Dick Battles Exhaustion as Well as Dogs
Dick fights off a pack of foxhounds or wild dogs using a stick, driving them away to reach safety. He recalls fearful moments, circles the animals, and then presses toward the settlement, eventually earning a gun for protection on the return trip.
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Vines and Plants Debunk Snake Fear in Old Literature
The article explains that southern residents believe vines and certain plants repel reptiles, but botanists and a Montreal Herald writer debunk these myths. It notes historical uses of white ash for snakebite remedies and old lore about ash trees repelling rattlesnakes.
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Montreal Herald
The Black Death Killed Millions in World History
The bubonic plague caused vast loss of life surpassing wars and disasters. Estimates indicate over 25 million people were killed by the plague across history.
Brisbane this week a digest of world affairs
The column surveys wartime debt worries and the prospect of a 3 000 000 000 soldiers bonus. It notes Standard Oil head Walter Teagle’s stance on selling oil to Italy, rail improvements cutting Los Angeles to Chicago time, and speculation on future fuel and war innovations. It also covers Ethiopia tensions, gas mask training, and Labor concerns about the 1986 German Olympics. Major figures include Arthur Brisbane and General Smuts.
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Walter Teagle
Standard Oi
New Jersey
Italy
Standard Oil
League of Nations
Road Slaughter Tops War Losses
The article argues highway deaths dwarf military casualties, urging federal action on automobile safety. It notes Roosevelt hints at federal control, cites census data on auto fatalities, and critiques local influence on drunken driving and safety enforcement. It also discusses economic concerns, farm programs, and political commentary on Roosevelt and party dynamics.
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J. J. Wesley
Association of American Railroads
United States
John K. Long
National Safety Council
Louisville
Great Stone Blocks On Guam Point To Ancient Burial Sites
Huge coral blocks on Guam, each around 2,500 pounds, rest atop one another as markers of native chiefs. The stones suggest a once large population, but little is known about the island’s early inhabitants.
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AAA
Henry Wallace
Chester Davis
Roosevelt
Wallace
Washington
Guam
Easy to Spend Reveals Saving by Doing Without
The piece argues money can only be saved by sacrifice as spending choices multiply. It frames frugality around eliminating unnecessary purchases and prioritizing essential needs.
Bayer Aspirin: Safer Relief for Headaches and Pains
Advertisement urges readers to consult doctors before trying unknown preparations and promotes Genuine Bayer Aspirin as a fast, safe, regularly usable option for headaches, rheumatic pain, neuritis, and neuralgia. It notes past cautions about other remedies and advises asking for Bayer Aspirin by name at drug stores.
Jud Tunkins Advocates Music as Language Beyond Bomb Threats
Jud Tunkins compares music to language while noting a gas bomb raises urgent caution about public safety. He emphasizes art's power to unite audiences even amid alarming events.
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Jud Tunkins
Beware Coughs from Common Colds Ad
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a cure for chest and bronchial irritation and lingering coughs. It claims the product reaches the seat of the trouble to soothe inflamed membranes and loosen phlegm, with a money back guarantee if other remedies fail.
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Belin
True Service Values During Small Operations
A brief note asserts enduring quality in small service efforts. It emphasizes consistency, reliability, and devotion to duty as core traits guiding continued service. The statement frames service as ongoing and meaningful through time.
Lady's Painful Trouble Helped By Cardui
Mrs Herbert W Hunt of Hallsville Texas describes relief from cramps and painful periods after using Cardui. She says health improved and fatigue and nausea faded, praising the remedy as speeding recovery. If Cardui does not help, consult a physician.
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Hallsville
Texas
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