Life was a tragedy, Iowa woman says Mayr's Remedy helped
Mrs. William Litzenberg of Montezuma Iowa credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with restoring her health after long stomach troubles. She reports immediate relief after the first bottle and says she can eat freely with no distress. The ad promises permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal issues and offers a money back guarantee.
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William Litsenberg
Montefume
Iowa
Mayr
Mrs. Litzenberg
Young Gilbertian Learns He Is Only Halfbreed
A tale recalls Harry, the cousin, who inherits an Indian suit from a well off family. He admires fringed beaded trousers but, gazing in the mirror, laments that his reflection makes him feel like a halfbreed. The piece contrasts youth identity with inherited playthings.
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Harry
Baby Loves His Bath Fragrance Emollients Ad
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for newborn care including a cleansing soap and healing ointment. It promises effectiveness for rashes, itching, and chafing from birth and offers free samples by mail via a postcard to Boston’s Cuticura Dept. XY. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Quite a Difference in Tawkins Opinions
The Boston Transcript notes a contrast in Tawkins liberalism, saying he is not liberal in his opinions but lavish in them. The remark highlights strong, expansive rhetoric rather than measured views.
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Tawkins
Boston Transcript
Denison Coffee Ad Repeats Claim of Purity and Flavor
A brief promotional note extols Denison's Coffee as pure and delicious. Repetition emphasizes taste quality while joking about lip-smacking suitability depending on the speaker.
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Advert
A Minnesota testimonial from Mrs. Josefa Aselin describes two years of sickness and successful recovery after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for female troubles. The note invites others to write for confidential advice and mentions the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Aselin
Lydia E. Pinkham
Minneapolis
Minn
Josefa Aselin
Fourth Avenue
Minneapolis, Minn
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia BB. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Mother's Day as an International Holiday and its history
The article outlines the origin and global promotion of Mother's Day by the Mothers Day International Association led by Anita Jarvie. It notes the observance on the second Sunday in May, church and school involvement, and a 1916 congressional resolution commending the celebration. It discusses symbolism such as the white carnation and references proposals for a Father’s Day counterpart.
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Evenony
Mike Anita Jarvie
Unitates
Churches of All Creeds
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Heflin
House
United States
Wilson
Delaware
Charlotte Kirkbride
B. Carrie Sternberg
J. Hampton Moore
Pennsyvania
United States Values Foreign Coins in New Treasury Estimate
The treasury, due to the European war, issued a new valuation of foreign coins. The mint director listed values for 51 countries in U.S. money, noting differing gold, gold and silver, and silver standards. Several currencies are pegged to the dollar with specific exchange rates and units, affecting exports and travelers.
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United States
Indianapolis News
Washington
Europe
Treasury Department
Mint
Newton
Austro-Hungary
Bolivia
Brazil
Australasia
Africa
Canada
Costa Rica
British Honduras
Nicaragua
Chile
Colombia
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Finland
Great Britain
Haiti
India
Japan
Liberia
Mexico
Belgium
France
Switzerland
Italy
Spain
Greece
Venezuela
Serbia
Roumania
Cordoba
Nicar
Panama
Santo Domingo
Guatemala
Honduras
Salvador
Paraguay
Peru
Norway
Sweden
Argentine Republic
Austria-Hungary
Crown
Holivia
Colon
China
Tae
Sucre
German Empire
Netherlamia
Newfoundland
Perth
Philippine Islands
Portugal
Russia
Slam
Theal
Straits Settlements
Turkey
Uruguay
It Ie
Aly
Evolution From Without in Kansas City Star Commentary
A reflective critique argues progress comes from internal effort, not external makers, applying to gas engines and broader liberalizing reforms. It questions whether reliance on outsiders halts invention and warns against private interests shaping public policy and industry through influence and control.
German Trade Methods From the Indianapolis News
A French observer described German trade methods before the war, noting how a customer sought specific toy soldiers and was directed to alternatives. Eight days later the French buyer received a box of grenadiers matching the sought pattern at the usual price, illustrating competitive practices.
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Patwin
Isi
Typewriter or Kitchen Frances Frear and the office wage debate
A fragmented piece argues whether women should pursue stenography over domestic work in kitchens. It contrasts office typing with waitressing and notes changing expectations for women’s labor, education, and wages amid crowded female workplaces.
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Frances Frear
Lewliv
Yellowstone Parc
Tripe
M* Weil
Commercial Hymn Rights and Evangelist Publishing
By Joseph H. Odell in the May Atlantic notes most revival hymn authors control copyrights for profit. Moody's collaborator Bankey paved the way for religious publishing profits with Rodeheaver, Billy Sunday’s aide. A prominent evangelist warns that campaign commercialism harms religion’s image, citing Torrey’s ministry where book sales outpaced conversions.
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Joseph H. Odell
Bankey
Moody
Rodeheaver
Billy Sunday's Aid
Reuben A. Torrey
Nervous Barrister Finds Court Fully Warned to Proceed
In a St Louis court a young barrister fumbles his opening line trying to address his client. The kindly judge reassures him that the court is in full agreement and invites him to proceed with his statement.
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the &T. Louis Poa-D Tech
Blunk
How much land to support a person on a farm
A Palm and Fireside excerpt notes a U.S. government survey estimating it costs about 107 dollars to board and house each person on a farm. It claims a typical family requires 40 acres to sustain one person, with a family income around 965 dollars if living as average operators do.
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United States
White
New York Baby Death Rate Questioned in 1914
A New York Mil commuter article argues New York's infant death rate is alarmingly high at 964 per 1000 births to age one. It advocates better prenatal care, nutrition, rest, and social support, citing Holt Williams studies and comparing with Dunedin New Zealand's lower mortality. It stresses hospital versus home care and emphasizes trained nurses, milk safety, and maternal education as key remedies.
