Prohibition Cyclone Tales and Postwar Quips
A collection of short satirical snippets: Upshaw recalls Garrett’s famed Dallas speech as a masterful address. a Big Rapids soldier hints Kaiser sympathy from Paris. a proverb about fools and idle friends. Bobby spends wartime thrift on candy, prompting his mother’s scolding as patriotism fades into postwar life.
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Win Upshaw
Georgia
Garrett
Houston
Tex
Garrett Spank
Upshaw
Ufe
Dallas
Atlanta Constitution
Kaiser
Raa
el Harker
Big Rapids
Paris
Detroit
Newa
Car hits pedestrian in street with comic misread plate
An elderly man recounts being struck by a motorcar as a rush of wind and dust rose. He tells a policeman the number was 66 but another officer corrects him, saying the number was 99. The man stands on his head while noting the incident, in a Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph item.
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Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Local City Scene Ends Abruptly with Odd Exchange
Jean and her dog played outside when a woman asked for the residence of a specific person. Jean replied that the woman lived there, pointing vaguely to the third layer, under her mother's supervision.
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Jean
The Darn Parasites Mrs Boobee and Her Bikes
A fragmentary page quotes the Buffalo Express railing at Mrs Boobee over maintenance costs for her bikes and a jab about setting up a republic. It includes a patriotism plea urging respect for the Declaration of Independence despite a mock critique.
Iowa General Assembly Probes State Departments at Capitol
A sweeping inquiry led by Senator P Holdesgel reviews every state department and its operations. The panel aims to draft a reconstruction bill addressing state employee salaries, likely replacing existing laws with a comprehensive budget measure. Bills advancing include funds for a state home for dependent children and a payroll overhaul amid broader reform.
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Capitol
P. ©. Holdesgel
Calhoun County
State Department
Committee
Holdoegel
Senate
White
Garrison
Thirty-eighth General Assembly
Board of Control
House of Representatives
Griffin
Woodbury County
Sioux City
Messmer
Johnson County
Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines War Mothers of America
Uncle Sam
Whitmore
Senate Committee On Elections
Price
Monroe County
Judiciary
Albia
House
Vance House
Garber
Decatur County
Senator Price
Brookhart
37Th Assembly
House of the 38Th Assembly
Thirty-Eighth
General Assembly
Parker
Dea Molnas
B.J. Hook
Winneshiek County
Hook
Neff
Pottawattamioe County
Evans
Butler
Towa
Aivan Mesger
Lyn
George J. Kelly
Wilseyax
Atty
Gen
Hayner
Ww. I Q Greenell
Clinton
Senator Greenell
Teachard
Harding
Havyner
Martin Hotel
Wooodbury County
Chamber of Commerce
Moore
Bill Greenell
Clinton County
Thompson
Kimberly
McFarlane
Stuart
Emmet County
Alther House
Foskett
Thirty Eighth General Assembly
State Historical Society
Iowa City
State University At
State Historical
Hauge
Polk County
Cute Is the Word In Indiea Florida Times Union
A whimsical note on a young person trying to be dignified in a new spring skirt. The observer finds the moment charming as the individual stages a playful walk and aims to present poise despite the earnest effort.
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Florida Times-Union
Don’t Drag Kidneys Rub Backache Away
Ancient medical ad claims backache stems from lumbago sciatica or strain not kidneys. It promotes St Jacobs Liniment to rub on ache for instant relief, says it stops pain without burning skin and urges a trial bottle from a druggist.
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St. Jacobs
Cele
Heath
Tha J. W. Cole Co
Rockford
Sensible Girl Maud and Edith Practicing Lines
The Boston Rivening Transcript records a playful exchange where Maud probes sensible behavior before engagement while Edith shifts practice from the plane to the gas range, revealing domestic humor and character dynamics.
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Maud
Edith
Boston Rivening Transcript
Boschee's Syrup Ad Promotes Quick Restful Sleep
The advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a fifty one year proven remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and throat and lung troubles. It claims a good night’s rest and easy morning excretion enabling nature to soothe inflamed parts and aid recovery in the United States.
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United States
Nature
America
True Genius Moral Inspiration And Service Claim
An odd quoted appraisal praises true genius for obeying morale and serving mankind. A misspelled product claim for Cele's Carbelinalve promises quick belief healing for burning itching and skin diseases and says relief comes with no scars.
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Hmerson
Stella and Bella Debate Matrimonial Bonds
In a terse exchange, Stella questions Her Preference on matrimonial bonds while Bella rejects lasting commitments, advocating only short-term notes. The dialogue highlights contrasting views on marriage and long-term obligations within intimate partnerships.
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Stella
Bella
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It promises consistency of quality and purity in every bottle and offers a sample for ten cents. The ad ends with unrelated chatter about Wayne-De Wise and a cigar campaign.
Noted Harvard Professor Satirizes Kaiser Uniforms
Prof Albert Bushnell Hart in Boston mocked the Kaiser as unbalanced noting he wore many uniforms and costumes. he claimed the man had 784 suits, joking about a going away suit. A separate ad promotes a mild herb laxative tea for stomach and bowels.
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Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard
Boston
Professor Hart
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Ad Featured Citizens
An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a spring tonic to restore strength after a hard winter. It claims to build blood and aid lungs liver and appetite with testimonials from a Canxett Iowa reader and a Mrs Kaiut who praised lasting benefits.
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Arran Cronns
Susan
Arman Dageonpanoy
Jor
Arrer Sremmnes
Hnarrn
Arran
Dr. Pierce
G. S. Kaiut
Crawford’ Tree
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Western
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Way and Land
Broughton
Room 412
W. Adams Street
Chicago
Listenar
Bobby
Pierce
Patton Mesa
Iowa General Assembly
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Rademark
Jacobs
Boschee’s Syrup
Wayne—De Wise
Payne
Delaware
Togara
Worden
Liberty
H. M. HO
Western Ave
OIL Times
Burkburnett & Ranger
North Central
Texas
Conway Building
Ill
Ray Tor Caus
Mystic Biar Ca
Iddeleaboro
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