Conserving Wheat via Steam Hardened Blocks Proposed
An odd suggestion from the Indianapolis News proposes conserving wheat by crushing or rough grinding it then softening with super heated steam and compressing into hard blocks for storage until needed, after which simple crushing would yield flour.
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Bayer Aspirin Ad Promotes Safe Use Directions
An advertisement urges readers to take aspirin only as directed by Bayer and follow package instructions. It highlights the Bayer Cross as the mark of genuine Aspirin trusted by physicians for over twenty one years.
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Prolonged stay hints at dislike of suburb
A Louisville Courier-Journal passage notes a visitor’s extended stay reveals she dislikes the suburb, blaming the railroad company for losing her trunk. The quip highlights local sentiment toward rail services and travel mishaps.
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Diamond Dyes Promote Easy Home Dyeing Tips
A vintage advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple directions for dyeing wool silk linen cotton and mixed fabrics. It claims guaranteed no spotting streaking or running and advises telling the druggist fabric type for best results.
Quote on Chauffeur Safety and Courtesy
A humorous exchange questions a chauffeur’s vigilance for curves and suggests a playful dose of caution. The speaker cautions setting him 'rubber' around a well formed woman, implying wary driving near attractive passengers.
The Printing Press and Liberty Echo Across the World
Dean Farrar speaks on how printing expands liberty beyond the spoken word. He notes speeches fade in the wall of words but printing reverberates globally, turning a few thousand readers into hundreds of millions, spreading ideas widely.
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Left Handedness and Stammering Debate Through History
The article surveys whether switching handedness affects stammering, noting conflicting views from Donaldson and Cimberson, and detailing brain lateralization and inheritance. It cites studies on left handed percentages, links to mental and criminal tendencies, and argues against forcing handedness changes while acknowledging possible cures and the risks of mental disruption.
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Toronto street car tickets cut to four for twenty six
Bandy says the change is fair as four tickets cost 26 and saves a quarter. He notes it reduces walking needed to save money. An American visiting Russia sends home a hopeful view of the famine.
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Unknown Warrior Memorial Amid Parisian Pilgrims
Readers witness a tranquil scene at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris. A diverse crowd, from widows to soldiers, pauses to lay flowers as the stone grave stands beneath a blaze of blossoms in the fading evening light.
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Knox the Indifferent and a Dignified Candidate Talk
The Kansas City Star recalls a 1920 Republican National Convention discussion over Knox as a possible nominee. It notes Knox’s cabinet service under Roosevelt and Taft, his opposition to prohibition and woman suffrage, and a reputation for waning public interest and limited effort after the failed nomination.
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France to Stop the Duel in Wake of War
A Columbus Dispatch summary notes France moves to curb dueling as the minister of Justice issues a circular urging strict law enforcement. Prosecutions to pursue heavier penalties under homicide and assault and the French press welcomes the shift toward avoiding private conflicts postwar.
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White Coal From Lealles Workly Station Read
A placard at a Coeur d Alene area station recounts Milwaukee railroad power. It notes 61 electric locomotives and 162 steam engines powering coal and fuel oil movement, with a 6322 foot grade and a 3200 ton train through Rocky, Bitter Root and Cascades terrain.
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Midnight relief banquet feeds seven hundred unemployed
In Bryant Park the army of the unemployed forms a line at an Eighth Avenue restaurant for a full meal after a midnight march. Ex service men are sorted from the rest, leaving 700 fed while a Palm Beach philanthropist funds cigars and the American Legion posts a plan to use a dwindling building fund to keep nightly banquets going until exhausted.
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Marshall Attacks Lame Ducks In Plain Speaking
The Indianapolis News reports ex vice president Thomas Riley Marshall after a presidential meeting spoke with caustic humor about rivals clinging to office. He mocked hypocritical threats and defended his own talks as neither instructive nor dogmatic, while hinting at political survival dynamics.
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Ex-President's Demeanor As Former Leader Guiding Policy
The Milwaukee Journal notes that whether Mr. Wilson made the remark attributed to David Lawrence, the former president lives in Washington and is described as the nation's most distinguished private citizen. He has not voiced advice or obstructed policy, leaving the administration free to determine foreign and domestic policy.
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Alcohol Used to Strengthen Artificial Silk Process
Chemilate in government service have found a new use for grain alcohol in the artificial silk industry. The method reduces brittleness and disintegration, promising durable fibers and benefiting a growing industry. controversy over legislative views aside, the discovery could boost silk manufacture. A separate item notes a New York woman marrying a 72-year-old stranger was annulled by a Supreme Court justice on grounds of insanity.
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Hat for Every Month in the Year Decree
A woman and man debate the idea of a hat for each month and a necktie for each day as a whimsical pledge. The passage reflects fashion lore and hopes for a full wardrobe divided by calendar time.
Frat Day in New York Sees Women Outnumber Men
On frat day in New York City the crowd tilted female as registration rolls show women outnumbering men. The event drew students from local colleges and university groups amid a lively campus atmosphere.
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William Prynne and the Scourge of Plays in 17th Century England
William Prynne, a Puritan writer, authored Histrio Mantax The Players Scourge, attacking theatre and censoring women performers. Accused of denouncing Queen Henrietta Maria, he was punished with mutilation and life imprisonment in the Tower of London. He later penned pamphlets from prison, had his ears cut and branded, and finally was released after two years.
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California Fig Syrup Advertisement Teaches Mothers
An old advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a cure for constipation in children. It claims a teaspoonful cleanses the liver and bowels within hours, promising a well and playful child and urging mothers to insist on the genuine brand.
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Insect Eating Birds In US Estimated At Large Total
The total number of insect eating birds in the United States is estimated at more than 4.5 billion. Each bird may destroy as many as 100 insects daily, highlighting their significant role in pest control.
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Cuticura Ad Promotes Soothing Scalp Care Routine
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for itchy scalp and dandruff with Next morning Cuticura Soup and hot water. It urges daily use for clear skin and soft hands, then asks a rhetorical question about a man enjoying a watcher at his meal.
Shipbuilding Totals by Nations in the Year Ending June 80
In the year ending June 80 Britain built 504 vessels, the United States 440, and Japan 100, reflecting a global maritime output distribution among the three powers.
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