Porpoise Hunting and Whale Oil Trade Rise on Atlantic
A lengthy report explains winter porpoise hunting along the Atlantic coast from New Jersey to Florida. Fishermen use large nets and boats to drive schools ashore, extract blubber and jaw oil, and ship crude oil to refineries for aging and clarification before market. The work demands skilled crews, risky seas, and precise processing to produce a marketable lubricant.
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New Bedford
Black Sea
New Jersey
Florida
Atlantic
Ceck Mather
Ita Vale
Neta
Newfoundland
Cape Hatteras
Carolinas
Gulf
Daya
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
Europe
Grabgon Expresses Willingness to Spend When Warranted
A quotation notes Grabgon saying he is not averse to spending money when the occasion warrants it. The remark contrasts with observations that he has purchased and stamped when borrowing was not possible.
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Grabgon
Otie
Public Benefactor Claims Odorless Onion Triumph
Ohio horticulturist Burbank announces success with an odorless onion blending Bermuda and Golden Yellow varieties. It preserves onion flavor without lingering aroma, appealing to cooks and those sensitive to odor. Italian opera singers reportedly favor onions for throat benefits, pairing them with parsley nuts coffee beans to disperse scent.
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Ohlo Burbank
Bermuda
What She Wanted in a Library Visit
A foreign looking woman entered today and asked for cottage cheese. After questioning, staff learned she meant Scott’s Oysters.
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L. A
Agme
Scottiss Obiers
The Burden of Housework and Kidney Ailments
A dated health feature urges women to recognize kidney troubles as serious rather than mere female issues. It cites burdens of housework and childbirth, signs like backache and dizziness, and promotes Dowون’s Kidney Pills with a testimonial of dramatic recovery after years of worsening symptoms.
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Bright
Dean
Gear Dolsen
Donn
Patna
Doan's Sold by All Denies and Wadding Ring Recall
A nostalgic vignette follows a long married couple wandering past a jeweler's window. The wife recalls shared moments and the wedding ring she wears, while the husband reflects on happier days spent together. Alongside, an ad mentions Doan's sold by all and price claims that appear garbled.
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Doan
Foster Mitom Co
Buff
ICW
Propertons
Castoria Ad Claims Safe Remedy for Infants and Children
An advertisement asserts Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children, noting over 30 years of use and urging parents to give Fletcher’s Castoria to their children. The copy emphasizes gentle, comforting relief and suitable for upset stomach and teething.
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Castoria
Fletcher
Poor Woman's Gift to Light the Dark Heathen
A poor blind Parisian woman donated 27 francs at a missionary meeting. When asked why she gave so much, she explained that blindness prevents her from needing a lamp and she compares her yearly saving to support lighting for the heathen. Her act highlights faith and personal sacrifice.
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Paris
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cures Eczema in Two Weeks
A Missouri reader describes years of eczema with itching, burning, and hair loss. After trying many remedies, the patient credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a complete cure in two weeks, citing a 1912 signed testimonial and offer for free samples.
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Seymour
L. Killian
Loft Daddy Thinking and a Childs Bold Teasing
A dialogue between a girl and father recalls a whipping once given for biting Tommy. She argues the father should whip the sister’s music teacher for a recent incident, noting the teacher’s struggle and choking attempt. An ad for Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup touts teething relief and wind colic cure amid proverb-like lines.
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Tommy
Alster
Jokes and banter on memory, pledges, and porch wisdom
A clipping features humorous dialogue about memory good or bad, false cures, and everyday banter. Characters reference Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops, porous plasters, and a pawnbroker. A wife asks about country living while a friend contemplates ownership and space.
Mother Grays Seven Powders For Children Remedy
Old advertisement noting Mother Gray's Sevet Powders for children claim to relieve feverishness stomach disorders and bowel regulation. Presented as a pleasant tasting remedy used for 24 years and popular with children. Available from druggists for 2 cents with a sample at Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Boastful Helen Claims Butler While Margery Reveals Boarders
A short exchange between Margery and Helen shows Helen bragging that they keep a butler. Margery ponders then exclaims that they keep boarders, implying a more extensive household.
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Margery
Helen
Eacch
Little Henry Befriends Newborn Sister in Rail Fancy
Old Adam tells how Henry the otter loving boy pretends to be a railway engine at home. He plays with puffing and tooting until the stork brings a sister. Henry views the baby with grave curiosity then smiles and gleefully says he will have someone to be the tender.
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Philander
Kansas City Star
Old Philander
Opera House
Adam
Henry
New York Evening Post
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Dr.Godfrey Remedy Co
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