California Syrup of Figs Ad Warns Mothers to Use For Children
An old advertisement urges mothers to treat constipation in children with California Syrup of Figs. It claims a teaspoonful can cleanse the bowels within hours, notes signs like coated tongue and listlessness, and warns to avoid counterfeit syrups while directing readers to buy a 60 cent bottle with printed usage directions.
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One Little Thing Lacking at Bethel Mission
Two destitute men finished a meal at Bethel mission a scene from the Louisville Times recalls. They discuss whether a small expense could have improved the meal with a joking reference to a “high ball” to start it off, highlighting hardship and humor.
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Theatrical Manager Stops Despairing Lover’s Plan
A theatrical manager pleads with a despondent lover to postpone a suicide attempt and leave a note naming the leading lady Misa Starr, as the production faces a dull season.
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Vigorous Reform Echoes in Stones and City Sermons
A cryptic exchange contrasts reform rhetoric with urban sermons. Miss Cayenne doubts that sermons aimed at reforming big cities actually address root issues, suggesting reforms resemble a man throwing rocks at streets.
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Children Showed It Effect Of Their Warm Drink In The Morning
A mother explains how Postum replaced coffee to ease nerves and improve health in her classroom routine. The testimonial notes Postum’s two forms Regular and Instant, with prices and preparation tips, urging readers to try a healthful alternative.
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Submarine War News and Domestic Incidents Reach Public Eye
British losses as three steamers are torpedoed by German subs including Atlanta Fingal and Leeuwarden. London reports blockade enforcement and allied restraint. Also: Dresden’s destruction near Juan Fernandez and Amethyst damage at the Dardanelles. Domestic items include Terre Haute registrations, Herkimer fire loss, Muncie bribery cases, aviator Stites fatal crash, and a record New York merchandise total.
Panics and diplomacy ripple through early 20th century headlines
Reports from Mexico City note panic after the assassination of John B. Me Manus of Chicago by Zapatistas and calls to Secretary Bryan to evacuate Americans. Caranza lifts Progreso blockade amid US pressure while global diplomacy signals strain among powers over China and Italy. Also covers Barneys speedway win, boxing results, and boxing titles in the era.
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Domestic warrants served on German consul in Seattle
Warrant actions target William Muller and secretary for conspiracy in bribery attempts to gain records on submarine shipments to Britain by Seattle Construction and Drydock. A major fire in Jackson Michigan damaged prison property. Lincoln Beachey funeral held in San Francisco with thousands attending.
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War Department closes Washington Auxiliary offices
The War Department orders the closure of Washington Auxiliary recruiting offices across the United States. The Army sets a quota of about 102,000 men as part of the blockade policy tied to President Wilson’s wartime plan. Commissioner Charles C. McChord elected chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington.
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A Delicous Old Fashioned Recipe Collection
A perish of home cooking instructions with tomato rarebit salted almonds and cucumber relish shows a detailed method for tomato rarebit and a blend of cheese nuts and chutney. Pineapple sponge dessert instructions describe lemon zest pineapple gelatin cream and a mold finish with candied cherries.
Flogging Cook Over Dinner Incident Cited in Epigrams
A Martial epigram mocks flogging a cook for a bad dinner and questions what cause would justify such punishment. The verse exposes harsh attitude toward culinary failure and critiques excessive cruelty.
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Wholesome Soups for Cold Evenings and Entertaining
A guide to ready and made from scratch soups for any home. It covers canned clam soup with brown butter roux, a hearty vegetable soup with potatoes turnips carrots and celery, and a tomato cream soup using tomatoes onions green pepper and milk with a flour and butter binder.
Cascarets 10 Cent Box Promises Quick Digestive Relief
A 10 cent box of Cascarets is advertised to relieve constipation headaches and biliousness. The ad claims Cascarets cleanse the stomach liver and bowels and bring health and happiness with regular use. It urges timely use for adults and children and notes availability in all stores.
Old Score Settled as Youth Seeks Revenge on Father
In a village match a fifteen year old keeper, facing veteran foes, asks his captain to swap positions so he can get a kick at his father. The lighthearted moment unfolds during a midway interval as the goalie admits his motive to the surprised center forward.
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Kidney cleanses with Jad Salts claim to cure kidney trouble
An advertisement warns that excessive meat causes uric acid buildup and clogged kidneys. It promotes Jad Salts a four ounce remedy to flush kidneys by taking a tablespoonful daily in water. The salt is grape and lemon acid with lithia and is said to neutralize urine acids and prevent urinary disorders.
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The Man With Six Master Cars and a Salary
A fragmentary dialogue notes a man who seems pressed for money yet owns six master cars. He has had to dispose of one car and is said to earn a salary of $2,000 a year as context for his financial status.
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No Married Life Beliefs Stir Between Husband and Wife
Fragments hint at a dispute over marriage and heaven. The text references a belief that there will be no marriages and no heaven for the wife’s husband, signaling a religious or existential conflict.
Important to Mothers Bottled Castoria Reminder
Fragmentary notice emphasizes Castoria as a safe and soothing remedy for infants and children. It references trusted use for stomach issues and teething while urging mothers to choose Castoria for safe dosing and reliable results.
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