Notorious Tennessee Lawyer Fined for Contempt
A noted Tennessee lawyer with a high temper and deafness faced a younger judge in court. During a motion clash the judge fined him ten dollars for contempt. The deaf lawyer asked the clerk what the remark was and then offered to pay, calling it a just debt.
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Tennessee
Saturday Evening Post
Treat Pimples and Blackheads with Cuticura Kit
A traditional home remedy promotes Cuticura Ointment applied gently and washed off after five minutes, followed by Cuticura Soap in baths. Use regularly on rising and retiring to prevent inflammation and clogged pores. samples available with a mail address for Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept. L. Boston
Will Machines Replace Horses In Farming And Transport
A longtime perspective argues that while autos outperform horses on good roads and spur road development, horses retain value for rough terrain and direct human affection. The piece weighs economics of tractors versus draft animals, soil fertility from livestock, and the enduring role of horses in farming and personal use.
Overcoat of Fat Hides Hog Faults
Breeders pad boars with fat to hide defects at fairs. Fat stock sales favor sleek animals, while rough ones are kept for last. Judges should assess points over appearance and beware long narrow heads with close-set ears as signs of poor sire quality.
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R. G. Weatherstone
Dislodging Bedbugs From Hen Houses
News item guides farmers on removing bedbugs from poultry houses. It recommends removing nests and roosts, whitewashing with hot paint and turpentine, burning interior nests with taroline, or using a mixture of turpentine ammonia and kerosene with gum camphor. Nests and roosts should be turned out and burned, then houses whitewashed and repainted before reuse.
New Woman Ideals Highlighted by Mrs Pennypacketl
Mrs. Percy V. Pennypacketl, president of the General Federation of Woman's Clubs, defends a modern woman type in San Francisco. She describes a high sense of honor and contrasts with old fashioned conduct, citing themes of judgment and social behavior in everyday actions.
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Percy V. Pennypacketl
General Federation of Woman’s Clubs
San Francisco
How Soon They Forget Line About Safety Choices
A terse dialogue shows a shipboard exchange where passengers prioritize safety over luxuries. When reminded that the vessel has no shuffleboard or squash court, one passenger agrees to take a chance, highlighting risk versus comfort on sea travel.
Book agents multiply as a nuisance, not a sign
Dialogue notes differing opinions on economic 변화 with book agents appearing more often. One speaker thinks times are improving while the other sees no improvement yet recognizes an uptick in book agents, labeling it a nuisance rather than a positive signal.
Judge rules on slander suit by older woman
A judge states a woman may sue for slander if described as an old maid and older than 35. A reply notes most such women would not admit being 35 or over, highlighting social attitudes in a courtroom exchange.
Bewitched request ends in financial gesture
A man responds to a charming plea by drawing his check book and asking how much today, while his wife offers a loving note, describing a scene of flirtatious manipulation and gift giving.
Keeping Young Stock Growing Amid Heat for Profit
The text argues that constant care for young stock during hot spells prevents stunting and preserves growth. It warns that neglect during dog days harms future gains, making attention crucial to prevent losses and maximize profit.
Frazer Apple Tree Leads Washington Fruit Heritage
The Frazer apple tree in C. R. Frazer’s orchard near Walla Walla is cited as the state’s largest and oldest, bearing fruit for 40 years and producing about three tons annually. The piece also argues for better farming methods and notes hens yield about one dollar profit per bird after feed costs.
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Frazer
C. R. Frazer
Walla Walla, Wash
Clever boys and blue chip bargains in a chatty exchange
In a light exchange Charley and Mrs. Torkins joke about boys clever acts and a bargain. Mrs. Torkins notes blue chips priced at a dollar but a box sells for ninety eight cents with other colors included.
A Valuable Volunteer in a Fly Swatting Crusade
Algy Wombat jokes about joining a fly swatting crusade and asks his valet to alert him the next time he sees a fly. The scene plays on playful self-importance and comic timing in a lighthearted vignette.
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Ohio Invents Deeper Plow With Same Power
An Ohio inventor claims a plow that stirs soil 13 to 16 inches deep using no more power than a standard plow at 7 inches. The device promises greater soil turnover without extra labor or draft.
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Ohio
Developing Plants and Character Growth
The text compares pruning in gardening to guiding a child by removing tendencies toward fruitless actions. It argues that stopping useless shoots builds stronger plants and builds better character for future years.
