An Unsafe Investment Theme From A City Tale
Ex mayor Frank OBrien recounts a humorous hoax story about a fake Central American Land Improvement Company selling stock to a French or Creole contractor. The joke centers on monkeys as cotton pickers and a supposed Mississippi Delta Monkeys' Cotton Picking Syndicate that never materializes.
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Frank O’brien
Birmingham
Ala
New York City
Wooden Shoes
4& Fortune
Mississippi Delta
Cotton Picking Syndicate
Judge Holman and the Bull Run Picnic Tale
Indiana judge and longtime treasury watchdog Holman, among Washington picnicgoers at the first Bull Run battle, recalls the panic as Confederates routed Union troops. He says he fled toward home, veering slightly north as the chaos surged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Holman
Indiana
Treasury
Washington
Bull Run
Congress
Judge Culber
Photographers Tale of Pat and His Brother
A Dublin man Pat asks a photographer to take his and his brother’s picture. The photographer points out the brother is in Ireland, so they cannot. Pat retorts that they already photographed the devil, who is “down below.”
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Pat
Fifth Avenue
Mephisto
Ireland
New York Press
Demure Woman Rides In Open Car With Baby As Man Objects
A modest woman in a crowded open car holds a baby on her lap while a fierce looking man with a bad cigar tries to claim the vehicle as private property. The exchange ends with the man silenced when she responds firmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowery
Notable marriage to take place in A. R. P. church
In Due West on Tuesday morning, Rev. O Bonner and Miss Jennie Edwards, both well known in Chester, plan a notable wedding. Other items note Rainey of York county visiting, McConnell and Love movements, and local church dedications and court news in Lancaster and Gaston regions.
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Due West
O. ¥. Bonner
Jennie Edwards
Chester
Rainey
York County
J. Wilson McConnell
McConnellsville
Interlaken
Mass
University of Virginia
Davidson College
Pantops Academy
M. W. Gordon
Abbeville
Fort Mill
Flint Hill
C. Y ¥. Love
Winnsboro
Yorkville
Ella Coffey
Lynchburg
China
Chino
J. A. Hyatt
van Wyck
A. D. Jones
McCullough Place
Lum Mackey
Church of God
Brother Murphy
D. C. Elliott
Messrs
L. S. Elliott
W. J. Funderburk
J. C. Elliott
Court of General Sessions
Klugh
C. H. Hammond
Henry Magill
Terrell Blackmon
Sandy Evans
Lebron Miller
Susanna Evans
Nathan McKwain
Martha Miller
Ben F. Blackmon
D. Reese Williams
Gaston
Gastonia
Hudson
Morris
Lowell
J. K. Hand
Edgar L. Lewis
Loray
Jennie Smith
The
J. N. Smith
S. A. Lewis
McAdenville
J. S. Moffatt
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of
Cooper College
Kansas
Henry Warren
Roland Tate
Wilson
E. W. Dedmond
Avon Mill
Dedmon
Tate
Warren
Luther George
George Jordan
Curious Explosives and a Giant Growng State Map Exhibit
The article explains how gun cotton and other nitrates are made from cellulose and glycerine, detailing tri nitrocellulose and nitro glycerine. It also describes a six acre growing map exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis showing crops by state, plus a Canada garden and prize program under Prof W J Spillman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Tesson Hill
St. Louis
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
D. A. Brodie
Western Washington Experiment Station
W. J. Spillman
United States Department of Agriculture
Brodie
United States
Great Northwest
Florida
Kentucky
Great Northwestern
Washington
Mississippi
Ohio
Cairo
Ill
Dominion of Canada
Maine
Minnesota
Prof
Wheeler
Michigan
United States Agriculture Department
Germs Grow Where Soil Is Not Healthy
The London Lancet argues bacteriology dominates medical focus while neglecting the soil in which germs flourish. It notes bacteria fail to prosper in a healthy body and calls for attention to underlying conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Lancet
Dog story from Cairo prompts Gazette tale in Egypt
Alfred Miles notes a story from the Egyptian Gazette about a patron in Cairo who sent his large intelligent Russian hound to fetch the newspaper on its arrival from Alexandria. The anecdote, chronicled for a forthcoming volume, illustrates the dog’s keen ability to retrieve the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London News
