Awkward for the Poet and the Editor
A poet with a bandaged head derisively accuses linotype workers of flaws. The editor defends the staff and notes a misprinted line in a poem, changing "life" to "my wife" and prompting a humorous misreading by the poet's spouse.
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Agatha
Ex-Sheriff Praises Dodd's Kidney Pills
Scott City Kansas March 20 Special Ex-Sheriff James Scott of Scott County credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing kidney disease and preventing Bright's disease, saying he has used eight boxes and found them effective beyond other remedies.
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Scott City
Kan
Dodd
Bright
James Scott
Scott County
Merchant Reveals Harsh Gift of Goods Non Return
A merchant, surprised by his daughter’s return with belongings, writes a note to her husband assuring kindness. The couple reads a letter stating that goods selected freely at the establishment are not taken back, and they laugh and reconcile.
Offbeat Exchange Sparks Life Insurance Worry
Mr. Timmid reports his life insurance exam prompted by medical checks. Miss Kay inquires about a heart moment during the exam, joking that the heartbeat leaped at thoughts of him.
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Mr. Timmid
Miss Kay
Simple Life Benefits Highlight Grape-Nuts Testimony
A wellness note extols simple living and a diet centered on Grape-Nuts. A Battle Creek Postum Co. ad features a woman reporting weight gain, stronger muscles, steadier nerves, and improved mood after six months on the cereal, praising it as the best food and promising no return to meat and white bread.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Massacres of History: Paris and Lyons Under Terror
A historical survey recalls mass killings in Paris during the French Revolution era, including the July 1791 massacre in the fields of Mars and the September enslavement of prisoners. It notes the brutal executions, the role of municipal authorities, and the Lyons siege ending in city destruction.
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Cavaignac
Louis Napoleon
France
Fields of Mars
Paris
Danton
Supreme Court Justices and Their Wine Rule
In early Supreme Court days the justices kept aloof from society dining publicly only once a year with the President. Justice Story joked that they dine together to discuss cases and rarely drink wine, especially under a rule attributed to the Chief Justice.
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Supreme Court
Marshall
Supreme Court of the
United States
White House
Justice Story
Riots Rise At Field of Mars As Revolution Grows
The Philadelphia Record recalls revolutionary turmoil as the National Convention moves to arraign Louis XVI and Paris trembles. Danton Marat Robespierre and La Fayette react while troops quell unrest. The city hall flies the black flag. voices from the assembly echo amid cries of mass executions.
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National Convention
Louis XVI
Paris
Mars
Danton
Marat
Robbespierre
la Fayette
Cure for Eczema Promises Quick Relief From Cuticura
Miss Mary M. Fay of Westboro Massachusetts says Cuticura cured her eight year eczema with relief evident on the first day and a complete fade in a short time. Her scalp and face healed, eyebrows and lashes stopped falling out, and she feels much better now.
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Cuticura
Cuthura
Mary M. Fay
West Main St
Westboro
Mass
Prize Prompted by Secret Whisper in Tobacco Dept
A man with a confident air visits a big store's tobacco department and asks the manager to keep his prize plan secret. He hints his wife gave him a smoking set for Christmas and he has used it every evening, seeking a reward.
Seeding in Progress in Western Canada Signals Prosperity
Western Canadian farmers report strong wheat oats and barley yields and high prices drawing doubled American inquiries. Telegraphic updates from Medicine Hat Lethbridge and Hartney note frost free ground rapid ploughing and early signs of spring with preparations underway and land ready for drill planting.
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Canada
United States
Geo. M. Griswold
Red Deer
Alta
Grover
Montana
British Columbia
Canadian
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
P. A. Pulley
E. Laliberty
Coulter White
Hartney
Shake hands with every man you meet quote
A pithy maxim about greetings and trust warns that friendly handshakes may leave others with a chance to deceive or steal.
Mother Gray’s Powders for Children
Nurse in New York’s Children's Home recommends Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders to cure constipation feverishness bad stomach teething disorders and worm issues. Over 80 000 testimonials claim efficacy. Available at all druggists for 25 cents with free sample from A Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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Mother Gray
New York
A.s.olmsted
LeRoy
N.Y
Life Is a Poker Game Quote in Epigram Tone
A pithy reflection compares life to a poker game where luck and strategy shape outcomes. The line frames risk as a daily wager and hints at choosing moves with care.
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