Modern Lights Note on kerosene lamps and gasoline lights
Describes kerosene burning lights and a handheld gasoline powered lamp. Claims instant illumination and a doubled light output, with wide applicability from homes to stores. Mentions ongoing study of lighting options and offering guidance on different lighting apparatus.
Humorous Quips and Sidelights on Women and War
A collage of comic verse and wry exchanges. It contrasts pithy lines on women’s hair, love, and double standards with sardonic vignettes about soldiers, newsroom reporters, and socialites. The items showcase period humor and social observation from varied voices.
Nonsense Quotations and Witty Snaps Across Papers
A collage of brief quips and jokes from various papers, including Washington Star London Opinion St Louis Globe-Democrat Chicago Evening Post and Detroit Free Press. Snappy lines cover misread investments bed room telephones and a probate of household humor.
An Unfailing Sign in Maud's Second Marriage
A New York Journal quip notes Maud’s second marriage appears faltering yet hints she may praise her first husband sooner. The exchange underscores public curiosity about remarriage and lingering affection.
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Tan
Maud
New York Journal
Quote exchange on raft survival and sea weather
A London Tir-Airs exchange features a young lady asking about six weeks adrift with no food and where the mutton came from. Ol Salt explains the sea was very whoppy, signaling a rough voyage and scarce provisions.
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London
Result of a Fad in a Judge's Library Observed
Fragmentary remark notes a fad’s consequence as observers remark on immediacy and affection. The line suggests satire on previous fashions and the gaze of readers within a judges library, hinting at social commentary on romance trends.
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Judge's
155 Acre Farm at a Great Bargain
A 155 acre farm for sale located 3 1/2 miles northwest of Clermont. Includes 1230 acres of timbered land, good pasture, several structures such as a 24 by 26 foot house, barn, hog house, shed and a small stock of outbuildings. Pasture fenced with woven wire, owner not a farmer so price set low for quick sale. Possession March 1 1911. Price 45 per acre, easy terms or rent if sale fails. For details inquire at the local office.
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Clermont
Renton
The Electric Handy Light Promises Wide Utility
The device is pitched as the ultimate versatile lamp for homes offices and shops. It promises bright eye friendly illumination for sewing typing drafting and reading and highlights its usefulness in hotels schools post offices mills and garages.
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