Poison Gas for Highwaymen Invented to Guard Railway Cars
George W. Meyers of the United States army describes a gas‑based protection device for railway cars in Popular Science Monthly. Two tanks of cyanide or protassium gas would release fumes through a door near the outer frame if robbers attempt a break in, with the door being gas tight and guards warned by telephoning from the locomotive.
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George W. Meyers
United States Army
Popular Science Monthly
Meyers
Simple Cuticura Routine for Pimples and Blackheads
An easy method to clear pimples and blackheads using Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap. Apply ointment to affected areas, wash off after five minutes with hot water, repeat morning and night. Also notes a waterproofing formula using paraffin and gasoline. Includes a 66 year old Islay gander tale.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Fragmented quip on Declaration recalled in khaki era
A Washington Evening Star quip recalls a soldier’s muddled memory of the Declaration of Independence. The speaker cites the opening line and jokes about landing in France to “ascertain what’s necessary” and then attend to it.
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France
Washington Evening Star
Meeting Day Question prompts light exchange
In a brief exchange Tim asks when the meeting occurs. Tom quips Friday is not a meatless day.
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Tim
Tom
Manasseh's Sin and Repentance in Isaiah Lesson
The lesson outlines Manasseh of Judah as the longest reigning king, detailing his idolatrous acts including altar builds and child sacrifices, his chastisement by Assyria, and ultimate repentance leading to forgiveness and restored kingship. It emphasizes grace, humility, and the personal knowledge of God through suffering.
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Manasseh
Judah
Canaan
Israel
Egypt
Baal
Moloch
Himon
Lord In
Grace
Babylon
God
An Effort to Define Father Dialogued Diplomacy
A boy asks what a diplomat is and the father replies that a diplomat is a man of great courtesy and distinction whose statements you would not question even if you doubt their reliability. The Washington Evening Star presents a cautious portrait of diplomacy through a father’s explanation.
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Washington Evening Star
Mistake Magistrate Questioned Over Domestic Quarrel
Complainant explains he listed his wife as a dependent, prompting questions from the magistrate about the quarrels between them. The exchange centers on the, claim and its implications in the case.
Petition Questioned by Strengthen America Campaign
An unsigned Washington full page ad claims 2 082 687 workers petitioned to spare beer. A subsequent two page counter ad by Strengthen America questions the petition’s authenticity citing AFL membership figures, signatory overlaps, and misrepresentation by local and state labor bodies.
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Washington
D. C
Wilson
Congress
Council of National Defense
Strengthen America
Federal Council of Churches
American Federation of Labor
Labor and Central
Ishor
Prohibition Returns Highlight New Hampshire Move to Dry Status
A New Hampshire shift to dryness marks the state’s return to prohibition after years of mixed status. The article notes the ongoing trend of dry states and recalls historical actions by figures like General Funston in San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake.
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General Funston
San Francisco
W. O. McGeehan
New York Tribune
New Hampshire
Twenty Five Preachers in Jail at Devil's Lake North Dakota
A year after prohibition enforcement led to a dramatic change in Devil's Lake, North Dakota, a convention reports 25 preachers were jailed due to enforcement. Hotel space was scarce and the jail housed the inmates.
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Devil’s Lake
N. D
North Dakota
Liquid Bread Fallacy in Prolonged War Speech
A Liquor journal argues against using grain for alcohol when Europe suffers famine. The piece claims liberals would demand grain be spared for bread, exposing the wets retreating from their claim that alcohol is liquid bread.
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America
Europe
Liberal Advocate
Liquor Journal of Ohio
Boy’s odd flag request stirs curiosity in Indiana shop
Four year old Charles Morris of Cannelton asks for a German flag in a local store where ally flags are sold. The clerk wonders at the request but the boy explains his aim to tear the flag, dispelling any pro German suspicions with his blunt answer.
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Charles Morris
Jesse B. Morris
Cannelton
Ind
Indianapolis News
Charles
Se curities Finance ad touts stock at bargain price
An advertisement claims Well No. 1 is drilling well and Well No. 2 will start in two weeks. It urges buying stock at two cents a share, mentions five payments or 5 percent off for cash, and directs remittances to The Securities Finance Investment Co. in Denver.
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Gander
Islay
Scotland
Securities Finance & Investment Co
Foster Bidg
Denver
Colorado
Outgrown Surprise Demands Bolder Thrills
The Pittsburgh Dispatch notes that a man seeking to surprise the world must create something more thrilling than a simple one reel revolution, as novelty and astonishment have nearly been exhausted.
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Pittsburgh Dispatch
Home Baked Beans with Soja Beans Discovery
The parkers of Alice Pork and Beans claim they have found a method to bake Soja Beans at home successfully. They invite readers to try a can of the Alice to judge the quality and taste.
Indignant Repudiation in a Courtroom Ad
A courtroom scene features a defiant exchange about a son’s sobriety amid a strange ad for Red Cross Ball Blue. The terse dialogue mocks civility and propriety while selling a household product, highlighting ads interwoven with legal tension.
By the way Amen miscue in a pulpit remark
A parson famed for absent mindedness forgets his intended line during prayer. He sits, then rises to add remarks with By the way and finally blurts Amen after a startled pause to close. Readers are amused by the quirk in Harper's Magazine.
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Harper's Magazine
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promotes Malaria Cure
Caling out that the GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC is a tasteless quinine and iron mix printed on the label. It claims to drive out malaria and build up the system for 50 cents. The dialogue then pivots to a flirtatious exchange about proposals and deception.
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GROVE
Choice of Terms Sparks Witty Exchange
Miss Cayenne quips that a man calling a bathing suit stunning signals he isn’t her husband. The pun hinges on the husband would call it shocking, highlighting playful wordplay in a light moment.
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Miss Cayenne
Giving It a Chance
A light exchange about garden care quoted from the Detroit Free Press. The dialogue hints at patient gardening and a hands off approach as seasons progress.
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Detroit Free Press
Private Pass Cop Helps Keep Fort Harrison Road Clear
A civilian traffic officer at Fort Benjamin Harrison blocks private autos from the quartermaster road to the main road from the south. He verifies passes bearing Q M D signs and allows only authorized vehicles to pass, as reported by the Indianapolis News.
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Fort Benjamin Harrison
Quartermaster'’S
Indianapolis News
Tye
Golfing Spouse Beating Sparks Domestic Gossip
A humorous quip depicts a newlywed couple in a heated moment over golf. The husband allegedly beat his wife after she played poorly, prompting outrage and gossip.
Red Cross Ball Blue Gains Grocer Endorsements
Millions of women use and recommend Red Cross Ball Blue as grocers promote the product. The era note also remarks on Darwinian ideas about humanity.
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National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
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Capitol Petroleum Company
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Bright
Dean
Indiana
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Greenfield
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
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Darwin
Marine Eye Remedy
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Chicago
Boston Woven Hose & Rubber CO
Cambridge
Mase
Harold Somers
DE Male Ave
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City Trust Bldg
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