Great Northern Homestead Openings Across Pacific Northwest
Go Great Northern and register at Spokane Wenatchee Colville Republic of Omak from July 5 to 22. 350000 acres of desirable agricultural lands open for homestead entry. Five registration points including Omak, the only point on the reservation. Low round trip fares to all points with stopovers at Spokane Wenatchee Glacier National Park. Send for Colville Circular 39 for maps and booklets.
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Great Northern
Spokane
Wenatchee
Colville
Republic of Omak
Omak
Great Northern Railway
North Pacific Coast
Enatchee
Glacier National Park
E. C. Leedy
Mercer Immigration
G. N. Ry
Paul
Man
C. E. Stone
St.Paul, Minn
Diggers of Anthracite in Weakened Labor Market
The article cites Guy Wo McConnell noting the decline of old world miners in the anthracite regions and a surge of southeastern European, Russian, and Polish workers. President White of the United Mine Workers describes rising living costs, debt to landlords, and crowded poverty as families squeeze by on basic meals and cramped housing.
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Guy Wo McConnell
Great Britain
Germany
Europe
Russia
Poland
President White
United Mine Workers of
Amerey
Keeye
Western Canada
Denver
Weste Canada
Ricage
Canada
United States
The Fitting Sort
A speaker notes a tailor’s remark about twins, calling them a pair of kids. The exchange uses wry humor to reflect on fitting and pairing, with a playful twist on words.
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Glover
No Limits Pinheads Clash Sparks Wisecrack Exchange
Quotations capture a back and forth about limits and intelligence with a jab that a pinhead would push boundaries, while one speaker praises a sharper approach. The exchange hints at rivalries and personalities in a playful, era-tinged dialogue.
A Sensible Thing To Do
A sensible course is to quit coffee when caffein causes headaches, nervousness, insomnia, biliousness, or a jumpy heart. The text notes quitting as the easy solution to these effects from the pure food drink.
Prize Contest Ends In Klaxon’s Victory At Monument
In Peterson's Monument a vote race pits Edna Lane against Red Gulch and Burntover romances. Klaxon, once mocked, winsMiss Lane loves him and marries him after Miss Bennett backs Klaxon and Harding funds the final week. Ransom loses out as Dorothy Bennett’s loyalties emerge.
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Peterson
Peterson's Monument
Ransom
Klaxon
Dorothy Bennett
Dorothy
Western Film Company
Edna Lane
Miss Lane
Lfe
Red Gulch
Burntover
Turntover
Harding
Mise Lane
Miss Dorothy
Rex
Alf Peterson
Alf
Ed Simmons
Little Klaxon
Jennings
Benedict
Ed. Simmons
James Piggott
Mr. Klaxon
Red Gulcher
Missa Lane
Wiener wursts sprout in garden prank tale
Landscape worker Norwood Carnes tended elongated bulbs for a city family while a four year old boy watched. The child joked the bulbs were wiener wursts and hoped to have them for breakfast. A worm emerging spurred the boy to exclaim about a baby wienerwurst growing.
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Norwood Carnes
Mr. Carnes
Fred
Noted Pianist Joke About Hand Position
Comic exchange reveals a pianist with many players at home. The punchline shifts to a padlocked hand position, delivering a humorously literal twist.
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Bacon
Egbert
Party Frock of Sheer Material in 1916 Summer Style
The article reviews afternoon and evening frocks featuring sheer cotton and silk, gauzy layers, and full flounces. It describes a georgette crepe rose frock with taffeta underskirt, black velvet trim, and rose appliques, plus matching accessories and the midsummer trend toward light, airy gowns.
Dogs Develop Tailless Rat Tale
A Lancaster County Dispatch report notes on a Quarryville farm where terrier dogs chased rats to their hives but only tails were captured. Years later a new batch of tailless young rats appeared, suggesting tailless breeding or lingering infestation on D. D. Hess's farm.
