Free Advice to Women from Lydia E Pinkham
Women sufferinf any form of illness are invited to communicate with Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Women can talk privately to a woman and trust the confidential letters remain in the company files. Mrs Pinkham offers free advice drawn from extensive experience and publishes a 80 page Text Book free by mail.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Preacher Keeps Coat in Sight as Editor Attends
In a Georgia town an open-air sermon under pines ends with a preacher admitting he knew a New York Sunday paper editor was present. He says he kept his coat under his eye, a steady reminder to watch both others and his own interests.
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Georgia
New York
Inaccessible Admiral Fisher Recalled by Boatswain Tale
Admiral Potter recounts a tale of Sir John Fisher at the admiralty. An old boatswain pressed for access, ignoring refusals. A secretary left the door ajar and Fisher told the sailor to go to hell, while the boatswain maintained a respectful salute, insisting on an audience.
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Admiral Evans Comments on Naval Policy at San Francisco Luncheon
Admiral Evans derides a naval policy as mixed and illogical during a San Francisco luncheon. He compares it to Bob Backstay becoming a submarine engineer and quips that dangerous work is necessary to keep a head above water.
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Malady Worth Having from Stray Stories
A humorous quip about communication breakdown. A wife worries her husband is ill as she notes he never understands her explanations. The doctor replies with a sharp joke about his own miscommunication gift, highlighting misfired conversations.
Pronoun Debate Highlights Grammar Authority
A financier urges economizing while a common citizen critiques grammar. The exchange centers on preferred pronoun forms and the use of first versus second person plural in ordinary speech.
Valley House Secrets and a Prisoner on Santa Maria
The narrator Dr Fabos tightens his plan as he stays imprisoned in Valley House. Joan Fordibras reveals a troubled past while guarded by General Fordibras and Imroth. Fabos senses a path to escape with Okyada’s help and urges Joan to trust him despite dangers.
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Valley House captivity and a sham accident tale
A nine day sojourn at the Valley House ends with a repeated tale of a valley bridge disaster used to keep us from leaving. The French valet and servants insist repairs are underway and the island engineers are racing to restore the bridge as General Fordibras waits at St Michael's. The narrator recalls questions about General Fordibras and his companion Joan.
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Rail fare comparison shows Europe ahead on price and speed
A traveler’s data summarized from the Official Railway Guide contrasts European and North American passenger fares and speeds. Europe averages 30.41 mph with higher overall fare including baggage charges, while North America averages 34.62 mph with lower total cost per mile.
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Clergy Retort Turns a Debate on Indulgences Light
Dr. Charles F. Aked recalls a cordial clash with Father Vaughan over indulgences. In Rome a plaque promised a thousand years of remission for one lira, to which the priest quips that it was dirt cheap for mercy, highlighting a humorous exchange about church indulgences.
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Titite Bricklayer Dialogue on Bricks and Fate
A fragmentary exchange shows a bricklayer joking about mishaps and death. The speaker belittles danger while recounting a grave incident where a worker was killed, implying a fatal accident and the precarious nature of bricklaying work.
Wiley Advises Tea and Coffee Drinkers on Moderation
From the Literary Digest, Dr. Harvey Wiley of the U S Department of Agriculture warns the tea and coffee trade to curb excess use. He cautions caffein's habit forming effects, urges parental prudence for children, and suggests prohibition only if community health is threatened.
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Harvey W. Wiley
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Governor Candler’s thrift tale in Gainesville pipe tale
A Gainesville man recalls ex Governor Allen D. Candler of Georgia who quit cigars for a pipe at year start and kept the resolve. He claimed saving $308 by year end, noting the mystery of where the savings went.
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Los Angeles ‘Times
Allen D. Candler
Georgia
South
Candler
Gainesville
Reporter Takes to the Air in Weight-Contest Flight
A London Times correspondent joins aviator Mr Grace on a four minute flight at an aviation meet. The ride, weighing 196 pounds, lasts through ground speed, rising to 160 feet, and gusty wind before a gentle, exhilarating landing. The observer notes the thrill and elusive clarity of flight.
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London ‘Times
Belie
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Barney Oldfield Story Prompts Taxicab Motorman Tale
At a dinner honoring his Sheepshead Bay win over Jack Johnson, Barney Oldfield recounted a disjointed joke about a taxi driver fired for reckless driving who becomes a trolley motorman. The tale centers on his complaints and past luxuries as a chauffeur.
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Jack Johnson
Sheepehead Hay
Law and hat in court cited in New Haven remarks
A pre election speech in New Haven praised lawful justice while recounting a case where a woman prisoner wore a hat in court. Sir Edward Coke and judge debate whether appearance or piety governs the law and the need to remove the hat to reveal the face in the courtroom.
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Los Angeles Times
Himeon KB. Baldwin
New Haven
Edward Yoke
Edward Coke
Roosevelt Might Have Spared Him From Buccess Magazine
A garbled excerpt reflects a child recalling Roosevelt and speculation about his invasion of Europe. The fragmentary text questions whether the king of England might have died before Roosevelt arrived and if Roosevelt would have acted differently.
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Roosevelt
Buccess Magazine
The Plight of the Liar in the Moral Landscape
A prose extract contrasts truth and deceit, arguing that integrity backed by eternal principle grants real power. It asserts reputations of honest businessmen outvalue cunning, while liars betray themselves with every lie and lack lasting backing.
Man buys own book by writing name in line
A man traveling to Chicago spots his latest best selling title in a station display. He notes the author jokes that the tune matters little, then buys the book after a boy insists. In Manitoba, the prairie province of Canada, much land remains vacant for settlement.
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Chicago
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Chase Across Atlantic Ends With Chicago Arrest
Miss Grace Bandner of 2400 Prairie Avenue is pursued by Carl Will, a wealthy Austrian officer, for 12 years across Europe and the United States. In Chicago he was arrested for disorderly conduct after forcing his way to Bandner’s home as she feared for her safety.
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Carl Will
Austria
Will
Franz Josef
Newcomer
Harrison Street
Bridwell
United States
Monte Carlo
Misa Sandner
Mins Sandner
Indiana Avenue
Miss Handner
Miss Sandner
Roomer
Miss Bandner
Wil
Europe
Vienna
Eureau
Sivng
Mandner
Mise Sandner
Armour & Co Net Profits Highlight Large Packing Co
The Chicago Record Merald details Armour and Company's vast packing business. Capital stands at 20 million with a surplus of 73.97 million, totaling 98.98 million. Net earnings reach 6.82 million, about 6 percent, while net sales total 250 million with a 2.98 percent profit margin. The article credits organization, efficiency, and economy for profits.
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Chicago
Merald
Anancal
United
Average Man and Woman Vote Debate In Pitt interview
In a witty Pittsburgh interview Mise Lillian Russell advocates women’s suffrage while Munwell urges abolition of the male vote. The average man is urged to retire from voting duties and focus on supporting women in business and at war.
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Los Angeles ‘Times
Lillian Russell
Pitteburg
Mise Munwell
Ruewel
Soy
Timeworker tasks and odd jobs in colonial tale
A gentleman orders a general man to heave to clean windows boots and knives and dozens of tasks while the man muses about garden bricks and spare time. The exchange reveals colonial labor and daily chores through terse dialogue.
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Sacramento
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