Mattie Sheldon and Cyril Holmes in Political Retreat
Cyril Holmes and Mattie Sheldon clash over a prosecuting attorney bid in a tense parlor debate. After convincing each other to drop out, they retire from the race and plan a partnership, joking about Holmes and Holmes as their new firm name.
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Paragon
Cyril Holmes
Mattie
Cyril
Mattie Sheldon
the Times
Nolsily
Mr. Jackson
Jackson
Sheldon & Holmes
Holmes & Holmes
Lim ited Fur Masquerade Prompts Coded Nomenclature Rules
Aesop's table of disguises in fur trade symbols mocks fur dealers' euphemisms and a public code from London and Canadian sources. It notes bans on masquerading as animals, with exceptions like goat to bear or possum to beaver possum. The piece argues complexions and disguises remain unregulated by law and reflect public tolerance.
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Aesop
Agnes Lait
America
London Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Conservation Report
Humility in Politics: Sorghum on Deference to Voters
Senator Sorghum argues for extreme deference to constituents, saying elected officials must feel their inferiority when good people back home choose them. He contrasts self-importance with humility, noting the duty to respect voters.
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Washington
Senator Sorghum
Class for Museum Cases
One of the trials of the museum cura tor is the fading of the colors of stuffed animals and various other kinds of museum specimens kept under glass cases. This is prevented to a slight extent by the use of the so called antifade glasses.
When I Married You You Thought I Could Manage
Cartoon caption from Karikaturen Christiania features a quarrel about appearances and independence. The couple quips reveal gender roles and social expectations in a humorous exchange. A witty reflection on marriage dynamics through visual satire.
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Karikaturen
Christiania
Lingerie Dress Craze in Paris Shapes Summer Wardrobe
A Paris fashion note chronicles a lingerie dress craze with hand drawn organdies and waxed fabrics. Dressed models feature crepe de chine and voile, with black lace and satin cire accents, as Paris houses promote wearable picture dresses and practical organdie trims for summer wear.
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Paris
America
Broderie Anglaise
Ames
Callot
Doucet
Bayer Aspirin Warning Adopts Genuine Label Claim
A Bayer advertisement warns consumers that true Aspirin bears the Bayer name on packaging or tablets and identifies the drug as safe for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and pain. The ad promotes Bayer tablets in twelve count tins as a trademarked product from Bayer Manufacture. Bettys mother in a club scene is described as nervous and scolding while Betty replies I stay at home after this young lady.
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Bayer
Astrademark
Betty
I Should Marry You All Over Again, Maria Says
In a flirtatious exchange from the London Weekly Telegraph Mrs Naggs tells John Willie she would marry him again despite being cross at times The man replies with fervent doubt as to the sentiment reflecting a light older column tone of gossip and social banter
Swamp Root Advertises Kidney Ailments Cure
An advertisement proclaims Swamp-Root as a premier kidney remedy, praising its mild vegetable formula and rapid results. It urges immediate treatment and notes sample bottles available from the company in Binghamton New York, requesting readers to mention the paper.
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I Co
Binghamton
Sparrows Fight Workmen At Danville Church Roof
Workmen planning roof repairs at the Presbyterian church in Danville Pennsylvania used burning sulphur to exterminate sparrows nesting in the bel fry. The birds attacked the workers in force driving them from the roof. Trustees weigh a reward to exterminate the birds.
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Presbyterian
Danville
Honest at Any Rate Quoteed by Courier Journal
A humorous quip about romance at a resort contrasts money and affection. The Louisville Courier Journal cites a line about a woman asking if she is the first love, and a playful response about spending a $200 wad on ice cream and candy. The remark underlines the idea that active people are asked to do more.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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McClure
Weekly Times
Quo
Sonte
Ra Merieta
Allen
Wuystn
Holland
Lesk
Great Southern Producing and Refining Company
Jefferson Davis Parish
W. J. Hungate
Home Mansur Bidg
Indianapolis
Ind
Mfg. Co
Ashland
W. N. U. Chicago
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