Curious Dada trap and antique dining fads explained
A collection of odd old anecdotes describes a dawdling fishing bait prank using a duck-tethered needle, historic Cape Cod methods of catching murres for bait, and a gilded roast peacock dish. It also recalls a humorous pair of exchanges about fashion, jokes on fine clothes, a jailer’s quip about a wife beater, a toy birthday twist, and quips about professions and elevator humor from London to America.
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Mr. Duck
Piles Relief Ad Promises Free Sample and Cure
An old advertisement touts Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil as permanently curing piles or hemorrhoids external internal blind or bleeding with immediate relief. It claims three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and offers a free sample by mail from Humphreys Medicine Co at William and Jefferson Streets, New York.
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Humphreys
Drugetuts
Prica
Huphreya Medicine Co. Cor
Wiliam and Jehan St
New York
Nervous Debility and Prostration Remedy Ad
An old advertisement for Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 claims to treat nervous debility and prostration from overwork and other causes. It markets the remedy as over 40 years successful, priced at $1 per vial or $5 for a special package, with bolded distribution through Druggists and prepaid seating on receipt.
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Humphreys
Drugelstg
Pritoy
William & John
Pretty Summer Hats and Their Trimmed Shapes
Special Correspondence describes New York stage hats of June, detailing flat hats and those tilted at 45 degrees, with trims like ribbons, lace, and drapery. Notes varied styles, from romantic black straw with grape wreaths and silk drapery to trims of white lace, pearls, and tulle rosettes, with trimming massed at the back and ribbons hanging down.
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New York
The Preppy Hats in Lace and Chiffon Trends
The article surveys hats with mingled lace and satin, featuring long fluffy plumes, high left-side accents, and floral trims. Chiffon dominates brims in white, black and colors with pink picayune roses and blue anemones. Striking styles include flat crown with chiffon edge and spangles and delicate trailing ruffles.
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Picayune
Gossip on Authors and Their Fortunate Encounters
A column collects anecdotes about Hamlin Garland shaping The Captain of the Gray Horse Troop inspired by an 1870s cattle drive and a young lieutenant later leading the Philippine forestry. Mark Twain, Henry Rood, Josiah M. Ward, Conan Doyle’s Holmes, and other writerly tidbits are briefly recounted with humorous quips and literary rumor.
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Bome
New York
Hamlin Garland
Gray Horse
Harpers
Leutenant
Ort Custer
Crow Indian Agency
Garland
Curtis
Lhe Heutenant
Forestry Department
Philippines
Henry Edward Rood
Hardwicke
E Hardwicke
Mr. Rood
The Womp Defends Integrity Against Dollar Pressure
The Womp proclaims its independence from publisheral influence and pledges to publish news with integrity. It asserts its right to express opinions and pursue its policy without surrendering to wealth or flattery.
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Doltar
Tita Wonnp
STOP SECRET MARRIAGES AND SCHOOL CONTRACTS
East Des Moines school board moves to halt teachers marrying and teaching under maiden names. Resolution threatens punishment for signing contracts or drawing salaries under assumed names. also requires contracts signed within thirty days after school closes or positions are vacant. Also notes federal appointments in Washington and mentions medical ads and patent medicine promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Des Moines
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Jonts
Philadelphia
Tommy
Dr. Hole
Rochester
Gare Deper
London
America
Ehind Wolff
Puck
Mark Twain
Himg
Goodby
Josiah M. Ward
Nebuchadnezzny
Nineveh
Babylon
Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Thelr
East Des Moines School Board
Washington
J. A. Sammis
LeMars
Internal Revenue
Northern
JJ. WV. Patterson
Marion
I. C. Weaver
Wapello
John M. Kemble
Muscatina
B. Shaw
West Union
Henry Moyer
Elkader
J. Knott
Waverly
Marerial
MH. CG. McMillan
Cedar Rapids
M. Christian
Grinnell
Marshi
Southern
Louis Miles
Corydon
Des Moines
de Witt
Meredith
Willow Grove
Delaware
Madison Medicine Company
P. Pfander
Yows
Puavenger
Ray
Ulm
Brook
Delly
Texpress
Coenthal
Uhlengo Ilia
Dupe Passuoger
P. Fraight
Breight
West
Omaha Lim
Eo Express
Wixpress
Vreight
Burlington
Onda Rapids
Arnott
Shoebeng
Pusspongur
Wrelgit
CaIcAco Great Western
Marshalltown
Des Moinen
Win
Dally
Penn
Aftua Junction
Black Jack
D.r.grant
Ackley
THE
Bank OF Ackley
Tetition
Posits
Hoca
Europe
Ancing
Uscu
Fecerr
John Rath
Furniture
Elegany Line
B. L
Trey, M. Wilson
Mons
Bakker
Andrews & Blake
Tt. J. Symington
Queen's University
Canada
Onice Ab
Presbyterian Church
Agklay
Towa
Rocky Mountain
Madiong
Medi
Cing Co
Ison
Isi Sa
Sogoodag
LEWIS
Lewis, Wid, Manet, Peoriaill
H. Aithaus
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