Dramatist Dodges Curtain Amid Mixed Gallery Reproach
The dramatist, distressed by audience interest, tried to hide behind the curtain and then returned to face the gallery. He admitted not having produced what the audience expected, noting that none of them had either.
Swamp Root Promoted as Kidney Ailment Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a leading medicine for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims quick mild effects and wide use with sample bottles offered for ten cents from Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York.
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What Is It The Value Of Patience In Life
A concise moral pondering defines patience as a virtue common to all ranks. It notes patience eases suffering and trial, grants contentment to the mind, ease to the conscience, and offers hope to the afflicted and consolation to the mournful.
Grandmother Boosts Granddaughter’s Treat on Hollywood Boulevard
On a morning stroll along Hollywood Boulevard a young girl is politely offered a snack after an elderly woman laments she has no money. A passerby quietly slips a coin to buy the treat, prompting plans to visit the boulevard again so the grandmother can speak aloud.
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Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles Times
Cuticura Talcum Powder Ad Promises Fresh Skin
An advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum Powder as antiseptic and exquisitely scented for face skin baby and dusting use. It claims to refresh the complexion and render other perfumes unnecessary as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio with Loap Ointment and Talcum.
No One Smiles at Adversity Without a Trick Thought
A compact aphorism notes that people rarely smile at hardship unless they believe they can outsmart it. The saying links resilience to clever strategies and decisive action against misfortune.
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Aiding New Mothers
A flood of letters and testimonials praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for recovering new mothers from postnatal weakness and nervousness. Readers report relief from headaches tiredness and pains after using the product and recommend it to friends.
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Gramo phone sparks family clash in London Tit-Bits
A London Tit-Bits quip notes a buyer using a gramo phone and a friend remarking on noise. The other character explains his mother-in-law’s visiting aggravates his dislike of the device.
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London
Silence is Golden In A Parrot Purchase
A Louisville Courier-Journal humor item notes a quip about silence and a whimsical mishearing of a parrot purchase. The brief lampoons folk wisdom and wordplay with minimal context.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Proverbs of China Quote About Friendship
When men are friendly even water is sweet. A concise Chinese proverb noting that cordial behavior makes simple things pleasant.
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China
Castoria Advertisement Promotes Safe Teething Remedy
Children Cry for Castoria Mother Fletcher's Castoria has been used for over 30 years as a gentle substitute for castor oil paregoric teething drops and soothing syrups. Contains no narcotics. Directions on each package. Physicians widely recommend it. The kind you have always bought bears signature.
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Fletcher
Paris Fall Mode Opens with Vivid Hues and Tunic Frocks
The Paris fall fashion debate centers on vivid color and the tunic blouse, with Deauville and Auteuil outfits guiding trends. White satin tunics, long tunic blouses, and scarfs appear in many ensembles, while bright color contrasts and ornate accessories mark the season.
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New York Herald-Tribune
Milady
Deauville
Auteur
Deauville Sands
Auteul
Cheruit
Maude Lely
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William Penn’s Farewell Letter to Gulielma Springett
The famed Quaker founder of Pennsylvania wed Gulielma Springett and left her a seventy hundred word farewell letter before departure. Penn writes of enduring love and providential matching, offering counsel for Gulielma and their children. The letter closes with a pledge of eternal affection from William Penn. The piece notes the letter was written near the tenth anniversary of their marriage.
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Gulielma Springett
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New World
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Farmer Corn Tessellates On Mosquitoes
The Washington Star quotes farmer Corn Tessell joking about mosquitoes carrying deadly germs and delivering a biting barb that plays on the pest issue.
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Corn Tessel
Washington Star
Windsor Castle Ties to Westminster Abbot Land Grant
Windsor Castle sits on land once acquired by William I from the Westminster Abbey abbot, tracing the royal residence to medieval property grants.
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Windsor Castle
William I
Westminster
The Kitchen Cabinet Quote From 1924 WNU Issue
The piece quotes Mussolini on benevolence and humanity, noting the spirit that strengthens people and makes benevolence less a necessity. It comes from the 1924 Western Newspaper Union compilation.
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Western Newspaper Union
Mussolini
Economy Fowl and Savory Dishes from Old Cookery Column
The article discusses buying a four to five pound fowl with emphasis on fat content, then provides a curry sauce recipe using top milk cream, condensed broth, flour, butter, and onion curry powder. It also lists condiments for serving with rice in Japanese bowls. Additional recipes include Ham Pie with Vegetables and Savory Luncheon Dish using giblets, toast rounds, spaghetti, cheese, and rice.
Poppies and Fields Glow Under Summer Sun
A lyrical description of sunlit poppy blooms and ripening grain fields. Butterflies and hummingbirds gather and imitate nature’s vibrant hues, framing the scene with delicate wings.
Salads and Dressings for Warm Weather Menus
Practical guidance on preparing appealing salads and versatile dressings for hot days. It covers ready made dressings like boiled, mayonnaise, and French, plus flavor enhancers such as ketchup, parsley, and pickles. Includes Molded Potato Salad and Roast Beef and Potato Salad with step by step ingredients and serving tips.
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