Fly by Night Schemes Harshly Warn Against by Ad Expert
An advertising expert denounces temporary fake businesses that lure communities with high bargains. They lease storefronts, run ads in papers, and move on after defrauding locals. The author urges landlords and newspapers to refuse such tenants to protect readers and merchants.
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New York Mail
New York
New York City
Playgrounds Aim to Remove Youth From Gang Influence
Supervisor Bradstreet argues playgrounds must serve a clear public purpose to justify taxpayer support. He cites 800000 New York children attending last summer and notes the 1903 opening era saw rapid expansion, with nine more centers added and staff boosted after a special appropriation.
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New York
Bradstreet
Park Department
The Mere Man Considers Girlhood and Memory
A playful meditation on why literature often centers boys over girls. The narrator laments neglect of girlhood’s vivid milestones from first pinafore to graduation and first love, recalling a vivid memory of a graduation night and questioning who will chronicle girls with equal passion.
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Aunt Mary
Moroccs
June Zephyr
Brotherhood and social duty for world peace
Senator Gore argues that the brotherhood of man requires action not praise. He says recognizing social duty grants moral worth and heroism beyond warriors and will bring universal peace and an end to all wars.
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Brotherhood of Man
Thoracic stab wound noted in Chicago brawl article
A Chicago man was described as stabbed in the thoracic cavity after a drunken brawl, with a remark about closing the street saloon. The National Monthly cites the incident and the paper’s wording on the death.
Cannibalism Tale From Old Highroller Anecdote
Cadger recalls a shipwreck tale where survivors were eaten by cannibals. Badger questions why Cadger was spared while he suspects a pure food commission on the island. The exchange preserves a rugged maritime folklore tone from Lippincott's.
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Old Highroller
Badger
Engagement Ring Delay Sparks Father’s Jewelry Store Clue
A witty exchange reveals the man delays proposing to his girlfriend to save for an engagement ring. He notes the ring must be expensive because her father owns a jewelry store, hinting at a cautious approach to impress his partner and wary family.
City Messenger Adds Two Telephones and Central Service
City Messenger company installs two telephones Nos. 5931 and 5941 with one always open. Call einer number and Central will get us. Manager Jos Farrell notes improved communication and service access.
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Central
Jos, Farrell
Mgr
Scandal Rumor Quieted Over Mrs Spaugh Kidney Cure Claim
A Manville Wyoming neighbor recounts Mrs W P Spaugh saying Dr Kings New Life Pills cured her kidney trouble and made her feel renewed. The ad notes the remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles priced at 25 cents at A W Shelley.
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Manville
Wyo
Dr. King
A. W. Shelley
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