Portland Businessman Praises Tanlac for Rejuvenation
Joseph A. York of Portland Maine says a four bottle course of Tanlac restored his health. The 69 year old reports gaining sixteen pounds and now eats three square meals daily. He suffered two years of indigestion nerves and weakness before starting Tanlac and credits the medicine with renewed vigor and strength. He endorses Tanlac and notes it is distributed by local druggists.
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Oseph A. York
Portland
Joseph A. York
Maine
Tanlac
Tanlae
Hfe
Saving Up
A humorous exchange contrasts a husband who saves for a flood with a wife noting he is a perfect Noah. The joke hinges on the Noah figure preparing for an imminent deluge, implying prudent thrift as a comic trait.
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Noah
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm to clear nostrils in one minute and relieve catarrh. It claims easy breathing, no headaches, and instant soothing of swollen nasal membranes after applying a small amount in the nose. Includes a sample note to Garfield Tea Co. and other promotional tidbits.
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Ely
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Wool Silk and Cotton Dyeing
Women urged to use Diamond Dyes with clear directions for dyeing wool silk cotton linen or mixed fabrics. Warning of poor results if misused and to buy only from a druggist with a color card. An odd closing line compares a burglar to a horse owner over dust.
Lace gowns set for long life and modern vogue
The article argues lace gowns remain fashionable due to appeal to women and versatility for formal and informal wear. It notes black brown and ecru laces, dressmaking with silks or satins, and trends from Paris toward longer wider skirts with ribbons.
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Paris
Styles for Matrons Preview New Afternoon Frocks
Fashion writers forecast longer skirts and simple drapery with uneven hems. Crepe silk fabrics like Canton crepe and crepe de chine inspire two dignified afternoon frocks. one accommodates stout figures with an overdress and split side, the other features a gray Canton crepe bodice with embroidery and a beaded fringe. Both suits suit wedding day wear and formal daytime events.
Safety First Merit Badge Test for Boy Scouts
A detailed 1919 safety first merit badge test for scouts asks for four or more home danger points with corrective steps, proof of applying at least two safety principles, identification of the worst public safety violation observed with corrective action, written lists of street and school safety regulations, and six railroad safety violations. It also requires planning a school fire drill, a leadership demonstration during disaster, and a passing exam. The piece notes 2,203 boys passed that year and challenges adults to measure their own readiness.
Pioneer Scouts Learn Milk Testing At State Fair
The Pioneer division of the Boy Scouts of America trains farm boys from remote districts to practice scouting. A large group demonstrates proper milk testing at a state fair, illustrating the new skill among pioneer scouts.
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Pioneer Division
Boy Scouts of America
Pioneer Scouts
Kind Hearted Bobby and the Shiny Head Powder Puff Request
A Columbus four year old named Bobby amused and embarrassed his mother by asking to lend her powder puff to a shiny headed man in a movie. The boy’s courteous nature was noted in a social anecdote from the Indianapolis News.
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Bobby
Columbus
Indianapolis News
Secret Exchange Revealed In Incomplete Dialogue
Fragmentary dialogue shows Harry questioning meaning of secrecy and Larry replying with confusion over a hidden matter. The exchange hints at a private matter conveyed as a question and a hesitation.
Scouts as Traffic Aids In Fort Smith And Detroit
Scouts recorded driver obedience at railway crossings in Fort Smith Arkansas finding one third failed to slow down and acted criminally negligent. The effort spurred stricter traffic enforcement. In Detroit scouts aided police during holidays by using ropes to block crossings at busy intersections, reducing accidents and jaywalking.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Police Department of
Detroit
Jay
New Members of Board Named by Boy Scouts of America
The national council of the Boy Scouts of America announces the appointment of three new members to its executive board George W Perkins financier and conservationist Dr John H Finley former president of New York state university and commissioner of education and Gen George W Goethals of Panama canal and other fame
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National Council of the Boy Scouts of America
George W. Perkins
John H. Finley
New York State University
State of New York
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal
Wrong Hand on Car Leads to Tea Time Gaffe
Two young women on a crowded streetcar awkwardly grab what they think is a friend's hand. One discovers she is holding a man s hand and exclaims the mix up. The man grins and offers his other hand with a witty reply as a rule about spotting small opportuni ties.
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Wrigley
Ates
Mamma
Burlingame
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Harry
Larry
Postum Cereal Co. Inc
Battle Creek,Mich
Wrererenyi
Postum Cereal Company
Carix, Mio
UEA
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