Librarian Smiles At Humorous Book Mixups
An Indianapolis News brief recalls a Thirty fourth and Illinois branch library where a stove heated room and a pitcher on it amused patrons. A boy wonders why, a student misreads titles like Margery's Claw as Marjory Daw and a child asks for The Priest's Cab as The Bishop's Carriage.
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Thirty-fourth
Illinois
Margery's
Marjory Daw
Aldrich
Jessie McBride
Indianapolis News
Camelshair Brushes Fact or Folklore
Readable claim says Camelshair brushes are made not from camel hair but from bhala sourced from Russian and Siberian squirrels. The note questions the material origin and hints at sourcing details behind a common brush type.
Miss Penguin Refuses Engagement Ring in Island Tale
Mr Johnny Penguin plans a grand gesture to win Miss Penguin with a hand carved stone engagement ring. He debates giving a wave as a gift and finally presents a ring only to discover Miss Penguin looks elsewhere and does not respond to his proposal.
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Johnny Penguin
Miss Penguin
Penguin nuptials spark mock proposal and gift debate
In a seaside tale, Miss Penguin rejects Mr. Penguin's grand gift of a wave and an engagement ring. She questions the value of promises that reach for impossible gifts and insists she would have accepted the ring only from a different, more fitting suitor. The scene unfolds with penguins watching and the couple unable to find common ground.
Tornado Toll Tops 100 as Gale Hammers Lake Michigan Area
A series of tornadoes across six states caused extensive damage and at least 60 deaths with Chicago suburbs Elgin and Melrose Park among the hardest hit. Destruction included churches, residences, and businesses in Elgin and communications disruptions in Aurora and Belvidere. Paris reports a 120 mile range gun sale with a 4178 feet per second shell speed.
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Union News Services
Chicago
Elgin
Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
Illinois
Lake Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
First Congregational Church
Aurora
Higin
Belvidere
Wilmette
North Side
Melrose Park
France
Paris
Delamare Maze
Prohibition Referendum Recount Anticipated in Ohio
Dry leaders in Columbus predicted victory in a recount of votes on the state prohibition referendum. They expect the original 479 net minority to narrow to 159 and foresee further reductions from alleged errors. They warn anti prohibition supporters may seek recounts next week in precincts where vets allege mistakes.
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Columbus
Ohio
Coal Beds Found Near Jasper Park In Canada
George B K McDonald, general manager of the Pacific Great Eastern railway, reported locating bituminous coal deposits near Jasper Park in Canada. The surface beds total nearly 0,000,000 tons and lie within three feet of the surface, enabling cheap loading like gravel in a ballast pit.
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Winnipeg
Jasper Park
Canada
George Bk, McDonald
Pacific Great Eastern Railway
Prairie Provinces
Bolsheviki Mobilize Russia's Working Forces Across Regions
Moscow reports rapid mobilization of Russia's working population. The working army operates on Thraslan and Sbberlin railroad systems and in Urals districts. Compulsory registration for all males 10 to 60 and females 16 to 45 is enforced.
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Bolsceviki
Moscow
Russia
Jis
Thraslan
Sbberlin
Aining
Urals
Caucasus
Ural
Spohn Medical and Salvation Army Notice Fragment
Fragments about Spohn Medical Company Goshen Ind and a Salvation Army solicitor asking about recycling old clothes with a grim reply. Also notes a Kansas City Star quote about Hostetter Smith and a baby peril scene with a mother hearing a fall from a couch. A remark on a house’s appearance changing with seasons is included.
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Salvation Army
Hostetter Smitl
Kansas City Star
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adopts Blood Action
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. It claims the medicine enters the blood to affect mucous surfaces and offers a reward for proof of its efficacy. Testimonials from J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio are cited.
Mending China With Dust and Patience
A brief note explains that broken china can be stabilized while mending by placing the pieces in a box of sawdust. Arrange them in any position and let their own weight keep them steady until the cement sets.
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China
Cuticura Ad Promises Skin Improvements
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for facial care with gentle morning and night application. It recommends washing off with Cuticura Soap and hot water, claiming benefits for poor complexions dandruff itching and rough hands.
The Human Touch Lacking In Wnen Washing By Electricity
A Punch London report notes a claimed method to wash Wnen using electricity. The piece humorously suggests future patrons must tear their own buttonholes as a consequence of the new technique.
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Punch
London
Itching Eczema Remedy Promises Blood Cleansing Cure
Harsh eczema symptoms described as burning and torture. Claims deep source infection in the blood and that local salves cannot cure it. Promotes S. S. S. as a thorough blood cleanser with results promised by medical director at 110 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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Will Radforn
Herewich
Atile
BLD
Hed RA Gale
Dinino
Mr. Johnny
Mr. Penguin
Barry
Wrigle
Ls Ae
Spohn Medical Company
Goshen, Ind
Latte
Kathryn
Little Sister
Dean
Colorado
Dasie Brumae Ares
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Ys
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