No More Sample Dilemma At Local Store
A shopper asks for a free sample but the salesman explains samples are discontinued after it was found some customers used them for bathing suits. The quirky exchange captures a bygone retail cautionary note.
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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
6
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised relief for tight shoes
An advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease provides instant relief for tired feet after using a foot bath and powder. It touts easy wear for tight shoes and immediate comfort for wearers, promising widespread availability and a trial package offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Carny and Busters
Bien & Olmsted Ee Roy
Language Skills and Whittling Talent Discussed
A Wise M. E. notes that speaking many languages is unlikely for most, then quips that unless a man is worthless he likely won’t become an expert whittler, highlighting humorous exchanges on talent and work.
Cats Up Prompted Basement Call During Dinner Hour
A mistyped family scene shows Sarah told to fetch the cats from the basement. Minutes later the mistress heard scrambling feet and Sarah returned breathless declaring the call was up. The exchange centers on a perplexing cupboard miscue and a humorous domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Prohibition Debate Cites Economic Shifts and Liberty
A Seattle figure argues prohibition nears success as cash sales rise and installment payments improve, noting saloon closures shift poor men toward temperance venues. Charles Stelzle urges state powers to curb the saloon, framing personal liberty against public welfare. The Manufacturers and Dealers Association resists prohibition and claims not to be a liquor group while offering anti prohibition material to newspapers.
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A. G. Findlay
Seattle
West
Ag .Taore
United States
Charles Stelzle
and_Desséers“association
Chicago
Furnfah
Daniels
Standpoint on booze framed as a personal loss
A panicked pay envelope message claims alcohol destroys balance nerve self confidence health and life, while temperance boosters urge public health and prohibition. A farmer’s joke about fair profits in frenzied finance contrasts with a critic’s grain-cost reminder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose
Jose Biions
Ridiculous freckle cure ad and strict soldier humor
An advertisement touts a dubious freckle removal remedy Othine double strength with a money back guarantee. The piece transitions to a joke about a colonel demanding the time from his orderly who lacks a watch, insisting he writes the time on paper. A final quip notes a pretty woman preferring to walk with a homely man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signey
Smith
Coyote Terrorizes Porola Causing Town Alarm
A gaunt gray coyote attacked two dogs at Thomas Derothy residence and nearly bit Mrs J Hardy. It briefly approached students at the schoolhouse before being chased off by wary children. Hunters scour nearby hills seeking the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portola
Cal
Public Eye Quip Sparks Backstage Banter About Fame
In a lively column the Public Eye notes Ithway at ease in the limelight as critics quip about his love of publicity. A wry aside questions how he hides away long enough to bathe, hinting at broader failures to escape consequences.
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Ithway
Castoria advertisement claims harmless substitute for medicines
Old consumer ad touts Castoria as safe for infants and children, claiming it treats worms feverishness diarrhea teething and more while avoiding opium morphine or narcotics. It stresses the product has over 30 years of use, bears Charles H Fletcher signature, and warns against counterfeit imitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Unclear Dystopian Dye Mystery and Witty Exchange
A cleaned diary style note recounts Willian Jassup’s woolen mill in Princeton and a keg of unavailable Russian red dye found among his effects. His son in law and daughter Charles B. Woods and wife lament its loss and consider burning it for a payoff. The piece shifts to quips about war and spiritualism showing satirical humor from various columns.
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Princeton
Charles B. Woods
Woods
Mr. Wools
Mrs. Woods
Indianapolis News
Willian Jennings Bryan
Miami
Qoad Indy
Bouh
Hig
Bright remark from youngster sparks cheerful chat
A parent recalls a brighten moment as a youngster spoke up last night. The aside turns to a light exchange about a good cigar as conversation shifts to everyday small joys.
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Hoston Evening Transcript
Old George the cornetist a Sacramento mystery ends in death
In Sacramento a cornetist known only as Old George died on the street while entertaining children. The crowd’s donations funded his needs. no rightful name or claimant appeared for burial. A separate brief notes James H Darling died December 4 1915 leaving most to his daughter in a nineteen word will filed February 10 1910 in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Old George
Inc
New York City
George
James H. Darling
Orphans” Court
Annia
Summer Plans Split By Town Folks
An optimistic citizen asks about summer anticipation and a pessimistic counterpart replies with a belief that many people will leave town for the season. The exchange captures contrasting outlooks on seasonal travel and local mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Exclamation Apropos Cannon Distances From Report
A fragment notes that some new cannons are said to carry over 36 miles, followed by an exclamatory remark. The quoted phrase reflects enthusiasm and makes no further substantive detail about the weapons or source.
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Droge Dale
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