Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonial
A Ohio reader reports relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during and after childbirth. She cites improved energy, backache relief, and ability to care for her two boys, praising the remedy as a standard treatment for female ailments across the United States.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Carrie Williams
Overpeck
Ohio
United States
At the Top of the Stairs Prank in Barracks
A wartime reminiscence from the Army describes a corporal leading an officer of the day through quarters. On the upper floor he shouts Attention to surprise colonel and officers who burst into laughter during a gas mask drill gone awry.
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California Fig Syrup advertisement for children
A classic mother’s remedy promotes California Fig Syrup as a cure for constipation and stomach distress in children. The copy promises quick relief, a tasteful syrup, and urges buying only the genuine product from a druggist with age specific directions on the bottle.
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California
Eats Then Goes Out to Eat
A Detroit man laments his wife's diet and describes a curious habit of eating two meals daily. He explains at home he breakfast on nuts and fruit and claims to dine on more fruit and berries while outside he seeks wheatcakes and coffee along with beefsteak and tea at a lunch room.
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Mr. Detroiter
Ike
Detroit News
Unto the Least of These Parable Excerpt
A biblical passage describes the separation of people as the righteous inherit the kingdom for feeding, sheltering, and aiding the hungry, thirsty, and stranger. The King commends such acts done to the least of his brethren as done unto Him.
Public outcry over Britain’s rival of the special branch
The dismissal of Sir Basil Thomson from Britain’s special branch highlights a government clash over political espionage. Critics say the unit hunted labor agitators and radicals, while supporters claim it defended the status quo. The episode fuels debates on state power and anti revolutionary tactics.
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Scotland Yard
London Police
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Palmer
United States Steel Corporation
Thomson
Lloyd George
Special Branch
Hamsay MacDonald
Labor Party
Britain
Sir Basil
Sir Ra
Venus Theory Of Business Cycles From Venus Proponent
An old critique revisits two sunspot and Venus cycle hypotheses for economic fluctuations. Jevons suggested an 11 year cycle, Moore argues for an eight year cycle linked to Venus Earth closeness with weather and rainfall patterns supporting the theory, though causation remains unproven.
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Visam Muaithitlan
Quarterly Journal of Economics
Henry L. Moore
Columbia
Prof
Moore
Jevons
Coen
Weather Bureau
Washington
Venus
Earth
Busines
Aristocrat Returns to School at London Mall Stage
A 1956 item from the London Mall features The Aristocrat returning to school. It notes audience banter including a line about ancestors with William the Conqueror and a jest about Maury Pickford. Other referenced acts include The New Girl and From the Pussing Show with comments on background figures and a portrait in a jumble job advert.
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London
William the Conqueror
Maury Pickford
Born Superintendent
A Louisville Courier-Journal fragment notes a person declared as “born to be a superintendent.” The quote suggests pride in leadership and admiration for watching others work, though the text is incomplete and lacks full context or names.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Buffalo Ranch to Boost Herd Near Cowichee Washington
From the Rural Weekly a buffalo packing house plans a large buffalo ranch near Cowichee Washington, offering 100 dollars per head to start a herd of nearly 1000. The article notes buffalo forage for steels and potential climatic advantages. Also mentions a near death case of beggar Eaigerly eating under a Texarkana bridge claiming food scarcity.
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Cowichee
Wash
Texarkana
Ark
Three Billion Slaves in a Power Driven Era
The article reviews the Superpower survey by Alan H. Temple and Theodore Price, arguing vast potential savings from interconnected electrification. It details coal and oil waste, calls for converting coal to electricity at the mine, utilizing water power, and building extensive power lines from Boston to Washington to boost industrial efficiency and reduce costs.
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Superpower
Theodore Price
Geological Survey
Minng
Boston
Washington
Nnn
Central Organization Seen As Key To Lasting Peace
A letter argues only a universal body backed by nations can enforce swift punishment for aggressors, ensuring peace. It warns against wars started with a foregone defeat and notes postwar conferences breed fear and more books about Washington. A Virginia thief is linked to a mink valued at 1000 won theft.
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Washington
Virginia
Minnaeple
Mixed Miscellany of Odds and Oddities in Old News
Disjointed notes report valued items in New York bonded ware houses and liquor imports, odd court scenes in Milwaukee, a poetry fragment about a jewel and fame, and fan expectations for Babe Ruth’s 60,000 dollar season. The text weaves currency figures with scattered references to places and people.
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Babe” Ruth
Babe
Unhealthiest season and heating advice to stay warm
The article argues the cold season brings health risks and urges heat efficiency. It cites Huntington and Leonard Hill on radiant heat and window ventilation, noting open fires waste warmth and create cold floors. Recommendations include under window radiators, warm floors, and maintaining comfortable feet.
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Huntington
Man le Bert
Midelit Leonard Hill
Kreat Kingliet
Petenkofer
Nebraska pamphlet shows 1920 tax dollar spent in state
Government of Nebraska released an illustrated guide detailing how the 1920 tax dollar was allocated. It reveals only 15 cents supported state government, with the rest distributed to county, rural and city schools, city and village, and township finance. The leaflet, supervised by Philip J. Tiross and Budget Commissioner Sam H. Leash, aims to clarify state finances and promote trust in public spending.
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Nebraska
Ural
Finance Department of the
Philip J. Tiross
Sam H. Leash
Gilbert Canan
Wit
Philotes
Liechtenstein Admission Debate Delayed by League of Nations
The League of Nations refrains from definite action on admitting Liechtenstein and other miniature states, opting to wait for experience. Liechtenstein, unique for its independence since the Holy Roman era, has maintained sovereignty despite Austrian ties and resisted extradition of Austrian defectors. Proposals to admit by nonvoting representation or Swiss proxy are debated, with the council choosing restraint as wisest. Separate note reports Omaha gas users to receive a 10 cent drop per thousand cubic feet this Christmas, affecting about 98 percent of residents, with Sioux City following suit.
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League of Nations
Han Myring
Alderra
Monaco
Liechtenstein
Lund
Switxerland
Austria
Trince John
Switzerland
Liechten Klein
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Sula
Hohenems
Hans Adam of
Liechatenstein
Tions
League
League Council
Omaha
Town plunges into darkness after failed generating station
A town dependent on one electricity generating station suffered a sudden blackout when the plant failed, leaving residents in darkness. The station’s operator faced questions as power was restored and officials investigated the cause amid fear and confusion.
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