Little Dick Refuses Sleep and Rails at Water Ration
A three year old, Dick, complains for water nine times provoking a sharp retort from his mother. She cites other nursery rhyme children who allegedly did not get water, prompting Dick to argue that Jack and Jill shared a large pall of water.
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Jack Thorner
Blue
Jack
Jill
Milk as a Baby Food and Pasteurized Milk Debate
The article discusses cow milk as a substitute when breast milk is unavailable, outlining advantages like digestibility and nutrients, and disadvantages including bacterial culture risks. It compares liquid, certified, and pasteurized milks, noting safety, fat content, cost, and pasturing. It also covers milk for children over age one, and addresses compulsory voting in Holland and brief poems.
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Holland
Columbus Dispatch
Amsterdam
New Hope In Europe from an American Perspective
John H. Finley reflects on postwar Europe from Ireland to Russia, noting pervasive hardship tempered by industry and hope. He argues Europe needs united action with America on endless lines of trade and peace, praising Ireland’s resilience, England’s steadfastness, and France’s moral strength while detailing grim Berlin scenes and evolving republics from Lithuania to Finland.
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New York Times
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National boasts spark debate over patriotism and war
A New York Times column critiques presidential self praise, warns against boasting as it invites charges of prig or hypocrite, and compares Allied rhetoric. It lauds restraint and urges peaceful dispute settlement while noting other nations’ pride and a Canadian church union.
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Aareing
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Wilson
Harding
Germany
France
Marriage Becomes Intricate in Court Satire
A Chicago Herald-Examiner item mocks domestic law and arouses readers with a magistrate case in which a wife hauls her husband before an eastern court. The judge devises varied remedies for marital misdeeds and cites differences in remedies like a doctor’s patient. The piece also notes American approval of Big Bill Haywood’s Moscow arrival, with cheering crowds.
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Chicago Herald-Examiner
Solon
Justinian
Margatrate Kochendorfer
Cautious Doctor-Excuse for Billing Quip Report
A fragmented Washington Post passage relays a wary doctor’s defense about billing while a Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph story is cited as claiming teachers fabricated a tale. The exchange features a character questioned about truth and an apology for noise interference during payment, reflecting muddled quotes.
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The
Washington Post
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Lost chimpanzee baby tragedy in Cage of civilization
The piece describes Guszette a captive chimpanzee and her infant, born in captivity as a second generation Jungle creature. Suzette previously performed in vaudeville with humanlike disguises and outfits. The account notes confusion on caring for the baby chimp and hints at its possible demise.
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Guszette
Gusette
Suzette
Fooliah Humana
Man credits Tanlac relief for stomach ailments
Capt Geo W Womble of Kneaville Tennessee testifies after two bottles of Tanlac restored appetite and energy. He describes long standing stomach and intestinal trouble, sleeplessness, and despair, saying he could now eat practically anything and feel renewed youth and vigor. Tanlac sold by leading druggists everywhere.
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Geo. W. Womble
Jennings St
Kneaville
Tenn
Captain Womble
Taniae
Dan M. Chambliss
Kuhlman & Chambliss
Knoxville
Ill Wife’s Passing Plan Echoed by Orphan Suitor
Not far from Folke-Stone a dying wife asks her husband to marry the clever orphan she raised after her death. The young woman tearfully notes they had discussed the arrangement. The wife later recovers. Edinburgh Scotsman. Watch Cuticura improve skin. Apply Ointment, wash with Soap.
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Folke- Stone
Aspirin Bayer label assures safe use for pain relief
The text promotes Bayer Aspirin tablets with the Bayer Cross and dosage guidance developed over 21 years and claimed safe by millions. It notes availability in small tins and larger packages, and warns against substitutes while advertising aspirin’s use for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and other pains. A humorous unrelated snippet about a couple’s kiss ends the excerpt.
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Bayer
Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder promotes foot comfort
Fifty years ago most people did not need a dentifrice or toothbrush yet Allen's Foot Kase powder for the feet gained vast use in the Army and Navy. The ad urges removing friction in footwear with Allen's Foot Ease to prevent smarting corns bunions and related discomfort.
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Allen
Kase
Allen's
Old Acquaintances on the Atlantic Crossing
A tale among ship passengers contrasts a seasoned traveler bragging his forty ninth crossing with a girl who, unfazed, claims her hundred and eighth voyage and even recognizes most waves, turning the conversation into a wry dismissive joke.
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