham
Sallie French
Lydia EL Pinkham
Mia
Trousands
Address
Lynn
Stasi
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Directoire
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Germany
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Hennypeck
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Howard
Buffalo
Streight
Stan
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
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