Young Women May Avoid Pain Urges Pinkham Remedy
Buffalo reader praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from monthly back and side pains. Ad highlights use for painful or irregular periods, headaches, and indigestion and invites young women to write to the Pinkham company for confidential advice.
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Buffalo, N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
MaTupa Kurtzwec
High St
Buffalo
N. Y
Lydia E. Winkham
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Cottage for Two Proves Small Homes Work Everywhere
Raymond Comstock argues in Countryside Magazine that a well planned tiny house with ample sunlight fresh air practical room layout and full modern conveniences is a feasible and satisfying option for sane young people in towns and countryside alike making the cottage built for two a proven reality.
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Raymond Comstock
Countryside Magazine
Hair Care Ad Promises Quick Relief for Itchy Scalp
Moisturizing remedy for irritated scalps claims to stop itching burning and hair loss. Consumers urged to apply Cuticura Ointment on dandruff areas then wash with Cuticura Soap shampoo. Free sample offer via mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold nationwide.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Fishing Trip Invitation Sparks a Household Plot
A fat plumber asks a thin carpenter to join a fishing trip. The carpenter frets he has no good excuse to leave town, then reveals he is saving his excuses for housecleaning time, while Trish is described as somewhat like Greek.
Optimistic view on marriage and race in postwar society
The piece sketches statisticians and sociologists as pessimistic about marriage and race after the war. It quotes an optimistic theory that with 5 million women and 4 million men remaining, a selection for physical perfection will occur, leaving 1 million unfit women to remain unmarried but enabling a healthier race overall.
Lost Road Mystery Solved In Oregon Counties Report
State Engineer John H. Lewis explains highway instability in Oregon west wilds to Washington. Federal officials questioned the disappearance of 320 miles in Lincoln county and 2000 miles added in Malheur county, with local officials noting tide conditions altered earlier counts.
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John H. Lewis
Oregon
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Lincoln County
Malheur
Lewis
R. R. Miller
Malheur County
Sage Brush
Foreign advisers gain voice in China's new political council
The article notes China's plan to form a political council giving foreign advisers a voice and vote. It discusses past use of advisers who were well paid but rarely heeded, citing Doctor Goodnow's memo on monarchy as an example, and warns the council may bring new ideas to ministers.
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China
Doctor Goodnow
Foreign Office
Shrewd Portuguese Premier Alfonso Costa in Lisbon incident
The Springfield Republican describes Alfonso Costa as a crafty Portuguese premier whose rapid Lisbon ride after King Carlos's murder and a staged taxi shooting in the name of statecraft reveal his political cunning and inclination to force outcomes to his aims.
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Alfonso Costa
Vaso da Gama
Walther von der Vogelweide
Lisbon
Carlos
Braganza
Manuel
National Council
Costa
Springfield
World Wisdom In 25 Years from Hotel Alexandria
The Albany Knickerbocker Press hails Charles M. Frey rat catcher and philosopher for distilling world wisdom. It cites classical sayings by Solon, Chilton, Periander, Bias, Cleobulus, Thales among others and lauds Dr Charles W Eliot.
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Charles M. Frey
Alexandria
Los Angeles
Albany Knickerbocker Press
Charles W. Eliot
Solon
Chilton
Piraeus
Periander
Cleobulus
Thales
Suspended Sentence Hangs Over Man in Conversation
A man carries a tense air, described as if something heavy weighs on him. The dialogue nods to a suspended sentence as a figurative burden he bears.
Clock Fails as Father Demands Time
An irate father asks what time it is as a clock stops. The young man, quick to act, insists he can provide the time, offering a hint that he understands the issue. The exchange captures a small domestic moment of frustration and initiative.
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Jane
Chivalry in War Across Trenches and Bunker Hill Deeds
Stories from Europe and America recall gallantry under fire. A German officer narrowly spared after a failed surrender thanks to a Frenchman wounded in the process. John Callender, cashiered for cowardice at Bunker Hill, re-enlisted as a private and, amid a losing battle, loaded and fired alone to prove his innocence. A British officer later spared him and carried a letter to Washington, who restored his commission.
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France
John Callender
Bunker Hill
Putnam
Callender
Washington
Ten Year Car Life If Properly Cared For
An expert argues cars can last a decade with proper care painting and regular cleaning. Neglect leads owners to trade in for new vehicles despite older models still serving well. The piece also notes trucks playing a key role in Mexican punitive expedition logistics and sustains U S military supply transport amid rough terrain.
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United States
el Paso
Tex
Columbus
N. M
Chicago
Uncle Sam
Speed Lock Regulates Car Speed to Any Maximum Rate
A simple Yale lock device allows a car owner to set a maximum speed whether with or without a speedometer. When set, the throttle automatically closes at the chosen limit, preventing overrun. It claims to stop joy riding and theft, while ensuring compliance with strict laws and protecting the owner’s innocence.
Auto Market Perseveres Under Growing Auto Output
Over four years commentators warned the auto market could not absorb rising production yet demand keeps expanding. Last year 703000 buyers included 300000 practicing buyers who will likely upgrade to larger, more comfortable cars as many more choose quality models.
