Mystery of a False Friend Leads to Silent Confession
Mrs Slush accuses Misa Chatz of pressuring her to reveal her true opinion of you. Mrs Mush questions the friendship as Slush defends her silence and refuses to speak ill. The exchange hints at tensions within a social circle and the fear of betraying confidences.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules marketed for kidney and urinary health
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a century old remedy for kidney liver and urinary tract issues. It claims boosts organ health, lists symptoms like backache weariness and nervousness, and urges daily use with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Dosage notes three or four capsules daily and emphasizes authentic imports.
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Blind Edward Jones Runs Poultry Operation Despite Blindness
Blind Edward Jones of Jefferson City Missouri cares for his flock by touch builds his own poultry house and brood coops and hatches all his chicks. He culls and markets broilers and keeps winter egg layers. He attends poultry meetings and aims to form a poultry club for the blind with help from the county home demonstration agent who will read USDA publications.
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Edward Jones
Jefferson City
The Pleasures of Travel
A humorous sketch in which an elderly Arkansawyer recalls his limited travels. He notes he is 917 years old, never left his county except once to Torpidville where he narrowly avoided lynching. He prefers staying home and jokes the next finder might not reach in time to set things right.
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Shagbark Township
Torpidville
Husbands ideal given as letting wife win hats gowns and arguments
A witty exchange defines the ideal husband as one who allows his wife to have the last word in fashion and disputes, highlighting humor about marriage dynamics. The quip plays on control and style without deeper context.
Police raid on suspected photo gallery sparks arrest
Police raided a building believed to house an illicit gallery amid rumors of illegal activity. The scene yielded an arrest as authorities pursued suspected violations linked to the operation.
This Star Says She Won’t Bear Any Gross Nearby
A playful exchange questions decorum and earnings as a star declares she cannot stand anything gross near her, prompting a witty reply about gross receipts and humor in show business.
Two Thousand Year Old Coin Finds New Home in New Orleans
A 2000-year-old Roman coin, once tied to emperors and gladiators, now belongs to Arthur S. Hibler, US immigrant inspector in New Orleans. Sold by a Mexican seeking border passage, the talisman may have connected to Villa’s men and a temple scene on the reverse, with Hibler calling it genuine and lucky.
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Arthur S. Hibler
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New Orleans
Mexico
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Brownsville
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The Tale of an Egg a Police Captain Relates
Frank Lafferty a Muncie police captain recalls a late night call at a restaurant a drunken man crying over a boiled egg. The man fears cruelty since he believes his act deprives an innocent chicken of birth. Officers soothe him by telling him it was not that kind of egg.
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Frank Lafferty
Muncie
Lafferty
Indianapolis News
Peru Press Publishes Official Allied Black List
Peruvian publications publish a complete tally of merchants showing any friendly disposition to Germany during the war. The list, titled the Official Allied Black List, bans trade with any employees of firms on it and warns that dealing with an employee is treated as dealing with the firm itself and carries the same consequences.
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Peru
Germany
Wedding Bells and a Fire Alarm Laugh Line
A humorous note from Chicago Tribune about a wedding interrupted by a fire alarm beside the hose house. The minister began with Dearly beloved and guests burst into laughter as the alarm sounded, while a deaf aunt mistook the chimes for the ceremony.
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Chicago Tribune
Philadelphia’s Reform Agency Enlists 299 Petty Criminals
The city’s reform agency in Philadelphia enlisted 299 petty criminals for army service. They distinguished themselves in war and many returned as ideal citizens.
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Philadelphia
NSW Orchards All-Climate Fruit Powerhouse
New South Wales offers diverse climates from tropical North Coast to temperate tablelands, supporting fruit varieties from mangoes to cherries. The region’s conditions enable high quality citrus, stone fruits, grapes, olives and dried fruits, with strong export potential to Europe.
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Bourke
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