Attorney seeks chauffeur. judge records quirky exchange
An Los Angeles attorney advertised for a chauffeur. About twenty applicants were questioned on qualifications and marital status. The judge noted a response from a Black applicant named George who, when asked if he was married, said he would marry himself, adding he makes his own living.
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Women urged to seek kidney health with Swamp Root remedy
An advertisement addresses women about kidney and bladder trouble and urges trying Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root. It claims kidney health improves overall well being and offers a 10 cent sample by mail from Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York with availability of larger bottles at drug stores.
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Waiting on Myself Convicted in Grocery Store Exchange
A courtroom exchange unfolds with the prosecutor probing past convictions and the witness admitting a trivial charge of waiting on himself in a grocery store, as reported by the New York Globe.
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New York Globe
Woman With Affections Trusts Men Over 80 Cents Loan
A remark notes how many women trust a man with emotional attachment even when he would not lend him 80 cents in cash, illustrating a stubborn contrast between affection and financial reliability.
Millinery Blues and Blouses Highlight Spring Fashions
The piece extols Easter millinery and blouse trends with emphasis on hats described as flattering, tailored blouses in various materials, long sleeves, and peplums. It notes numerous spring hat models, new trims like cabochons, and the shift toward sports wear and mulberry fabrics with Paris influence.
Pure Water Color and Clarity Described
The article explains that pure water is nearly colorless but shows a blue tint in large quantities. Loch Katrine water appears colorless with a faint brown tinge due to trace carboniferous matter. Water may look colored when light reflects, as in soap bubbles and rainbows, while stagnant water displays colors from surface life and light interference.
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Aspirin Ad Emphasizes Bayer Instructions and Safety
An advertisement urges aspirin users to follow directions on each Bayer Tablets of Aspirin package. It highlights the Bayer Cross as the safety mark and notes aspirin has been prescribed by physicians for over twenty one years.
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Virginian judge halts illegal still on horseback
A recently elected judge in a remote Virginia district spots smoke atop a hillside. He orders a youth to hold his horse and climbs a fence to stop alleged apple brandy production, then asks what to do with the horse if he doesn’t return.
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Saturday Evening Post
Libel on American Kiddies Stirs Sussex Family
A London Tit-Bits joke recalls two American children who caused trouble for a quiet Sussex family. After they left, a vicar teased the youngest daughter asking her name. she retorted you should know as you christened me with dope.
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Clever Quip on Sharing A Bumper Car Bargain
A playful exchange recalls offering a friend a bumper while suggesting they take it out in a flivver. The remark underscores humor in a casual street scene about rides and shared motoring.
Uncertain Dialects and Dining Disputes Highlighted
Short anecdotes illustrate misunderstandings over culinary faults and regional speech. A dinner guest faults biscuits then learns the baker is his host's mother, causing embarrassment. A Yellowstone coachman answers a Missouri claim by humorously asserting his own Missouri origins.
Hop Growing Industry Urged to Keep Jumping
In a Baltimore American remark, an industry leader stresses that hop growing must persist in expansion and innovation to sustain growth and meet rising demand. The quote underscores the sector's critical role in agriculture and beverage production.
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Baltimore American
Is That a True Story Or Are You Preaching
A clergyman visits his daughter at bedtime to tell a thrilling tale and she asks if it was true or just preaching. The line reflects on political vindication and the idea that people can be fooled again.
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