Young Mothers and Young Married Women Take Heed
A testimonial note discusses relief from pain and headaches using Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets. The writer describes severe midlife discomfort and claims improvement after use, praising the remedies’ effects.
Danderine Hair Product Ad Claims Quick Hair Return
An advertisement urges quick hair regrowth and dandruff removal using Danderine. It promises scalp cleansing, reduced hair shedding, and thicker, shinier hair after several applications. The copy features dramatic phrases and a testimonial tone typical of old newspaper ads.
Best time and place to pop the question joke
A comic dialogue imagines proposing in an airplane at altitude where the roar hides the plea. Benedick jokes that a two thousand feet height is ideal since the proposal can be heard. A cartoon aside adds a quip on dress length as two feet.
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Bachelor
Benedick
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil claims to restore vitality
An old advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a home remedy to improve kidney function and slow aging. It promises new life and strength with continued use and offers refunds if ineffective, urging readers to ask for the original GOLD MEDAL brand.
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AL Haarlem
Haarlem
No Doubt of It Divorce Grounds Probe
An Indianapolis lawyer, known for handling county court divorces, was approached by a man seeking grounds for divorce. The client admitted he was married, prompting the attorney to remark that grounds exist, hinting at the unstated basis for divorce.
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Indianapolis
Atttorney
Green's August Flower Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement extols Green's August Flower as a household remedy for constipation dyspepsia and liver trouble. It claims broad efficacy, mentions nervous dyspepsia and palpitations, and promotes August Wiener as a gentle laxative available through druggists worldwide.
Prohibition Debate Echoes in Public Discontent
The remarks reflect widespread opposition to prohibition as people express frustration with the restrictive policy and seek alternatives. The exchange highlights mounting pressure for reform and a shift in public mood.
Copenhagen's Giant Inclined Deer Park Noted
The article asserts Copenhagen hosts the world's largest inclined deer park spanning about 4 200 acres proving the opportunity requires nerve and pluck to demonstrate its merit.
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Copenhagen
Christmas Party Ideas for Children’s Holiday Fun
A detailed guide to running a children’s Christmas party with ample play space, supervision, and treats. It covers classic games like blind man’s bluff and hide and seek, a fishing pond with wrapped prizes, a fortune teller corner, and a moving owl prop. Refreshments center on a Christmas pie and individual goodie bags, plus a lantern sendoff.
Christmas Bazaar Paper Booth Ideas for Gifts
The article describes church bazaars as essential for Christmas gift shopping with a paper booth featuring handmade items such as paper flowers, candle shades, place cards, napkins, doilies, and paper toys. It highlights poinsettias, carnations, red roses, candle shades, holly leaves with berries, and decorative table garnishes, urging variety to attract shoppers and boost sales. It notes perfume sachets as top sellers, made from small envelopes with hand colored images and scented filling.
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Santa Claus
Honk Honk and Tsongkong in a Post Office Tale
A portly Dutch woman seeks a money order to send to her son in the Far East. She mishears a shop clerk and the exchange leads to paying Tsongkong, turning a misread name into a joke. Also funny quips about daughter’s marriage and the value of financial success circulate in this playful column.
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Far East
China
Joe
Tsongkong
Raising the Rent in the Town Apartment Market
Dialogue depicts a landlord asking high rent while tenant Tom questions the price. The exchange suggests tension over housing costs and ownership in a local setting.
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Phil
Tom—Ile
Uncertain Remark on a Man's Profession From OCR
A reader questions whether a quoted man, noted as very successful in handling the grip, is a doctor or a hotel bellhop, reflecting unclear OCR text about his occupation.
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