Fragmented Seaside Dwellers and Odd Conflicts
A garbled narrative shows a couple arguing over a pantry key hidden in a walking skirt and burned clothes on a lawn after starvation. Two fishermen, Daniel and KSray, drift apart as a boat accident is described. A sea-side scene shifts to fortunes, college secrets, and a surgeon praising Postum as a health aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonnsmith
Julia
Julian
Jonamith
Wellville
Adcup
Grocer’sa
Pastagea
Postum Cereal Co. Ltd
Battie Creek
Hich
Dear Mrs. Thompson and Schoolgirl Advice Column Bundle
A long advice page features Dear Mrs. Thompson letters on teenage romance consent and social behavior. Readers seek guidance on engagement, kissing before marriage, poolroom influence, fashion questions, and handling deceitful suitors with practical responses from the columnist.
Backache Remedies and Pains Promising Quick Relief
An advertisement-like narrative promotes various pain relief and kidney health products. It describes backache, headaches, nerves, and rheumatic symptoms, claiming cures and renewed vitality after doctors gave up. The piece touts pills and tonics as simple fixes with dramatic results.
Short on Brotherhood Love in The Sunday Magazine
A tale from The Sunday Magazine depicts Wilkin mistreating his younger brother Henry. The older boy’s father rebukes the conduct, insisting Henry should be sacred, while Wilkin’s cruelty fuels tension until a tense moment erupts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkin
Henry
Withtin
William
Wucred
Treatment for Itching Scalp and Hair Loss Promoted
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura for itchy scalps dandruff and thinning hair. It describes applying Cuticura Ointment in scalp partings, covering the head overnight, washing with Cuticura Soap in the morning, and suggests monthly use. samples offered via mail order. The piece also contains a short anecdote about roses and a local social exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. L. Boston
Not Ready to Decorate
A Lawrence speaker recounts a Dutch visitor’s confusion about Decoration Day. He explains the cemetery tradition, noting the visitor’s remark that those who “slave to degrade are not dead yet.” The snippet also shows a mishmash of ads and a quip about choice and empathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denar
Mrs. Thompson
Yooung
I. D. Bowersock
Lawrence
Kansas
Dike
Degerate
Kansas City Star
Maternal Intuition and Odd Bits of News
A collage of humorous vignettes and instructions from the era includes a mother’s reaction to her child claiming manly status and a series of quick tips. It notes the international carat standard set to take effect July 1 and lists remedies for teething and wind colic. Various quips about pessimism and daily life appear alongside shoe care advice and a casual ad for Castorla.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Donorith
Daniel
Ksryay
Harvey
Jude
Lisa
Facia
Ryberk
Dastin
Finis
Tommy
Tae
Tay Son
Philadelphia Record
Miss Freesem
Lonelyville
Doolen i
Ayzcaie
Nile
Unis
Ote Worthy
Heaven
Jessuua
Peru
Fier
Pat Tits
Mera
Doane
Kreplig Company
Cerne Janenths
Sapella
Bettar Company
Thompson
Charubearr
Gary
Karckeal
Dean
Ted
Tettern
F. B
USA
Afy Cum
N.ras
Mhuma
Hink
Hlaadey
Aerithr
Popeian
INEY
Afala Ene Cotta Co
Buffalo, N.Y
Robert Bosqueau
Bobbie Bosqueau
Alhalia
Timothy
Clover
J. Aulywall
Sioux City
Ady
Duliavar
Preddie
France
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Belgium
Holland
Bris. Winslow
Spain
Willia
Paw
Cincinnati Enquirer
Matiera
Fletcher
LeRoy
N.Y
Coyne
Mamma
Piate S
Leora
Peverores
Allaldaorce
Boekel
Paskaisney An
Wortert
Bacher Blee
Gromer
Indigpensabiea
Rte Hauleomea Idealer
United Drates
Ieeben
Ues
Avedon
Chale
Postal
Weusy Onier
Liberty St
New York Ci
Carter
LeClerosto
Powerstock
Western
UNION
14Th Ave
Brooklyn
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