In France One-Fifth Entitled to Military Decoration
A report notes that in France about 5 percent of the population is entitled to wear a military decoration. The finding highlights the broad scope of honors tied to national service and recognizes veterans and eligible recipients.
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How About It Contract Advice in Aged Debates
A humorous exchange hints at house buying plans with a $5,000 budget and a $2,800 project. Paragraphs reference Mrs Winston’s soothing syrup, teething remedies, and assorted quips about Dobbs Gibbs and Richleigh in a satirical, era tone.
Penny Question in Court Sparks Surprised Exchange
In a humorous courtroom moment the judge prompts Mamma-Tommy and Tommy-Gee to address Uncle Titewadd about a penny as the exchange elicits laughter and surprise.
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Defending the Dog
A man complains his dachshund delays in coming when called. His wife defends the dog saying he is trying, with his front legs already moving.
How It Happened in a Poker Loss
A brief item notes Rattlepate lost money due to a poor investment. He bet on three aces against a faster hand, illustrating a risky gamble that failed. The Indianapolis Star cites the incident as a cautionary tale about backing a strong but vulnerable position.
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Banana Plantation Promotion Scheme Quoted
A quoted exchange discusses promoting a banana plantation with a plan to provide a daily banana sample. The speaker argues the sample would be inexpensive and useful when stock sales slow.
Life's Winnings and the Hunt for Fortune
A Philadelphia Ledger item notes a twenty one year old man seeks fortune by hunting. By sixty he returns with a house and lot burdened by a $1,200 mortgage and a life insurance policy valued at $2,000.
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Wealth disparity debate with socialists and Scadds
A comic dialogue has a socialist denouncing inequitable wealth distribution and Mr. Scadds replying with his own wealth. Scadds claims about two hundred fifty thousand for himself and reports knowing a dozen men with over a million each, illustrating a satire on wealth gaps.
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Abstinence for Others' Sake on World Temperance Sunday
Lesson notes Paul urges humility in disputes over diet and days. Each person must answer to God for conscience and actions, not judge others. The passages urge pursuing things that build peace, using liberty to avoid causing weaker believers to stumble, championing total abstinence from harm to others.
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Plan Now for the Christmas Gifts to the Loved Ones
Julia Bottomley urges early planning for Christmas gifts to ease holiday strain. She describes thrifty ideas from the ten cent store such as a bisque doll head hairpin holder repurposed into a dressing table accessory, crochet yarn details, ribbons, lace, scrim cushions, and hand embroidered linen covers.
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Julia Bottomley
Drapery Trends and Amber Popularity Change in Style
The article notes silk and cotton draperies as light room finishes with thin silks and madras options, recommending curtains reach only to the sill to save on fabric. It highlights Amber as rising in popularity alongside champagne and tan as seasonal colors in Paris and the U.S. It also suggests scalding darning yarn before mending stockings to prevent shrinkage or tear during washing.
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Marabout Muffs Offer Frugal Style Versus Fur
An article extols marabout feather muffs and neck pieces as affordable, attractive alternatives to fur. It notes plain designs look best, marabout wears well, and prices range from eight to eighteen dollars for neck pieces and muffs, with longer, ostrich trimmed sets costing up to fifty dollars, highlighting cost effectiveness.
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Julia Bottomley
Cleaning Wool Garments with Borax Mixture
A DIY wool cleaning method mixes cornmeal borax and magnesia to scrub wool shawls and sweaters. After drying the dry mix is sprinkled on the fabric and beaten in a folded sheet for cleaning. The note highlights borax as a helpful aid in cleaning wool. A separate line mentions bronchial trouble and pneumonia potential, and a marketing claim for Dean's Men tholated Cough Drops. It includes a quotation about a man named Jones and a widow's memories.
Foley Kidney Pills Promise Relief for Kidney and Bladder Woes
The advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills quickly ease suffering from weak kidneys and bladder pain. It alleges the pills boost kidney tissue, restore normal function, and regulate bladder irregularities, urging readers to try them.
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