The Superfluous Man And A Railroad Prayer
A humorous column fragment lampoons a boastful self improve columnist voice and jokes about the “superfluous man” who beats others to seats and lines. It includes fables, editor praise verses, and a railroad worker’s prayer for safe passage to eternal payroll.
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Claim and Warning
An old style advertisement promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a candy claimed to remove worms and relieve constipation. It warns parents that children may suffer nervousness and pale appearance from worms and suggests buying the 24¢ box to help children grow and learn better. The copy then adds a stray mock warning about hotel mice and large animals to imply dangers of cheap rooms.
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