Doctor Call Intercepted By South Bend Phones
A South Bend matron overheard a girl using a party line to request a doctor then spoke with a carpenter, repeatedly. The matron finally demanded he stop by to repair her kitchen table legs while the girl talked to her sister. Some people forget that a failure is a man who has at least tried.
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Lert
Indianapolis News
Prohibition’s Aftermath and Drug Habits
A discussion argues prohibition will not raise opium or cocaine use. It outlines a drug progression from tobacco to alcohol to opium then cocaine, notes alcohol bans have not boosted opium or cocaine addiction, and warns bootlegging will rise while stressing abstinence from alcohol. The piece cites authorities and public policy as context.
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The Snow That Wears Down the Elderly Writer
A reflective piece contrasts a child’s joy with an aging narrator’s dislike of heavy snow. The speaker laments winter’s burdens while recalling past delight and noting how age dampens his spirits and mobility during storms.
Woodrow and the King from Sunset Magazine
A critical essay argues that kings are common clay, shaped by collective acquiescence. It contrasts Woodrow Wilson with hereditary rulers, noting his humility before the British king and the emptiness of royal pomp.
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King
Sunset Magazine
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Italy’s Gift to Wilson From Italian Government
The Christian Science Monitor reports a gift to President Wilson from Italy, a rare antique painting unearthed on a caravel fragment linked to Columbus’s voyage. The piece blends beauty and rarity, presenting an extraordinary historical relic for the president.
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Italy
Christian Science Monitor
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Christopher Columbus
Fragmentary OCR Text Summary Card
A fragmentary OCR line reads unclear phrases about timing and a quoted phrase From now on. No identifiable person place or event is discernible.
Sage Tea Hair Darkening Remedy Advertises Effect
A vintage ad promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy at home hair darkener. It claims gray or faded hair darkens naturally with daily use and stops showing signs by morning after one or two applications. The remedy is applied with a comb or brush and sold at drug stores at low cost.
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Wyeth
Venerate Good Men's Boots
Dr Charles Mackay notes Chinese belief in venerating the boots of upright magistrates. When a just judge resigns and leaves the city, crowds escort him to the gates, where his boots are ceremoniously removed and kept in the hall of justice. A new pair is provided, then discarded after brief wear as a sign of consecration.
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Charles Mackay
Hall of Justice
St. Jacobs Liniment Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
A vintage advertisement touts St. Jacobs Liniment as a magical, harmless remedy for lumbago, backache, sciatica, and neuritis. It claims quick soreness relief after rubbing into the affected area and promises not to burn or discolor the skin.
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Artistic Endeavor in Film Sparks Onset of Questions
A director contends the last scene must be reshot while a tragedian balks at repeating a scene the same day. The comedian Pat Bill Walrus reportedly tumbled into a tub of water seven times this morning during testing, raising concerns about reputation.
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Birmingham Age Herald
Boschee's Syrup Tools for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a fifty one year classic remedy for coughs bronchitis and lung troubles across the United States. It claims to aid sleep ease coughing and morning expor tation while helping the patient recover health and soothe inflamed parts.
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United States
Nature
America
The Difference Cook Treated Like Family Question
The dialogue asks if a cook is treated like family and answers with a blunt remark about staying only if treated kindly and with respect. The exchange hints at domestic tensions and social expectations in service relationships.
Red Cross Bat Bive Laundry Tip Cautions on Rust Stains
A fragmented note warns that using Red Cross Bat Bive for laundry may avoid rust stains caused by poor bluing. It suggests not to overshare and implies advice about handling others’ statements.
Pyorrhoea and its dental impact in historical view
The writer explains pyorrhoea alveolaris once called Riggs' disease, noting its gum focus and local spread from a starting tooth. It damages teeth, causes implies anemia and rheumatic issues, and is curable early but hopeless if neglected. Local dental treatment and root care are essential, with emetine mercury injections and ipecac mouth wash mentioned.
The New History and Its Century Span
The Hartford Times reflects on historic education shifts toward universal history over specialized curricula. It notes the rise of elective schooling and the narrowing of study to US history, urging broader, global historical awareness in light of a world made smaller by war.
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Greece
Rome
United States
University of London
Itill
Atlantic Ocean access project gains wind in midwest rally
Publicity Bulletin reports a movement to connect the Great Lakes to the Atlantic via a canal linking waterways. The plan, revived after war disruption, targets the Washington Rivers and Harbors Congress February 6 and 7 to form a nationwide organization and state level leadership.
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Hotel rule sparks noisy dispute over whistle on duty
A chaotic scene in a New York American hotel erupts as a manager enforces a rule that an employee must whistle while on duty. A visitor insists he is paging Mrs Johnson's dog as tensions rise amid the commotion and a crowd gathers nearby.
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New York American
Jonon
Dialogue Fragments on Peck’s Life Choice
In a clipped exchange, Tellum notes Peck married and pursued dentistry. The couple’s plans hint at Peck seeking daytime independence to speak for himself, a point echoed by the speaker’s bemused remark about the unusual career shift.
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Gossip vs. Women: A Cautionary Tale of Rivalry
A wry opinion piece notes how women who chase gossiping “wins” often lose in the long run. It argues that competitive eavesdropping and rumor-mongering backfire, underscoring social costs and reputational harm.
Safe Kidney Cleansing Remedy Promoted as Gold Medal Oil
An old advertisement extols Gold Medal Maarlem Oil as a safe gentle remedy for kidneys bladder and urinary diseases. It claims the oil cleanses toxins from the system and improves strength and health as users continue treatment.
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Maarlem
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