Jobless live in pipes along Oakland estuary
Fifty men in Oakland California live in improvised housing built from large concrete pipes along an estuary. Each six foot long tube acts as a bedroom with one end closed. The tide brings wood for fires and the men share cooking and provisioning duties in a communal setup.
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Oakland
Calif
California Fig Syrup Ad Praises Health Benefits
Endorsed by a Western mother, the ad claims California Fig Syrup strengthens weak children, aids digestion, and restores appetite and energy. It emphasizes a genuine California brand and its 50 years of reputation, citing a San Antonio testimonial about Dorothy’s improvement.
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California
J. G. Moore
Cliff Ave
San Antonio
Texas
Dorothy
Not Reasonable No One Ever Thought He Had More Money Than Brains
A brief personal remark notes that the subject was not viewed as financially savvy and contrasts wealth with judgment. The line implies skepticism about the balance between money and intellect.
One Sure Way to End Coughs and Colds
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a new emulsified creosote remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germs. It claims erosion of coughs, colds, bronchitis, and asthma with guaranteed relief or money back, and urges readers to ask their druggist.
Sense Counts It Takes It Takes
A brief note discusses the value of practical judgment in daily life. It stresses that sensible choices trump scorn and emphasizes steady, thoughtful action over sharp criticism. The piece cautions against harsh judgment and promotes calm, measured responses.
Jesus Forgiving Sins and the Paralytic Healed
In Mark 2 1 12 Jesus teaches forgiveness and heals a paralytic. The crowd presses inside a house, faith moves four friends to lower the man through the roof, and Jesus forgives sins before healing the body. The scribes question divine authority but Jesus proves power to forgive on earth by commanding the man to rise and carry his bed.
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Son
Man
Jesus
Peter
God
Christ
Maser
Witty Kitty by Nina Wilcox Putnam
A light humorous column by Nina Wilcox Putnam discusses courting morals and fashions as women balance romantic plans with practical life choices. The piece references style choices and social expectations in contemporary dating culture.
Tall fish tales that are truths from Labrador Eskimos
Alfred C. Weed of the Field Museum notes that tall tales told by Labrador Eskimos often come with evidence and authority. He cites a claimed fresh water cod and a coral reef fish whose growths resemble coral and can make a barefoot step cause illness, asserting these bizarre stories have some basis in fact.
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Alfred C. Weed
The
Field Museum
Chicago
Mr. Weed
Boston
First auction visit ends with a curious pitchfork question
Louise attends her first auction with her father as farming tools are offered. When the auctioneer holds up a long handled pitchfork, she asks, What's that, daddy? and then wonders who has a mouth that big.
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Louise
Careless Youth and Humorous Health Advice Ad
A dated advertisement warns youth about drafts and damp feet causing bronchitis. It promotes Dre Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for liver, bowel, and stomach regulation. The snippet closes with a quip on taxes and death, reflecting period ad style.
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Dre Pierce
Bayer Aspirin Gargle for Sore Throat Relief
A home remedy promotes dissolving three Bayer Aspirin tablets in half a glass of water to gargle for sore throat relief. Suggests taking two tablets with water at early cold signs and continuing if symptoms persist. Claims rapid infection reduction and pain relief and warns to use Bayer tablets properly to avoid irritation.
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America
World Movements in Great Movements
Fragments describe broad world movements and ideas amid upheaval. The text hints at social, political, and cultural shifts shaping events across nations and eras.
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Memsber
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Nina Wilcox Putnam
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Garle
Rinso