Can You Dance and Can You Sing Cohan Probe
George M. Cohan cross-examines young actors for parts in Can you dance He asks can you sing the reply is humorous and pointed An Ohio poet writes daily poetry then works sawing wood Louisa May Alcott notes hearts need patience to be good and happy.
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Itching Fiery Eczema Promises Blood Cleansing Remedy
A testimonial style note claims eczema is a blood infection and promotes S. S. S. as a thorough blood cleanser. It urges readers to obtain a bottle and write for advice to the Medical Director at 110 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
Sponh Distemper Compound for Horses Adverts
An old advertisement promotes SPOHN S DISTEMPER COMPOUND for horses including brood mares colts and stallions. It claims to be a blood action remedy that expels germs wards off disease and reveals exposure with a few drops daily. Sold by druggists harness dealers or manufacturers priced at 60 cents and 1 16 per bottle. Agents wanted.
Otsego County plans 100 acre forest park system
New York Otsego county launches a campaign to plant a 100 acre public forest in each of 24 townships. The green network will line highways like park boulevards, provide future tax revenue, and serve as publicly owned forests funded by residents. The plan mirrors European practices of funding government via forest income.
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The Pianist Charges by the Note
A humorous exchange about a pianist charging for music and by the pound. One character quips the pianist makes a fearful racket and the other wonders how the price is calculated.
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Columbia program to teach many languages includes Chinese
Julian Arnold American commercial attache at Peking urged Columbia to train 600 to 1,000 Americans in essentials of Chinese civilization over the next decade. He said China offers tremendous trade potentials.
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Secret Wedding Plans and Potash Finds Reported
A private wedding plan is disclosed as Miss Pertie Goodwin confirms an intended secret ceremony with Harry. Separate news notes report deposits of potash found on the Island of Siefly.
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Wyoming Briefs Report Farm Policy and Local Incidents
Wyoming officials push against federal packer regulation while Wyoming Wool Growers oppose. A Green River agent dies from gas exposure in a freight house. Road projects totaling 4000000 are planned across the state with bridges and gravel roads. Osage field gusher eyes 1000 barrels daily as leases heat up to 100 per acre bonuses. Casper eyes a future parks system expanding southward. Over 800 sheep stranded on a Big Horn river island are saved in a major rescue. New Mexico and Wyoming join denver oil exposition plans. A Cheyenne man is killed by a downed live wire during a windstorm. Wheatland High claims 1920 Wyoming basketball title with strong season. Cheyenne Country Club considers a larger clubhouse to accommodate growth.
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Cramped Quarters and Odd Pet Combos Spark Laughs
A humorous note about impractical residents who keep a Newfoundland dog and a bowl of goldfish in a Mut, where the dog’s wagging tail overturns the fish. The quip mentions misattributed authors and slang, with a nod to Noah Webster in the joke about credited words.
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Carewoo Casarets Laxative Charm for Gentle Sleep
This old advertisement touts Casarets as a mild laxative that “work while you sleep.” It claims quick relief from biliousness headaches and constipation without gripping or sickness unlike salts oils calomel or harsh pills.
Bones Found in Alamo Grounds May Be Texas Heroes
Workmen unearth bones about 200 feet south of the Alamo wall in San Antonio. The remains may belong to Texans cremated after defeat by Santa Anna. No body removal was performed. a garage will be built over the spot. Uncertainty remains whether the bones are Texan or Indian laborers used in building the mission.
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Swamp Root Kidney Aid Promoted As Mild Remedy
There is one medicine that stands out for cures of kidney liver and bladder ailments. Dr Kilmers Swamp Root is praised for rapid gentle relief and broad reach. The ad notes a sample bottle offer by sending ten cents to Dr Elmer Co. at Binghamton New York and asks readers to mention the paper.
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Poor Cook Joke From Boston Transcript
A humorous exchange notes Dick's wife insisting the way to a man's heart lies in his stomach and the husband suffering indigestion from trying to prove it, as printed in the Boston Transcript.
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Optimistic Thought and Clock Industry Note
An editorial remark from the Dallas Journal asserts optimism as a strategy to outplay the game. It notes eight million feet of lumber are used annually in clock manufacturing.
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Dark Night Car Mix Up in Pittsburgh Sun Item
A speeding car surprises Mrs Blithers and driver on the boulevard. She mistakes telltale signs for thank you arms, then laughs as the chauffeur clarifies it was just people unable to move. A Pittsburgh Sun cartoon caption ends with a wry quip about absent mindedness.
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Poverty is No Crime Says Courier Journalist Motto
A Louisville Courier Journal remark labels poverty as not a crime and wealth as not inherently criminal, reflecting a provocative stance on economic inequality and moral judgment. The quote appears as a pamphlet-like motto attributed to the paper.
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Diamond Dyes Promises Rich Color For All Fabrics
Diamond Dyes guarantees a new fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton or blends. Directions include how to dye over any color. A Diamond Dye Color Card helps match universals.
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