It Means Health For the Child
The article promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative for children, stressing regular bowels prevent illness. It cites mothers in Indiana and invites trial via a free sample sent to homes, noting the product also strengthens the stomach and bowels and can reduce future constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Hler
Market St
Fluntington
Ind
Rose Harper
Second Ave
Terre Haute
W.W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Ill
Public Spirit in Blucherryville Boils Over Tax Spending
Judgea notes public spirit in Blucherryville while accusing town leaders of excess. He cites a new roof, church shed, town pump handle, a Plum Crick bridge costing about 200 dollars, clock repair for 12 dollars, library book purchases, and a proposed 200 dollar bonus to lure a pickle factory, all funded by taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
Blucherryville
Zedekiah Prush
Plum Crick
Hherry
Which is the west end of a boy
A small western daily printed an item about Willie Brown the boy burned by a live wire and a reporter later asked which is the west end of a boy. The reply, through a dry note, states the sun sets on the west end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Brown
West End
Tladies
The Little Widow a Mighty Good Sort of Neighbor to Have
A San Bernardino California widow credits Grape Nuts with reviving her health after a three month illness post partum. She gained weight from 95 to 112 pounds in two months and says nerves steadied. Her four year old's eczema also cleared on Grape Nuts, leading to improved appetite and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino Co
Cal
Postum Co
Attle Creek
Mich
Httle
Wellville
Persian Pilgrims and the Shrines of Mesopotamia
An American observer travels from Baghdad to Meshed Ali and Kerbela, describing Shiah holy sites and the pilgrim traffic. He notes wealth in shrine courtyards, western influence touching the East, Arab watch towers, and Bedouin antiquities trade near Babylon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerbela
Meshed Ali
Samarra
Tigris
Ali
Husein
Sur
Earth
Mecca
Medina
Mohammed
Persia
India
Hussein
Fatima
Jussein
Sfussein
Nejef
Humorous remark on Romans and baseball
A witty remark ponders ancient Romans loving gladiatorial sports would have enjoyed baseball and possibly killing the umpire. The exchange highlights playful anachronism and humor about sport officiating.
Verses Read Sideways by Wilbur D. Nesbit
Onlooker presents a playful piece by Wilbur D Nesbit about reading poetry from either end. It notes poets write in cadence and meter, and that verses can be enjoyed upside down or right side up. The poem ends by remarking you could have read the first verse last or read this upside down.
The Curious Case Of Coal From Ancient Forests
An eccentric explainer traces coal from fossil forests to modern energy use. It notes coal’s age, mining history, price regulation by supply and demand, and its conversion to heat gas and medicine, with jokes about coal man and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alaska
The egg as a perishable tale of freshness and trust
A humorous meditation on eggs aging in storage and public belief. It contrasts early charity with modern preservation practices, noting how fresh eggs become stale served as novelty labels. The piece ends with a social nod to faith in mankind.
When It Began in Eden Eve Urges Adam to Scout Maple
An archaic fragment frames a playful dialogue between Eve and Adam about taking a thin leaf to the Euphrates maple for a match. The tone hints at a lighthearted origin story echoing the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Eve
Eden
Just So. Though Arnold Reinaedt’s books sell well
The text reflects a historical newspaper snippet mentioning Arnold Reinaedt and the sales expectation of his books. It implies his works are marketed with little detail on events, dates, or locations, offering a glimpse of literary market commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Reinaedt
The Wrong Envelope Tale From Tollemache
A humorous misdelivery story from Lionel A Tollemache recalls a missionary who mixed two letters a dinner invitation from Archbishop Tait and a preaching request from a religious society. After dining, the archbishop questions his habit, and the misaddressed note reveals the missionary would be at sea on the named date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel A. Tollemache
England
Tait
Lambeth
Criminal to neglect skin and hair, ad promotes Cuticura
An old advertisement argues neglect of skin and hair is criminal, urging Cuticura Soap and Ointment for various conditions. It claims the remedies improve complexions hands and hair and offers a free sample and 32 page booklet via mail to Cuticura Dept. 21 L Boston.
Vocation Question Echoes on Farm Life
A brief dialogue contrasts expectations of a child becoming an agriculturist with the child’s simple plan to stay and work on the family farm. The exchange highlights rural life and practical choices over formal training.
Friday superstition and luck debate quoted
Mr Growcher jokes about superstition on Friday and the idea of a single unlucky day. He contrasts fear with comfort in believing only one day carries misfortune.
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Bagdad
Afar
William T. Ellis
Turkey
Philadelphia
Chicago
London
Bazar
Eadl
Canada
Orient
Farma
Mesopotamian
Tower of Babel
Willamson
Bosra
University of Pennsylvania
Niffur
Jokka
Hilprecht
Peters
Babylon
Nebuchadnezza
Mesopotamia
Nebuchadnezzar
Belshazzar
Alexander the Great
Asia
William Willcocks
Joseph LB. Bowles
Wilbur D. Nesbit
Coal
Fletcher
Pierce
Carter
Carter “Ittleiver
ST. George CO
Canslal
N.Y
Mor Collins & Colps
Sakitod
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