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New York
New York City
America
United States Census Office
Chicago
Holt
Sloan Maternity
Whitridge Wilhiames
Joana Hopkins
Whitridge Williams
H. BR. Chapin
London
Thames
Hicy
Royal Commission On
Hapin
Aime
Chapin
New Zealand
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Europe
Otway
Sweden
Dunedin
Auckland
Aryera
Gould
Moi Bey
Ke Abwas
Jong
Huenow
Kent
Muenos Ajret
Paria
Ehudies
Remarkable Denver youth Cleo Smith with memory feats
In a May American Magazine profile Cleo Chester Smith, a Denver boy, is praised for an extraordinary memory. He recalls vast facts from books, answers rapid-fire questions on populations and geography, and stunned audiences with instant responses. Only once did he fail on a governor question.
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May American
Cleo Chester Smith
Denver
Tio
Neepe
Cincinnati
Boane
United
New Hampshire
North Care
Olina
A Cabin Supper Room at the Criterion
An excerpt from Strand Magazine recounts Charles Wynds private supper room at the Criterion theater. The room imitates a yacht cabin with port holes and glass sea treed lamps, used for decades by Wyndham's lessees and guests who heard chimes at midnight amid theatrical lore.
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Strand Magazine
Criterion Theater
Charles Wynd
Piccadilly Circus
Jerry
Wyndham
Criterion
After the War A New Explosive Threat Looms in Japan
The fragmentary text speaks of postwar peace and a claim that a new explosive is sixty times more powerful than dynamite and far safer, detonating only by percussion. It mentions Japan and hints at a looming threat or weapon development in the wartime or postwar era.
A Dispensation From the Early Morning Milking
A farmer's wife recalls her son John staying out till midnight after choir practice with his sister. She refused to wake him at 3:30, insisting he needed sleep and letting him rest until four, despite the cows.
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John
Nurse comforted wounded soldier on Paris Metro
A pretty young woman dressed as a Red Cross nurse attracts passengers attention in a Paris Metro car as a soldier with bandaged head enters. She asks if he is injured and offers care, but he replies with a wry misdirection that he only has a toothache.
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Paris Metro
Red Cross
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad For Troops At The Front
Over 10 000 packages of Allen s Foot Ease antiseptic powder are used by German and Allied troops at the Front. It relieves corns sunburns and tender feet and makes walking easy. Sold everywhere. Try it today.
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Allens
Allen
Women in disguises noted in comic opera scenes
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes a spectator noting many women disguising themselves as soldiers on stage in comic operas. He observes some lack of deception and finds the trend unusual and noteworthy for theater audiences.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Tommy's French as Rubens Hors d Oeuvre
London Opinion notes a comic exchange about a church salvage with a Rubens painting described as his hors d oeuvre. The remark contrasts a future display with high art, implying a light editorial tone on cultural treasures.
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Tommy
London
After Dinner Quip Sparks Liberty Quote Reveal
Mr Haberdash’s dinner speech prompt leads Emily to recall the line Give me liberty or give me death, then Mrs Haberdash cites Harry Thaw as the responder in a witty exchange.
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Mr. Haberdash
Emily
Mrs. Haberdash
Harry Thaw
Train Robbery Case Sparks Courtroom Debate
In a heated exchange, one participant labels the recent courtroom proceeding as railroaded while the other concurs that the case involved a train robbery, signaling sharp disagreement over the trial’s handling and outcome.
Poor Papa Joke Sparks Shaving Brush Repaint
A Columbia Jester caption riffs on a domestic mishap as a mother repurposes a new shaving brush to repaint a birdcage, eliciting a playful exchange with Willie. The light humor captures small-town newspaper caricature style and family quirk.
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Papa
Willie
Columbia
Not Synonymous. O'Tool-It Story of Simple Life During Lint
In a humorous old tone a speaker recalls living simply during Lint. He questions if a man can be plain without being foolish and asserts no liquor was touched by McNutt. The piece blends dialect and moral query about restraint and identity.
Murine Eye Drops Advertised in Outdated Text
An archival ad fragment promotes Murine eye drops as a remedy for red weak watery eyes and related discomfort. The note includes garbled branding and illegible phrases, but references a product marketed as quick relief for eye irritation and redness.
Sanatorium Plan Hints at Seasonal Boarders
In a witty exchange, Farmer Corntoaset refuses city boarders saying food is too valuable and jokes about hiring a doctor to turn the place into a sanatorium to attract customers who will eat little besides medicine.
Has That Leading Lady a Bad Temper Says Artistic Temperament
A dialogue notes the leading actress’ temperament, denying a bad temper while calling the artist’s temperament difficult and unreasonable in tone.
Drink Denison's Coffee and a Quick Wit Exchange
An old advertisement features Denison's Coffee promising purity and delicious flavor. In a witty exchange a man asks why a man is called mister, and a playful reply notes the distinction from a woman who is a mystery.
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Pop
An Essential Particular Knicker Smith Announces End Date
An Essential Particular reports that Knicker Smith claims the final date for the war can be determined. Hocker Which snd? details are unclear, but the article centers on the assertion of a definitive war end date.
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Knicker—Smith
Hocker
Diplomat and Augmented It Exchange About Voting
A humorous exchange notes a diplomat asking about his wife’s vote and the reply that he won’t tell her. The doctor’s treatment is described as reducing a swelling by placing it in the Gil, a quip highlighting a pun or misdirection.
Fragmentary 1920s Odds and Ends Humor note
A garbled excerpt mentions a poker win of 40 dollars and a wife’s gown costing 75 dollars. It contrasts silent pudding makers with tart responders, touches on a marriage lottery and a dependent husband, and notes Oregon having 16 woman dentists.
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