Veteran Judge Endorses Tanlac Health Remedy
Hon A P Tarbox a Nebraska judge and attorney testifies Tanlac saved his stamina for two years after stomach trouble from before the Civil War. He notes indigestion vanished and strength returned, praising the remedy. Tanlac advertised as widely sold with over 40 million bottles.
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A. P. Tarbox
West 28Rd St
University Place
Neb
Tanlac
Judge Tarbox
Illinois
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Farragut Post
Lincoln
G. A
Tarbox
Taniac
Wife at barber shop. husband washes dishes in apron
A visitor finds the wife absent at the barber shop while the husband, in an apron, is left washing the dishes at home. The exchange highlights domestic humor from the Indianapolis News.
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Indianapolis News
Silent moment precedes proposal in Minneapolis Tribune passage
A man and woman share a tense moment as he contemplates proposing. She blushes and resists, saying it is his decision to make, while he feels the need to speak despite nervousness.
Coincidental Wedding Day Link Between Parents
A student shares a remarkable coincidence saying both parents married on the same day. The remark highlights surprising timing and family connections.
Highly Colored Tales Escalate Beyond White Lie Class
A provocative claim contrasts sensational storytelling with plain misrepresentation, arguing vivid narratives defy simple labeling as harmless white lies and challenge readers to distinguish entertainment from deceit. The comment highlights media ethics and public perception amid vivid reporting.
Unclear dialogue fragment about divorce and relations
A fragmentary exchange discusses divorce and family rivals with sharp remarks about who is more displeasing, leaving the speakers’ identities and full context unknown.
Swamp Root Kidney Cure Promoted by Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a leading remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It describes the product as a gentle vegetable compound with quick effects and urges readers to buy or request a sample bottle by mail from Dr Elmer Co in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Dr. Elmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Don't attempt to buy up the man with his price
A terse note cautions against trying to purchase someone who has a price, suggesting prudence and the impracticality of matching global wealth for personal leverage. The line implies a warning about power dynamics and market forces in negotiations.
Arabian Proverb Echoes Caution on Speech
A terse ancient saying warns that harsh words harm the speaker more than the hearer. The proverb, attributed to Arab or Islamic cultural roots, emphasizes restraint and prudence in conversation.
Husband Told to Stay Out After Office Hours
Quip recounts a domestic exchange where one partner insists on staying out, while the other grants permission in a terse, nameless exchange. The dialogue centers on control and routine without further context or consequence.
Cuticura Toilet Trio Advertised for Complexion
Cuticura Soap and Ointment advertised for clear complexion scalp cleanliness and soft white hands. The trio is completed by Cuticura Talcum praised as fragrant and fascinating in daily use and as needed.
Do Not Submit to the Inevitable Without Proof
A proverb warns against submitting to an unavoidable outcome without clear positive proof it is truly unavoidable. It urges seeking evidence before surrendering to fate and emphasizes cautious decision making.
Eighty Acre Farm Success in Central Indiana
A United States Department of Agriculture study finds profitable 80-acre farms in central Indiana rely on defined crop rotations, efficient marketing, and strong family labor. Successful farms maintain 3–5 cows, 5–8 brood sows, 50–70 pigs yearly, 3 work animals, and about 100 hens, with careful equipment use and family involvement. Livestock numbers largely drive income variation, and top farms produce substantial home supplies including meat, eggs, dairy products, and garden outputs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Clinton County
Valuable Trees Are Hurt by Field Mice
A Farmers Bulletin No. 1897 explains meadow and pine mice damage to orchards and crops across the United States. It outlines four preventive classes, notes trapping and poisoning as effective controls, and urges coordinated community action with biological survey guidance.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Farmers’ Bulletin
James Silver
The
Biological Survey
Diamond Dyes advertisement promise of guaranteed home dyeing
Diamond Dyes assures successful dyeing or tinting at home even for beginners. Druggists carry all colors and each package includes instructions guiding the process. The ad stresses ease and guaranteed results for first time dyers.
Musical tone opens lock in new safe design
A Birmingham exhibit introduces a safe that opens to a musical tone. The lock responds to a specific pitch rather than a numeric code, so a song sung at the wrong key will fail. Safes of the future may require tuning forks instead of tools.
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Birmingham
England
America
Best to Stay Calm and Focused in Uncertain Times
A cautious note urges steady nerve and careful planning amid unsettled conditions. Officials emphasize measured actions, prudent risk assessment, and avoiding hasty or sensational conclusions. Community leaders urge cooperation and clear information sharing.
Paper twine urged for market wool tying by growers
The United States Department of Agriculture urges wool growers to use only paper twine for tying fleeces for market. Fibrous twines from jute, hemp or sisal contaminate wool and lower cloth value. paper twine can be fully removed in manufacturing. County agents assist in promoting proper tying and end to undesirable twine with Boston Wool Trade association backing.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Boston Wool Trade Association
Department of Agriculture
Farm Advice on Crops and Soil Care
The article advises on feeding chicks with milk, using fall-sown rye or wheat, spring oats, sudan grass, and sweet clover as profitable crops. It warns against leaving manure exposed, and notes alfalfa as top forage on large, fertile lands. Sudan grass is highlighted as a reliable hay crop when seedbeds are prepared and well stored forage is kept.
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Sudan
Fatherly poet anecdote inspires stockman remark
A father of an embryo poet hands some verses to a distinguished poet and asks for feedback. The reply is a witty line about needing to support Henry for life. The aside notes that every good guess by an average man prompts talk of his superior judgment.
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Henry
Writer’s Monthly
Longfellow Verse Prompt Sparks Flapper Paraphrase
An English class assignment asked girls to render Longfellow's Village Blacksmith into brief verse. A student wrote a compact line stating Something accomplished, something as Has earned the world's approval, kid.
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Longfellow
Kid
Truth Found In Unlikely Place Quips Uncle Eben
A humorous Washington Star line has Uncle Eben declaring that truth is stranger than fiction and rarer still, witty in its plainspoken mockery of reality. The quip frames truth as a scarce commodity amid tales and tall claims.
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Eben
Washington Star
Farm Labor Shortage Deepens in Southern United States
The USDA reports April 1 farm labor supply at 82 percent of demand, down from 88 percent a year earlier. The South Atlantic states show the greatest deficiency at 84 percent, while North Atlantic and East North Central states reach 89 percent. Oversupply appears in West North Central at 102 percent and in Western regions at 410 percent.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
South Atlantic States
North Atlantic States
East North Central States
South Central States
West North Central States
If you would mend your ways you must take a stitch in time
A cautionary adage urges timely repair of habits with a proverb about prompt action to prevent further trouble.
Castoria Ancient Remedy Endorsed by Physicians
Advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe, long standing substitute for castor oil and other infant remedies. It claims no narcotics and that proven directions appear on every package with physician endorsements.
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Fletcher
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