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Hunger
A man was telling about an exciting experience in Russia. His sleigh was pursued over the frozen wastes by a pack of at least a…
Memorials
Two negroes were talking about a recent funeral of a member of their race, at which funeral there had been a profusion of floral…
Child Labor
"What's up old man; you look as happy as a lark!" "Happy? Why shouldn't I look happy? No more hard, weary work by yours truly…
Fourth of July
"You are in favor of a safe and sane Fourth of July?" "Yes," replied Mr. Growcher. "We ought to have that kind of a day at least…
Haste
The ferry-dock was crowded with weary home-goers when through the crowd rushed a man-hot, excited, laden to the chin with bundles…
Etiquet
A Boston girl the other day said to a southern friend who was visiting her, as two men rose in a car to give them seats: "Oh, I…