The Artist Avoids Debt in Stubborn Exchange
A debt collector recounts pursuing a painter who owes £3 to a restaurant. The artist defers payment, cites a larger buy plan for shoes, and offers to settle with artwork instead. The creditor agrees to accept the paintings, then the artist resumes painting and declines social contact.
How the Preacher Proposed and a Yankee Goat Tale
A Pro CO pen of Prof Moore on a clever marriage proposal reports a preacher stirring tea with sugar to prove the need for affection. The second tale recounts a Yankee goat that survived a cliff drop and a rail line danger, then reappeared chewing a red shirt and signaling danger.
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Rival Candidates Debate On Immigration Policy
A joint discussion features two candidates, the judge mildly educated and the colonel who speaks boldly. The colonel dismisses the Chinese exclusion law, saying he does not care if Chinese or other Asians come, and the audience responds with applause.
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J. R. Schorb
Jones and razor mystery in clever wife quip
A New York Sun joke features Jones blaming a rogue razor and his wife calmly accusing him. She names John Henry as the only user, prompting Jones to retreat to the bathroom. The scene ends with his robe cord trailing as he sulks.
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Jones
New York Sun
Noted Deaths and Local Fire in Pleasant Hill Area
Miscellany item from June 6 notes the death of Jethro Pitman aged 84 in Pleasant Hill township, a Confederate veteran born 1818, and reports a kitchen fire at Ernest Stogner’s in Antioch with unknown origin. It also mentions Gainesville cyclone casualties including Miss Alice Bobo and relatives of Policeman J. N. Addison, plus various regional notices and a marriage at Main Street Methodist.
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Gainesville
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Cynthia Blackwell
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Thompson
John Carpenter
Stanley
Cora Lewis
Eli Kendrick
Juanita Summerrow
J. N. Bell
Annie Williams
Dr. Chreitzberg
Advertising Pays and Pays Not in Equal Measure
A Printer's Ink reader argues advertising success hinges on preparation and backing. Quality stock, polite service, and honest claims build trust, while high promises without back‑up harm reputation. Courteous, truthful ads convert customers and sustain long term results.
Americans and the United States Name Debate Spurred by Hay
Washington correspondent notes Hon. John Hay as ambassador to Britain changed embassy shields to read American Embassy and used American Ambassador cards. Advocate cites common practice in republics and constitutions naming United States of America. argues citizens are Americans regardless of region. References Choate retaining American label.
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Johnny and the Spider Endearing Animal Tale
Johnny confronts a spider threatening to kill him but the spider reveals it fears being left to fight dangers alone. Johnny realizes the spider has protected him from a beetle and a deadly earwig, acknowledging its loyalty. They promise to stay together and remain friends.
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Carlo the Timewatching Dog Delivers Newspapers
A Central New York railroad scene follows Carlo the dog who leaps fences to fetch the afternoon paper for a conductor’s family. The dog gates the train’s approach, never misses time, and carries papers to the farmhouse, prompting reflections on loyalty and daily routine.
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Carlo
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