Nobody lives here but us says Langworth boy
A Langworth family corner house faced continual nuisance from visitors asking about potential occupants. In desperation the boy Harold printed a sign reading five words, Nobody lives here but us, to deter callers. Lippincott's
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Lawyer Plea For Leniency In Larceny Case
Attorney Charles Pettijohn urged leniency for a client who pleaded guilty to larceny, arguing the suspect is father of twins needing food. Judge Pritchard retorted he would consider Pettijohn’s own situation when he is father of twins. The exchange occurred in the criminal court in Indianapolis News.
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Fragmented Thoughts From a Fragmented Page
A collection of miscellaneous quotes and advertisements from a historical page. It includes a child’s church memory, a playful exchange about hearing God, a brief joke about “Work,” a medical remark on pain, a Sydney Smith quote, a herbal remedy claim for constipation and liver issues, and a proverb about hiring gardens and birds.
Lively 1909 Imagery of Disasters and Trials Across States
A roundup reports lynching in Texas after deputy death, multiple tornadoes hitting Missouri, Indiana, and Tennessee with casualties and property damage, political shifts in Wisconsin and Indiana, a Venezuelan exiled leader in Paris, fatal factory and submarine incidents, and various legal and civic outcomes. Names of places include Mearnhall Texas Gold Missouri Knoxville Tennessee Reynolds Pennsylvania Horns Lake Mississippi Talequah Oklahoma Pasadena California and more. The piece notes elections, trials, and notable deaths including a former opera director and several local figures.
Painting Guide For Homeowners From National Lead Co
The article promotes a Houseowner's Featuring Outfit No 49 from National Lead Company offering guidance on when to paint how surface conditions and materials affect durability. It includes a color scheme book and a simple instrument to detect adulteration, guaranteeing purity with the Dutch Boy Painter trademark and assistance if a dealer cannot supply the product.
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Dusty Dodgework Prompts Quick Smoke Short Stick
A brisk, informal line depicts Dusty Dodgework preferring a short smoke. The speaker confirms the preference and notes a dislike for pulling the smoke far. The exchange conveys casual frontier speech and character mood without further action.
Two Sides of History and Salting a Diamond Mine
A collection of brief items reflects on subjectivity in history from different vantage points and a miners tale about salting a diamond mine. A youth asks if The Wings of the Dove is stories or a single long tale, while a Tech writer recounts the salting anecdote from South Africa to illustrate deception in mining.
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Old Soaker Get Saturated with Caffeine
A Huntaville Alabama woman who drank coffee for about four decades reports chronic stomach trouble and insomnia improved after stopping coffee. She tried tea and milk without success, then used Postum with proper preparation and four months later could eat widely and sleep well.
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New Strength for Old Backs Backed by Dean's Pills
Mrs. Joannah Straw of Canton recounts three years of rheumatic backache dizziness and kidney issues. After starting Dean's Kidney Pills she improved greatly and now feels as well as a typical woman of fifty. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dorothy Drew and Gladstone Bible Lesson Tale
Miss Dorothy Drew, presented at court, was the late W. E. Gladstone’s favorite granddaughter. A tale recalls her early morning quarrel with grandpa over rising, she citing Psalm 127:2 and declaring It is vain for you to rise up early.
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Eczema Cure Promised by Cuticura Remedies
A case from Mahanoy City Pennsyl- vania cites dramatic skin improvement after using Cuticura products for a long lasting eczema. The letter notes many doctors failed before Resolvent and ointment brought relief within two months. Also mentions Boston sales and a future city with gas lights and electric illumination to curb air pollution.
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Deafness Not Cured by Local Applications Claim
An old advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and that catarrh causes most hearing loss. It promises Hall's Catarrh Cure will restore hearing and offers a $500 reward for proof of cure, naming J. Cheney Co. of Toledo as distributor.
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Early Experiences and Witty Opening Tales
A joke about an office boy who misuses a phone and is told he will be dead. A spoof about Romulus and Remus building Rome’s north wall and Remus being knocked out in the first boxing match of the new city.
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Castoria product warning noted for infant use
Carefully inspect each CASTORIA bottle for the signature AM and the familiar wording. This remedy has been in use for over 30 years and is the one mothers have trusted for infants and children.
What Did He Mean Miss Bore Do You Think of Me
A humorous exchange from Harvard Lampoon features Miss Bore asking if the Auto Enthusiast thinks of her while driving. He quips about thinking of her especially when he hits someone, delivering a dark punchline in a satirical tone.
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Marine Eye Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old time advertisement claims Marine Eye remedy soothes weary watery eyes and pink eye with no harmful drugs. It touts relief for eye irritation and pain and offers a free eye book from The Marine Eye Remedy Co in Chicago, urging readers to try the product for babies and adults alike.
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Opera Nap Turns into Laughing Anecdote in Mixed Evening
A Wall Street visitor, dragged to the opera by his spouse, falls asleep only to be roused by soulful chords. Amid the chatter a tongue tied exchange unfolds about a rich chord and its value. The scene includes gossip and literary quips, ending with a playful taste of period culture and product mentions.
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The Sorrow of It Scribbles-Jingleton Poem
A latent poem titled The Sorrow of It is praised for its rhythm and beauty by critics, though one reviewer argues it lacks meaningful content. The exchange highlights contrasting views on poetic value and substance.
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Kill the Flies Now Before They Multiply
Ad fragmented ad copy promotes fly control and seasonal assurances. It mentions a dealer and an address in Brooklyn New York with scattered lines about home protection and a teething product for children. The text contains multiple unrelated phrases and misspellings.
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Lay de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
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