Vermort Paper Adv Prospect Carriage For Sale
A quirky note from Boston advertises a nice hollow carriage for sale. A plumber’s bill mentions a man and boy seeking a smell for 1.75 dollars, suggesting a humorous misunderstanding or pun in the transcript.
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Rich Blood for Healthy Children in Gude's Pepto Mangan Ad
An advertisement argues that two children with identical diets show different health due to blood quality. It promotes Gude's Pepto Mangan to build up blood and improve a thin and weak child’s health, urging readers to buy the genuine liquid or tablet form at druggists.
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Mastin
Garaly Nead Anma
Troubles Have Uses in Uncle Eben's Plain Talk
A rural proverb story presents Uncle Eben arguing that troubles are useful and should not be forgotten. He warns that neglect leads to mockery when one later faces consequences. The narrator emphasizes practical wisdom over pride.
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Eben
For your daughter's sake use Red Cross Ball Blue ad
A vintage advice line for mothers promoting Red Cross Ball Blue laundry aid to keep a daughter's clothes looking dainty and well groomed, reflecting period advertising language and emphasis on feminine appearance.
Illustration of Paradox Sparks Courtroom Wit
In a courtroom a judge asks for an illustration of the paradox. A pupil responds with a garbled phrase about a foreign domestic, highlighting the humor and brevity of the exchange. The exchange reflects courtly timing and linguistic playful misdirection.
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Eer
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp Root
For years druggists note the strong record of Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician s prescription strengthen medicine helping kidneys liver and bladder do nature s work. Swamp Root has stood the test of years and is sold on merit. Send ten cents for a sample bottle to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and mention this paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Indefinite Exchange Over Money Shortage
A terse dialogue shows one party asking how long money is unavailable and the other replying that the duration equals the period of the other’s shortage. The exchange highlights financial strain and dependency between speakers.
Diamond Dyes Advert promises easy home dyeing results
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for dyeing or tinting fabrics from draperies to sweaters. It claims no streaking or running, guides buyers to choose by fabric type, and guarantees perfect home dyeing even for beginners.
Where Is the Hotel Musique Being Given
A query notes the location of a hotel musicale and the respondent answers it is on the inter mezzo floor.
Indiana News Brevities Highlight State Aims And Disputes
Indiana papers quote Dr W N Logan saying census figures undervalue mineral output for 1920 coal and cement. State boards plan a 350000 to 500000 building program starting March 15 with bond funds. Purdue Union building approved costing 1250000, and Edinburg allows hogs again. Inland Steel rail mill to start March 1 with 15000 tons daily capacity. court upholds worker gold claim. multiple local notices include road money, tax meetings, and fish and game surveys.
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Indiana
W. N. Logan
The
Conservation Department
State Board of Agriculture
Chicago
Indiauna
Leo Todd
Henry County
Henry
Clara Freeman Vickery
Henry C. Freeman
Purdue
Edinburg
C. O. Lesh
Govdrmoor McCray
State Highway Commission
Haighway Department
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Inland Steel Company
East Chicago
Wiley Christman
Newbern
Till Grindfythers
Mel.vyille Foster
Terre Haute
Clay
Brasil
Indiana Woman's Prison
California Fig Syrup Advertisement Warns Mothers
A nostalgic ad urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to relieve constipation in children. It promises a quick cleansing sometimes preventing illness, asks to buy the genuine product from druggists, and notes that imitators may appear.
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California
Portrait Mirror Misread Sparks Laughing Row
A near sighted man and his wife tour a portrait exhibition. He criticizes a portrait as ugly but is told it is a mirror. The exchange ends with the wife gently exposing the gag as a trick of perspective.
What It Is A Flapper Answers Henry Question
The piece defines a flapper as the latest style cigarette holder, addressing Henry directly. It frames the item as a new fashion accessory linked to contemporary smoking trends.
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Henry
Young Ladies of ’21 and Elopement Fears in a Pressy Tale
A playful anecdote from a Southern university graduation references a speaker addressing "Young ladies of ’21" while illustrating common wedding myths and elopement perils. A father teases his daughter with a riddle about a gift from mother, ending with the child shouting "Guinea pigs" as the punchline.
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Southern University
Uand
India Nation of Farmers Population and Charity
The text notes most Indians work in agriculture about 200 million rely on farming for living. It then illumes that charity beginning at home tends to spread beyond. It presents a view on national livelihoods and the reach of domestic philanthropy.
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India
Holiday windfall dream ends in a joke
A man muses about receiving $100000 and tells his wife he would return the money to the giver to avoid paying it out in small sums. The joke ends with plans to go to a movie.
Candy Taste Echoes From Christmas Morning
A child, Charles, notes that the candy Santa left in a cheesecloth sack tastes the same as a piece he recently brought home. He speaks seriously to his mother comparing the two confections after examining his toys and treats.
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Charles
Santa Claus
The Man Who Says Nothing Is Never Misquoted
A pithy saying notes that silence protects against misquotation, suggesting quiet speakers avoid misattribution. The line frames caution about how quotes may be misrepresented and the value of measured speech.
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