What do you think of the American occupation
A brief Market exchange from the Manchester Guardian features a man inquiring about American occupation of the Philippines and another joking about auction bridge. The seller quotes thirty shillings for his goods and bids a polite good morning.
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Philippines
Manchester Guardian
To Make Them Smart Mustard Plasters
A tersely humorous exchange between a landlady and a doctor about mustard plasters. The doctor boasts he orders them for patients who call at night without real illness. The line captures a satirical tone on medical practices.
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M.D
Incubator Mix-Up Hatches Furred Chickens
Dickson notes the incubator was full of cold storage eggs and Wickson confirms, joking that all the hatchlings emerged with fur instead of feathers and wearing ear muffs.
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Dickson
Wickson
Four-Line Philosophy Promotes a Brighter View
A compact reflection urges choosing the brighter side of life. It argues that fairness increases for those who seek optimism and resist actions they may later regret.
Reported odd births spark incredulity
A conversation recalls a child born with a full set of teeth and a Boston child allegedly born with eyeglasses. The exchange suggests such improbable reports spread despite disbelief, noting that strange happenings occur in reports.
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Boston
Witty Exchange On Marriage Talk Sparks Wry Banter
A quick chat turns into a playful back and forth about wives and late nights. One man notes his wife stayed quiet, while another jokes his wife talked for an hour, implying that wives always have something to say.
Neighborly Grievance Over Umbrella Sparks Tiff
A patient recounts Mr Bristles accusing him of rudeness after a rainstorm call. The man refused to fetch his umbrella and overshoes to the neighbor's house, sparking a minor social dispute.
A Smoker's Philosophy Hot Weather Comfort
A smoker reflects on smoking in heat, noting it may feel warmer yet prefers smoking for soothing relief, stating it helps ignore the heat. The exchange captures a casual, ironic stance on smoking comfort.
Travel shaping a two lives education
George recalls learning largely through travel while Evelyn asks if she has ever left the country. The exchange hints at education beyond formal schooling and curiosity about international experience.
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George
Evelyn
Imagination Turns Shadows Into Safe Ventures
Poetic prose encourages steady effort and hopeful imagination in difficult days. The speaker suggests staying afloat and persistent in every venture despite life's dimness, urging resilience and creative thinking.
When Women Campaign in Funny Bits and Jabs
Fragmented dialogue humor notes politics and hats. A witty exchange questions campaign fashion and voters while a doctor jokes about night calls and plasters. The piece also quips about meat prices rising under dealer calculations.
Willpower and wedding flannel cakes told in dialogue
A humorous sketch from the Christian Register features Uncle Ephriam and his wife debating willpower and a wedding task. The wife complains the meal should be left to others while offering to bake flannel cakes. The bride asks whether to use red or white flannel in the joke.
Seventh Annual National Dairy Show Sets Educational Aim
The Chicago event aims to boost home dairy production with practical demonstrations on breeding feeding and minimizing costs. Experts will discuss handling marketing and sanitary methods while showcasing machinery. The ten day show starts October 24 at the International Amphitheater and seeks national and international participation.
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Chicago
America
Middle West
International Amphitheater
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Sound Advice on Billboard Advertising
A dialogue features a merchant defending billboards. He claims they spread word of reliable goods, while another suggests newspapers as a cleaner channel for business and preventing visual clutter. The exchange underlines the tension between advertising visibility and scenery.
Neighborly Feud Over Cat Stirs Quiet Suburb
A rich neighbor teases a quiet neighbor about feeding her cat all through July while the latter was away. The exchange hints at lingering tensions in the close-knit suburb as the cat becomes a focal point of grievance and social misgivings.
Doctor clarifies body sulphur in Atlantic City talk
Dr. Lewis White Allen of Denver explains on a windy Atlantic City hotel porch that the human body contains sulphur and its amount varies. A girl in a blue blazer asks how much sulphur is in a girl’s body and why some make better matches, prompting a light exchange.
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Lewis White Allen
Denver
Atlantic City
Dr. Allen
Garden Desire Behind Sweet William Belief
Dialogue shows a child asking why Maud wished to enter the garden and the answer links her belief that Sweet William grew there. The exchange hints at a lyrical or sentimental domestic scene in a historical context.
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William
On a Summer Day Maud Muller Refuses Judge
A historical note describes Maud Muller refusing the judge while declaring her prowess as an intelligent agriculturist. The text shifts to patent medicine ads promoting Cole's Carbolic salve for itching and Red Cross Ball Blue for whitening clothes, with brief quips on aging and gendered headaches.
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Maud Muller
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