Dog catches fish on Madagascar coast in remarkable fishing feat
A sportsman on Madagascar's west coast watched a dog leave the brush and wade into the sea to grab a fish, then return ashore to eat. The dog repeated the act, suggesting it makes a regular fishing practice. The report cites London Answers on a rival to the London fishing cat. A French youth study notes only 105000 of 3,000,000 eligibles meet military fitness standards.
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London
Madagascar
France
Why Whitey Stayed Home Ruse of Office Boy Appetite
A New York Sun item recounts Whitey, the office boy, missing work after admitting a food binge at Coney Island the day prior. He lists peanuts, three hot dogs, ice cream, popcorn, sodas, candies, a banana split, and a hot fudge sundae, followed by more peanuts and treats bought by a fellow.
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Whitey
Coney
Eleaven
New York Sun
Prophet Without Honor at Elijah Concert Prompted Query
An Indianapolis News item notes an office girl, not a Hooaler, asked if she would attend the municipal concert to hear Elijah. Her reply, Elijah who, shows unfamiliarity with the event and its name.
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Elijah
Indianapolils News
Arkansas State Story Through Time and Pride
The narrative traces Arkansas from its name origins and early tribes to its spelling debates, French and Spanish rule, and 19th century shifts. It covers exploration by Pike, the Great American Desert misconception, statehood in 1836, and resources like Hot Springs minerals and vast forests.
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Rees
Mississippi
Arkansas
State Senate
Bear State
Louisiana Purchase
Spain
United States
Louisiana Territory
Louisiana
Missouri Territory
Arkansas Territory
Inter
Indian Territory
Pike
Rockies
Western Plains
Geographice
Great American Desert
South
Union
Indianna
Michigan History Section Highlights Growth and Boundaries
A compact historical summary traces Michigan from early French missions in 1610 and the Sault Sainte Marie founding, through Mackinac and Detroit growth, to English control, the Northwest Territory, and statehood in 1837. It notes boundaries with Ohio, the Upper Peninsula gain, and Michigan’s two peninsulas and Great Lakes coastline.
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Michigan
Sault Sainte Marie
Father Marquette
Mackinac
Detroit
Canada
United States
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Northwest Territory
Lake Michigan
Cleetoyu College
Run Down Health Promises From A-1 Blood Remedy
An advertisement claims a “run down” condition signals a weakened system and warns it can lead to illness. It extols an A-1 blood remedy described as a vegetable medicine from a Atlanta Laboratory and promises free medical counsel.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root advertised as a remedy from druggists winning relief for kidney trouble. Insurance interview reveals many applicants hiddenly suffer kidney disease yet are declined. Available in two bottle sizes with a sample offer requiring mail and paper mention.
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Kilmer
Tamara
Dr. & Co
Bingham, Y
Refrain and dollar test in a quirky dialogue
A playful exchange features Dora and Jack debating song choices and refrains while joking about the economy. The dialogue hints at testing the purchasing power of a dollar by measuring how far it will go.
Discovery prompt sparks playful exchange in a busy household
Mrs Torkins teases Charley about his fondness for children, noting his repeated Babe Ruth references. Meanwhile, an ad highlights Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product with snowy linens as the pride of every housewife. Price listed as 6 cents at grocers.
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Charley
Air Castles and Plans for a Summer Tour
A Birmingham Age-Herald quotation recalls curious dreams of travel and investment. An architect notes choosing a hotel and a $7,000 automobile as part of a European tour plan, illustrating ostentatious aims and stubborn stay-at-home resolve.
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Spain
Europe
Birmingham Age-Herald
Allen's Foot Ease advertisement claim
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Ease as a amiseptic salve to prevent blisters and take the heat out of corns and bunions. It urges using Allen's Foot Bandage to break in new shoes and avoid foot ache.
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Allen
Too Much to Expect in a Bridge Whist Dispute
A fragmentary exchange reveals a bridge whist dispute where one player asserts the other expects too much. The dialogue jokes about trumping aces and a misheard term, highlighting confusion over card play terms and memory of the high card.
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Sporteman
Hot Warner
Postum Cereal Co. Inc
Battle Creek
Mich
McDiure Wewapers
Synticate
Tabia
Atonic
Mary Clare
Dora
Jack
Campbell
Kansas City
Wim
Rocrig’s
Carter
Milwaukee
Kremola Savi ES
Dr. Price
Independence Blvd
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