Nervousness and blues cited in Illinois mother’s testimonial
Mrs Rost of Sage Avenue Washington Park Illinois describes relief from nervous spells backache and female trouble after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She credits improved health and youthful looks to the remedies and invites others to write for free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Rost
Stopies
Sage Avenue
Illinois
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Plight of a boy and shifting blame in a comic scene
A discouraged boy quits school blaming constant word changes by the teacher. A humorous aside imagines an English sportsman's yacht with a car lowered for power, then the joke shifts to blaming the boat if it won’t move.
Allen's FooteEase Powers Hard-Working Farmers Feet
Farmers toil harder and rely on Allen's FooteEase antiseptic powder to ease foot fatigue. The advertising copy claims it absorbs friction, freshens feet, and prevents blistering for workers and women alike. Sold by dealers nationwide for 25 cents.
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Allen
Frugal Talk Sparks Dinnertime Reform Question
A brief exchange on household economy shows a wife’s stance on reform activism. The conversation notes scarce dining at home as cooks keep portions for themselves, prompting plans to eat out while the husband questions organizational ties.
Smith Family in the Major Leagues in 1917 pennant race
The Smith family dominates the 1917 major league rosters with George Smith joining the Giants, Sherrod Smith in Brooklyn, Jack and Fred Smith under Miller Huggins at the Cardinals, J Carlyle Smith at Boston, Elmer Smith in Washington, and Popboy Smith pitching for Cleveland, while the Brown family fades from prominence.
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Smiths
Joneses
George Smith
Columbia
Giants
Brooklyn
Sherrod
Jimmy Smyth
Jack Smith
Fred Smith
Miller Huggins
Cardinals
J. Carlyle Smith
Boston Braves
Elmer Smith
Washington
Popboy” Smith
Cleveland
Brown
Kept in Good Humor Bill McKechnie Faces War Time Baseball
McKechnie, veteran of several major league clubs and still with Cincinnati Reds, remains good natured amid being displaced by younger players. He reflects on war's impact on baseball and asserts sport will persist as a diversion, praising resilient fans and the game’s enduring value.
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Billnamickechnie
Cincinnati Reds
Bill
New York Tribune
Toronto
Montreal
Canada
Edutst
Mtobaceco
Dubuc Poised For Big Salt Lake Season Victory
Ed Spencer, veteran of the Pacific Coast circuit, predicts Jean Dubuc will be a big winner for Salt Lake. He notes Dubuc’s slow ball will deceive coast batters in thin air and expects strong hitting, possibly above the 300 mark, as Salt Lake relies on his pitching.
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Ed Spencer
Tiger
Jean
Pacific
Jean Dubuc
Salt Lake
Dubue
Sible
Buatlers
Loyalty of Athletes Amid War Calls Across Nations
Bob Thayer argues in the Washington Times that athletes from France Britain Italy Australia and Canada owe loyalty to their nations while the United States seeks volunteers. He suggests real proof will come when prominent athletes enlist, not before.
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France
Great Britain
Italy
Australia
Canada
United States
Bob Thayer
Washington Times
Baseball Roundup Highlights Slumps and Surprises
Slim Caldwell tops Yankee pitchers in a loss while White Sox press for wins. Senators show little spirit as Brooklyns and Braves shuffle rosters. Merkle and Mack era notes clash with Cubs cash for Merkle. Carlists and Cardinals boast pitching and hitting as veterans like Cravath excel. Contests, trades, and rules stir season chatter across leagues.
Farming Now a Business Promotes Western Canada Wheat
A nationwide push for greater production highlights high grain prices and the shift of farming to a businesslike enterprise. Reports from Milo and Vulcan Alberta detail large wheat yields and profitable returns, with affidavits confirming yields of tens of thousands of bushels on 1000 acres and substantial per acre averages.
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America
United States
Canada
Chet
Es AL Wright
Milo
Joseph and Sons
Des Moines
Tacm
Cannadian
Champion
Alberta
Wentz
Agen
Ince
Messrs. Smith & Sons
Vulcan
Western Canada
Smith
Newell J. Noble
Nobleford
Nunney Coe
Ninney Coe
Mack Seeks Consistent Pitching From Athletic Club
Connie Mack praises the rejuvenated Philadelphia Athletics and aims for steady mound work. He notes the lineup is diverse and capable, with Bush, Meyers, Johnson, and Noyes relied upon to deliver solid pitching and timely hitting.
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Mack
Bush
Meyers
Johnson
Noyes
London Food Restrictions Limit Meat Servings at Eateries
The article outlines a London policy restricting weekly meat allowances for eating places and requires keeping detailed records of meat served. It also includes a Victorian anecdote about Sir Beerbohm Tree and a smoker on a railway carriage, illustrating social attitudes toward smoking and manners in public transport.
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London
Toronto Gabestitens
Beerbohm Tree
Beerbolaa Tree
Tperbohin
Beerbohm
No Rest for Him and Mrs Gadder’s Quiet Clash
Mrs Gadder says she plans to seek private rest for her nerves while others question if Mr Gadder also has tired nerves. The exchange centers on a small, round-shouldered man weighing about 118 pounds viewed as a hard man to understand.
Common Affliction in Speech Says Dobson Paradox
A quip recalls Dobson who speaks little yet signals no event aloud. The exchange suggests many people share a lack of ideas amid a flood of words, highlighting a common eloquence deficit in discourse.
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Dobson
Jared
Long and Short of It in Pay Diy Reasoning
A brief observational piece on perceived length of tasks versus task duration. It notes that effort feels longer to those who are shorter in stature or time, suggesting perception influences workload experience and efficiency.
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