Plans for a small artistically styled home by William A. Radford
William A. Radford offers free home building advice and outlines a thirty five by thirty four foot cement stucco cottage. He emphasizes individuality, site influence, proper room flow, and durable hardwood floors. The design features a wide front porch, two side windows per room for ventilation, a two story stair hall, and four bedrooms with closets and a bath. Estimated cost is $3,500.
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William A Radford
William A. Radford
West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Til
Remarkable Bible Verses From Ezra and Zephaniah
A Youth's World note highlights Zephaniah Chapter 3 Verse 8 containing all Hebrew letters and Ezra Chapter 7 Verse 21 containing every English letter except one. It cites Artaxerxes decree empowering Ezra the priest to command treasurers beyond the river to fulfill requests swiftly.
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Zephaniah
Ezra
Artaxerxes
Electrifying Tobacco Value Sparks Curiosity in Germany
A German scientist reports that electrifying tobacco kills the flavor-destroying fungus while preserving taste. By transferring Havana mold to Tavarian tobacco, he claims judges cannot distinguish Havana from Bavarian in flavor. The full effect of molds on tobacco remains debated.
Wild Oats In Youth And Moral Flight
A Los Angeles Times opinion argues it is foolish to judge men by youthful folly. It contends that some who sow oats early may mature into decent adults while those who fail to err in youth can still falter later. The piece likens a broken wing to a bird that never fell versus one that has fallen.
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Los Angeles Times
Pierce
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Gathered Smiles and Village Stage Wit in a Rural Tale
A conjurer invites a village audience member to test a rabbit in a box trick with a rustic opponent. The rustic reveals ferrets hidden in his pocket, adding comic tension to the scene. A minister jokes about sermon seriousness and salary, lightening the church talk with humor.
Domestic Troubles in the Judge's Court
A wife frets over Mrs Meatleigh’s impending visit, fearing her clattering clean house will reveal she prepared everything for the guest. The exchange shows the wife’s anxiety and the husband’s puzzled, wry response in a comic courtroom vignette.
A Case in Point. Clare De Quiz and The Whiz discuss theft wealth
In a witty exchange they debate beliefs about palmistry and whether hand cues can signal wealth. The Whiz remarks that such indicators may apply to pick pockets, while Clare De Quiz questions the science.
In pain, Tommy tells doctor the pain is inside
A transposed quip from Lippincott's recalls Tommy’s tummy ache as the doctor asks if he is in pain and Tommy replies the pain is in him, not on the surface. The wry line underscores a child's voiced discomfort and humor.
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Tommy
Lippincott’s
Leap Year Courtship Joke
A local youth quarrels over marriage with his girlfriend. He asks why he cannot propose now and she demands an answer. He replies he will marry next year to avoid being seen as the proposer.
Poor Proof of Gender Roles in a Humorous Exchange
A comic exchange notes women's greater importance versus men. One line asserts women are very influential, while another jokes about a wife delaying a husband to talk with past acquaintances and enduring long dress fittings, highlighting dated views on gender roles.
Worth of a Package Fortunes in a Postal Scoop
A girl demands return of letters while a clerk and a young man debate the value of the package. The clerk asks for valuation and the youth stubbornly prices the contents at 30 cents as the parcel is shipped.
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Express
German Baths Pun Sparks Laughs
A light quip contrasts the word bad in German bathhouse names with the expectation of healing. The exchange notes the humor in language and culture.
Objection Sparks Conversation Over Engagement Title
In a humorous domestic exchange Mrs. Bilson refuses a long French noble name while Mirs and Wilson jest about the engagement of her daughter to a nobleman, highlighting family pride and language troubles.
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Mirs
Wilson
Bilson
A Flustered Bird Dove Roost Hopes Amid Hikes
A dove of peace becomes the focal point as men hike to help find it a roost. The muttering crowds seek a calm refuge for the bird while tensions rise over location and safety.
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Dove of Peace
Noted Man Credits Singing for Early Fortune
A young Mr. Comrox recalls how singing built his fortune. He says a captain of industry praised his nerve and willpower for rising before audiences. this moment, not his talent, impressed him most.
Ancient Carpenter Missing From Curbstone Club
In cold weather the Curbstone club notes the absence of the Ancient Carpenter since the night he hoped for another old-fashioned winter. The exchange shows a light local tone with characters the Prominent Plumber and the charter member.
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Mercury
Curbstone Club
Forefathers valued economy in tight living quarters
A conversation contrasts ancestral frugality with modern space limits. One speaker notes forefathers valued simplicity and economizing, while the other jokes about cramped flats, fire escapes, and keeping small productive efforts amid urban crowding.
Between Lawyers
A veteran attorney voices respect for jury verdicts over personal belief in guilt, noting he has defended guilty-seeming clients whose cases the jury decided otherwise. The dialogue contrasts individual judgment with the majority’s decision in the courtroom.
Not Competent to Speak
A humorous dialogue exchange between a father and son about knowledge of the Thirty Years War contrasts with a quip about marital duration. The father admits ignorance while noting his 15 years of marriage as a humorous measure of experience.
Endowment Policy Maturing Sparks Regretful Talk
Dialogue shows Figg and Fogg debating life choices as Fogg reveals a 20 year endowment policy maturing this month. The exchange hints at lessons learned and potential future plans.
Look Out for the Dog Cartoon Exchange
A humorous exchange features Tatters and a housekeeper debating a sign about a dangerous dog. Tatters insists the dog is big and ugly enough to deserve the warning, highlighting a lighthearted dialogue about pets and safety.
Algernon's Love Tested by Card Table Clue
In a playwright’s dialog, a disconsolate girl vows Algernon does not love her. A bridge table memory becomes a steady clue as she notes his mind fixed on the game and the trump, suggesting attention elsewhere.
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Algernon
Distribution of Effort Speech Remark Cited in Capitol
A new member of Congress remarks about the effort put into his speech, while a veteran advises conserving energy for later explanations after time in office. The exchange highlights political wit and the steady learning curve in congressional service.
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Congress
Changing Doctors and Oxygen Advice
A fashionable patient recounts a disagreement with a prior physician over treatment. The other doctor prescribed only fresh air, while a new recommendation insists on daily inhalations costing four dollars, highlighting differing medical opinions and patient frustration.
Forgiven Dame Inspires Quiet Morning Reading
A scene shows a narrator urged to work while a servant admits being absorbed by the poem just read. The exchange carries a light domestic tone as a relieved voice comments on the state of the room.
Match of Miss Packenham and Sugarbeet Stirs Society
Society note remarks on a proposed match between Miss Packenham and Sugarbeet. The dialogue notes both fathers were indicted by the same grand jury, suggesting a shared legal issue behind social chatter.
Allen's Foot Ease Free Samples Promote Antiseptic Powder
A vintage ad proclaims over five million free samples yearly for Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder. It promises relief for tired aching feet and swollen tender feet with a simple shaker in shoes. Sample free. address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Gaited Speckled Horse Dispute Reported in Courtroom
Uncle Rasberry questions a horse sale to Mr. Erastus Pinkley. Pinkley asserts the horse is variegated in gait and color, confirming the seller’s claim. The exchange highlights a dispute over the animal’s characteristics.
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Uncle Rasberry
Mr. Erastus Pinkley
Nature's herb cure and dubious remedies promoted
The text touts Garfield Tea and Marine Hye Remedy as cures, warning readers about spring eye complaints and praising simpler, seemingly natural options. It reflects casual advertising of medical nostrums and a skeptical tone toward stronger drugs.
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