Testimonial touts Dodd's Kidney Pills cure claim
A reader letter from Fulda Indiana recalls a kidney illness in 158 and three doctors declaring near death. After finding an old Dodd's Almanac the writer took pills, improved rapidly, and claims fourteen years of health with no recurrence. The note invites readers to order by mail if local supply fails.
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Dodd
B,c. Birchler
Fulda
Ind
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Dodd’s Medicine Co
Burials
N.Y
Tough on the Patient. Nurse and Doctor Quip
A humorous exchange has a nurse warning the doctor that a patient adhered to the directions too well. The doctor replies that the issue is the directions themselves driving the patient to leap out and follow them, highlighting a comic misinterpretation.
Cleansing treatment ad mocks medical claims
An ad parodies tonics for liver and bowels blaming bilious symptoms and indigestive illness. It touts Cascarets as safe and overnight remedies while lampooning Jud Tunkins fake medical warnings and threats toward fashion magazine readers.
Important to all Women Readers of this Paper
Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble yet misdiagnose it as other ailments. Poor kidney health can cause back pain headaches and loss of energy and mood. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root claims to restore kidney function and improve overall health. Send ten cents for a sample bottle by parcel post to Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY. medium and large bottles sold at drug stores.
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Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Not In His Line Fond Mother
A cryptic exchange hints at a playful interrogation between a fond mother and a professor. The professor denies being a detective, while the mother queries his insights, creating a humorous cross talk cue.
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Gonius
Too Much of a Good Thing in the Hot Water Discussion
A fragment from a humorous or editorial exchange hints at trying hot water as a remedy. The phrase “Did you ever try hot water for your trouble” prompts a witty reply “Good heavens, man, am always in iti” reflecting a light tone on daily habits. The text reads as a casual aside rather than a full news item.
Home Gardening as War Time Food Solution
The article argues organization will boost food supply, noting home gardens helped relieve shortages during the war. It urges all capable households to garden, promising increased cultivation and no waste land, with farms shifting to other staples or grazing as needed. strong call from Washington Stir.
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Eure
Washington
Path of Good Citizenship in Indianapolis Ad Club contract
Campaign leaders for the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World describe a rules contract to promote civic virtue. The text echoes ancient Athens with pledges to avoid dishonesty, uphold city ideals, respect flaws, and strive to elevate public sense of duty and beauty in civic life.
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Indianapolis
Eules
Athens
Eity
Clyse
Tess
Beautify the Home with Shrubs and Vines
A Farn Life note urges homeowners to improve curb appeal by removing overgrown plantings and replacing them with orderly shrubs. Plant perennial towers such as iris and peony, keep the lawn open, and transplant shrubs in November. Ensure roots are firmly tamped for sturdy growth.
Home Ownership and Patriotism in American Life
The Chicago Journal argues that for many urban residents, owning a home signifies sacrifice and discipline. Builders gain character and a subconscious patriotism, tying individuals to American ideals. Other methods exist to gain stability, but none offer as solid returns for family protection and Americanization of ideals.
Plan Home Wisely and the Value of Good Taste
A short essay argues that home beauty depends on design and taste, not price. It claims small, inexpensive houses can rival grand mansions when crafted with brains and proper planning, echoing a painter’s warning to mix colors wisely.
Pays to Own Home Increases Civic Responsibility
The article argues home ownership elevates a citizen's role in society, stating owners, regardless of vocation, are more responsible and financially stable. It frames owning a home as a long step toward realized wealth, with secure dividends and enhanced prosperity for the community.
Erin's Easter Red Burning Barracks in Ireland
Dublin reports mark a red Easter with extensive arson across Ireland. More than 100 police barracks burned, revenue offices destroyed, injuring tax collection and disrupting government operations. Over 200 buildings attacked or blown up, with arrests scarce as rebels claim a dramatic strike.
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London
Ireland
Pall 3Fall Gazette
Dublin
Treland
Donegal
Reds Seek Peace With Japs
San Francisco reports the Russian government formally requests peace negotiations with Japan. A Tokyo envoy is sent to explore the offer, while Japanese newspapers in San Francisco relay word of Bolshevik activity and the assassination of a Vice Consul in Nikolayevsk.
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Tokyo
San Francisco
Japan
New World
Saat
Francisco
Yagare Winrar
Sper
Paris Am Wine Lester
Switzerland
Russia
Itasskin
Delesheviks
Ishia
Nikolaverk
Tern Riherty
British blind on pilgrimage from Manchester to London
A group of blind walkers from Manchester sets out to travel to London to press the prime minister for training and security support. They carry nothing but white garments to symbolize their cause and plan to rely on friendly organizations for food and shelter along the route.
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London
Manchester
Te Friemlly Organi Arlays
Colby Plans Lansing Reorganization Of State Dept
Washington April 11 plans to reorganize the state department to meet postwar duties were discussed by Secretary Coty and Colby after a conference with former Secretary Lansing. Lansing’s recommendation, backed by years of study, carries weight. Several branches are undermanned.
