Prophecy of quarrels before and after marriage
Dialogue hints at marital strife and economic worry. Corinne notes wives rarely quarrel about nothing, while Panica jokes that many debt promises create battles. The exchange reflects tension over commitment and finances in marriage.
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Percy
Corinne
Dean's Kidney Pills touted by Kentucky man
William Gibson of Greenup Kentucky recalls severe back pain kidney secretions and edema before using Dean's Kidney Pills. He credits gradual improvement after persistent use and urges others to remember the product sold for 60 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Willian Gibson
Greenup
Dean
Foster
Milburn Co
Buffalo
Debunking The New Consumer Outlook And Scams
A collage of dubious ads and dubious claims on consumer goods. It mocks inflated duties on wool from exotic sources and highlights quack remedies and get rich quick schemes. The piece notes inflated investments and offers from dubious firms seeking gullible buyers.
Violin Made Entirely From Toothpicks Atkinson Craft
Hagerstown Indiana reports a violin built from white birchwood toothpicks by Thomas Atkinson of Greensfork. The instrument showcases glue choice and modular frame work allowing disassembly. Musicians judge the sound high quality. a New York test awaits before a second toothpick violin is planned.
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Ind
New Herald
Thomas Atkinson
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Greensfork
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England
New York
Diamond rattler hunter earns as much as a living
H T Brown of Newton Wisconsin claims to be the northwest’s lone rattlesnake hunter. He makes 60 to 100 dollars weekly in season and over 100 on a peak week. He hunts with a club and a dog. He says a rattlesnake cannot strike from the side and that his method is safe if done correctly.
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H. T. Brown
Newton
Wis
Northwest
United States
Brown
la Crosse
Farmington
Rattler
Illogical quotes and ads mix in scattered newspaper items
A fragmented page includes dialogue about marriage roles a medical ad for Catarrh Cure a constipation rule and a recipe suggestion with herbs. It notes the U S Government buying Rough on Rats for the Panama Canal Zone and lists various product pitches and names in a jumble.
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U. S
Panama Canal Zone
New Kind of Letter from a Child
From the Delineator September issue a tale about Little Oscar age five and his dog who hid behind the stove. A visitor recalls two large dogs at a house and the master calls them Irish setters. The boy proclaims “Mine is a kitchen setter” in a quick, humorous reply.
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Mayer
George Ashington
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe CO
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Oscar
Qoecar
Allen's Foot-Ease Foot Powder Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease for foot ailments with a testimonial from Mrs. W. J. of Camden New Jersey. The copy urges readers to ask their druggist for the product and mentions bold advertising by druggists and a related quip about doctors and farmers.
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Allen
Fragmented prompt hints at a love bargain and proposal
The text suggests a riddle about choosing between marrying a disliked partner who can sing and buying a cheap gong to win the beloved. It mixes garbled place names and odd phrases. The core idea remains a humorous choice between unsuitable marriage and buying a charm.
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