Two Women Praise Lydia E Pinkham Compound
Mrs Goldie Shoup of St Joseph Illinois and Mrs J Storms of Paterson New Jersey write enthusiastic letters praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They describe being run down before use and healthier after, noting improved strength and ability to do housework. The message links better health to happier homes and asks readers if they are on the Sunlit Road to Better Health.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Goldie Shoup
St. Joseph
Illinois
J. Storms
Lane Street
Paterson
N. J
Dave’s Mentha Pepsin Promises Quick Relief From Gas
Distress from gas and dyspepsia can mimic heart trouble with tight stomach and short breaths. A single tablespoonful of Dave’s Mentha Pepsin is said to relieve gas and heartbeat pressure, restoring deep breathing, with a druggist offering money back if not satisfied.
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Dave
Old Pictures May Be Work of Egyptians
Report from South Africa notes two men searching for cattle in Rhodesia found cave paintings under a boulder. Dr. S P Impey calls them Egyptian art with 11 figures as minstrels playing unknown instruments. Cave shows artist rested on a rock with a long brush. Figures wear Egyptian attire unlike bushman art.
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South Africa
Rhodesia
S. P. Impey
Doctor Impey
Pathfinder Magazine
Fossil Plants From Rhode Island and Missouri Nearly Identical
Dr Eda M Round reports in the Botanical Gazette that fossil plant remains from Rhode Island sandstones and Missouri shales show more than half of the species in common. No species survive today but distant relatives are ferns bryophytes and horsetails. Two ancient plant groups are extinct a vine like fern relative and a seed bearing fern like group.
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Rhode Island
Missouri
Eda M. Round
Botanical Gazette
Doctor Round
Pocket Sun Lamp Promises Portable Ultraviolet Health Rays
A German scientist has invented a two pound portable artificial sunlight generator that fits in an overcoat pocket. The device resembles a toy phonograph, plugs into a normal electric socket, and uses a nickel plated horn with two carbon electrodes to emit ultraviolet rays that could bathe a person two feet away.
Mrs A U Crawford Credits Dodd's Pills for Bright's Disease Relief
Medfield Massachusetts resident Mrs A U Crawford says doctors could not help her Bright's Disease as her limbs swelled and eyes became swollen. After using Dodd's Pills she gradually improved. she urges buying a box for 60 cents at any drug store or from Dodd's Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
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A. UL. Crawford
Medfield
Mass
Bright
Dodd
Dodd's Medicine Co
Main St
Buffalo
Thoughts in a Bath Then Legislative News
In Hove England a man slipping in a bath tub pondered fate and inquest questions but survived. Separately Connecticut will seat 16 women in its 1927 legislature while Wyoming, once first to grant women suffrage, will have only one.
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Hove
England
Connecticut
Wyoming
A Childs Laxative Offers Safe Relief for Children
Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois promotes Syrup Pepsin as a harmless regulating laxative for constipated or sick children. He argues it replaces harsh cathartics and calomel, promising easy bowel regulation and pleasant taste. A 60 cent bottle is sold locally, with free sample requests available by mail.
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W. B. Caldwell
Monticello
Illinois
ILLIE BROWNIE Visits Charles Norman A Boy With A Big Plan
1h ILLIE BROWNIE calls on Charles Norman now about a year old and already collecting books. He plans a big library and says he will read later after being read to. He loves water milk rides carriage sunny sleep and his parents company. He is a boyish child with a small younger cousin.
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Illie Brownie
Charles Norman
Billie Brownie
Baby Charles Norman Shares Tiny World and Library Dreams
Charles Norman writes about crying at times for variety and comfort from his mother and stern father. He dreams of running a baby store, notes his bank account, and remembers a gift book that inspires him to start a library aimed at giving him a running start in life. He ends with a goodbye to Billie Brownie and mentions his important, learned grandfather.
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Billie Brownie
Billie Brownlie
Charles Norman
SAWS By Viola Brothers Shore
A humorous, folksy critique of gender roles and social mores. The speaker riffs on cooking, independence, courtship, and work, using playful observations about women, men, fashion, and survival. The tone mimics a vaudeville style column with sharp asides and social jabs.
John Howard Lawson and the Broadway Playcraft
Author John Howard Lawson discusses his early career and major works. His first Broadway play faced revisions before stages. Roger Bloomer sparked fierce debate and a Greenwich Village run. Processional drew extreme praise and sharp critique for its miners tale set in jazz era America.
