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- Cash Register
The origin of the cash register is rather nebulous, because twenty-five years ago several men were working on the same idea. It first appeared as a practical machine in the offices of John and James Ritty, who owned stores and coalmines at Dayton, Ohio. James Ritty helped and largely paid for the first experiments. He needed a mechanical cashier for his own business, and says that, while on an ocean steamer en route to London the revolving machinery gave him the suggestion worked out, on his return to Dayton, in the first dial-machine. This gave way to the key-machine with its display tablet, or indicator, held up by a supporting bar moved back by knuckles on the vertical tablet rod. The cut shows the right side of this key register, the action of which is thus described by the National Cash Register Company. The key A, when pressed with the finger at its ordinary position—marked 1—went down to the point marked 2. Being a lever and pivoted to its centre, pressing down a key elevated its extreme point B. This pushed up the tablet-rod C, having on its upper part the knuckle D. This knuckle D, pushed up, took the position at E; that is, the knuckle pushed back the supporting-bar F, and was pushed past it and held above it. If the same operation were performed on another key, the knuckle on its vertical rod, going up, would again push the supporting bar back, which would release the first knuckled rod, and leave the last one in its place. This knuckled rod had on its upper end the display tablet, or indicator G - Aren’t there a couple of young men in there with Clara
“Aren’t there a couple of young men in there with Clara?” “No, only one. There isn’t a sound.” - Are you going to volunteer
She: Are you going to volunteer? He: If yes, no. If no, yes. - Among those not invited
- Another case of trying to keep neutral
Couple sitting on a park bench not really communicating - Also Brave
An outsider at one of Mrs. Catchem’s evenings. - Also Brave
The parson’s wife. - All women look alike
The plump one complains that the modern fashions make all women too much alike. - All sorts of pups
- Advice to the mentally feeble
Keep out of politics. - Advice to the mentally feeble
By all means marry for a home. - Advice to the mentally feeble
Go back to the stable as soon as possible - Advice to the mentally feeble
Never by any chance stay at home. - Advice to the mentally feeble
Keep the mouth closed. - A widow
Little Sister: A widow? What’s a widow? Big Sister: A lady what’s had a husband and is goin’ to have another. - A Story from the Front
- A tragic moment for Smyth
A tragic moment for Smyth (who married for a home) Mrs. S. (who has the money) objects to the size of his tailor’s bill. - A Saving Grace
“Louise, I really cannot permit you to read novels on Sunday.” “But, Grandmamma, this novel is all right; it tells about a girl who was engaged to three Episcopal clergymen, all at once.” - A dog's life
- You don’t mean to say, Estelle, that you are tired of settlement work
“You don’t mean to say, Estelle, that you are tired of settlement work?” “But, Auntie, dear, poor people are so monotonous.” - Who is that tramping around overhead
He: Who is that tramping around overhead? She: Oh, that’s only papa. He always gets restless towards morning. - Why aren’t you ready, Isabel
“Why aren’t you ready, Isabel? You know very well the opera begins at eight-fifteen.” “Oh! Gracious! I forgot all about it. I’ve been so busy writing this article on preparedness.” - When women vote
Mrs. Jones officially notified of her election as sheriff. - When they get their rights
“It’s only fair to warn you that my son has never had a father’s care and doesn’t know the first thing about housekeeping.” - When Grandpa thinks of his mother
- Tragic Moments
Trying to be appreciative while the author of the verses looks over your shoulder. - We have had a terrible scrap
He: We have had a terrible scrap. “And I came out ahead.” “No. I did. You accepted my apology.” - Tragic Moments
The first stormy night in the cottage you have rented for the summer. - Tragic Moments
Something wrong somewhere—time 8.55 and still waiting for dinner to be announced. - Tragic Moments
A susceptible young man trying to make up his mind which way to turn. - Tragic Moments
Strong-minded Lady (on meeting the bride and groom): I trust you will be as happy as we have been. - Tragic Moments 9
The one night a week that he dines at home. - Tragic Moments
The Rev. —— reads his latest comedy to his niece. - Tragic Moments
Which shall be her sphere? - Tragic Moments
Dad is introduced to the man of her choice—“the nicest, sweetest thing in all the world." - Tragic Moments
When your mother shows your best girl the door. - Tragic Moments
When your rich aunt arrives unexpectedly and finds you haven’t hung the portrait she sent you at Christmas. - Tragic Moments
His fiancée sees Captain von Hoffenfeffer in civilian clothes for the first time. - Three hundred dollars for that gown
“Three hundred dollars for that gown! Didn’t you get anything off?” “All I dared.” - The Wonders of nature
Fond Grandparent: I was exactly like him at his age. - The Reason dinner was late
- The Third Generation
- The latest things in mens styles
- The latest craze
- The Announcement of her engagement
- That sofa must have been made for two
He: That sofa must have been made for two. She: It’s hardly short enough for that. - That’s a fine dog you have there. What breed is it
“That’s a fine dog you have there. What breed is it?” “Sh! Not so loud! He thinks he’s a bulldog.” - Temptation
Just before it’s too late. - Studies in Expression
Waiting for the flashlight. - Studies in Expression
Making it a jack pot. - Studies in Expression
Reading the play. - Seventh Inning - Everybody up
- Sarah, what is that I smell
Skimpy Mistress (scenting unaccustomed delights): Sarah, what is that I smell? Undernourished Maid of all Work: I think it must come in from next door. - Present plight of the European Debutante
- Out of Work
- Mobilizing for the summer campaign
- Our uncharted coast
Very dangerous. - Meeting her sister's city friends
- Looking over his latest investments
- Leap Year
He: You never compliment me any more on my appearance. She: Oh, charming! Charming! Charming!