Altered His Mind Riot Threat At Village Weekly Office
An irate citizen storms into a village weekly office demanding the editor and threatening violence. The office boy coolly directs him to wait as three others ahead of him are humorously paraded out a window, deterring the man from pursuing his threat.
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California Fig Syrup Advertising Claim
A vintage promotion urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to cleanse the liver and bowels of sick children. It claims a teaspoonful clears constipation and toxins, restoring a well, playful child within hours and warns to request genuine California Fig Syrup from the druggist.
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California
A Drawback and Argus Mourn Hidden Gifts
A humorous line depicts Argus lamenting his hundred eyes cannot help spotting Mrs A’s Christmas presents. The tale notes that bold approaches often land with both feet, implying clumsy determination.
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Argus
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Winter fashion: luxurious fur wraps and remodel ideas
The article highlights midwinter fur wraps as opulent examples from designers, noting two standout coats in mink and beige duveryn with wide fur panels and ornate embroidery. It also discusses practical spring arrivals, slim silhouettes, and ways to refashion existing dresses into stylish all day outfits using lace, satin, and embroidery.
Apples in old kitchen: recipes and aphorisms
A scanned cookbook page lists many apple based dishes including Apple Sauce Frappe Apple Delmonico Apple Cornmeal Pudding and Apple Pot Pie with detailed steps. It also includes other fruit treats Carrot Caramels Burnt Almond Fudge Tutti Frutti Caramels Sultana Garamels and Honey Candy with preparation tips and serving ideas.
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Apple Delmonico
Sultana Garamels
Drug Dreams as Myth in Opium Addiction Study
Dr Carlton Simon uses Scientific American to argue that opiates and related drugs destroy the addict's capacity for lasting good work. He notes that romantic drug imagery fades to despair and poverty in real life and that visions vanish into loathsome reality.
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Carlton Simon
Scientific American
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Manner of Administering and Weather Guess
A cowboy near Big Stranger complains about stiff legs to a new school marm. She suggests 2 course in del sarte to help. He asks if it is spooned or capsules, and she says it is shaken while taking. One who predicts thunderstorms isn’t necessarily a lightning calculator.
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Justin
Delsarte
Union Pacific Bulletin
Too Much to Expect and Funny Household Tales
A jerry built house leaks rain through the roof sparking a quarrel over rent. A married couple jokes about milestones from golden to diamond weddings and a child’s mispronounced “ium” wedding. Poverty is noted as pinching body and soul.
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