Farming in the Panhandle Offers Rich Wheat and Livestock Prospects
The Rock Island Lines advertise vast Texan lands near Groom and the Panhandle for settlers. The note cites a farmer J C Eshle who grew 600 acres of wheat averaging 25 bushels per acre totaling 15 000 bushels worth about 1 per bushel. It promotes stock raising dairying and fattening beef or pork on low cost land and invites homeseekers to request tickets and information from L M Allen Rock Island Lines Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
J. C. Eshle
Groom
Texas
L. M. Allen
Rock Island Lines
la Salle Station
Chicago
Farmer misled by plague belief tries cure
A farmer convinced he had cattle plague after cows died seeks medical help. A skeptical physician dismisses him while an older practitioner privately agrees, writes a cure, and the druggist reveals a death sentence in the final line.
Soap and Ointment Claim Quick Heal for Eczema
An advertisement touts Cuticura as a cleansing soap and soothing ointment that purports rapid relief from eczema and rashes for all ages. It promises relief, rest, and sleep, and offers a free sample by mail via postcard to Boston. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Adv
Soldiers Say They Want No Children After War
Interview with Zeni Peshkoff and a French soldier reveals war-induced disbelief at killing and a longing for peace. Soldiers reject fatherhood to avoid repeating violence, arguing that no more children should be born while war persists. The exchange underscores a broader shift among fighters toward antiwar sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeni Peshkoff
New Republic
Proper Care of Infants Topic Reaches Mothers Club
A neighbor asks Mrs Brown to mind the baby while the girl’s mother, who is writing a paper on infant care, completes the work before the Mothers club meeting tomorrow afternoon. The mother notes she is not ill.
Grape Nuts Shown To Aid a Convalescent Girl
A letter from Kansas recounts a six year old recovering from typhoid fever after difficulties with nourishment. The family credits Grape Nuts with improving appetite, awareness, and strength, helping her regain health and playfulness. The testimonial is attributed to Postum Company in Battle Creek, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Ohio
Postum Co
Battle Reek
Mich
Mower
Corn Bread Dilemma Tests New Marriage
A newly married wife with poor corn bread skills causes tension with her husband who loves the dish. A visiting former friend helps in kitchen and later the guest and wife share a secret while the husband remains unaware of the guest's bread blame.
The Court of Spies and a Soldier's Courage
American Dick Scovell in the Foreign Legion faces a court martial for sleeping on sentry duty in France. A shell kills the officers, exposing a German spy document he rescues and delivers. The general rewards him for truth and loyalty, restoring his honor and memory of a Boston girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scovell
Rigaud
Algeria
Foreign Legion
Boston
la Fere
France
Junk dealers bring 325 year old Lima cathedral bell to San Francisco
Two Oakland junk dealers William Rosenthal and Lewis Rothenberg arrived from South America with a 400 pound bronze bell from Lima’s San Augustino cathedral. The 325 year old artifact was found among wreckage after a cathedral revolution and years of digging. Peruvians had offered to buy it, but the owners kept it for the United States market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oakland
William Rosenthal
Lewis Rothenberg
South America
Cuzco
Peru
Chile
Cathedral of
San Augustino
Lima
Tw Oaklanders
Wima
Freucisco Chronicle
California dreadnought to be completed in February
The California will be 642 feet long, 21 knots speed, and crew of 1,056. It is the first US battleship with a bow curved aft under water. The vessel costs 7 million for the hull and up to 15 million with guns and ammunition. England builds a sister ship about sv0 feet long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
England
Teddy's First Deer Shot Guided by Sewall
The young Roosevelt, guided by Maine guide Bill Sewall, grew bold on deer hunts. Sewall urged the shot as the stag fell after the future president aimed for the breast and hit the eye, prompting praise for a precise shot and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy
Roosevelt
Bill Sewall
Maine
Sewall
Nimrod
Gays
Bill
Pat Cassidy Learns to Drive in City Incident
Pat Cassidy buys a new car and, inexperienced behind the wheel, crashes into a limousine on a crowded city street. A crowd laughs as a large Irish crossing policeman berates him asking his name and origin, Cassidy replying County Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Cassidy
Pat
Cassidy
County Clare
Chicago Journal
Recurring Snakebite Symptoms On Anniversary Noted
A curious fact notes that snakebite symptoms recur on the anniversary of the bite. The victim may experience recurring effects for ten to twelve years, with a recorded case lasting twenty two years.
In Self-Defense
A dialogue contrasts gender expectations with social pressures. Mrs Jaggs questions why some men accept drinks when asked, while Mr Jaggs suggests women may struggle to say no when asked to marry.
Different Schools
A short_backshop quip compares two spelling styles noting one typewriter’s limits and another’s zeal for comic wit. The remarks reference famous humorists Noah Webster and Artemus Ward, suggesting a humor column or anecdote about language.
