Camp life and building a woodland bungalow shelter
A vigorous discussion on camping as life practice and the ideal of a year round bungalow in the woods. The piece details light packing, minimal gear, and the step by step construction of a 8 by 14 foot bungalow with a gambrel roof, including materials, framing, roofing, and interior sleeping arrangements for extended outdoor living.
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Camp Ilfé
Ife
Middle States
Appalachians
Doctor van Dyke
Iit
Clergyman Silences Barbershop Boastful Crowd
A well known clergyman sits for a shave in a barber shop as four or five young men attempt ribald stories. When the towel is removed the preacher reveals himself and the room falls silent. No one dares respond to his title. The barber calls for the next customer.
Doan's Kidney Pills Bring Back Strength for Back Pain
A Fargo area reader describes severe back pain fatigue and swollen feet before Try Doan's Kidney Pills. She reports prompt relief and complete recovery, urging others to remember the Doan's name and where to buy them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doen’s
Tester-Milburn Co
Buffalo
A New Ointment Misheard by Child
Janet, a four year old, misheard a doctor’s diagnosis of ptomaine poisoning as toe-nall Rolgoning. She told a playmate Mamma’s sick and described the ailment with the garbled phrase.
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Janet
Cuticura products touted for skin and hair care
For over two generations Cuticura claims to clear pimples blackheads and other complexion issues and to aid red rough chapped hands dandruff itching scalps and thin falling hair. It also promotes care for infants and children. Free samples and a 32 page care book are offered by mail from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Boston
Miner Gazes At New York Skyscrapers Like Permanent Camp
A western mining prospector visits New York and, in a conversation with a proud Gothamite, compares the city’s skyscrapers to a permanent camp, noting the stable, enduring impression of the metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Success Magazine
Fragmented Prose and Quotation From Historical Ad Text
A garbled extract presents quotes on money and virtue, cites Diphilus, and advertises Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething gums. It mentions a “crown of thorns” and assorted misspellings, suggesting an archival ad or pamphlet fragment with antiquated health claims.
Cruel Disappointment in Saxony Court Tale
Jugend narrates a tale set in a Saxon town where William, a longtime court attendant, earns only a legal stipend. After a season adjourns, the judge asks if he smokes, and William answers yes, noting he can smell the judge's coat, revealing a moment of implied consequences.
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Jugend
Saxony
Wilam
William
Beautiful Post Cards Free Offer From Topeka Club
An advertisement from the Art Post Card Club in Topeka Kansas offers 20 stamp samples for five free post cards with gold embossed birthday flower and motto designs. The notice adds a note about poker players passing coins during pastime.
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Beautiful Post
Post Garda
Art Post Card Club
Jackson 8T
Topeka
Kansas
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Clergyman
Fletcher
Diphilus
Iowa
Ath
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Aves
Uae
W. Nlu
S1oux
California Fig Syrup Co
Eeeabie
California
Dinrerreapep
Spohn Medical CO
Douglas
L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W.L. Douglas
Pierce
Digs Directory
Ene
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