Russia's Early Lead in Aircraft Use Said by London Aero Expert
An aero nautic expert in the London Morning Post argues Russia showed marked interest in aircraft since the Crimean era. He notes Russia's prewar orders largely produced domestically, six military and naval planes at Golodin island, and a variety of foreign and native designs.
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London Morning Post
Russia
Schwarz
Count von Zeppelin
Imperial Aero Club
Petrograd
Odessa
Rostaw
Don
France
England
Golodin Island
Libau
A Fine Night Ends With Quip on Cats
Maude Marie and John Henry stroll a country road as she muses on a sublime night. He answers with practicality and a sharp twist, remarking it is the kind of night to shoot cats, delivering a humorous punchline.
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Maude Marie
Kansas City
John Hoenary
John Henry
Marie
John
That gambler's son and the poker chip joke
A quirky collection of quips on heredity and wit. A laundress praises Red Cross Ball Blue for whiteness. Advertisements promote Mrs. Austin's Bag Tancake cakes and a man who makes his own luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Good Grocers
Ways to Improve Winter Road Maintenance and Drainage
Farmers urged to adopt small, year round road care measures. Emphasis on clearing brush for better drainage, proper ditch depth, and regular dragging to prevent washouts. Highlights dangers to horses from poorly maintained bridges and the need to distribute labor across seasons for smoother, drier roads. Also touches on dairy farming and green fodder.
Age of a Fowl and Tax Grains in Rural Life
Age of a Fowl notes that a fowl's age is read by its leg joints while skin texture signals youth. Excellent Insurance asserts grain bins on farms protect against forced sales at low prices. Poor roads add transport costs felt during grain hauling, a tax on farmers.
Use That Pain as Warning for Kidney Health
An article urges using pain as an alarm for kidney trouble and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills. It links backache and urinary symptoms to kidney issues and advises light diet, hydration, and abstaining from liquor, tea, or coffee. An endorsing letter from Elihu Simpson of Salineville, Ohio bolsters the remedy's credibility.
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Bright
Dean
Elihu Simpson
Lincoln &J
Salineville
Ohio
Donn
Doan’s Kidney Pills Ad and Odd Odds in Wartime Jokes
An assortment of items including an old Doan’s Kidney Pills advertisement from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, and a collection of witty exchanges and jokes about pensions war and aging. The page also references Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product and market items.
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Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Forgiving Doll Incident Sparks Family Quarrel
In Life magazine a child and mother discuss forgiveness after a doll is broken. The daughter jokes about wanting to swat Howard first before offering forgiveness, highlighting domestic tensions and humor in a family scene.
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Ethel
Howard
Murine Eye Remedy Ad and Odd Editorial Fragments
A fragmented ad text promotes Murine eye remedies and a dubious eye care product. The piece combines medical marketing with unrelated personal musings and quotes about consent and beauty, creating a surreal newspaper item.
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Winchester
Standard Oil Company
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
W. S. Nethery
Columbus
G. W. Aird
Indianapolis
Ind
Ida
Tae
Rp Picture Sa
Young Lady
Corporal
Major Fitzgerald
Boston
Royal George
William the Modest
Kurt Kiegler
Denver
Twobble
Fletcher
Red Cross Ball
Adv
Nu Smariine
Bank of the Bye
Murine Eye Rewedy Co
Chicago
Carter
Ines
New York State
U.S
Searing Farm Agency
Bajobridge
Chenango County
N.Y
Watwon E. Coleman
Was. Ingtwoo
D.C. Bodgstree
Hiem Reference
Bose
Fort Wayne
Dr. Pierce
Mseer An
Mead
Mina Woo
Buster
Denier
Col
Floan
Pete
Joseph Tamblyn
Conecrae Street
McKeesport
Sloans
Gig R. Earl S. Sloan
Seapress
Philadelphia
Vainlittr
Lydia J. Pinkham Medicine Co
Paxtinen
Paxton Toilet Co
Mass
Peet
Absorbine, JR
Eula
W. F. Young
Temple Strest
Springfield
Wase
Popham
Preeesa
Williams
Cleveland
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