Variety of oddities from a 1910s Montana column
A miscellany of quips and notes touches on mail routes, winter woes, a rockford embezzlement claim, a chrysanthemum bloom, Texas strawberries, a Rome Coliseum passport, a Chinese viceroy, a Lake Erie freighter sinking, Buffalo health woes, a Yale tuberculosis fund, candy production, butter melting between buckwheat cakes, and a Chicago judge ruling about a wife's rights to warm her feet.
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Chicago
Woman Operated on to Remove Sponge Left in Body
Milwaukee woman undergoes surgery to remove a sponge accidentally left inside her after a prior procedure. The initial operation appears to have been of absorbing nature, raising concerns about surgical practice.
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Milwaukee
Man at his best at 33 cited by Charleston paper
The Charleston News and Courier notes a man is at his best age 33 while others peak at different ages 63 21 or 60. It humorously suggests government scientists aim to strip unripe persimmon of astringency and may next convert wild oats into breakfast food.
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The
Charleston News and Courier
Divorce Play Fails in New York After Paris Sensation
A Paris sensation that focused on a divorce plot collapsed in New York, described as attempting a theatrical dinner with cooking as the main theme, failing to resonate with American audiences.
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Paris
New York
Turkish ruling on unveiled women angers critics in Constantinople
The new Turkish administration bans unveiled Mussulman women in public streets of Constantinople. Critics say the policy signals a backward slide in social reforms and religious attire norms.
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Turkey
Mussulman
Constantinople
Black Hand threat prompts US immigration vigilance
A report warns that many Black Hand members may depart Europe for America seeking new opportunities. Expulsions abroad are noted. immigration authorities promise tight screening. The piece also comments on fashion trends, noting British styles reaching American dress and hints at waisted silhouettes.
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Black Hand
Europe
America
A Call to Duty Through Virtue in a Community
The text argues many men wish to help through charity or religion but lack guidance. It suggests that living a manly, upright, hopeful, and righteous life itself promotes good in the community, even without a concrete call to action.
Oyster beds under federal inspection planned
The Department of Agriculture will inspect oyster beds and shipment stations as interstate trade increases. Atlantic coast output is valued near $20,000,000 yearly, and federal regulation aims to improve cleanliness and standards across the industry.
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Department of Agriculture
Atlantic
Sam
Death rate rises with age despite longer infant survival
The article argues that longevity has fallen for those over 60 while infant survival has improved. It cites US census data and insurance figures showing rising death rates for ages 60 and up, links this to modern life’s luxuries and stress, and notes better child survival but more older deaths. It suggests civilization saves the young yet shortens the old, prompting debate.
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Washington
United States
Overwork and worry shorten modern life in luxury age
The article argues that average lifespans have fallen as modern life grows more complex and stressful. It links long work hours, social excess, overwork related diseases, and chronic worry to rising heart trouble, nerve disorders, and earlier deaths, contrasting with simpler rural living.
A Noble Woman
A Guardian questions a woman about marrying to reform a man. Ward reveals the intended groom is Mr Cofbyrd, noted by friends as becoming quite miserly.
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Ward
Mr. Cofbyrd
All Kinds Speak: Explorer Traits and a Curious Mule Name
A Washington Star quip on diverse talents contrasts explorers who excel with different tools. In a dialect vignette a plain speaker jokes about a mule named Climate, noting it grows more disagreeable with more abuse.
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Washington Star
BREACH OF PROMISE THREAT IN SUMMER ENGAGEMENT
Sweet Maid warns the Man that if he finds someone better he will sue for breach of promise. The Man confirms that the engagement would be broken if he sees a more suitable partner.
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Sweet Maid
Cuticura Remedies For Soft Hands And Protection
Soft white hands are promoted by Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. The ad advises soaking hands in hot creamy lather, drying, and applying ointment, with overnight linen wraps for severe cases. It notes worldwide availability from Potter Drug & Chem Corp, Boston, Mass.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mass
Little Mary’s Bargain Hunt At The Milliner
In a Delineator excerpt a four year old girl asks for a hot pin from a milliner’s display. She buys one item, then adds a second after laying a penny on the counter. Mrs. Briggs declines payment, noting the mother is a regular customer and offers the extra item freely.
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Mary
Topsy-Turvy Hats and a Generous Offer
A humorous scene unfolds as Mr Ad offers to donate 45 dollars for a wicker basket hat. He demands the recipient raise an equal amount from weekly ten cent pin money, provoking alarm and shock from the judge and recipient.
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Mr. Ad. Herewad
Mr. Herewad
He Was an Old Hand
A terse dialogue between a stern woman and a wary man features a strained exchange over temper and a humorous image of stamping feet. The quip lands with a brisk Southern style common to Lippincott's humor pieces.
George Refrains from Kissing the Cook under Mistletoe
The text records George declaring he would kiss the first woman under the mistletoe, but notes the colored cook as the expected kiss recipient. It questions whether he kissed her, concluding that nobody dares to take liberties with the cook.
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George
Refrigerator Trust Cold Deal Behind The Scene
A sharp exchange hints at a hidden arrangement behind a refrigerator trust. The dialogue suggests a calculating move benefiting a party, while others remain in the dark about the motive and the players involved.
When Dinner Comes One Ought to Have a Good Appetite
Readers praise Grape-Nuts as a strong appetite stimulant and health enhancer. Letters claim breakfast with Grape-Nuts boosts dinner hunger, aids weak stomachs, and even helps a sick child recover. The ad cites “The Road to Wellville” and notes genuine reader testimonials.
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Wellville
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