Deacones Plot to Hide Eggs from Mara Will
In a humorous African American church vignette from Alabama, Deacon Jones suggests taking eggs to a large house while Deacon Smith hesitates. Jones argues the eggs cannot be left for a woman to claim, and they debate whether the household will be misled by the absence of the eggs. The piece blends dialect with a moral twist on kindness and duty, ending with an unrelated medical advertisement for a cold remedy and sinus cure.
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Deacon Smith
Deacon Jones
Bro. Jones
Healthful living and wholesome laxatives promoted
The piece extols outdoor healthful living for children and adults, praising regular habits and clean diet. It endorses Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as pure, gentle, and effective, notes physicians approve it, warns against imitations, and urges every family to keep a bottle for adults and children.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Investment in Moth Balls and the Downside of Jokes
A Chicago Record-Herald inspired tale details a State Street druggist who recalls a quirky moth ball scam. A wary customer complains that moth balls are selling as jokes rather than pest remedies, demanding a quick kill shot to reveal the bluster behind the souvenir prank.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Tolme
Yes
A Tale Of Manners In Reading And Writing
A humorous piece contrasts how men and women handle reading and writing habits. It notes men taste coffee before, scrutinize pens, and feel discomfort reading with the back to the night, while women act swiftly, tear envelopes, and scribble with vigor. The piece ends with a wry remark on money driving behavior.
Odd Happenings In Paris And Wiltshire Deaths Reported
A man in Paris accidentally shot off the nose tip while handling a loaded revolver. Weather prank delayed by electric storm despite alarms. In Wiltshire a 46 year old infant died at Wentbury Workhouse after lifelong infantile condition. An old man died during a Paris photo session when told to stay still and collapsed.
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Paris
Wehtning
Wentbury
Wiltshire
England
Westbury
Fife
Social Banter and Witty Quips From Old Papers
A string of ironic exchanges and quips from Philadelphia papers includes jests about aging elegance and a wry forecast about moving to Swamphurst. The lines mix satire on talent and the color of souls, with a final aphorism on mediocrity and appearance.
Teeth that were useless
Harry Leon Wilson, summering in Connecticut with a colony of artists and writers, joins two new friends for a drive. Their runaway horses crash into a telegraph pole, sending Wilson and companions into the road. One man loses two front teeth, asking what to do with them.
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Harry Leon Wilson
Connecticut
Wilson
Amateur Aeronautics Advice From The Past
A fragment from a humorous column warns aviators about safe balloon handling and avoiding dangerous actions. It counsels against sticking objects into envelopes, leaving moving cars, dropping bottles, or grappling strangers. The piece ends with a quip about soft drinks being hard on the stomach.
Peruna Credited With Cure In Nebraskans Letter
Mr H J Benneman of Oakland Nebraska reports relief from a yearlong stomach catarrh after using Peruna new house medicine. He praises improved appetite weight gain and lasting cure and recommends Peruna for household use. Mr Austin M Small of Oregon also notes Peruna restored appetite during hot weather and served as a pleasant tonic.
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H. J. Benneman
Oakland, Neb
Austin M. Small
Save the Babies Castoria Advised to Prevent Infant Mortality
A historical health advertisement argues infant mortality is high in civilized countries and claims Castoria can save lives. It warns narcotic cough syrups contain opium or morphine and harm children, urging use of Castoria with Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature for safe circulation and fever relief.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
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