Beans Fail to Flower Where Peas Were Sown
A reader notes a garden mishap with beans planted in a spot intended for peas and sees the aphorism that outcomes mirror seeds sown. The Washington Herald frames the simple observation as a wry reflection on expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Herald
Temelcher Drinking Mate in the Day of Their Toldo Legend
A Harper's caption notes a legend about Temelcher drinking with a mate during a day of their Toldo, but the text gives no explanation of what Hay meant. The fragmentary note leaves interpretation uncertain and anchors no named individuals or organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's
Temelcher
Duck and Owl Show Immunity to Venom in Experiments
In the Comptes Hondus of the Biological society of Ports, MM Billard and Maublant report ducks and owls exhibit notable venom indifference to vipers. Domestic cats also show near immunity to viper venom. Separately in Moscow, a theater incident saw an actor in a villain role remove wig and beard to persuade children that he was pretending to be wicked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MM. Billard
Maublant
Comptes Hondus
Biological Society of Ports
M. Hillard
Moscow
Apectatora
Free Advice To Women From Mrs Pinkham
Women suffering from any illness are urged to contact Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are answered by women and kept confidential. Mrs. Pinkham offers advice drawn from extensive experience and invites all women to seek help. Also advertised is a free eighty page Text Book available by mail from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn MA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydian BK. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Portland
Roina
Hertin
Pilea
Filetula
Whistling Kettle with Narrow Neck Design
A new kettle features a long narrow neck used for filling and pouring. It is capped by a neck-length cover and a whistle at the top that activates as steam makes the pot boil.
Adulterated Foods and a Magician’s Heist
A housewife confronts grocer clerks about fake butter sugar and honey as a burglar steals jewelry from a night dwelling. The burglar discovers the loot belonged to Professor Presto the magician, who had replaced real earbobs with imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Presto
Pun in the autumn day closes a tale
A humorous exchange from Youth's Companion recounts Mr. Potter using a pun to calm his matter-of-fact wife. The line "And so the evening wore on" prompts her to ask what it wore, and he answers it was the close of an autumn day.
Banked Birthday Gift Mystery Question
A reader recalls receiving 100 dollars each birthday since turning 21 and saving every cent. The query asks how many thousands of dollars are in the bank from these gifts. The piece presents a riddle about accumulated funds from repeated birthday gifts.
Morning meal prompts light reader to predigested food
A man reads a pamphlet on predigested food then calmly orders breakfast. He asks for more pork chops and waits for his meal of pork chops, tomatoes and hot waffles, showing no fear or urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiblets
Pierce
War rumors spark urgent debate on public morale
The exchange hints at looming conflict with Japan as rumors spread. One speaker laments the mood, while another proposes practical distraction by switching magazines, illustrating civilian responses to wartime anxiety.
Good News and Rent Raise Clash in Letter Exchange
A humorous exchange between a couple reveals the landlord plans a rent increase. The response shows mixed feelings about housing costs and shared optimism in a light domestic tone.
Fragmented Words Reveal Odd Passage on Eyes and Courtship
The text presents a surreal jumble about eyes that speak many languages and intrude on people, citing Emerson and a Scandinavian courtship custom. It shifts to a tale of a warrior who abducts a bride after a wedding, noting marriages are celebrated at night and followers attend.
Maurice Rye Remedy Cx Ob for pace Ulnerrated Eye Book Free
A garbled notice references eye remedies and a miracle cure claim. It mentions a Providence Evening News committee selecting ten beautiful English words and a Mark Twain prize, with various unrelated snippets about places and publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Rye
Drageiot
Marine
Boothes
Nahy
Providence Evening News
The
Evening News
Mark Twain
Borrowed Bridal Finery in Nordic Parishes
In Norway every parish house kept bridal ornaments such as a coronal and girdle for one day use by poor brides in wedding finery. Copenhagen’s Museum of National Antiquities holds sets once used in Denmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Museum of National Antiquities
Copenhagen
Denmark
Need for Women Architects Motto from the Queen
A quotation stresses the shortage of women architects and claims domestic architecture is where women's talent is most needed, attributed to the Queen. The remark highlights gender disparities in the architectural field and suggests a call to broaden roles for women in design.
Hope and health in one voice from Minyon to the people
A fragmented sermon-like text urges hope as a companion, counselor, and light for the poor and suffering. It blends calls for self nobility with advice on digestion and wellness, touting Musyee's Paw Paw Pills as a remedy and marketing them at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyou
Pleasure in Everything Philosophy Quote
If we apply ourselves to wisdom we shall never live without true pleasure but learn to be pleased with everything. We shall be pleased with wealth when it helps others, with poverty, with little to care for, and with security, for being unenvied.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Poortland
Efor
Hotel Foster
Davin Streets
Depot
Kodaks
Pata! Niersture
Elven
Belmont Auto School
Ana
Mayen
Eed
Keeles
Gileda
Funy
Cool Bay
S. S. Breakwater
Ainsworth
J. Mullis
Gen
Mer
Central
Oregon
VIA
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Nav. Co
Dalles
Madras
Milae
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Deschutes Junction
WM. McMurray
Gen. Pass. Agt
Southern Pacific
Newport
Yaquina Bay
North Beach Resorts
National Educational Association
International Sunday School Association
S. P
Wm. McMurray, G. Pla
Bond
Hostetter
Ayer
J. C. Yor Co
Lowell
Japan
Emerson
California
Luthera Cormmissione
Adeliese Harecom & Rims Ball
Ran Francie
Cal
Llangollen
St. Asaph
Llangolles
Westminster Gazette
Tennessee
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Bluing
Simon
Saundress
Taine le
Oree Mall
TLAND
Daisy Fly Killer
Kikold
Brestiys
Pedik
Clover Leaf Pharmacy
Cloverdale
Need For Women Architects
California Fig Syrup
Palny
Minyon
Sam Sloan
Allen & Lewis
Portland, Or
Portland Art Association
Bewin
Museum OF Art
Fifth and
Taylor Streets
Libby
A.G, Smith M. B
Aloco Poon
Zee Potemor
Ehelich
Crarrel