Life in the Army and Humorous Snippets
A collage of witty exchanges and quips from military life and daily scenes. Jokes touch on rusty minds after service, moral slips blamed on others, a bicycle policeman imagining Sinbad, and a nameless screen star Blobbs leading his own company.
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Bill
Sinbad
Blobbs
Birmingham Age-Herald
Snakes in Malay Caverns Learn to Hunt Bats
In the Malay Peninsula certain caverns harbor a coluber species that hunts bats. These cave dwellers grow eight to nine feet, blend with yellowish lime stone walls marked by black veins, and perch on ledges near cavern entrances. Also noted is a quip about learning work through play.
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Malay Peninsula
A Chesterfield in the Rough
A playful exchange features a boastful tramp remarking on beauty while a lady retorts with sharp humor about appearance amid social banter. The exchange highlights wit and social dynamics in a stylish setting.
A Dull Play Won’t Annoy If Wife Goes Alone
A witty remark notes that a dull play causes no annoyance when your wife attends alone. An alarming statistic then states that a preventable death occurs every 50 seconds, highlighting risks and urging awareness.
Old Age Starts With Your Kidneys
An article claims aging begins with weakened kidneys and digestive organs. It argues toxins build up as age advances and promotes a treatment to support organ function and health.
The Wise Man's Comment Sparks Exchange
A provocative remark on women voters provokes a sharp retort about experience with women. A cryptic line follows, featuring garbled text and stray phrases that hint at a misread or interrupted advertisement in the page.
Vests Take Center Stage In Spring Tailored Suits
Fashion notes spotlight waistcoats as essential to spring suits with versatile styles. Beiges in tricolette or pongee, blue soutache embroidery, and varied lengths dominate the look. Vests offer color variety and can be swapped for fresh effects in numerous outfits.
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Ly Organdie
Charm of Spring in Millinery Sparks Four Distinct Hats
Four spring hats showcase different styles for diverse women. The large Milan georgette hat with velvet daisies suits youthful carriage, while an adorable poke bonnet hints at petite figures. A square-cornered georgette crepe design with chrome braid and ribbon details appeals to modern tailored wearers, and a black braid matronly hat offers a sharp practical look.
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Milan
Irons and Linens Care Tip from Unknown Source
Sprinkled six hours before ironing, cover kitchen table with cotton blankets and a bedsheet, spread curtains evenly, iron the hem flat. Then go to handle for a result that looks like new.
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Hendle
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Advert text claims many suffer kidney issues without realizing it and urges testing by requesting a sample bottle from De Binghamton NY, costing ten cents, with instruction to mention this paper.
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Binghamton
N. Y
British Women Join War Effort in 1917
In September 1917 the British War Office called for 10 000 women by October for a Women's Auxiliary Corps home and overseas. Mrs Chalmers Watson became first chief controller. About 10 000 women per month joined, replacing men in England and France in roles from cooking to stenography. Other units included Wrens and the Penguins, forming part of military discipline.
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British
War Office
Chalmers Watson
Sir Auckland
Eric Geddes
England
France
Woman’s Royal Naval Service
Wrens
Royal Flying Corps
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Efficacy
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications as the disease reaches the seat of the problem. Hall's Catarrh Cure combines ingredients that produce results in catarrhal conditions. Testimonials are offered free by Cheney Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
The Blessed Man Says Simple Goods Bring Joy
A curious editorial note contrasts frugal tools with luxury items and praises low cost household goods. It cites a spading fork and hoe versus a touring car, then celebrates a day of laundry as satisfying. The piece ends with humorous observations on self labeling and love.
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Ohio State Journal
Self Poisoning Due To Auto Intoxication Warned
An article notes how discharge from organs and putrefactive germs create toxins harming the body. Symptoms include sleepiness after meals facial paleness lassitude dizziness headaches indigestion and lowered vitality. It mentions castor oil and Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a remedy.
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Pierce
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