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Noah Webster
Fragile and Dainty Gowns with Scarf Accents for Misses
The article describes delicate daytime and evening gowns with diaphanous textures and scarf styling. It notes mobility of scarf drape, practical warmth from silk mesh, and dainty trimming using ribbons, chiffon, and floral details. It outlines patterns for misses and small women, with overskirts and draped bodices.
Velvet Crepe Adorns Exquisite Velvet Hats
Velvet hats gain richness by pairing velvet with crepe de chine. A pink crepe faces the brim of one model while another shows a crepe edge binding. A tete de negre velvet hat with yellow crepe features a crocheted white wool rose outlined in yellow.
Peter Rabbit Toy Sits Upright When Filled
A gray cotton sand bunny named Peter Rabbit features a back hole with snap catches and a ribbon tied spoon. When filled with sawdust or sand he sits up naturally making a companionable pocket playfellow.
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Peter Rabbit
New Boudoir Caps Enter Fashion Amid Lace and Silk
The piece notes novel boudoir caps using old lace silk net or silk, with crownless designs and tassels, evoking grandma's look. It also talks about pinafore frocks inspired by gingham aprons, featuring light-weight worsted fabrics, blue and white checks, pockets, and a plain blue foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Grandma
A & Tates
Secrets of the Boudoir Beauty Tips and Neck Exercises
A skin expert shares a face powder recipe using rice flour, rice starch, magnesia, boric acid, orms root, and citrus essences. It advises massaging cold cream under the powder and wiping away excess. It also suggests neck toning exercises and ice baths to firm flesh and reduce a double chin.
Beauty Shop Tips for Skin and Hair Care
Stains on fingers may be removed by dipping in hydrogen peroxide. A healing ointment for rough skin is made from one part bismuth and three parts white Vaseline. Use unscented, low alkali soap with no coloring to protect delicate skin. Vaseline can darken and promote eyelash and eyebrow growth when warmed and applied with a camel hair brush. Avoid powdered charcoal or pumice on teeth as it damages enamel and hastens decay.
Doctor Nansen Renounces Icelandic Discovery Claim
A prominent figure reverses an earlier assertion about Icelandic discovery of America. The reconsideration challenges prior theories and shifts historical debate about early transatlantic exploration.
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Doctor Nansen
America
Probably He Breathed on Them
A witness describes suspicions about a hired man who cleaned windows and smelled of alcohol. The exchange questions what cleaning agent was used and whether the man drank alcohol on the job.
Baker horse halts parade through witty dismissal
A London Mail anecdote recalls a local corps revisited by Sir Ian Hamilton where an officer rode a horse once in a bakery business. A crowd exclaims Baker causing the horse to stop. The officer then quips Not today, thank you and the procession proceeds.
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Ian Hamilton
London Mail
Grove's Old Standard Tonic Mentioned as General Tonic
A vintage advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver revive malaria enrich blood and strengthen the whole system for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Too Speedy for a Guaranty Punchline
A clipped dialogue scene contrasts a joy rider halted by a rural constable with a quip about constitutional promises, speed, and personal liberty in a brisk exchange. The exchange riffs on rights and speed limits, ending with a wry legal jab.
Wanted Butternut Meats From This Year’s Crop
Advertises purchase of five to ten pounds of butternut meats from this year’s crop. Pay rate set at 75 cents per pound. Seller listed as Geo. A. Joslyn of Omaha Nebraska.
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Geo. A
Joslyn
Omaha
Neb
Henry and Life Reflections in an Old Ad Tone
A fragmentary ad style passage discusses Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as original liver pills, promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as trusted by many women, and notes a shift from yesterday’s fact to tomorrow’s vision with a brisk, period voice.
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Dr. Pierce
Try Denison's Coffee for That Reliable Morning Boost
A compact note promotes Denison's Coffee as a dependable choice when other options fall short. It emphasizes consistent quality and a satisfying caffeine lift to start the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
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Amos
Boston Advertiser
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Liza
Rhode Island
the Court of Spies
W. G. Chapman
Artemus Ward
Marie Louise
Queen Hortense
Tuileries
Pinafores
The
Henry
Red Cross
All Grocers
Heath
Dean
Indiana
Doan
Boz Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
Carter
Carters
R. Dearborn Supply Company
North 14Th St
St. Louis
Balibhone CO
Wilmette
Tlienoys
F. B
Parker
Drogriste
Demopolitan
A. R. Bilison
Colonial
Miktehen Specialty Mfg. Company
Reading
Giuee Saath Gober Isnimen Co
Breaten Specialty Specialty Co
Box 670
Indianapelle
Via
Zen
Johnson Bros
Box
Davenport
Lonc
Sonera
Hal Oo Coaste
Mt Au
Mewe-Campbell Nursery Co
Rochester
Sepa
oFay Fey Agame
W. N. U. Indianapolis
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