Alfred Miles
Egypt
Egyptian Gazette
Cairo
Gazette
Alex
Disappointed Dog Seeks Rabbit In Field
A dog spots a rabbit nibbling carrot tops in a field and darts after it at full speed. The rabbit notices the chase and drops its carrot top, scampering away as the dog comes up short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbit
Edisons First Invention and the Turning Point
A tale recalls Thomas Edison’s early invention when he worked the Boston to New York night wire. He built a battery clock and signaling device that failed his job and led to a discharge. The piece highlights how that loss preceded his future global renown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Patent Office
Edison
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Mr. Edison
Boston
Photography as Art and Craft by Local Portraitist
J. R. Schorb advertises as an experienced photographer on West Liberty Street offering in house developing retouching and finishing. He asserts photography requires artistry years of study and that his work compares with any photographer. He offers to develop and print pictures taken with pocket cameras and invites customers to his gallery.
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West Liberty Street
J. R. Schorb
It’s Up To You Proof Of Business Image
A printer’s ad urges careful presentation of stationery and printed matter as a reflection of business standards. It argues that neatly produced bill-heads letter heads booklets pamphlets and folders act as advertisements for a company. Poorly printed materials suggest neglectful methods.
Put It Up to Us Money to Lend in York County
Ox first mortgage of improved real estate in York County. Terms reasonable, W. W. LEWIS, Attorney at Law, No. 6 Law Range, Yorkville, Sept. 18 atf. . Cc.
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York County
W. W. Lewis
Law Range
Yorkville
Brimful of the Purest Human Nature Noted
A reviewer in the Brooklyn Eagle hails the season’s readings as brimming with pure, true human nature. The Buffalo Express contrasts Abner Daniel with David Harum, calling the former more readable upside down. Worcester Spy praises the book as a distinct surprise and superior to other contemporary tales.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Buffalo Express
Abner Daniel
David Harum
Worcester
Reading Abner Daniel highly praised by critics
The New York Commercial Advertiser and Albany Law Journal laud Abner Daniel as the most engaging novel of its type this season. Critics praise the plot development and readability, comparing it favorably to David Harum.
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Mr. Harben
New York
Eben Holden
David Harum
Abner Daniel
New York Commercial Advertiser
Albany Law Journal
Boston Times Delights With Humor and Philosophy
A Boston publication blends droll humor with thoughtful philosophy, offering pieces filled with sweetness that move readers to tears of joy and gratitude as they read.
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Boston Times
Boston Watchman Is Lifelike and Entertaining
The item praises a book as lifelike and humorous, noting its entertaining nature. It claims the sentiments are sound and good, and that the work can be read aloud while holding interest through every chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Watchman
Abner Daniel Readable Portraits of Strong Personalities
A reader praises the novel Abner Daniel as engaging from cover to cover. Each character is depicted as a vivid personality, making readers feel familiar with them long before the final page.
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Chicago
Abner Daniel
Washington Times on Jallity of the Book Delights Readers
The piece lauds the book for its distinct humor and wholesome core. It praises its originality and continuous fun from start to finish, noting the overall charm and engaging tone.
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Washington Times
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Holman
Hampspun
Cochran
Edwards
New York Tribune
Joseph Twichell
Mark Twain
Glastonbury
Hartford
Mr. Twichell
John
Lien
Grand Jury
Sessions Court
Lancet
Daily Telegram
Daily Mail
Pittsburg Dispatch
Goutherk
Renu
Photography
L. M. Grist's Sons, Printers
W. A. Ture
Washington, D.C
S. H. Harpwicr
L Pass
W. H. Tarvog
Atlanta, GA
Will N. Harben
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