Foolish little song and a lawyer's narrow escape
A Chicago Evening Post reader laments fleeting tunes and recalls Edwin Mead Robinson while a tense lynching case unfolds. A lawyer Denison negotiates with a deputy over a stolen horse misidentified by appearance as the crowd pressures a verdict. The horse, a brown nonbay, proves the error, and the renamed suspect escapes, prompting a later letter confessing the ruse and a guilty conscience.
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Edwin Mead Robinson
Chicago Evening Post
Joplin
Hoss
Leonard & Co
Denison
Loafer
Andrew Denigan
Ever
Andrew Denison
Lynch
Chicago Record-Herald
A Difficult Client A tale of lynching fears in Sunup
In Sunup a stranger named Andrew Denison is jailed amid a mob threat after a telegram about a stolen horse reaches Joplin. Lawyer Andrew Denison, guard of law, questions the man claiming the same name as his father while a mob eyes swift justice.
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Joplin
Leonard & Co
Hiram Jackson
Sunup
Denison
Missouri
Andrew Denison
Lady Chimney Sweeps Form Guild of Female Workers
The widow of a chimney sweep plans a guild of female sweeps in St. Petersburg, training girls aged eight to twelve as assistants and women 14 to 35 as full members, with the first appearance set for August 1, pending police approval. The idea highlights a noted innovation in women’s activities reported by the London Telegraph via the St. Petersburg press.
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Russia
America
St. Petersburg
Lamb
London Telegraph
Dolly Takes Tea in a Cozy Afternoon Scene
A playful verse narrates Dolly visiting Mabel with cookies and water for all, sharing chatter and tea from a spoon. Mabel excuses herself, Dolly enjoys the moment, and they tidy up as the friendly visit ends.
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Dolly
Mabel
Gayly
W Albert Bigelow Paine
Nicholas
Pleasure of Canoeing Through the Ages and Tips
A Country Life in America excerpt describes dugout canoes once common on northern waters, noting their stability and reliance on skill. It advises light gear, sleeping in regular beds rather than hammocks, and practical prep like tinned foods, hard tack, field glasses, and a trolling line. Beginners are urged to capsize safely to gain confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissariat
America
Surfboats in Ceylon and curious notices from courts
The piece describes Ceylon surf boats used for fishing due to heavy surf and reef barriers. It notes sailors’ skill, then shifts to a Columbia University lecture where Judge Cox cites the adage about arguing one’s own case. A Higginsville note humorously excuses Willie for a stair accident, claiming no internal injuries.
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Ceylon
Cox
United States
Columbia University
Supreme Court
St. Louis
Willie
Higginsville
Kan
Wise Washington Dog Mascots Save and Stray at Fires
The Washington Star recounts firehouse mascots celebrated for intelligence and courage. Nig the Franklin No. 1 dog distinguishes district alarms, rides green transit, assists in rescues, and stays loyal to Assistant Chief Wagner and Foreman Harper, proving a dog’s value beyond mere bravado.
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Truck D
Old Franklin Fire Company
No. 1 Chemical
Wagner
Foreman Harper
Georgetown
Washington Star
Dusty roads of Kaneae homesteader seeks free land
A tale recalls a traveler chasing a government grant in the Cherokee Strip, trading 80 acres for saddled mules, then questions about his other half. A string of quips and social snippets follow, including jokes from the Philadelphia Record and Punch Bowl.
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Kaneae
Cherokee Strip
Uncle Sam
Kansas City
Kansas Farmer
Ion
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Reader
A Wisconsin reader reports health improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for irregularities and uterine troubles. Within five weeks back and side pains subsided, menstruation eased, weight up twenty pounds, and overall well being returned, prompting a strong recommendation.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mars
Mar Haute
Editon
Wis
Household Econom Above
Lydia E.ham
Haule
Edgerton, Wis
Fight on Trolley Fender Delivers Fowls Death in Pittsburgh
Report tells of two gamecocks fighting on a trolley car fender as it sped down a hill in Pittsburgh. Motorman William Hahn tried to scare the roosters with the bell but failed. The battle continued until one bird died after landing on the fender and the winner flew away.
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Pittsburg
William Hahn
Hahn
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Tsay
Washington
Philadelphia
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Mary McLape
Mr. Simpson
Detroit Free Press
Estelle
Agnes
Baltimore
Joo Dvvss
Jac Simila
New York
le Iit
Bears
Castoria
Winchester
Bell Winchester
St. Vitus
M. D
New York City
Nots
Asa
Tae
Arre
Hanke
Brett Evra Omsanda
Wes
Bret
Carey
Enyoys
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