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D. D. Hess
Quarryville
Hess
Lancasett Pa
Dispatch Phils
North American
How to Treat Dandruff with Cuticura Ointment
Advice urges using Cuticura Ointment on dandruff itch and spots and a morning wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water. A clean scalp is linked to healthy hair and relief from dandruff, itching, burning, crustings, and scalings. Free sample by mail with Book. Send postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Dept. L
Boston
When Greek Meets Greek on the Golf Links
Two rival businessmen in a friendly Saturday golf match police each other’s play for infractions. A driver loses a ball and covertly uses a replacement found by his foot, then proclaims it truthfully. The other calls him a liar in a sharp jab about the ten minutes of deception.
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Harper’s Weekly
Freckles cure promise via ethine-double strength
Advertisement promises removal of freckles with ethine-double strength, urging readers to obtain an ounce from a druggist and apply nightly and morning until freckles fade. Claims rapid, complete clearing with minimal amounts and a guaranteed refund if ineffective.
White Footwear Dominates Midsummer Fashion Trends
Honors between high boots and low shoes are close as white and light colored leathers rise in popularity. White footwear proves practical and easy to clean, with plain designs and flawless machine stitching highlighted by designers.
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Kid
Took the Gold Cure
A brief dialogue compares love to a disease with a remark about the spinster and bachelor. A friend reportedly took “the gold cure” for love and the bachelor notes he married a half million in her own right.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Strength for Summer
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a simple tonic to purify and enrich the blood and strengthen both old and young to endure intense summer heat. Claims to build up the whole system at a cost of 60 cents.
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Grove
Farmer complains about farming cutting into golf links
Farmer Corntessel laments that his son Josh talks of running a farm yet mocks his own work. He says the boy is spoiling the making of a fine set of golf links for the sake of corn and hay and such.
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Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Pains Inside and Back Cured by Lydia E Pinkham Remedies
Irregularity and side and back pains described by Mrs Anna Kelly of Burlington Wisconsin improve after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The ad cites many testimonials urging women to try the remedies and offers confidential free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Burlington, Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna Kelly
Chestnut Street
Lydia E. Pinkeham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Flemish Tapestry Fetches 1400 At New York Gallery Sale
A rare Flemish tapestry titled The Haymakers from the late seventeenth century sold for 1400 at the A. Ierson galleries in New York and went to M. Kernochan. Other notable sales included a Sung dynasty wine jar about 960 A.D. for 175, a Ming dynasty Chinese painting to M. Kernochan for 160, a Ming landscape to the same buyer for 150, and another Ming landscape to W. Hotchkiss for 130.
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A.ierson
New York
M. Kernochan
China
W. Hotchkiss
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Prospectus
Purposed advertisement urges use of Blue Cross Ball Blue for clothes to achieve a pure white result. Describes a large package sold by reputable grocers for five cents and encourages customers to ask for it today.
A caution on teaching students to speak out too boldly
A reflective note warns educators not to overly encourage students to voice sharp opinions. It urges measured guidance in expressing ideas while maintaining discipline and decorum in class.
Satin-Faced Velour Draws NY Shop Attention
Satin faced velour in neutral and pastel shades is shown in New York shops. The fabric, priced at six dollars a yard, needs no lining and offers rich contrast and harmony with heavy dresses, though it may not become widely popular due to cost.
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New York
Yokes on Petticoats from Deep Pointed Yokes to Veils
Petticoats now feature deep pointed yokes with net or silk foundations and hem vents. Many are stiffened, others use heavy cord and hair lace. An addition claims veils cause eye strain headaches nervousness wrinkles and nervous disorders, questioning the fashion trend.
Veils Harmful Claim Reiterated Across Generations
A historical note argues that veils worn by women injure their eyes, recounting a long standing belief repeated through generations and reflecting social attitudes toward female attire and health.
Tassels Adorn Silk and Jersey Coat Models
Long silk tassels decorate some of the most effective models in coats of silk and jersey, highlighting design details and elegance. The tassels are a notable feature on premium garments.
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Silk
Jersey
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