Woman in Joplin sermon stirs crowd over unfaithful husband
A Joplin newspaper recalls Sam Jones roman a sermon in which a woman swears to hurl a Bible at a guilty husband and the crowd ducks as the preacher ridicules the dodgers and praises the “one true man” who is later revealed to be deaf and dumb. The item leads to a string of humorous local anecdotes about mixing notices, obituaries, and punchlines from small-town life.
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Bristol
R. I
Pappousesquaw
F L. BR. DeWolf
Marguerite Dew Mudge
Charles F Herreshoff
State of
Rhode
Ats Woonclock
Penn Council
Herberi F Bennett
Joplin
Sam Jones
iIt
C W Mansfield
Farrar St
Detroit
Mich
Dr. Williams
Honest advertising gains trust and fairness claim
A Chicago Apparel Gazette quotation asserts that advertisers win belief by sounding fair and acknowledging rival goods. By presenting advantages truthfully the public will see honesty in statements and fair dealing, leading to substantial advancement in advertising credibility.
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Chicago Apparel Gazette
Memorial Day Hymn by East Greenwich Pendulum
The piece honors Memorial Day as a sacred observance recalling those who sacrificed in the nation’s wars. It salutes veterans, the Grand Army of the Republic, and the Sons of Veterans for keeping memory alive, while noting many veterans remain among us and are laid to rest yearly.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Order of Sons of Veterans
East Greenwich
Ground under water proves America cannot be held down
A geologist notes the ground once lay under water and a patriotic friend quips that it shows America cannot be held down. The exchange frames national resilience with a wry geological twist.
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America
Allen's Foot-Ease shoe comfort powder sales pitch
An old time advertises Allen's Foot-Ease powder that claims to cure painful swollen smarting and nervous feet and to ease tight or new shoes. It promises relief for sweating callous hot tired feet and offers mail order at 25 cents with free trial bottles. Sold by druggists and shoe stores in 19th century style.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
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