Not the Time for That Bootamen Con Ver sation Humor
Owen Seaman of Punch headlined a London Authors' Club dinner with a follow up discussion on Humor A story within the talk depicts three characters two Scotsmen and a bluebottle the punchline mocks mixing whisky with religious debate The Washington Star notes the tale and comments on the mix of satire and dialogue
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Randy
Coffee's Harmful Hold on Old Age Linked to Coffee
Prominent figures testify that coffee worsens health and that switching to Postum improves conditions. A Southern school superintendent recalls his mother’s heart trouble and stomach issues due to coffee, noting her relief after adopting Postum and the family’s overall better well being.
Swiss Women Push for Universal Suffrage and Philanthropy
The Zurich suffrage movement presses for full voting rights, while a campaign group trains young women in benevolent work aiding poor children. A guardian law aids illegitimate and deserted children, and temperance efforts emerge. Zurich’s historic role is highlighted with notes on the Reformation and local landmarks.
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Housekeeping in Hankow by Florence Kert
Florence Kert discusses managing a Shanghai or Hankow household with five to six servants. The head servant, the “number one boy,” sets the tone, wearing a long blue coat and carrying orders to the others in pidgin English. The piece humorously notes market visits, cooking duties, and the mix of European and Asian influences in a concession city.
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Own your own farm in the Southwest today
An advertisement urges readers to buy a farm in the Southwest, promising fertile land, steady income, lower expenses, strong social benefits, and nearby towns. It touts education, churches, neighbors, and growing opportunities, offering a free three month subscription to The Coming Country magazine. Send name and address to W. 5, St. George, G.P. Al 125 Wainwright, St. Louis.
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