True Sportsman in Is Ability to Play Fair
Norman Hackett plays Duncan Irving in Jules Murray's Classmates at the Elks Opera House on Tuesday October 27. Irving woos Sylvia Randolph played by Doris Mitchell and defeats Bert Stafford without mincing, pledging to seek his rival in South America.
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Norman Hackett
Duncan Irving
Jules Murry
Elks Opera House
Irving
Sylvia Randolph
Doris Mitchell
Bert Stafford
South America
Man of Invincible Courage Described in Quoted Praise
A portrait extols a man as fearless and sincere with vigor and a pure, unpretentious mind, likening him to a sweet and refreshing home spun quality once scented by lavender. The language elevates character over show, praising honesty and vigor.
Simple harmless home prescription for rheumatism kidney troubles
A regional health blurb touts water as nature’s medicine and offers a homemade remedy for rheumatism and urinary issues. It warns the public not to load their systems with medicines, urges plenty of water, and prescribes a mixed homemade tonic to be taken after meals and at night.
Electric Bitters Saved Veteran of Gettysburg Says Benefit Worth Hundreds
David Parker of Payette New York, Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg, credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health and likens their value to more than five hundred dollars after poor stomach treatment. He praises the tonic as a lasting aid to strength and wellness.
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David Parker
Payette
N. Y
Gettysburg
Expecting Gold Mine to Make Him Millionaire
A Twin Lakes era article from Denver profiles Myron Marsh owner of six mines. He predicts wealth of over a million dollars from ore, with current tunnels yielding high gold and silver values per ton and prospects of new ore bodies. A humorous aside on waking a deaf guest ends the piece.
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Twin Lakes
Denver
Colo
Myron Marsh
Marsh
Ontario
Bk. UV. Har- Yan
Had a Close Call at the Croom Hotel Vaughn
Mrs Ada L Croom proprietor of the Croom Hotel Vaughn Miss says she suffered months with a severe cough and consumption but after a friend recommended Dr Kings New Discovery she used three bottles and was completely cured The remedy is famed worldwide and sold at drug stores priced one dollar with a free trial bottle available.
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Ada L. Croom
Croom Hotel
Vaughn
Dr. King
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Endorsement
An advertisement asserts no product equals DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills and notes availability from all druggists.
Mullah: Title for religious leaders in the East
The term mullah denotes a religious leader in India and the East with sacred status. The sultan of Turkey and other prominent figures carry the title wad. Ulima doctrine holds that injuring a mullah incurs death as atonement.
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India
East
Turkey
Habibullah
Greatest Danger to Swimmers
A lifeguard warns cramps do not explain sudden drowning incidents. Water inhalation from spray can block the windpipe and larynx causing rapid, speechless submersion as a swimmer inhales water.
Breathing It May Kill You Prompting Caution
A Philadelphia Bulletin remark notes the danger of inhaling a harmful substance and questions how to prevent accidental inhalation, reflecting public concern over unseen health risks. The quote highlights uncertainty and growing awareness of air quality at the time.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Idlehurst Folklore on Lungs and Mysterious Mice Remedy
An old remedy uses shot and powder in milk for lung inflammation in animals and humans. In Idlehurst Sussex a farm tale cites sparrow shot for brown kiters, taken twice daily to weigh lungs down. A Sussex woman binds ice to a sick boy’s temples. the doctor learns the mice are dead the next day.
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Idlehurst
Sussex
Tugland
Tommy
Young Lancashire Lad Faces Officers After Arrival
A young Lancashire lad joined the army and soon after arriving at headquarters got into trouble. He faced his commanding officer next morning and, defying the usual preliminaries, spoke out in his own defense. The adjutant cried Silence as the recruit said he was speaking to the old chap in the chair.
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London
Child asks why men are sent to congress
Popleigh confides to Singleton that his son asked why men go to Congress and he cannot answer. The exchange reflects on political accountability in a humorous Chicago News quote.
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Popleigh
Singleton
Congress
Chicago News
Did He? A quip about understanding women and marriage
A quip from a Houston Post item notes a man claiming insight into women. The joke hinges on the paradox that he never married any woman, underscoring the satirical view of claimed understanding versus personal experience.
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Houston Wost
Bluefield Merchantile Hosts One Day Ladies Tailored Goods Show
A representative will visit the Bluefield Merchantile Co. on Wednesday October 14 for one day only to display ladies' tailored goods at the store. This event invites shoppers to view a limited time collection on site.
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Princeton
W. Va
Bluefield Merchantile Co
Kodol Promises Relief for Indigestion Attacks
An advertisement promotes Kodol as a remedy for slight indigestion and longer relief for severe indigestion or nervous dyspepsia. It urges trying Kodol and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Best Catarrh Doctors Hyomei Inhaler Ad
The Hyomei inhaler is advertised as a cure for catarrh bronchitis asthma hay fever coughs colds grip and croup. It claims quick relief by delivering antiseptic vapor to the nasal and throat mucous membranes and offers a complete outfit for one dollar through The White Pharmacy.
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Kim
L. &. Parnell
Jeffersonville
New Life Pills Promise Health From Dr King
J A Bartlet of Ra Route 1 Guilford Maine touts Dr King s New Life Pills claiming the product cleanses and tones the system gently and improves family health at just 25 cents in drug stores.
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Dr. King
J. A. Bartlet
Guilford
Maine
Notice to Public on Cleaning and Trading Worn Clothes
Public notice from J. B. Williams at Higginbotham Ave invites residents to trade worn clothes hats and shoes in exchange for cleaning and pressing work. Claims ongoing service and thanks readers for prior favors. Telephone number ends with 22.
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J. B. Williams
Higginbotham Ave
Cascasweet Baby Remedy Soothe in Short Time
Cascasweet a noted remedy for babies and children promises quick calm. The bottle lists ingredients and states no opiates. Sold by all druggists.
Farmer Mortgage the Farm for Arnica Salve Endorsement
W A Floyd of Rural Route 2 Em pire 4ia praises Huskien's Arnica Salve credits it with curing serious hand and leg wounds. He says it is worth more than its weight in gold and he would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Zoe drug stores carry the product.
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Empire
W. A. Floyd
Zoe
Kodol Digestive Aid Promoted as Stomach Helper
An advertisement extols Kodol as a blend of natural digestive juices that digests all kinds of food and all losses of fact, claiming it will perform the stomach’s work. It notes the product is sold by a dealer or seller.
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Courthouse Square
T. M. Fry
Col. J. C. Morrow
T. We. Arnett
Jefferson Club Whiskey
Jefferson Club
Straus, Gunst & Co
Disilers and Distributors
Straus
Gunst &Co
New York
Oodis
Higgins Atham Ave
LSO
New York Sun
DeWitt
Mullahs
Him
W. C. Atwater & Co
Martinsvills
Citizens Coal & Supply Co
Bluetiela
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