After Walt Mason and the country butter lament
A humorous verse laments the lack of Jersey salve and country butter, imagining Walt Mason irate at daily woes. The piece riffs on churns, farmer costs, and the comic misadventures of rural life in a playfully sharp tone.
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Walt Mason
Jersey
Oquawka
Man Warns Against Marriage Amid Heated Exchange
In a terse quarrel John warns Mr. Sima to avoid marriage claiming sickness with marriage. Sims counters noting a wife reportedly sold property for $10,000 yesterday. John ends by saying he will meet Sims tomorrow.
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John
Sims
War Story From Edith Wharton On The Marne Wounded
Edith Wharton recalls a scene from the Marne battle as American wounded are carried in. A khaki clad woman asks if the man on the stretcher is an officer and a corporal replies that he is not an officer but has been hit multiple times and “two bullets in both arms” while he has not screamed.
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Edith Wharton
Marna
Sam Browne
Pekin
Daily Times
John D
Mr. Rockefeller
Witchhazel Camphor Eye Wash Aids Weak Eyes
Llano residents report rapid improvement with Layouk eye wash mixing witchhazel camphor hydrastis for weak and near sighted eyes. In one case vision improved within days. another case saw relief from pains and inflammation. A. H. Bruhl offers Lavop tik and a free aluminum eye cup.
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Llano
A. H. Bruhl
High costs and economics in a reader letter mix
A reader complains about high living costs and laments the limits of the State Press to lower prices. The column discusses inflation, production limits, and credit, noting reductions likely slow and risky. Various jests about Rockefeller, fashion, and everyday expenses follow in a satirical tone.
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State Press
Galveston News
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