Cascarets Claim Gentle Liver and Bowel Cleanse
An advertisement urges readers to take Cascarets to remove liver and bowel poisons, claiming relief from biliousness and constipation without harsh pills. It touts a painless, overnight effect and contrasts with calomel salts or oils, while noting a Russian scientist’s light wave device demonstration.
Cuticura Talcum Powder Ad Claims Allure
Freshen a heavy skin with the antiseptic talcum powder from the Cuticura Toilet Trio. An exquisitely scented, economical face skin baby and dusting powder and perfume. Renders other perfumes superfluous. Adv.
Rattlesnakes Weigh In On Tail Bone Clinking
An 19th century naturalist notes that a rattlesnake’s tail rattles are made of small bones loosely joined. The loose structure causes a distinct clinking sound when shaken, illustrating the animal’s defensive feature.
The Most Dangerous of All Diseases
Warns that kidney trouble threatens health and life, urging immediate action for nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, and back pains. Promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the old trusted remedy, imported from Holland, with money-back guarantee and three sizes.
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Gold Lost To The World
A discussion on the global loss of gold through shipwrecks fires and hiding by people in various regions. It notes Lusitania gold loss and cases where hidden gold vanishes, with estimates for India China and Africa absorbing large yearly sums.
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Evidence and a Dusty Custard Pie Tale
A Yonkers Statesman quip describes a restaurant waitress brushing dust from a custard pie with her apron. A businessman and his friend discuss trust and compliments, while a woman’s belief in a man’s kindness is challenged by secrecy and perception.
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Imian
Yonkers Statesman
Red Cross Ball Blue Blues Clothes Forever
An advertising blurb touts Red Cross Ball Blue for clean, bright clothes. It claims no ugly streaks on garments and notes the product yields good results when used, with availability at grocers.
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Red Cross
Embarrassing Dinner Moment Recalls Teacher Tale
A guest recalls dining with a group of teachers when the hostess urged extra portions. He refused and joked about shedding his burdens, triggering laughter from the table. The remark stood out as a tactless line in an otherwise social evening.
Wisdom of the Wise in Facing Public Criticism
A quotes from Joseph Hall asserts the wisest avoid crowds and cling to fixed resolutions. It argues fools know what to do while the wise discern what is best. The piece reflects on judgment, integrity, and personal resolve against vulgar opinion.
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Joseph Hall
Judges Award Prizes at Cedar Falls Baby Show
In the Majority. Mrs. Bacon notes judges at a Cedar Falls Iowa baby show handed out prizes to all contestants. Mr. Bacon quips about many booby prizes. The dialogue continues with a dog comparing barking to a man’s shins.
Paper fashions replace linen in table setting and decor
Paper substitutes gain favor for napkins tray cloths and doilies reducing laundering costs. Paper lampshades baskets and vases are sold ready made or home decorated. Paper handkerchiefs towels and cretonne inspired sets offer inexpensive cheerful options for breakfast and tea tables and gifts.
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Olleloth
Japan
Fashion notes on stage costumes and accessories
The article compares outfits seen in theater and opera, praising a young woman in light satin with a lace trimmed bodice and a gold tinsel scarf. It highlights a black net scarf, a gilded headpiece, and hatornaments, plus other gowns such as nasturtium velvet and gray satin with silver roses, noting the balance of sequins and spangles and the artistry of costume.
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Paris
Lace as a Dominant Factor in Evening Gowns
Lace dominates gown design for special occasions with black white cream and ecru options. Designers pair lace with chiffon georgette or metal cloth and mix single or combined laces for varied effects.
Two Strong Friends of Jesus in Training and Service
Review of six months of study on Peter and John organized under Call Training and Service. It traces their calling as disciples fishers of men and outlines lessons from Jesus interaction in Peter's home to Peter's denial and ultimate role as witnesses.
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Gethsemane
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Reaching City of Fortune and Perseverance
The text urges reaching the city of Fortune through perseverance and high ideals. It links life position to the level of one’s goals and mindset, stressing that higher ideals raise one’s standing.
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City of Fortune
Strength of the Soul in Solitude and Crowd
A reflective line notes that a soul lacking strength in solitude cannot endure strength in a crowd. It contrasts inner resilience with outer pressure and cautions against weak self-mastery in social contexts.
Cinema preferred over movie say engineers
The Pittsburgh Gazette-Times notes film industry engineers advocate the term cinema as the proper label, deeming movie as plebeian and less fitting for the art form. The piece contrasts popular usage with professional terminology.
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California Fig Syrup Ad Promises Harmless Laxative
An old advertisement touts California fig syrup as a safe laxative for children. It urges mothers to look for the California name on the package and promises a fruity taste and clear dosing directions on every bottle.
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California
To Win Success Quote Reflection
A concise excerpt of wisdom on success stating that talent lies in doing what you can well without seeking fame. It emphasizes consistent effort and practical excellence over recognition.
Bayer Aspirin Ad Promotes Genuine Tablets
An advertisement highlights Bayer Made Aspirin as genuine Aspirin with Bayer packaging and directions for colds pain headaches neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. It notes nineteen years of physician use and tin boxes of 12 tablets costing a few cents. It also includes a moral quote about judging others.
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Bayer
Celery King Laxative Tea Ad from Wells & Co
An advertisement promotes Celery King Laxative Tea as a purely vegetable remedy. It claims gentle, effective cleansing of bowels and quick relief for colds feverish feelings sick headaches and skin health. Wells & Co Le Roy N Y are listed as the source.
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