Safe and sane Fourth movement spreads nationwide
The article traces the rapid growth of the safe and sane Fourth of July movement across cities and towns. It explains motives rooted in preventing accidents from fireworks and toy pistols, details regulations on sales, and describes centralized celebrations with open air plays, children's involvement, and professional daylight displays.
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William McKinley
Cleveland
Washington
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Fate
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Wideawake
Englan
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Money author lauds Pelham and Byronism influence
The author of Money praised the impact of his works, noting Pelham as his first novel and Byronism as a title that ceased Satanic Ypania and shaped youthful fashions. Lytton’s biographer recalls a lavish Knebworth costume and a generous anonymous gift to the young Pelham author.
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Peltiam
Lytton
Knebworth
Saipe
Explorer asks where to find the North Pole in Arctic lore
A playful exchange centers on locating the North Pole with a joke about Eskimo artifacts. The dialogue riffs on exploration, museums, and the idea of possessing polar discoveries.
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North Pole
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic Promoted in 1920s Ad
A promotional ad touts Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic powder as a 25c to 50c solution that yields 16 pints of germicidal mouthwash and deodorizer. It claims cleansing, breath purification, teeth preservation, deodorizing body odors, sore throat relief, and uses for sponge baths, with mail order from The Paxton Toilet Co. in Boston, Mass.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Revenge and a wedding plan in a sharp quarrel
A quarrel exchanges accusations of underhanded chicanery as a man vows revenge. The scene shifts to a wedding invitation, a promise of vengeance tempered by the chance to confront the rival at the ceremony. A spiteful plan to jolt the foe with an old hoe is hinted.
Not Guilty Judge Comments On Food Question
A courtroom exchange includes a quip about feeding and payment with the judge remarking not guilty. The dialogue features a judge, a speaker named Auntie, and a character referred to as J who pays for each bite.
LANDS for sale across North Dakota Montana and Canada
Hodgson Realty Company of Fargo North Dakota advertises lands for sale in North Dakota Montana and Canada. It invites inquiries for nets and terms. The ad includes a quip about a half truth versus a dogmatist in some adjacent commentary.
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North Dakota
Montana
Canada
Hodgson Realty Company
Fargo
Ladies Can Wear Shoes One Size Smaller After Allen's Foot Ease
An ad style note touts Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder to loosen tight shoes and includes a free trial package offer. It also references unrelated products and slogans about life, love, and softening gums for children, ending with mentions of premature death tied to a Sir H. Gilbert.
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