Enclosing the Stamp Innovation Reveals New Trick
A business head describes a method to inclose a stamp for reply using a blank margin sheet to hold the stamp. He notes the common corner-sticking wastes the stamp and shares a newer trick: dampen the stamp in a central space and secure it there so it can be peeled off easily while leaving edge gum for sticking when used.
Courtship by Pants in a Small Town
The Muscotah Record recalls a humorous anecdote about a fastidious young man who bought overalls and found the maker’s name inside. He wrote a letter of romance that yielded a plain reply: the working girl says she won’t support a husband and warns the admirer his card may have slipped into the garment.
Calgary Talks Persist Over Open Shop in Mines
Conferences continue in Calgary Alberta between mine owners and workers as the open shop remains the central dispute driving the negotiations.
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Calgary
Alberta
Catarrh Remedy Claims Blood Purification Cure
Article promotes S.S.S. as a complete cure for catarrh by purifying the blood. It describes catarrh as a systemic blood disease affecting the head, nose, and throat and asserts lasting relief through cleansing the circulation. Authorized by Fook on Catarrh and medical advice to readers who write, from Speific Co. Atlanta Ga.
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S.S.S
JL Wwipld Specific CO
Atlanta
Art of Facial Mimicry and Its Psychology
The article explains that facial expressions arise from the action of special muscles, often a single muscle changing the eye or lip suffices to show a mood. Each expression has a precise, localized modification reflected across the face. It also notes social behavior and comments on speech and fortune.
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Natilie Fedoroff
Old pavements become new with heated asphalt method
A paving machine uses granite blocks or cobblestones as a foundation and applies heated air over the surface. Melted asphalt is then laid, bonding to the warmth of the stone without flames, followed by a final asphalt layer to create a smooth quiet street. The process also resurfaces without asphalt pavements.
Earthlight on the Moon and French meningitis notes
A medical note describes meningitis becoming more common in general practice and the efficacy of antimeningococcic serum from Dr. Gopter or Wassermann if used early. It also mentions earthlight on the moon with recent French astronomy photos by M. Quenisset at Juvisy observatory.
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France
M. Quenisset
Juvisy Observatory
The Korrigans In Brittany Tale Of Lao And The Skorrizans
The korrigans are believed to be black dwarfs of Brittany who dwell in sacred circles. They lure visitors at night and compel them to chase around while singing the days of the week from Monday to Sunday. The tale centers on Lao and the skorrizans.
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Brittany
Menhirg
Mystery Pail Delivers 2746 Pennies to Iowa Trader
A pail of pennies sent by express from Dysart to Buffalo Center carries 2746 coins weighing 19 pounds and a note reading You are my friend you have this coming signed Your Friend Nothing Else. Charles Leibsohn at Iowa Falls received the box and weighs it as conscience money or a joke.
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Dysart
Buffalo Center
Charles Leibsohn
Johnson Biscuit Company
Sioux City
F. Nye
Lake Park
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Consignee
Iowa Falls
Cor
St. Paul Dispatch
Inference on Advertising Pressure and Business Pace
A quoted remark comparing advertising effort to a train’s engine. It emphasizes that a store cannot progress faster than its promotional support and underlying momentum.
Italian Kingdom Looks Backward Half Century
Rome March 17 The kingdom of Italy marks its semi centennial with plans for fetes and demonstrations from Sicily to the Alps and major expositions in Rome and Turin. The anniversary recalls Victor Emmanuel II and Cavour shaping unification and the capture of Rome in 1870 ending papal rule. A local ad for remedies follows.
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Kingdom of
Italy
Turin
Victor Emmanuel
Sicily
Alps
Victor Emmanuel II
Sardinia
Count Cavour
Garibaldi
Mazzini
Cavour
France
Austria
Manuel
Papal States
Cure for asthma with Hyomei praised by Ohio reader
W P DeWolf of Conneaut Ohio testifies after years of worsening asthma he finally slept normally using Hyomei. He bought two bottles and remained symptom free for five years. Ad from KR F D 1910 touts Hyomei complete outfit for one dollar and extra bottles for fifty cents.
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Herrick
Ballard
J. L. Wikle
W. P. DeWolf
Conneaut
Ohio
KR. F. D. No
Elam-I Hamrick Drug Co
Monkey as author’s pet and Château Briand’s lost notes
A London Globe recounts a Paris anecdote where the philosopher Chateaubriand’s monkey copies manuscripts and destroys Fontanes works. The animal hid the drafts, later suspended orders from a drawer to the cornice, leading to the master replacing the monkey with a cat for writing torments and amusement.
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Clateaubriand
Fontanes
Chateaubriand
Fontane
London Globe
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