Diphtheria rise prompts early care guidance in Missouri
In Columbia on Dec 13 1921 Dr M P Ravenel of the University of Missouri warns diphtheria is rising nationwide with 58 percent higher cases in 42 states over the past eight years. He urges early diagnosis throat cultures and antitoxin treatment and notes carriers spread the disease even when not sick.
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Columbia
M. P. Ravenel
School of Medicine
University of Missouri
American Public Health Association
Strees
Exchange Jokes at Army Camp
A playful exchange at an army camp features a visiting young woman who jokes about riders getting headaches. An old Cavalry Sergeant counters with a witty remark about the opposite, and the banter ends with a light aside about Jeck.
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Mie
Morris
J. B
Clarence
Woman Reflects On Last Time Bitten By Alligator
A fragment records Liza and a mother speaking about a prior incident involving an alligator bite. The brief excerpt hints at fear and a warning from the mother as the narrator recalls the previous encounter.
Parson and Johnny debate favorite parable
A parson asks which parable the child prefers and Johnny replies with a humorous line about someone loafing and fishing, revealing a playful exchange between them. The brief exchange captures a moment of light dialogue.
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Parson
Johnny
Warning Signals
Tommy reports his mother throwing plates at his father and explains she isn’t angry at him but is working up to it, signaling domestic conflict without graphic detail.
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Tommy
Visitor
Why He Could Not Leave Host At Evening Party
A guest yawns at a large party and declares boredom. When asked about leaving together the guest says he cannot because he is the host. The exchange captures a witty moment from a Ladies Home Journal piece.
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Ladies Home Journal
Sermon Sparks Mixed Reactions From Parishioners
The archbishop preached on married life drawing praise from some and humorous doubt from two Irish women exiting the church. Bridget praised the sermon while Maggie quipped with a skeptical, playful remark, reflecting light parish humor in a quiet moment after service.
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Bridget
Save pennies to build riches with a Savings card
A bank ad urges readers to think in nickels and dimes, not thousands, showing how small weekly losses accumulate into big yearly sums. It promotes Capitalize your small Savings card and invites Traders Bank customers to join for 1922.
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Landis
Traders Bank
Stove pipes made to order at Anthony's Store
Custom stove pipes described as available to order with phone contact 331. Dated 11 14 11.
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Anthony
Hogs For Sale in Lexington MA by Rull & Brooks
For sale line shows Poland China hogs advertised by Rull & Brooks of Lexington Massachusetts. brief notice lists inspection and pricing as reasonably priced and mentions spring pigs from a farm setting with large type display.
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Poland
Rull & Brooks
Lexington
Vacation Film Enlargements Offer at Coffins Studio
Bring your vacation films to Coffins Studio for enlargements. Popular sizes are available at 50 cents each, offering an affordable way to preserve memories.
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Coffins Studio
Langi Savers Begin 1922 Card Drive At Bank
The Langi savers start issuing new cards daily as Traders Bank invites customers to join a cheerful Christmas club for end of year savings.
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Peg
Harvey
Jack
Willie
Eve
Adam
Dolly
Aarage
John
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Boston Transcript
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Caesar
Papa
Suiter
Liza
Schauffer
Jeck
Young's Book Store
Maggie
London
John Morrison and Sons
Main Street
John Morrison & Sons
Main ST
Cail
Winkler Furniture Co
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