Burglars and Lobsters in a Brockton Night Tale
A humorous Brockton Enterprise item recalls two lobsters fighting after burglars entered the back door and a family man and son arm themselves to confront the intruders. The second fragment notes historic quests for the philosopher’s stone leading to discoveries like Dresden porcelain and gunpowder.
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Brockton Enterprise
Auto repair course added at Iowa agricultural college
Greene notes the Iowa college adds an automobile repair course to its agriculture curriculum. The remark suggests some students find the course tougher than Greek.
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Iowa Agricultural College
Greene
Head Bookkeeper Credits Postum For Health Change
A chief bookkeeper in a Western city credits Postum with curing stomach trouble and nervousness caused by coffee and tea. After two years of Postum use, he and his wife report no medicine needed and improved well being.
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Postum
Soussien
Rastus Faces Hanging Scare in Courthouse Yard
In a southern county seat a condemned man named Rastus is about to be hanged when a fire breaks out. A second man Sam, posing as a moviemaker, tries to steal the job, but the rope breaks and Sam is unexpectedly freed as the crowd hears the crack of the fire, ending with his complaint that white folks are too rough.
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Rastue
Court House
Rastus
Sam
Dan
The Grouch Gives Up Seat To Ladies At Show
A grouchy patron finally concedes to move over to create two seats for two ladies during a film. He muses that he will get value for his money but is soon reminded of public courtesy as an usher requests the seat change.
Rabbits Threaten Laysan Island Vegetation
On Laysan Island in Hawaii rabbits have multiplied since their introduction years ago. An expedition destroyed about 6,000 rabbits, roughly one third of the colony, to protect bird colonies that require shade during nesting season.
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Laysan Island
Kid Glove Making in France Prewar Craft
The article describes peasants in French villages raising kid to supply glove skins. French manufacturers value sking perfection and control the entire process from preparation to finished gloves, with one worker handling the kid throughout.
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France
Town Clown Reflects on Attention and Humor
The town clown laments that attracting attention is harder than before and recalls past laughs sparked simply by wearing a hat before May Day. He mentions an 807 percent figure as part of the quip.
Fragmentary Quote Highlights Fame Versus Infamy
A garbled passage contrasts fame and notoriety with a murky line about a rose cheese, suggesting reflections on public perception and scent symbolism. The legible text hints at a discussion of fame and its contrast to disgrace.
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Niuel
Excellent farming conditions in Canada
Western Canada rewarded by growing mixed farming across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Alberta figures cited include Ef L Deputy shifting from Seattle to a 1200 acre Sedgewick farm and Thomas McKay praising the district for grain and mixed farming. A Gleichen settler reports strong cattle, hog and dairy profits with stable climate and home-building gains. US capital has invested 38 million in Canada over the last three months signaling confidence in Canadian agriculture.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Sedgewick
Ef. L
Frye & Sons, Packers
Seattle
Pacific
Western Canada
Ufe
Thomas McKay
Hardisty
Osage City
Kansas
Gleichen
United States
U. S
Dollar Bills as Pillows Sparked by Cautious Man
A cautious man poses a thought about germs on money. His friends admit they never considered the issue. One jokes about hoarding enough dollar bills to stuff a pillow by sleeping on them, highlighting a humorous exchange.
Allen's Foot Ease Promoted for Exposition Comfort
Advertisement urges visitors to use Allen's Foot Ease powder or foot bath solution to soothe tired feet at expositions. Claims instant relief from aching feet and swelling. Includes a customer note praising the product and a push to buy today.
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California Expositions
Allen
Local Color and a Brief Crossfire of Wit
In a brief overheard exchange Miss Cayenne muses on whether a short age in dyestuffs could shift affairs, suggesting the outcome might alter complexion of events. The dialogue hints at ironic social commentary within a local scene.
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Miss Cayenne
Murine Remedy Ad Promises Eye Comfort
A vintage advertisement from Chicago promotes Murine Eye Remedy claiming relief for weak watery eyes and granulated eyelids with no stinging. It invites readers to write for a free hook of the mail and highlights the product from Murina Hye Hemedy Co.
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Hook
Kyay Mail
Murina Hye Hemedy Co
Chicago
No Exception in Ill Wind Saying Reaches Doctors
A proverb-like exchange notes that an ill wind may benefit doctors, while suggesting even favorable winds bring no luck to some. The dialogue uses regional phrasing to illustrate wind as a metaphor for outcomes.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Promotes Domestic Use
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as the best American made laundry product for the housewife. It claims all good grocers carry it and contrasts with poverty concerns over short cash needs.
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America
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
A Terre Hill reader Mrs Avucustus Lyon testifies the Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved her long standing female troubles back pain sleeplessness and loss of appetite. The ad extols the remedy as a grand universal women’s health solution with a nationwide reputation from the Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts and claims many letters praising cures and avoidance of surgery.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Firat
Avucustus Lyon
Pinkham
Lynn
Mast
Lydia B. Pinkham
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