Glorious corn and the pride of American fields
The piece celebrates corn as a cornerstone of American history and identity. It traces maize from Native cultivation to Columbus, highlights its economic heft with U.S. production figures, names Iowa Nebraska and Kansas as leading states, and recalls Governor Oglesbys Illinois tribute to corn while noting state rankings and regional poems.
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United States
Union
North American
West Indies
New World
Europe
America
Massasoit
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Ray W. Lockard
George Hamilton
Edward Riley
Kansas
Eben Palmer Allerton
Wisconsin
Hamlin
Kan
Barbershop Visit Drains Boy’s Strength Joke
Shorn John, a Bible school attendee, simulates exhaustion on the lawn after a barber shop visit telling a friend he lost his strength. The tale echoes Samson and Delilah as a playful child’s misunderstanding.
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John
Samson and
Delilah
Protect Silk Stockings Inexpensive Washing Tip
Many have found that washing stockings with 20 Mule Team Borax and a mild soap saves money on their annual hosiery bill. Borax softens water, aids soap and keeps stockings fresh and sweet smelling.
Canadian heat wave inspires bold street attire
A Tillsonburg man, prompted by a Ontario heat wave, appeared in public in short blue pants with bare legs, sandals, a silk open neck shirt, and a straw hat. He asked the chief of police if he would be arrested and was told such dress was legal.
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Ontario
Canada
Tillsonburg
If you wish beautiful clear white clothes use Russ Ball Blue
Advertisement copy promises whiter laundry with Russ Ball Blue. Notes a large package available at grocers.
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Grocers
Peace at Any Price Pacifist quip in Pathfinder panel
A Pathfinder Magazine panel dialogue frames a joke on marriage and pacifism with a humorous exchange. He declares not marrying again, while she teases him as a pacifist as a playful punchline.
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Dearie
Pathfinder Magazine
Not the Same Thing Actress Stage Fright Question
In a brief dialog a friend asks if someone said the actress had stage fright. The actress disputes the claim and clarifies the remark referred to her, not to someone else.
Rainy Season Father to Son at the Sea Side
A father asks his son about the coast on a rainy visit. The boy notes the vast field is always wet, reflecting a simple exchange about water and land. The verse captures a child’s practical view of nature and the sea.
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Son
Seaside
Sonny
Boston Post
Bayer Aspirin Ad Urges Headache Relief Now
An advertisement urges Neves and readers to try Bayer Aspirin for headaches and pain. It claims widespread use, medical endorsement, and heart-safe qualities, recommending prompt relief for headaches colds neuralgia lumbago and other pains with directions on each package.
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