Nervousness and Blues Relief via Pinkham Remedies
Mrs. Rost of Storm Sage Avenue Washington Park Winoia says Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills restored her health after nervous spells backache and blues. She notes she feels young and well despite worry and loud children and thanks the company for free advice offered by Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
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Washington Park
Alik J
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Rost
Storm
Sage Avenue
Winoia
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Road surface planing and hens question in archive humor
A whimsical note questions how hens know road surfaces are ready, juxtaposing a Pennsylvanian inventor claim with a street work description. The fragment suggests a single pass to plan and scarify roads, while the chicken question adds a rural flavor to the uncertain surface readiness.
Permanent connection to handle high grade securities ad
Stanton and McKennon seek trustworthy local men in diverse professions to join a profitable securities venture. No investment. earn by following instructions and giving conscientious attention. Office preferred. no canvassing. a representative may be sent to train at no cost. Oklahoma City ad.
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Manny
Stanton & McKennon
Herskowitz
No Rest for Him
Mrs Gadder contemplates sending herself to a private sanitarium to rest tired nerves. The piece depicts tensions at home with Mr Gadder, portrayed as a small, rugged figure whom she sees as unaffected by suffering.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad for Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as remedies for eczema, itching, and burns. It claims a hot bath plus ointment provide relief and offers free samples by mail with address postcard to Cuticura, Dept Boston.
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Dept Boston
Advy
Did you see all these soldiers guarding the city library
A quip about guards at a city library spurred by a joke about dynamite in a dictionary. The line ends with a note that “little men in high places cast long shadows,” implying distant power and hidden motives.
Registering for Military Service On June 5
The article explains a nationwide draft registration for men aged twenty-one to thirty who must register June 5 with no exceptions. It provides instructions from the circular How to Answer Questions on Registration Cards, detailing how to state name, age, address, birth date, citizenship, birthplace, employment, dependents, marital status, race, prior military service, and exemption claims, with emphasis on accuracy and readiness.
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Malin Street
Chicago
Cook County
Linois
Columbus
Vienna
Austria
Paris
France
Sofia
Bulgaria
Phis Doeser
Brichy
Custom House
United States
Thil
Marne
National Guard
Regular Army
Navy
War Department
Enfield rifle to be adopted with American ammo
The United States plans to manufacture the Enfield rifle using American ammunition due to factory limits on Springfield production. Existing British army rifle facilities can produce Enfield rifles in sufficient numbers, while Springfield manufacture continues with interchangeable ammunition. The U S aims to maintain versatile ammunition supply across both rifles.
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Liitex
Bettish Army
Enfield
United States
Prohibition Debate Cites Colorado Labor Claims
An article citing Colorado figures argues prohibition did not ruin jobs or wages. It quotes state labor commissioner Artes Swanson saying 10,000 workers were affected by closing 2,000 saloons, with workers shifting to other roles and no spike in charity. The piece contrasts dry and wet districts to question anti prohibition claims.
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Colorado
Artes Swanson
Grange Leaders Back Prohibition Across States
L J Tabor, head of the Ohio State Grange, defends prohibition as a core moral issue. He says the Grange aims for better farmers and communities, arguing prohibition protects church, home, rural progress, and national development from the saloon. California probation laws also require total abstinence from alcohol during probation, prompting questions about prevention versus punishment.
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L. J. Tabor
Ohio State Grange
Grange
America
California
Liquor Gets No Jobs Says California Liberator
A California Liberator editorial asserts liquor use never earned anyone a job and that workers must recognize this truth for their betterment. The piece argues no fan of alcohol gains employment from drinking.
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Min
John Barleycorn
California
Drinking man's life expectancy statement cited
A Reverend from Minneapolis asserts life expectancy for a drinking young man at age twenty is 16 years, while an abstainer would reach 44 years. The remark highlights perceived risks of alcohol consumption on longevity within religious discourse.
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Rev. L. A. Crandall
Baptist
Minneapolis
New Slogan on Prohibition Across the Nation
The Nation faces continued dry status with 25 states dry, DC lacking Congress, and Alaska dry by a 2 to 1 vote. Including dry territories, over 87 percent of U S land and more than 60 percent of the population live under prohibition. Eight states in submission campaigns with two voting in November. Ohio remains in a wet and dry contest.
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Colliers
Seatle
Birmingham
United States
District of Columbia
Congress
Alaska
Ohio
Speeding Officer Laughs at Dentist Route
A quirky courtroom exchange has the officer accusing speeding while the defendant jokes about a dentist visit. The dialogue hints at a plan or destination behind the travel, ending with the punchline about going to the dentist.
Women It Is Magic Lift Out Corns Instantly
An advertisement proclaims Freezone as a painless remedy to remove corns and calluses. A Cincinnati man supposedly discovered this compound and offers a tiny bottle for little cost. Apply a few drops directly, the soreness vanishes, and the corn loosens to be removed with no skin irritation.
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Cincinnati
Deog House
LIMIT ON LONDONERS' FOOD RESTRICTIONS
London imposes meal allowances for eating places with weekly caps. Toronto Globe lists per meal portions for breakfast luncheon and dinner including meat sugar bread and flour. A designated no meal day applies Tuesday, with Wednesday as provinces' mealless day.
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New London
Toronto Globe
London
Provinces
Allen's Foot Ease and the Tale of a Tactful Cigars
An advertisement extols Allen's Foot Ease to prevent foot soreness and fatigue among workers. A humorous anecdote follows about Sir Beerbohm Tree judging a smoking incident on a railway car, offering a premium Havana to a youth who defends his choice.
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Sir Beerbohm Tree
Sir Beerbohm
Sir Beerboh
Increased Cost in Lease Citing How Parts Are Spent
The notice questions economizing on a lease and explains they are just spending less on the special money.
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Spe
Hungary in Bankruptcy Warns of German Ties and War Costs
In a Budapest article titled Hopeless, Dr Ede Palyi argues Hungary’s finances are ruined by wartime costs. He cites prewar production at 950 million, war expenses at 5.6 billion, and claims 6.6 hundred million in annual interest will pressure the state. He predicts catastrophe if a new loan is issued and taxes or requisitions are raised.
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Ede Palyi
Budapest
Hungary
New York
Doctor Paly
Germany
Tlingery
Who Would Marry Rich Brainy Woman Surprising Dialogue
A playful exchange questions why a wealthy and intelligent woman would marry a man. Jack queries who else would wed such a person, highlighting social expectations and curiosity about suitable partners.
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Jack
Diudyn
Father of the Man Henpecked by Judge Hatch
The judge quips that the father is heavily nagged by family duties, noting he even has to mind the baby as part of his responsibilities. The remark reflects a humorous courtroom exchange about domestic roles and parental obligations.
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Dragrisis
Sat
Bso Brok- Marine Eyl Eemudy Co
ClucaGo
Epwall
Porto Rico
Naturalization Court
Rance Shoes
National Women’s Christian ‘Temperance Union
W. L. Douglas
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Royal Shoes
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Spark St
Masa
Allen
Magyar
Skinner Mfg.co
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Hosteerricoe
Nebraska
Paxton
Aingle
Phare Wbeeeaol
Oby Dextan Teeray
Omaha Plating Company
16Th
Guaka
Neb
Nebraska National Insurance Company
Lincoln
Fairmont Creamery Company
Crate and
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