National Defense Test Day urged to foster patriotism
In Washington on September 12 the nation will run a Defense Test Day to show how civilian volunteers and local units support national defense. General Pershing emphasizes local command, community duties, and mobilization plans under the 1920 act, aiming for calm, public education rather than military buildup.
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Red Cross
General Pershing
Pershing
Ashington
Coolidge
United States
Congress
Regular Army
National Guard
War Department
John J. Pershing
September 12 Defense Test Aims to Mobilize Civic Duty
War department outlines a one day defense test to train skeleton units and reserve officers for local mobilization. Captain Smith and officers would organize headquarters camps recruiting and drill grounds to visualize duties and build national readiness without a full mobilization.
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National Guard
Red Cross
United States
War Department
From Mexico to Texas a woman regains health on Tanlac
Mrs. Herman of San Antonio recalls being carried home on a stretcher from Monterey after nerve exhaustion and stomach disorders. She credits Tanlac with restoring her strength and health, noting the medicine’s widespread praise and urging readers to accept no substitute. Tanlac is sold by druggists. over 49 million bottles sold.
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M. E. Herman
Hitchings St
San Antonio
Texas
Monterey
Mexico
Taniac
Tanlac
Needle Pointer Creates In-Place Fiber Needle Repointing Tool
A Chicago manufacturer has perfected a compact device that repoints fiber needles without removing them from the tone arm. The tool operates under the needle, using a lever pressed by the finger to drive a cutting knife. A receptacle catches the discarded needle remnants.
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Chicago
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp-Root
For years druggists have noted Swamp-Root’s strong kidney liver and bladder benefits. It is a physician's prescription strengthening medicine trusted by customers and sold by all druggists. Send ten cents for a sample bottle and mention this paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Farmer's High Position Among U S Population and Wealth
The farm population comprises 80 percent of the total U S population, holds 22 percent of national wealth, and earns 20 percent of national income.
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United States
Well Philosophically Kisses Speak Love
A playful exchange centers on affection as language with a prompt for dialogue and a pause that heightens romantic tension between two speakers. The moment hints at a budding connection and verbal teasing in a light tone.
Cuticura Soap Ad Promotes Clean Complexion and Skin Care
The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for a clear complexion and clean scalp. It recommends Cuticura Ointment for occasional use, plus Cuticura Talcum for fragrance and softness, claiming overall toilet care.
Here comes a bow legged man. Behold what is this walking
A playful quip in Shakespearean diction about a bow legged man and a visible figure advancing, phrased as if in parentheses and with an exclamatory reveal.
Mountain climber favors fruit and sweets over beefsteak
A climber prefers light, quick energy foods like an apple, sugar, or a cake of chocolate over a thick beefsteak. The choice emphasizes easier digestion and rapid energy for ascent.
Man Talk Warmth In Sweet School Scene
Bobby, starting school, faces a lonely day. his mother greets him with coaxing baby talk. He then declares he is learning man talk and asks her to stop.
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Bobby
Mamma
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Glorifies Bluing Use
Advertisement urges customers to choose Red Cross Ball Blue for bluing and promises lasting satisfaction, claiming repeated use yields rewards. The brief copy emphasizes positive results after trying the product.
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Red Cross
Reforming Not Reducing The Sylphlike Alice
A brief quote from the Boston Transcript notes that Alice has changed, described as more sylphlike and less flirtatious than before, with the arts of reform and restraint noted in passing.
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Alice
Boston Transcript
A Soft Answer Turns Wrath Upon Quiet Inquiry
The proverb suggests gentle speech calms anger while lengthy questioning invites persistent curiosity. It frames communication as a tool to ease conflict and invite dialogue.
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