Afraid She Could Not Live in Glasgow Woman Tests Remedy
Mrs. Maccig Waller of Glasgow Kentucky describes long battle with a painful side and nervous exhaustion. After two years since a doctor warned of limited life without operation she credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restored appetite strength and nerves after multiple bottles.
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Glasgow
Kentucky
Lydia E.pinkham
Mrs. Maccig Waller
Learning’s rise may mute laughter says philosopher
Dr Charles Gray Shaw professor of philosophy warned at a New York university summer school that increasing learning will erase humor. He argued a distant day when people know too much to laugh and that current targets of amusement such as old maids bobbed hair matrimony and the drunken man will no longer provoke laughter.
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Charles Gray Shaw
Summer School
New York University
Doctor Shaw
Self-made man Jenks challenged by Graham in street twist
Graham, once poor in London, confronts Jenks about his boastful wealth. He reveals he was born in the city and implies his success proves his point, turning the self-made narrative into a witty rebuttal to Jenks's pride.
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Graham
Calin
London
Summer in Edinburgh A Wednesday Reply
An American tourist asks locals about Edinburgh sights and seasons. A Scotsman notes last year’s summer fell on a Wednesday, reflecting the town’s playful historic humor. The exchange highlights Edinburgh’s romance and charm through a witty remark.
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Edinburgh
Edinburgh Scotsman
Crowds Crowded Altar of Healer in Historic Chapel
The Rev. Dr. R B H Bell drew hundreds to St Pauls chapel at Broadway and Vesey, claiming cures through Gods love. Police and guards contained press crowds as Bell estimated 1500 treated with about half cured or greatly benefited, drawing diverse worshippers and high emotionalism.
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Vesey Streets
George Washington
R. B. H. Bell
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Denver
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Armiunda Clarkson
New York Times
Doctor Bell
Bell
New York
Jesus Christ
Honest Man Speaker Warns on Moral Standards in Education
In Pasadena at a dinner, a renowned novelist warned that modern education stresses material success. He cited a taxi driver tale to illustrate moral laxity, noting the driver would simply live on his income if he found a $100,000 pocketbook.
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Pasadena
Louisville Courier-Journal
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Mecca to Lose Sacred Carpet as Caliphate Ends
Mecca will not receive the sacred carpet this year as pilgrimages begin. The abolition of the caliphate by the Turks drives Hedjaz to claim sole caliphate, while Egypt's kings refuse the pretension and keep the carpet in Cairo.
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Arabia
Egypt
Hedjaz
Cairo
Thunder Beliefs Shape Swan Breeding and Medieval Lore
The piece notes swans may benefit from thunder storms and swan fanciers claim hatching requires thunder. It recalls medieval superstition in England and cites a 16th century almanac titled The Prognostication Everlasting listing days linked to deaths and disasters for various groups and events.
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England
Hat Size Inquiry in a Brief Encounter
A salesman asks for pillowcase dimensions while the customer mentions wearing a seven hat size. The exchange highlights uncertainty about fit and product size.
New Artistic Sweaters Gain Popularity in Fashion
A fashion authority notes sweaters have shifted from utility to stylish wear. Designers offer varied lightweight wool and silk blends for seashore to mountains, with vivid colors and decorative details that rival traditional fabrics. Silk‑and‑wool blends provide warmth and sheen, offering dressier options at lower prices than pure silk.
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New York Times
Scalloped lamp shade fashion and crochet sweaters
A guide describes making a scalloped lamp shade with four inch silk ruffles and gold braid accents and notes the latest crocheted silk sweaters. It highlights style shifts from tuxedo shaped to one piece slip-ons and traces the English origin of fine hand made crochet sweaters.
Fashion Selects Fabrics Across Eras and Styles
Fashion disregards historical rules by using velvet and satin in lounging wear while repurposing chintz and linen for innovative designs. Short quilted or embroidered coats in chintz gain popularity, and a Paris designer debuts ceretonne evening dress outlined in silver thread and crystal beads.
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Paris
Do Not Neglect Your Wounds and Bruises
Doctor Harry W. Gentles of the Chicago Red Cross warns that any wound or bruise can lead to infection or septic poisoning. He urges four steps: apply iodine, place sterile gauze, wrap with sterile bandage, and secure with adhesive plaster.
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Calvin Coolidge, Jr
Harry W. Gentles
First Aid Committee
Chicago
American Red Cross
Wired Tulle Flowers as New Garnitures by Paris Couturiers
Paris couturiers showcase wired tulle flowers as a fresh garnish for gowns and accessories. The delicate sprays and wreaths in silk velvet and chiffon are popular for hair wear, bouquets, and wedding gown trims, following two seasons of florals.
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Coutouriers
Wide Belts Dominate This Summer Fashion
Last summer belts were narrow. this season belts range from three to five inches wide. The wide belt fashion quietly crept into summer modes and appears on sports frocks, bathing suits, and garments in plaid flannel, suede, and patent leather. slim wearers suit the look, but proper styling gives chic appeal and vogue.
Tanlac credited with restoring strength after Mexico trip
Mrs. Herman of San Antonio recalls traveling from Monterey Mexico in a frail state, carried home on a stretcher. After using Tanlac at a druggist's advice she gained health and strength, praising the remedy as life saving and urging others to try Tanlac. The ad notes Tanlac is sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
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M. E. Herman
Hitchings St
San Antonio
Texas
Monterey
Mexico
Tanlac
Unclear dialogue fragment from a romantic exchange
A conversational fragment features two speakers debating language of love with a pause and a prompt to continue speaking, highlighting flirtatious tension and philosophical undertone.
Governing Tongues: A Franklin Insight
Franklin muses on self control as the first step to guiding others. He argues personal restraint precedes leadership, suggesting disciplined speech reflects inner governance.
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