Tour own Drogoit to Tell and Grewels It
Fragmentary text describes a moral about a faint heart missing a conquest being a blessing in disguise. Ambiguous phrases reference a tale of romance and regret with unnamed characters and unclear actions. The readable parts suggest a reflective social motto rather than a concrete event.
Overwork and Kidney Trouble Prompts Cures Ad
A testimonial describes severe kidney and bladder symptoms, fatigue, and sleeplessness ending with relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. Ad includes price 50c per box and mail order data from Buffalo New York, plus free household hints and music.
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J. McDaniel
Dodd
Dodd’s Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Farmer’s Wife Too In To Work
A fragmented testimonial from a farmer’s wife praising Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from weakness and nerve pain. The writer claims improved health and urges others to write for advice, noting confidence in the product and genuine endorsements.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Ee
Pinkhamble
Lydia E
Yam Manas
Jack Rabbit Steals Tongs Help From Mrs Wilsons Yard
Jack Rabbit feigns lameness to lure Mrs Wilson and her children outside then retrieves the tongs from Mr Fox. He returns, helps Mr Fox by exposing a bone, and the two animals discuss the value of well meant actions. The tale ends with plans to set the tongs on the hilltop and wait for further events.
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Mister Fox
Bo Jack Rabbit
Mrs. Wilson
Jack Rabbit
Jack
Mr. Fox
Illusions of Youth and Parental Guidance
A discussion on how youth perceptions of the world fade illusions parents have taught. It argues that lies adapt in kind to white and black forms and that parenting must steer the disillusionment process to protect a child’s delicate, developing mind.
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Ile
Indianapolis News
Simple Lines Dominate French Fashion Contrasts In US
The piece notes a shift toward simple line, pleat edge, and picot trim in French design influencing American gowns. It contrasts French skill with American copying, cites Fifth Avenue houses facing slower production, and highlights 1840 to 1870 styles with lace and artificial flowers and new necklines from empresses.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
Jenny
France
Eugenie
Caillot
Cheruit
Brake device for roller skates halts backward tips
A steel attachment with a rubber tip is mounted on the back of the skate and extends to within a fraction of an inch from the floor. When the skater tips backward the rubber tip contacts the ground and acts as a brake, preventing forward falls and protecting floors from damage.
Faults of Many Swimmers Highlight Poor Technique
The piece argues many swimmers waste energy on faulty arm and leg movements. It notes frequent bursts of thrashing followed by exhaustion and claims proper technique is essential for effective exercise and progress in swimming.
Frocks of Colored Linen Show Soft Textures and Plaited Detail
Linen frocks of varying severity are made in soft linen and bright colors. Many outfits pair a skirt with an overblouse and a long underbody in cotton or white linen. Rose crepe dresses feature box plaits, rose chiffon sleeves, and fine cream lace with velvet bows and matching gray velvet accessories.
Fragmentary Youth Pact Clipped by Conflict Tone
A garbled dialogue excerpt shows two boys debating fighting over a dispute. The speaker named Jimpees hints at a stubborn cycle of conflict while addressing Tommy and a younger rival. The text implies a plea to stop fighting, muddled by misspellings.
New Veils Described With Bright Embroidery and Odd Shapes
A fragment describes two novel veiled designs. One features a small embroidered lower section in bright color placed to drape over a cheek. The other is a large volved circle nearly three yards in circumference worn over the hat, with edges falling unevenly over the arms.
Handkerchief Collar and Embroidered Organelle Fashion Detail
A note on fashion features describes a soft handkerchief material and organelle embroidered in color as common in gowns. It notes the collar extending from the neck to create a vest like effect with a double collar and turnover cuffs.
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McCture
Workin in Fancy Leather Craft
A home craft piece describes making a leather stationery folder from a soft morocco block. It covers folding methods, stitching edges, adding corner pieces, eyelet punches, satin pockets, and a monogram. Directions include choosing color, binding, and optional writing supplies.
What Fashion Has Changed In Skirts This Season
The article notes a shift from narrow clinging skirts to wide circular silhouettes. It suggests transforming tunic skirts with a contrasting hem band, recutting draped skirts, or lengthening with a wide girdle, while last year’s scant skirts gain frills or ruffles as a stylish overlay.
Fashion shifts to patent leather and khaki fabrics
The article notes a surge in patent leather, now in dark blue for collars cuffs hems and pockets. Khaki serge and gabardine gain favor over khaki itself. Tailors favor short jackets with large pockets and brass military buttons, though allied armies’ proper insignia are not permitted.
Velvet Frocks Inspire Velvet Fashions for Girls
Little girls from twelve to fourteen follow elders in velvet frocks for afternoon wear. Velvet dresses feature over blouses and long waisted effects with velvet overskirts and short underlayers, reflecting period fashion.
Was Not a Floral Tribute at Curtain Call
Margaret Blake accepted a bouquet of violets from a mysterious dark-haired woman who demanded the bat back in a sudden, hysterical moment after the actress acknowledged the floral gift.
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Margaret Blake
Miss Blake
Complexion and marriage settle into guessing game
Hazel asks Mary about her complexion as the honeymoon fades into a guessing contest. The quip implies the husband often shoots only after reaching for his revolver, suggesting tension and humor in domestic life.
Tea Drinker Fears Paralysis from Caffeine
A woman recalls severe nervous symptoms tied to tea and coffee, noting relief after quitting tea for Postum. Doctors advised stopping tea. after switching to Postum she reports improved sleep, steadier heart, and fewer numb spells. Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich. promotes two forms: Postum Cereal and Instant Postum.
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An LI
Orteca
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellvile
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