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Washington
Lansing
State Department
Coty
Colby
Johnson Leads in Michigan Presidential Preference Race
Detroit April 6 partial returns from 446 precincts show Senator Siram Johnson with a commanding lead for the Republican nomination over Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood in Michigan. Johnson 83070 Wood 18533 Lowden 10012 Hoover 9771. Democratic side Edwards 2970 Hoover 2918 McAdoo 2103 Bryan 1010 Palmer 1534.
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Detroit
Mich
Siram Johnson
Leonard Wood
Yestoring
Johnson
Wood
Lowden
Hoover
Edwards
McAdoo
Bryan
Palmer
Ship carries $10 million in gold bound for New York
A steamship from Liverpool to New York arrived at Bantifax with gold valued at $10,000,000 destined for the United States and treasury in New York. The gold, tagged Asher, was divided into 382 boxes in the ship's strong room.
Riots in Holy City Result in 188 Casualties
Easter Sunday violence in Jerusalem left 188 reported casualties as military authorities took control. In related dispatches, American torpedo boat destroyers await orders near Beirut and Mersina while seeking contact with isolated relief workers in Anatolia and Syria.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Constantinople
Beirut
Syria
Mersina
Adana
Mandania
Toledoans Walk to Work Amid Snow and Transit Strike
Toledo residents faced frozen streets as snow closed streetcar and bus routes. Drivers stopped work after wage dispute stalled, leaving many to walk to jobs in frigid conditions while union members demand full pay for idle days.
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Toledo
Slayers Sentenced in Montesano Murder Case
In Montesano Washington seven men convicted March 13 for second degree murder in the slaying of Warren Grimm Centralia parade victim were sentenced to 25 to 40 years in the state penitentiary by Judge John W Wilson after denying a defense motion for a new trial.
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Montesano
Wash
Uie
Warren O. Grimm
Centralia Armis
Plans Air Force of 5000 Ottawa Province
Ottawa reports Canada to form an air force of about 5000 volunteers drawn from former Royal Air Force personnel residing in Canada. Initial numbers will likely be around 1000 with training centers limited to one or two to start.
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Canada
Hanks of
Royal Air Service
Ottawa
Ontario
Royal Air Force
Candia
No Instructions in Rhody Republicans Send Unhampered Delegation
Provinenes R C April 6 An unind structured delegation to the Republican national convention was elected without opposition to state and district Republican conventions.
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Rhody
Rhode Island
Provinenes
R. C
Markets Report From Chicago Grain and Live Stock Upturn
Market notes show mixed Chicago activity in April with grains and provisions quoted. Rye and spring wheat prices move amid structure for futures and cash, while butter and eggs reflect quality grades. cattle and hog markets display ranges from high-grade steers to feeder stock and veal calves, with lambs and sheep also listed.
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Chicago
Cloncetest
Ing
Bresia
Timothy
Kood
Cole
Haologna
The Modern Rube Says What a Tube Is
In a humorous exchange the speaker claims they discovered what a tube is and jokes about forty one hour, ninety five dollar weekly labor schemes. The dialogue mocks a farmer allegedly selling food cheaply, satirizing paid labor myths.
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Hiram
Newy York World
Castoria Uses Signature Claim Across Generations
A historic note highlights Fletcher's Castoria, the infant remedy famed for decades, urging careful use and verification of the product bearing its original signature for over 30 years, as children reportedly cry for this trusted brand.
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Fletcher
The Hat Dream and War Time Reflections
A young wife longs for an expensive hat seen in a shop window while her husband Tom boasts new apartment house contracts. She fears they cannot afford it, yet the moment is dashed when a passerby (Gorcock) shows the hat home. The piece blends youthful dreams with wartime hardships and a child's perspective on family losses.
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Tom
The Winter House of Greenland Novel Description
The passage describes a Greenland Eskimo winter house built from driftwood beams with a single window. Access is via a five foot high tunnel inhabited by dogs. A raised platform holds sleeping space for the family, while a front stove uses coal or oil on a hot stone to light and heat the dwelling and prepare meals.
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Greenland
Ife Funy
Ghynys Ling
Roger Vocuck
Wide World
Ada and Adolf Lovers Question Faith Across Towns
Ada asks Adolf to promise letters from every town he visits as they discuss love and suspicion. The dialogue questions whether affection is real or merely collecting foreign postage stamps as he plans a journey around the work.
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Adolf
Ada
The Ruling Passion and War Time Longing
A terse wartime scene unfolds aboard a troopship as depth bombs fall and Yank soldiers stand watch. A weary soldier calls for water and happiness, revealing a moment of dark humor amid danger. A spring hat image tempers a broader reflection on knowledge and fate.
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