Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Local Resident
Miss F G Leinhardt of Leavenworth writes she was run down by illnesses, took two bottles of Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription, and recovered fully. She notes the medicine contains no alcohol or narcotics and was recommended by a neighbor. Trial samples available by sending 10 cents to the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
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Leavenworth
Kana
Dr. Pierce
F. G. Leinhardt
Seneca St
Invalids
Buffalo
Freely From Torture via Batonic and Eatonic Claim
A testimonial by R. Long credits Batonic for ending neuralgia linked stomach upset and urges readers to protect stomach health. It promotes Eatonic to neutralize excess acidity and gases after meals, claiming quick relief. Box price noted as inexpensive with druggist guarantee.
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R. Long
Turks and Ducks
A four year old asks where her sweater went and humorously confuses Turks with ducks after hearing about near east outrages. Her mother explains it was sent to the Little Armenians and Janet wonders if the ducks killed them, reflecting childlike misapprehension of ethnic violence.
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Janet
Near East
Cuticura Pimply Faces Ad Promotes Ointment Soap and Talcum
Whitman manuscripts and first editions fetch high prices for dealers. Gabriel Wells reports a Whitman poem later sold for 1500 dollars and notes Leaves of Grass first editions have doubled in value over five years.
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Whitman
Walt Whitman
Gabriel Wells
Fine Books
United States Treasury Department
Wells
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims To Cure Colds
Sales copy states hall s catarrh medicine builds up the system cleanses the blood and makes repeated attacks less likely. Catarrh may lead to chronic catarrh and headaches. Medicine taken internally acts through the blood on mucous surfaces reducing inflammation and restoring normal conditions. Circulars free from J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
A Mistake in Neighborly Romance Revealed
In a cheeky remark the neighbor declares loving intent for her husband only to reveal Billy is not a spouse but a poodle. The witty exchange turns on misheard affection and a canine companion.
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Billy
Charming Farm House With Modern Comforts
William A. Radford explains a farm home that blends charm with modern conveniences. The 82 by 82 foot stucco and frame house features a large living room, dining room, modern kitchen, four upstairs bedrooms, a sleeping porch, and running water. Emphasizing efficiency, comfort, and inspiration for future farm homes, it advocates better lighting and water systems to replace bucket wells and strenuous pumping.
Peculiar Habit of Eels History Reveals Remarkable Migration
The history of the eel is very remarkable and in many ways unique. Each spring and early summer thousands of young eels migrate from the sea into rivers and spread through accessible waters. They travel over land to reach habitats and then hide under litter or stones feeding on decaying matter.
Ain’t Still Is Snubbed In Correct English Rules
The piece argues that the contraction ain't has never been admitted as proper English despite many efforts. It notes that ain't serves multiple meanings across persons and likely originated as Am Not. It asserts grammarians reject its use in correct English despite popularity.
An Odd Exchange Between Mr and Mrs Flatbush
A brief humorous exchange shows Mrs Flatbush noting change in the world and Mr Flatbush countering that nothing much alters. The light dialogue hints at enduring routines amid everyday life.
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Mrs. Flatbush
Mr. Flatbush
Eels Migration To Deep Waters For Spawning
Eels develop in fresh waters then return to deeper waters after years where sexual maturity and spawning occur. The transition from freshwater habitats to the open water phase is a key part of their life cycle.
Preferred Them Alive Bobby At The Museum Visit
The note describes Bobby visiting a museum briefly and suggesting moving to the live animal house instead of admiring dried specimens. The remark reflects his preference for live displays over preserved ones.
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Bobby
Persia Described As Medieval Nation With Rich Oil Prospects
An outsider’s view portrays Persia as stagnant since antiquity with limited railways and scarce modern industry. The landscape lacks coal mines and factories while oil wells remain foreign controlled, yet the country reportedly holds abundant high quality agriculture and mineral wealth.
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France
Maude Radford Warren
Saturday Evening Post
Persia
Camels Reflect On Stage Life In Desert Play
In a city theater tale the three camels debate brains and worth while rehearsing for a desert themed production. They compare stage work to real life and wonder about being part of the scenery while asserting their role as performers and intelligent contributors.
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Camel One
Camel Two
Camel Three
Camel
Carmela
Mystery Spartina grass threatens English coast line
A mysterious reedlike grass named Spartina Town appears in muddy flats near Southampton Water since 1870. It spreads rapidly, holds mud to protect coasts but chokes Poole Harbor channels, threatening tidal scour. If controlled, it could serve as stock food and paper raw material.
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England
Spartina Townsends
Southampton Water
Poole
Improved Fuel Oil Engine Advances in Louisiana Inventor
A Louisiana inventor develops a semi-Diesel fuel oil engine with eliminated high compressions using an improved injection jet and preheated oil. Popular Mechanics claims the power impulses are smooth expansions without explosions, allowing a lighter engine suitable for passenger cars and motor trucks.
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Louisiana
Popular Mechanics Magazine
School and Museum Co operate in Cleveland Plan
Public schools will affiliate with the museum of natural history to be established in Cleveland. Museum director and school officials held consultations and formed ten tentative plans to use the museum resources for pupils. The museum likely will not open for two or three years.
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Cleveland
Museum of Natural History
Women teachers in France schools for boys withdrawn
French authorities rescinded wartime authorization to employ women as teachers in boys schools. The return to normal conditions has freed men teachers, removing the wartime staffing need. The change reflects a shift back to prewar staffing norms.
Bright Youngster The Things We Aln't Got
A brief children’s tale humorously notes that true happiness comes from the things we lack, as a teacher asks what we most desire and a young student delivers a witty reply about lacking possessions.
Mrs Haydock Saved From an Operation
In Chicago a druggist's wife credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her from an operation for female troubles. Four doctors could not help, but after taking the remedy she recovered fully and remains well. She urges others to try the old fashioned root and herb medicine.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Chicago
Ill
Fez Through a Medieval Lens Described as Today
Willard Price notes Fez’s medieval life appears unchanged in a fourteenth century book. The Fez indigenous arts director says the item for item comparison with present Fez shows the same customs and daily routines, suggesting a modern reprint would read like a current account.
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Fez
Morocco
Nand
Willard Price
Christian Herald
Ups and Downs in a London Dinner Party Tale
A New York publisher recalls Margot Asquith describing a brilliant Indy-kriller. He quotes her saying she heard the British ex-premier's wife compare a man who plays women to fishing, noting the aim to make them rise or fall.
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New York
Margot Asquith
Aspirin warning from Bayer about genuine tablets
An advertisement warns buyers to look for Bayer on aspirin packaging or tablets to ensure genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for twenty one years and proven safe. It lists uses for colds headaches neuralgias rheumatism tooth and back pain and notes handy twelve tablet tins and larger packages sold by druggists.
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Bayer
In Conclusion the Hoss Stumbles at Crossbuck Race
Rastus proclaims the slow horse the slowest ever seen after a railroad crossing race. He foresees judgment day with a parade of the dead, singling out dead men dead Indies and finally dead horses as proof of the horse’s fate. The piece blends dialect and mock preaching to close the weekly American Legion feature.
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Rastus
St. Peter
American Legion: Weekly
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Ieee
Denver
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Achilles
Hokido
Sain
Joan
Kitcaea
Adoav'e
Duenae Kanieho
Diemisnes Women Teachers
Bright
Dean
J. H. Bullard
Pueblo
Colo
Saya
Down
Bos Doan
Suibie Foster -Milburn
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