Modest Man in an Era of Bazaar Schemes
A column quotes Genesis figures and mocks grand modern investment pitches. It contrasts ancient prudence with contemporary promoters offering orange groves, fig farms, date palms, cranberry patches, mining ventures, and other speculative schemes, warning readers to beware dazzling promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesopotamia
United States
Methuselah
Enoch
Seth
Lamech
Gencais
Sinbad
Sailor
Baron Munchausen
Aladdin
Florida
California
Arizona
Texas
New Jersey
Old Year Sage Advice For A New Year 1913
Dr Oldfish muses on time, tradition, and reform as he greets the new year. He rails at fashion, nudity, and the absurdity of endless novelty while imagining Time personified as a buxom maid, and muses on Methuselah and mortality with wry humor and 1913 sensibilities.
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Dr. Oldfish
Cupid
Marrica
December
Methuselah
Sexton
Politician Seeks Escape From Spotlight Through Marriage
In a candid exchange the politician laments excessive publicity and asks for advice. The suggested remedy is to marry a socially prominent woman so public focus shifts as soon as the wedding headlines fade.
People Compare Some Folk To The Letter B In Debt
A witty saying notes some individuals resemble the letter B never leaving in debt when there is no need for borrowing. It humorously reflects on financial prudence and misplaced spending.
Ringworm on Child's Face Prompts Cure Claim
Stratford town reader recounts a three year winter facial ringworm outbreak on her seven year old son with itching and sleep disruption. She used Cuticura Soap and Ointment after hearing of a successful treatment and reports complete cure in about a month. Sample offers and ordering details for Cuticura appear in the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Marbara Prim
Dept. L
Boston
Marriageable Patrice Negotiates a Marriage Question
A brief discussion questions Patience about Patrice as a marriageable man. Critics say he was never good at excuses, implying doubt about suitability for marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrice
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Charles Dickens
Anglo-Bengalee
Niews
Alberta
Jane Lmensegral
Therr Plains
Maginba
Seahutchowan
Herod
Itera
G. A. Cook
W. Old Street
Kansas City
Ottawa
Abel & Mt
Bouinville, BV
Pealers la Furs
Mitra
Weol
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