Gilbert's Bluff Sparks Debate on Shakespeare Obscurity
At a Garrick Club gathering William Gilbert fanned the room by declaring Shakespeare obscure. A member presented a cryptic line, which Gilbert admitted he invented to mock the idea. The exchange ended with laughter as the author claimed the line proves nothing.
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W. S. Gilbert
Garrick Club
Shakespeare
Gilbert
Mrs Befuddle Returns Home Amid Travel Agency Gag
A local paper photographer asked if Switzerland was on the itinerary but Mrs. Befuddle could not confirm. She giggled and said the travel agency handled all arrangements, while a welcoming committee met her at the station.
Sam Jones Seeks medical aid for severe headaches
Sam Jones asks a friend for a doctor recommendation and learns Dr. Curntall charges ten dollars for the first visit and two dollars for subsequent visits. He visits the office again the next day and blurts out he is back for a second time.
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Sam Jones
Joe
Grand Slam Mrs Fozzle Seeks Bridge Expert Advice
A lighthearted exchange shows Mrs Fozzle asking a bridge expert how they would play a hand under an assumed name. The expert replies with a witty one liner about anonymity during analysis.
The Heel and the Stock Clerk Exchange
A young shopper complains to a store clerk about unavailable spats. A new clerk answers with a quip about not living with his wife, highlighting a dated humor and social mores in a small town setting.
Citizen demands orders to stop whistle blow near Elm Grove
A local resident rushed into a railroad office demanding the engineer of the Elm Grove express at 11 15 be forbidden to blow the whistle. The incident centered on train safety and whistle etiquette.
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Elm Grove
Scrap Plywood Crafts Featured for Lamps Boxes and More
Scrap plywood projects showcase charming lamp Baok ends and boxes. Instructions use quarter inch plywood with leftover scraps from prior jobs. Pattern includes step by step directions and tracing patterns for folding tile crags for decorating. Pattern service price listed.
All Bran Claim Prompts Money Back Guarantee
An advertisement features testimonials like W H Rooney of Detroit praising All Bran for relieving constipation and urges daily consumption of an ounce with water. It promises a double your money back offer if not satisfied after ten days and asks for empty cartons to Kellogg in Battle Creek Michigan.
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W.h.rooney
Detroit 2
Mich
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Many Never Suspect Cause Of Backaches
Aging, stress, overexertion, smoking, and cold can slow kidney function causing backache, fatigue, headaches, and dizziness. Night waking or frequent urination may come from bladder irritation. Doan's Pills offer mild diuretic relief used by millions for over 50 years.
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Dean
Doan
HADACOL Claims For Mrs Connell Benefit At Gadsden
Mrs. W. E. Connell of 300% Forrest Street Gadsden Alabama reports relief after using HADACOL. She suffered nervous fatigue low appetite and weight loss before trying HADACOL on a druggist recommendation. After several bottles she says she feels like a new person and regained appetite. The ad touts money back guarantee and direct ordering from The LeBlanc Corporation Lafayette Louisiana with trial size and hospital size options.
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W. E. Connell
Forrest St
Gadsen
Ala
Mrs. Connell
Hadacol
LeBlanc Corporation
Lafayette
Louisiana
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