Doubles and Lookalikes Across History
The piece catalogues famous lookalikes from Lindbergh to Buffalo Bill and Lincoln, noting Diedrick Ramke’s resemblance to Lindy despite blindness, and James Bettel and Col C L Alexander as near doubles. It cites Doctor van Bemmelen on ancestry and lists multiple historical doubles of Roosevelt, Wilson, Coolidge, and Hoover with anecdotes.
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Lindy
Lone Eagle
Diedrick Ramke
Louisiana State University
Coble Cody
Col
C. L. Alexander
Hastings
Neb
Cody
James‘ Bettel
Sandusky
Ohio
Beltel
Buffalo Bill
Doctor van Bemmelen
University of Groningen
Holland
van Bemmelen
Lindbergh
Amelia Earhart
Miss Earhart
Jack Dempsey
Max Schmelling
Germany
Royal S. Copeland
New York
Hiram Johnson
California
Copeland
Mr. Johnson
United States
Charles EB. Madden
George V of
England
Henry Whitehead
Mr Box Tortoise Demonstrates Hiding Box Tortoise
The tale features Mr Box Tortoise who explains how he hides his head and legs in his shell using a hinge. A snake learns of the tortoise’s box like defense and the two acknowledge the value of self protection and teaching others.
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Mr. Box Tortoise
Tortoise
Bayer Aspirin Quick Relief Headache Ad
A sales pitch urges immediate relief with Bayer Aspirin for headaches and other pains. It promotes taking one or two tablets at the first sign of pain and to look for Bayer and the word Genuine on the box. The copy claims aspirin does not depress the heart and can ease toothache neuralgia and sore throat.
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Bayer
Mothers Learn Uses of Magnesia in Expectancy
Phillips Milk of Magnesia aids expectant mothers through nausea heartburn and morning sickness. It also eases digestion and acts as a mild laxative ensuring regular bowel movements. The product neutralizes cow milk for infant feeding and is sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles endorsed by physicians for fifty years.
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Phillips
Magnesia
Phillips’ Mill of
Castoria for infant rest and comfort in daily use
A parental tip promotes Castoria as a reliable vegetable remedy for fretful babies. It claims quick relief for sleeplessness, colic, constipation, or diarrhea and advises consulting a physician if relief is not immediate. Mothers are urged to keep Castoria aboard through babyhood and into childhood.
Puzzling Riddles From a Smoky Chimney
A playful column of jokes about chimney smoke and worn clothes. The wordplay hinges on puns about nap, combs, prints, and Sunday crowing.
Curiosity as Forbidden Fruit in Democracy and Tyranny
Fuller argues curiosity is a kernel of the forbidden fruit that can choke a natural man. He suggests public opinion in a democracy may err, but under tyranny there is no such error.
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Fuller
Transatlantic and transparent meanings in quirky dialogue
A playful exchange asks what trans means in transatlantic and transparent terms. Dad cuts in briefly, defining across the Atlantic and noting the prefix meaning. The dialogue uses a wordplay approach to explain etymology in simple terms.
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Johnny
Daddy
The
Atlan
Wall Street Temperament Shapes Bull or Bear Label
In finance circles mood dominates market stance as much as numbers. Analysts note that investor temperament drives being a bull or a bear, influencing decisions and risk perception across trading days.
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Wall Street
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Ad Claims Health Benefits
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets claiming to regulate the liver bowels and stomach. The copy emphasizes aging and youthfulness with a slogan about women's appearance versus how young they feel.
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Dr. Pierce
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MO Scott Watson
Grand Central Terminal
Elity
Thomas A. Wollson
Nicholas
Russia
Leo Tolstoy
Kaiser Wilhelm
Lincoln
Elmer Loomis
Girard
Kan
Abraham Lincoln
Loomis
Abe
Kansas
John Wilkes Booth
Booth
Washington
Bowling Green
Poose
William Allen
Allen
London
Edwin Booth
Wilkes
Roosevelt
L. M. Garfield
Xenia
Teddy
Camden
Chicago
T. R
Garfield
Florence
Italy
Pietro Cassini
F. G. Huddleston
Los Angeles
Calif
T. R. Incognito
Thomas Merton
Canton
Pittsburgh
McKinley
Merton
Carton
Wilson
New York City
W. Holden Weeks
Fleming
Calvin Coolidge
Charles Hitz
Philadelphia
George McKelrey
Herbert Hoover
Western New
Aevents
Wester News
Bonner
Cer
Bul the
Cahuenga Blvd
Sollywood
Coyote
FOX
Edwards, Livingston
Montans
OWL Photo
Berwich
Fargo, N. D
Vacation
Cree & Chaltey
American Federation of Libers
Joe Duors
Ean
Chas. H. Fletcher
Gastoria
4& Man
Talon
Potter Drug & Chemical Corporation
Malden
Masa
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