Peruna credited with saving life in Indiana letter
Mrs. Charles Anspaugh of Noble County Indiana writes that Peruna saved her life after she was run down and miserable. She reports being on the road to recovery and thanks the makers. Readers are advised to ask their druggist for the free Peruna Lucky Day Almanac for 1914.
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Charles Anspaugh
Kimmel, Noble Co
Indiana
Atom's Purpose in Everything and Everyone
Henry Howland muses on the idea that every atom and creature serves a special use. He argues even faults and common pests may have a hidden place in the grand design, challenging the reader to find meaning amid hardship and war.
Ten years ago a professor kills a fly to save the world
In a New York Evening Post remark the mathematics professor claims that killing a fly prevented a chain of events that would have produced 650,637,841,296 more files and made life on inferno impossible. He argues the kill was a great service to the world.
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Inferno
New York Evening Post
Scalp Ailment Healed By Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mrs Alice Kirlin of Circleville Ohio reports her daughter suffered severe scalp itching burning pimples sores and sleepless nights. After months without relief the second Cuticura Soap use brought rapid improvement and eventual cure. Ad notes Cuticura products sold worldwide with offer of free Skin Book.
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South Scioto St
Circleville
Ohio
Alice Kirlin
Regrettable Fact and London Fogs Quip
A terse exchange contrasts truth and falsehood, noting that falsehood now often appears in high places. The dialogue pivots on a vague London fogs reference, lampooning media clarity and urban atmosphere.
Candid Opinion Bits On Varnish, Pews And Promises
A column of pithy reflections on social habits and human nature. It contrasts aging woodwork with church pew upkeep, notes how credit is given for unnoticed deeds, and lampoons courtship and the business instinct shaping ethics.
Woeful World and Witty Sayings on Luck and Loss
A dismayed speaker notes some people seem to avoid loss, while others who lose are not always glad. An amateur philosopher adds a jab about a fat woman who wishes to shed sixty pounds but cannot, and is furious at the idea.
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Agricultural Department
Naver
Treasury
United States
Congress
Spreading Happiness and a Laughover Dance
A humorous exchange centers on a rule to spread happiness. A young lady’s remark about seeing someone dance brings laughter, highlighting lighthearted social wit and a playful moment between speakers.
Geatified Ambition and Wedding Tour Insight
Mrs Scaddsleigh reflects on Hello Marry and her choice of husband as guests depart for their wedding journey. Harriet agrees, noting Hello Marry chose a partner she could look up to and that the match appears well suited. The dialogue hints at tall stature and a prior engagement that did not deter Hello Marry from proceeding when the time arrived.
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Mre
Scaddsleigh
Binaye
Harriet
The Climbers and a Bitter Cup
A compact poem fragment laments the scarce souls who endure hardship to rise above others. It highlights envy and the cost of ambition, contrasting those who strive with those who would rather see rivals fail.
State of the Union and domestic policy address
President Wilson outlines foreign policy toward Mexico and Huerta, calls for currency and rural credit reform, Sherman Antitrust action, presidential primary legislation, and expanded self government for Puerto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines. He emphasizes Alaska development, safe labor, mining laws, and naval safety while urging cooperation with international arbitration efforts.
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Senate
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Phillippines
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Kidney Cure Claim From 26-Year Sufferer Pleenor
Mr. R M Pleenor of Otterbein Indiana describes a 26 year kidney trouble that worsened to bladder inflammation. After failing to improve with doctors he used Dodd's Kidney Pills and reports full recovery after two boxes. He endorses the remedy and invites letters to Fleenor Buffalo New York. Free booklet offers on Household Hints National Anthem and recipes.
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R. M. Pleenor
BR. F. D
Otterbein
Ind
Fleenor
Dodd
Mr. Fleenor
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Ady
Poiret on fashion and morality in New York
French dressmaker Paul Poiret says he deals in beauty not morality. He tells a tale of a young lady in a white dinner gown under a blazing chandelier asking how her dress shows. The reply: up almost to the knee, and notes on white silk stockings with gold clocks as beautiful.
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Paul Poiret
New York
M. Poiret
Must Have Had Two
A New Jersey man found an eight-year-old boy too bright after dinner. At dessert, while guests from Philadelphia enjoyed a funny story, the quiet child rose to the occasion and, with evident delight, asked his father to tell the other one.
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New Jersey
Philadelphia
Village gossip hints at surprise engagement
A cryptic exchange reveals plans for Betty to marry, with a playful remark about a bridesmaid role. The village gossip mill churns, noting the announced engagement as a notable upcoming event.
Wife Convinces Husband to Give Up Coffee
A wife recounts her coffee dependence and health scares from caffeine. After switching to Postum, she notices improvement and persuades her husband, who also quits coffee. The Postum Co. promotes Regular and Instant Postum as coffee substitutes with simple preparation.
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Postum
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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