Duties of a Police Matron in Brooklyn Station
A Brooklyn police matron recounts fourteen years of handling intoxicated women and minor criminals in Adams Street and Brownsville stations. She describes Maggie the Irish regular, two intoxicated girls on New Year’s Eve, a self harming drink addict, and the tragic tale of “the lady” who spiraled from respectable life to confinement.
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Brooklyn
Brownsville
Manhattan
Maggie
Magige
New York
Hudson
Goodby
Adams Street
A Square Deal 16 Ounce De Fance Starch for 10c
An advertisement notes a square deal on sixteen ounce De Fance starch priced at 10 cents. The copy emphasizes value and household use.
Handwriting Reveals Smoker Traits, Says Saunders
Former schoolmaster Mr. Saunders told a British house of Lords committee on juvenile smoking that he could identify smokers by their handwriting. He described smoking handwriting as loose and flabby, calling writing a cinematograph of the heart.
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Saunders
House of Lords
Starch Choice Emphasizes Defiance for Fine Fabrics
The summer rush for fine white goods boosts starch selection. Defiance Starch is claimed safe for delicate fabrics, free from injurious chemicals, and stronger so half the usual amount yields a perfect finish comparable to new goods.
Intoxicants In Vegetables Reported by Investigator
An investigator warns that vegetables can act as stimulants and cause an intoxicating influence when relied on as sole food. He cites a case where young people suffered partial intoxication from a purely vegetable meal.
Sores on Hands Cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
A Chicago woman describes long lasting hand sores itching and painful to the point doctors feared touching them. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, her hands began to peel and healed within three days, allowing her to continue working in a dye-house.
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A. E. Maurer
State St
Chicago
Notre Dame Charms Fresh in Paris View
Elisabeth Robins Pennell recalls Notre Dame as a constant wonder seen from bridges and quays in Paris. The familiar towers rise above the city’s roofs, and the island cathedral remains a marvel as one approaches the Pont Neuf and the square before it.
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Notre Dame
Paris
Pont Neuf
Elisabeth Robins Pennell
Love Story Sparks Cash Need
A famed writer known for not recognizing his wife allegedly used a real local romance as inspiration for a charmful tale in a popular magazine. Friends say the tale mirrored the life of the writer and a beautiful young woman, stirring tension when confronted. The author calmly explained he wrote it for money.
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Popular
Miss Blank
Homeseekers Excursions by Minneapolis & St. Louis R. A.
The Minneapolis and St. Louis R A announces round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian Northwest. On the first and third Tuesdays monthly to the South Southeast West and Southwest. One fare plus 2. Liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis
Nicotine in Tobacco Revealed by Scientist
A scientist states that the key quality of tobacco lies not in the leaves but in hollow hairs on the surface. He notes nicotine is stored in pearlike glands, and since shaving these hairs is impractical, the entire foliage must be preserved for commercial use.
Starch Makes Home Laundry Easier and Cleaner
A smooth iron and Defiance Starch help shirtwaists keep proper stiffness with less wear. Laundering at home rivals steam laundry, and the starch avoids sticking to the iron, making ironing a pleasant task.
Immortal gods praise for one man's excellence
A reflective line contrasts the lasting praise of a single gifted man with the folly of another. The quotation underscores Terence on wisdom versus foolishness.
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Terence
Defiance Starch Offers More Starch for Same Money
The article promotes Defiance Starch as both good and cheap claiming each package contains one third more starch than competing brands for the same price, asserting customers gain value and satisfaction from the product.
Mexican Coffee Kaiser's Favorite
The article notes the German emperor’s strong preference for Mexican coffee and his current choice as the sole drink.
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Kaiser
Mrs Winslow’s Teething Syrup Advert Entreaty
A vintage ad asserts Mrs Winslow’s Teething Syrup soothes teething pain for children. It claims gums soften and inflammation reduces and wind colic eases. A bottle is recommended as a staple remedy for infants and toddlers.
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Hague
Recoireyor Wilskey
Cutiura
Dodds
Welter
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