Humorous Exchange Over Lent Observance
Mrs Pratsee compliments her husband as wonderful in many ways noting nothing escapes him. Mrs Diggs agrees he seems to observe everything but Lent, delivering a light domestic quip.
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
9
Telegraph Office Plea From Cadaverous Visitor
A humorous overheard exchange in a telegraph office shows a pale man asking to send a telegram to his wife with payment promised tomorrow. The clerk notes the office is busy and rushing, a line captured by Harper's Weekly.
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Harper’s Weekly
Paxton Toilet Co Promotes Paxtine Antiseptic Free to Women
Boston firm Paxton Toilet Co offers a free trial box of Paxtine Antiseptic described as cleansing and germicidal. The ad style blends product claims with light, cheeky captions and scattered quotes about age and romance.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Pequest
Scott Fages Death Many Times Special Notice Captain Scott Story
A New York Times Company publication outlines Captain Robert F Scott’s Antarctic narrative with expeditions and setbacks. It details depots, blizzards, crevasses, ponies lost, and the Terra Nova voyage, noting the health of the expedition and planned return to bring Scott and companions.
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Robert F Scott
Antarcte
New York Times Company
Svorld
United
Bratea
New York Tines Company
iCapt
Scott
Bolentife
Pole
Lhat
United Kingdom
Dominion of Gunacs
Tha Central News, Ltd
Lone Son
Akaroa
New Zealand
New York Times
Robert F. Scott
Bennell
Campbell
Victoria Land
Evans
Cape Evans
Corner Camp
White Island
Principle Personally Applied Campaign Fund Comment
A political exchange highlights the need for funds in elections. Senator Sorgum notes that some expect victory without a proper campaign budget, while a man concedes a mistake in seeking gain without effort. The remark underscores the balance between integrity and practical campaigning.
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Sorghum
Just the Kind Weather Quip Reprinted in Rochester Democrat
A clipped Rochester Democrat remark cites Lincolns mock maxim about weather and character, noting the line fits a harsher climate. The item reflects newspaper humor echoing historical quips and contrasts public wit with seasonal imagery.
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Lincoln
Rochester
Strength of Love's Ties
A short reflective note by Anne Robertson Brown on enduring friendship and the nature of love as a bond that transcends time and distance, emphasizing that true friends remain close without force or constant effort.
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Matern
Canada
Ravelions
Joratlun Eng
Buph
Pacara
Guy" Agone
Anne Robertson Brown
Immortality Prep Quote From Henry Van Drake
A brief, fragmented quotation urges preparedness for immortality through living bravely faithfully and cheerfully, attributed to Henry Van Drake, reflecting a moral or inspirational tone from an old newspaper clipping.
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Henry van Drke
Representative Henry Loses Grip On Intermarriage Debate
Texas congressman Henry assailed international marriages at a Washington dinner, recounting a fantasia about Latta Golde, heiress, being pursued at Monte Carlo by a Spanish grandee. The tale, told with ornate period wit, portrays obligations and ardor amid social intrigue and creditor pressure.
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Henry
Texas
Washington
Gobse Golte
Latta Golde
Monte Carlo
Circ’s
Max
Dejanire
Salle Garnier
Don Guzman
Mer
Sitl
sHelas
Eczema Victim Recounts Cure With Cuticura Remedies
Miss Elizabeth Gehrki of Fort Smith Arkansas details severe eczema on her neck lasting months. She describes persistent itching, a visit to a doctor, temporary relief, then a successful three week treatment with Cuticura Soap and Ointment, plus a note that her brother’s gunpowder burn also improved. She urges mailing offers for samples and a 32 page booklet.
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Elizabeth Gehrki
Forrest City
Ark
Boston
Reinstatement Threat Prompts Husband to Seek Work Elsewhere
A snippet from the Chicago Record-Herald quotes a woman recounting her husband threatening to seek employment elsewhere if he cannot be reinstated soon. The dialogue shows concern over his immediate prospects and the impact on their household.
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Chicago Record- Herald
Pink Eye Epidemic and Remedies in Spring News
Epictetus quotes mix with medical notices about pink eye epidemics in spring and eye remedies. An old taper seeks steady income while Garfisia Tea is touted as a constipation remedy. Charity efforts at home are criticized for low standards.
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Ry Marine
Memorable talk and quips cross the old country scene
The fragment recounts lively remarks by Dugan and Ryan FaHh about Casey's bold writing and a barefoot turnout abroad. It notes eviction costs and rising discontent from desires, with cryptic lines from Dugan and Krum macher on social mood.
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Dugan
Casey
Ryan
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