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John Howard Lawson
Broadway
Cohan
Harris
Mr. Lawson
Roger Bloomer
Greenwich Village
Theatre Guild
New York
Charming portrait of Alice White in The Sea Tiger
The article describes Alice White, a Roanoke College alumna from Paterson New Jersey, as a charming actress with red dish-gold hair and a petite, winsome face. Her smile draws friends, and she stars in a scene from The Sea Tiger.
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Alice White
Misa White
Paterson, N. J
Roanoke College
Roanoke
What is Life and Its Meaning in Arts and Thought
An essay from 1927 discusses life as a concept defined by manifestation rather than form. It traces life from rock to tree to bird to man, stressing environment, consciousness, and motive as core drivers of life’s development and purpose. It asserts life arises from life and highlights service to humanity as a noble motive.
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Western Newspaper Union
Can Animals Cry A Quiet Rhyme About Whining Eyes
A brief verse notes that animals’ eyes stay dry even as sounds resembling cries echo. It treats crying as sounds versus moisture, presenting a playful take on emotion and biology.
Wordplay Punchline Echoes in Family Dispute
A six year old named Alfred Dick Little argued with his mother. She told him not to contradict. He retorted with a pun, saying My and to Dick and I’m Contradick, turning the quarrel into a clever wordplay moment.
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Alfred
How It Worked Waffle Tron Scheme Ends in Marriage
A druggist planned to boost sales by employing a young woman to cook waffles in the store. His adviser predicted success but a savvy customer married the girl within the first week, derailing the plan.
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Hisdviser
Midnight musings prompt a tense exchange in gloom
Dialogue hints at a fractured duo and a fragile night mood as one asks if the main spring is broken while the other remarks on weariness. The fragment suggests inner strain and a possible pending reveal or action.
The Young Lawyer Remembers His Start With a Will
A veteran attorney recalls starting out by working with a will and advising his son while counsel echoes the path to a legal career. This reflective remark highlights mentorship and the vow to fit the son for future practice in the profession.
Dentist's Wife Birthday Treat Sparks Grim Exchange
A terse dialogue hints at a grim plan as a dentist jokes about extracting teeth for a birthday treat. The terse exchange mentions Berlin and a humorous but disturbing context, implying a macabre twist in a cartoonish line.
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Berlin
Fitting She I Wonder Why Marriage Is An Institution
A witty remark from New York Central Lines Magazine questions why marriage is labeled an institution. The quip suggests it is difficult to escape, framing matrimony as a lasting, inescapable social construct.
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New York Central Lines Magazine
Realism in the Movies Quotation Snippet Excerpt
A short dialogue excerpt notes realism in film with lines about a star shivering in a scene and a remark about putting her on ice, reflecting casual backstage banter and on-set talk. The fragment captures informal mood and backstage slang.
Gowie Rallies with two under par round
In a sharp showing yesterday Gowie carded two under par to rebound from a costly setback for Niblick. The round sparked talk as Dyer warned of worries ahead.
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Dyer
Niblick
Gowie
Jerry and Bellhop in a Motel Room Soapline
A comic exchange centers on a guest named Jerry asking for another room so he can wash his face. The bellhop confirms availability and the night clerk is asked to arrange another room.
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Jerry
Greatest Gold Fields Across The World
A survey of the world’s richest gold fields notes that major cities teem with gold diggers in every street. It highlights the global spread of mining activity and the allure of gold riches drawing workers to rich deposits worldwide.
Ruth on the Cycle Car Ride Ends in Crash
A passenger named Ruth rode in a cycle car behind the driver. The pair took a bump at speed, about fifty five, and the passenger was carried on ruthlessly.
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Ruth
How Boy Friend Knew Daughter
You know dad he always said he would never marry until the right girl came along. Dad Weil how does he know you are the right one. Daughter Oh I told him I was the
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Weil
His Favorite Brand Dialogue About Smoking Habit
Dave asks for another cigar like yesterday to help break his brother of smoking. Red agrees and provides a cigarette exchange as a hopeful step toward quitting.
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Dave
Red
Reciprocate or Retaliate in the Outlook
In a brief Outlook note, Mr G debates gifting strategy with Cousin Ejsie. He recalls last year’s big blue vase and questions whether they should reciprocate or retaliate, highlighting the social etiquette of gifts.
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Mr. G
Ejsie
Meow Kittens Eye Opening Age Asked in Quiet Exchange
A brief exchange asks when kittens open their eyes and notes uncertainty about the age. The prompt includes a stray line about marriage, lacking clear context or dates. The fragment highlights common early kitten development questions.
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