Fragmented satire from an overheated wartime misprint
A garbled passage riffs on Munich before the war and student life, mentioning Booth Tarkineran, war prices, beer, sausages, and orchestras. The text drifts into unreadable names and fragmented phrases about Missouri students and a character named Cobb, producing a distorted, partially lost excerpt.
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Munich
Booth Tarkineran
Miamich
Missouri
Cobb
Frank Saba Aly
Thas Turner
Gar
Acid stomach remedy claims universal relief and profits
An ad touts Eatonic as a universal cure for indigestion and sour stomach with gas and constipation. It boasted relief within tablets and promises a refund if unsatisfied, offered by a Springfield Mass drug firm.
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Eatonic
Everryone
Food Safety Bureau Warns of Cattle Carcass Contamination
Federal authorities report widespread issues with cattle carcasses and meat processing facilities. Inspectors note a surge in unfit products and emphasize strict enforcement, while officials urge cooperation to curb contamination and protect public health.
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Depardertoag Nyrienloipe
Bureau
Trier
Unclear fragmentary text about a baseball or local game scene
The readable portions describe a game scenario with a player named Jack Jolly and a comment about learning to play. A friend from Seathind mentions an 11 year old whose game is improving, reflecting a casual local sports tone.
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Jack Jolly
Jack
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Transparent spring hats rise with black silk braids and raflia
The piece notes late spring millinery options featuring transparent hats of black silk braid with fine meshes and rolled brims. It highlights beehive crowns, jet cords, feather accents in bold colors, and new raffia motifs transforming straw and taffeta hats into dressy, distinctive styles for between seasons.
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Milady
Sleeveless Sport Costume From Paris Attracts Notice
A Paris designed sleeveless sport costume has won admiration at early races this year and is widely copied. The striking feature is the absence of sleeves.
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Paris
Summer Hat of Fog Horn Trimmed with Flowers
A summer hat designed with a foghorn motif featuring field flowers and black velvet ribbon. The ribbon knots at the upturned broad brim at the back for a graceful finish.
Fashion Notes of Interest in Spring Styles
The cane remains popular and coat sleeves widen at the wrist. Plaits show buttons, gowns bend at the waist, and semi fitted bodices appear. Porto Rican blouses and moccasin embroidery on overblouses are noted. Double breasted sweaters and satin taffeta hats head spring millinery. Bouffant hips appear in children’s dresses and evening gowns. Toques feature interwoven ribbons, steel and jet beads edge hats.
Five Year Old Interjects in Rug Purchase Debate
A shopper contemplates rugs with her five year old daughter remaining silent until the girl urges swift delivery. The exchange hints at a party tomorrow and the need to have the pink rug with purple roses in the room. The proprietor mentions delivery feasibility in a clipped exchange.
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Apyereval
Muacuim
Usua
Cipeunintuneos
Summer Furs and Dance Frocks Trimmed in Skunk and Squirrel
Summer fashion notes promise furs worn more widely this year with dance frocks in crepe and printed gauze featuring narrow trim bands of skunk and squirrel.
Fashion Notes on Fur Coats and Opera Of Or I
The description praises voluminous fur coats with blanket-like draped folds that conceal the figure. Furs are heavily worked and scraped leaving a thin surface, appearing dirty yet almost weightless like chiffon when crushed.
Summer Cotton Blouses Rise as Silk Rival
Fashion notes predict a strong summer trend for cotton blouses in sheer fabrics. Organdies and gingham checks appear in waist length and over the skirt styles, with neck frills and lace edging. Plaid silk faces competition from plaid or checked gingham blouses, often trimmed with organdie or lace for a fresh, coordinated look.
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Sumer
Wallace
Embarrassing Moments in a Minister's Speech
An Indianapolis News item recounts a minister’s remarks on profanity and its spread to children. A small girl at the scene timidly says she does not swear but knows all the words.
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Jndiannapolis News
City readers discuss new fiat and room to complain
In the Kansas City Star a reader remarks on a new fiat and expresses they have space to raise concerns, reflecting local sentiment about change and governance.
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Kansas City Star
A Dainty Accessory for the Wee Girl’s Dress
Guimpes of white organdie are described as a dainty addition to a school dress made of wool for young girls.
Home Carpet Cleaning Guide From a Pro
A professional carpet man offers tips for cleaning and sizing rugs. Use warm water and white soap on wool carpets, remove grease with a cloth dipped in gasoline, and rinse with clear water. After spot removal, brush with warm soap and stretch rug to dry, then seal edges lightly. For oriental rugs follow same steps and press out water with a rolling pin.
Loose Back Is Favorite Coat Fashion Note
A fashion note highlights a three quarter length belted coat with a loose back as a favored style. The description emphasizes its versatility for general wear and its distinctive tailored front with a relaxed rear silhouette.
Why Farmers' Wives Grow Old Early in New Mexico
A U.S. Department of Agriculture survey of 244 New Mexico farm women details a cycle of heavy labor and long hours. One woman carrying water 457 miles yearly, tending animals, cooking, cleaning, washing, and field work, facing illness and little rest, prompting calls for affordable improvements to farm homes and support to keep families on the farm.
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New Mexico
United States Department of Agriculture
State Extension Service
Olive Oil Pickle Method Described
A cucumber pickle recipe uses one cup of olive oil per gallon of vinegar. The oil is absorbed by the pickles, enhancing flavor to resemble ripe olives.
Cleaning White Wool With Cornstarch Method
Instructions advise dusting clean white wool with warm cornstarch, wringing in a towel, and shaking after two days to restore whiteness.
Energy saving by proper table height in kitchen work
A US Department of Agriculture Home Economics study reports that dishwashing at table heights affects energy use. Washing on too-low tables wastes 30 calories per hour, too-high surfaces 25, while proper height uses 21 calories per hour. Small adjustments can raise efficiency.
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Office of Home Economies
United States Department of Agriculture
Household Questrlonys and Kitchen Tips from Old Text
A collection of practical household tips covers meal ideas and ingredient notes. It mentions beefsteak and oysters in shepherd's pie, fig paste as filling, butter cautions in pound cakes, cabbage size guidance, and storage hints for bottles with glycerin. Practical routines include using oilcloth aprons, thick soups for cool days, bread shaping, and foot care advice with baking soda bath.
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