Analysis of a Riddle on Grammar and Usage
The excerpt presents a girl analyzing a word described as a conjunction used plurally, agreeing with the speaker, and rarely declined. It notes the word is common, not singular, and often appears in phrases like kiss me, revealing a linguistic puzzle about a versatile coordinating conjunction.
Haarlem Oil marketed as centuries-old Dutch remedy
An advertisement touts Haarlem Oil Capsules as a trusted Holland remedy for kidney and bladder issues and associated pains. It claims quick relief from backache, rheumatism, and urinary troubles, urging purchase of the genuine GOLD MEDAL brand with a money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Holland Laboratories
Cleaning combs with brushing and cotton thread
The method advises brushing the combs and pulling a piece of cotton through the teeth, replacing the cotton as it soils, then finishing with a clean cloth wipe. It emphasizes keeping tools clean through repeated maintenance.
Sanitity quarrel shadows a food business claim
A heated exchange questions the integrity of a food operation amid gossip. Complaints accuse the proprietor, BNu, of lax standards while supporters defend the venture as clean and legitimate. The debate centers on whether the business can meet sanitation expectations.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Promises Whiter Clothes
Old story revived as fact says Red Cross Ball Blue is all blue and unadulterated. It claims to whiten garments and make clothes whiter than snow, urging readers to use it on the next washday with all good grocers selling it as Advy.
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RED Cross
Red Cross Ball
Libby
Nell and Belle Trade Bold End of World Talk
Nell claims he would go to the end of the world to serve Belle, who responds that such devotion pushes the limit. The exchange hints at extreme promises within a personal vow.
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Nell
Belle
Cemetery Tale of War Hearts and Flowers
An American officer in France describes visiting a village cemetery with Pershing's army soldiers. He witnesses rows of French and German graves, a line of 22 American graves with small crosses and flowers placed by local women, and a poignant moment with a grateful French woman. The scene links the French and American forces in a shared war memory.
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Pershing
France
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Jean Valjean
Eagle Hut Offers 14 Cent Meals For American Troops In London
In London the Eagle Hut Y M C A center provides American fighters with inexpensive meals from 14 to 25 cents. Breakfast and supper cost 14 cents with dishes like cereal sausage and tea, while a shilling dinner includes stewed steak or beef and pudding. The hut serves 2,000 to 2,800 daily, with volunteers aiding the steady noon rush. Tobacco and candy are also sold, but imported tobacco carries heavy duties.
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Thackeray
Eagle Hut
King George
Queen Mary
National Model Kitchen
Arthur Coke
West End
An/Eagle Hut
Camp Mess
United States
England
Comrades Rally as War Ends Sleep Restful
A narrative remembers soldiers after battle as a lone cannory carrier passes by in a rural procession. The speaker salutes a tired common soldier, pays homage, and notes the arrival of the war’s final journey with flags and worn uniforms.
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New York Air Raid Cartoon Draws German Jibe
Amsterdam reports a German Jugend cartoon depicting a New York roof garden ablaze with bombs as an American multimillionaire leads his terrified wife past attacking planes. He reassures her by noting she has always wanted the latest Parisian novelties now she has them.
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New York
Denver Jeweler Cain Records Eight Sons In Military Service
Thomas D. Cain, a Denver jeweler, holds the Rocky Mountain record for number of sons in military service. All eight sons serve in various branches. five have gone to France while the remaining three are in cantonment camps.
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Colon
Thomas D. Cain
Rocky, Mountain Region
France
Mrs Bramwell Booth Shares Salvation Army Rescue Tale
A Salvation Army leader recounts finding a long drunk man whose deserted Midlands wife responded she could keep him. The story shows her husbandless era and the Army’s rapid outreach to reunite families.
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Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
Druunkard
Midlands
Inducements and Quiet Tricks of Friendly Spouses
The Birmingham Age Herald notes Mrs Dubwaite and Mrs Twobble maintain harmony due to similar incomes, looks, and no children or poodles to spark conflict. The piece jokes that peaceful secret keeping is easier when conversations stay dull and secrets remain uninteresting.
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Old Lady Warns About Child Welfare Beliefs
A frail old woman mutters warnings about beliefs guiding children. She mentions punishments ranging from denial and confinement to humiliation and mental exercises. The dialogue hints at fear of devils and occult practices influencing youth.
Queered Himself Right There at the Engagement Party
A bride to be, nicknamed May, plans to wed a wealthy suitor nicknamed Money Bags. A celebratory party features a guest asked to sing, prompting a quip about remembering “My Sweetheart When a Boy.” The exchange humorously implies age or social mismatch, and the uninvited guest remains out.
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Moneybags
Like Rice Flour Substitute Question Sets Family Tone
Willie asks for a substitute for rice flour while Crabshaw frets about paying more for the real article Life. The dialogue hints at kitchen trades and value concerns in a domestic scene.
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Willie
Crabshaw
Relief for stomach woes in hot weather with Eaton ic Tablets
The piece urges protection against indigestion during heat and promotes Eatonic Tablets as a quick acting remedy. It claims tablets neutralize acids and gases after meals, reduce griping pains, and offer a money back guarantee if not suited. The ad targets general readers with trust in druggists.
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