Tighten Spark Plug Nut to Prevent Gas Leakage
The vibrations from use can loosen the porcelain nut on the spark plug, allowing gas leakage and causing misfiring. Finger inspection is unreliable. use a wrench to tighten the nut periodically to maintain sealing and proper operation.
Shortage of Materials Threatens Auto Industry Production
Auto mobile and accessory manufacturers face serious disruption as a material shortage rises alongside high gasoline prices. Analysts warn large orders may be delayed unless firms secure raw materials through special preparations this year.
Work of the Tire Repairer Elevates the Trade
A shift from greasy workshop image to advisory role strengthens tire repair businesses. In Indianapolis origins, repairmen now advise owners on tire conservation and often sell tires and accessories, expanding their market and income potential. Improved standards attract better men and broaden opportunities.
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Indianapolis
Elephants and Camels Demonstrate War Machine Use
The Twenty eighth Company US Marine Corps at San Diego showcased experimental machine gun deployment on elephants with Marines in attendance. Elephants and camels could carry heavy loads and endure long campaigns, offering mobility in rough terrain. Elephants can be trained to endure fire, though they are more nervous than camels.
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United States Marine Corps
San Diego
Cal
Mexico
United States
Auto to Every Eighty Persons
March shipments of automobiles rose to 28 600 carloads, up 11 400 from last year and 5 000 above the prior monthly record, reports the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce. January and February also set new records, with projections showing 1 250 000 cars sold in 1916, about one car for every eighty people in the United States.
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Auto
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
United States
Pearls Fly Into Crowd During Curtain Goof at Cort
During a performance of Under Cover at the Cort in New York a prop pearls toss by William Courtenay misfired into the audience striking a front row man in the forehead. He bled and was treated in a retiring room as press attempts to suppress the incident continued.
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Cort Theater
New York
William Courtenay
Bible Reading Association
W. Y. Fullerton
Baptist Missionary Society
Westminster Gazette
Fullerton
No More Abandoned Farms In Connecticut
The article notes a shift from abandoned farms to suburban homes as automobiles raise farm values. Many farms were sold to commuters who travel from railway stations to country houses, transforming previously neglected properties.
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Connecticut
The
Christian Herald
Atlanta pastor builds trade school from cotton speculation
An Atlanta pastor turned a $100 shoeshingle into as much as $30,000 through cotton speculation and now plans a trade school for poor children, showcasing his talent and astute pragmatism in converting ideas into opportunity.
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Atlanta
Meat Eating Rates Worldwide Across Nations
The Indianapolis News reports that Americans top meat consumption at 172 pounds per person annually, followed by England at 119, Germany at 113, France and Holland at 80, Austria-Hungary at 64, Russia at 50, and Spain at 49 pounds.
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England
Germany
France
Holland
Austria- Hungary
Russia
Spain
Indianapolis News
Hands Tell Character Palmistry Note
Palmists say short hands signal impulsive judgment without analysis while long hands indicate capacity for detail. The claim contrasts hand length with mental traits and cautions about simplified readings.
Antisuffrage Ad Quotes Robert W. Chambers on Modern Girls
In Brooklyn an antisuffrage ad features novelist Robert W. Chambers criticizing modern women as "pretty vote chasing" and athletic. A tea room exchange suggests a modern girl wishes she were a man, prompting a matron to remark that heaven will grant that wish someday and end new thought.
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Robert W. Chambers
Brooklyn
Wells and Shaw
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Encourages Use
Ad copy touts Red Cross Ball Blue as a trusted cleaner for old clothes. It claims millions use the product and that sales rise yearly with endorsements from housewives and regular grocers.
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Adyv
Tommy and Jack Peek Behind the Arm Chair
Tommy hosts Jack for tea while sick, then hides as his father conceals him. Jack ignores the search and stays on the rug by the fire saying he will wait until Tommy sniffs. The playful scene ends with a lighthearted pause.
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Tommy
Jack
Quite Familiar Dialogue on Reincarnation and Hash
A character, Tiger, threads a quirky exchange about reincarnation, noting that the speaker eats it daily in a playful hash reference. The dialogue blends philosophical curiosity with a comical bite.
Tintype Portrait Compared With Modern Photo
A note contrasts a modern photograph with an old tintype, suggesting the tintype lacks the lifelike quality seen in contemporary images. The comment emphasizes differences in texture and realism between historical and modern portraiture.
Freckles vanish with ethine double strength treatment
An advertisement promotes ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. It claims results with nightly applications and notes a money back guarantee if the product fails, urging readers to ask their druggist for the double strength version.
Human Folk in the Greatest Show of Life
The Boston Globe quotes that the people who live in the hearts of men are the true human beings like Lincolns and Whitmans, who moved through life in shirt sleeves. Admission to the human show demands leaving selfishness and pride at home, then entering with only a wink.
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Lincolns
Mark Twains
Walt Whitmans
Hfe
Boston Globe
Mother and Johnnie Ask About Samson Strength
A mother and her child discuss biblical Samson, with Johnnie probing how strong he was and how long his strength lasted, while the mother admits uncertainty about the history.
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Johnnie
Samson
We Can Build the Ship Without an Appropriation
Noah proclaims luck as he and Japhet discuss building a ship themselves. The plan hinges on proceeding without seeking a government or organizational appropriation. The exchange signals initiative and a bold, self funded effort.
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Noah
Japhet
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