Health ad claims Dr Pierce remedy restores vitality
Cincinnati resident Paul Megrue testifies to Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery restoring liver health and overall vitality after years of fatigue. Ad urges readers to visit local drug stores or request a trial package by mail or free medical advice from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
Paul
Megrue
Madison Road
Invalids
Buffalo, N. Y
Taking No Chances With Applause In Politics
Senator Sorghum jokes that applause is like money, managed in advance by his aides. He notes audiences have clapped for minutes after his rise, while the remark casts applause as a controllable asset in public speaking.
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Senator Sorghum
Diamond Dyes Home Dyeing Ad Lets Women Tint Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple directions for dyeing sweaters skirts child coats and more. It promises no spotting fading streaking or running and advises telling the druggist fabric type for wool silk linen cotton or blends.
Wordery Debate Over Obey in Marriage Service
A humorous exchange from the Boston Transcript contrasts Miss Young and Miss Stronghold on whether the word obey should remain in marriage vows. The joke suggests shifting the obligation to the other spouse as a contractual transfer.
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Miss Young
Stronghold
Boston Transcript
It Is Not Worthwhile to Think Without Willing Action
A concise aphorism emphasizes that thinking holds little value without the readiness to act. It stresses decisive mindset and proactive effort. The message urges immediate movement rather than prolonged contemplation.
Nancy and Daddy Debate Bird Protection Clubs
Nick and Nancy discuss humane bird protection clubs for children. They praise hikes and learning about animals while avoiding harm, and challenge wearing feathers from ostriches and birds of paradise. Daddy urges teaching others and ending cruelty to birds.
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Daddy
Nick
Nancy
Nancy's Club
World-wide Prohibition? Messiah's Kingdom Promise Explored
Lesson outline discusses Isa 61 and Luke 4 with four aims. It explains Messiah’s commissioning to proclaim mercy and freedom, then the day of vengeance, followed by blessings of the coming kingdom including comfort for mourners, beauty for ashes, oil of joy, and Israel as a priestly nation with Gentile support.
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Messiah
Earth
God
Jesus
Israel
Jerusalem
Judah
False Prophets Judgment Warned in Biblical Verse
A brief biblical excerpt emphasizes discernment, urging believers not to trust every spirit. It cites John 4 1 and warns that many false prophets have entered the world, urging faithfulness and testing spirits for divine origin.
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God
John
Unjust Things Cited From Wisdom Book
A brief quotation from Wisdom 1 8 warns that one who speaks unjustly cannot hide and that judgment will not pass by. The line emphasizes accountability for false or harmful speech and moral consequence.
In the Sight of All Men Proclaimed in Romans Verse
A brief verse citation from Romans 12 17 urging conduct that is honest in the sight of all people. It echoes moral counsel about integrity and fair dealing in public life and personal conduct.
Tanlac Restores Health Says Mrs Mary Choklat
Frail convalescents and nervous individuals report Tanlac renews strength and working efficiency. Mrs Mary Choklat of Los Angeles credits Tanlac for renewed health after prior weakness and poor digestion. She asserts Tanlac aids digestion, builds muscle, and returns normal weight. Get a bottle today at any good druggist.
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Wtaniac
Mary Choklat
N. Broadway
Los Angeles
Calif
Tanlac
Taniac
A Woman's Wrap May Not Be Warm on Cold Days
A concise note suggests a woman’s wrap may not be warm yet she remains unconcerned about the cold. The remark focuses on personal style over temperature and comfort.
Rash oaths and guilt from broken promises
A concise reflection on how oaths bind conscience as pledges are kept or broken, often triggering a sense of guilt and accountability.
Advertisement Poise on Household Cleaning and Coal
A dated ad notes heavy laundry work this winter from soft coal and promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for removing grime. Mentions grocers as sellers and hints at practical solutions for household cleaning.
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Red Cross Ball
Government Printing Office’s Vast 1921 Output
The Government Printing Office, the largest in the world, used 50 million pounds of paper in the year to June 30 1921. Sheets laid flat would cover 36 square miles and reach 500 miles into the heavens. Total expenditures were 11 million dollars, down from 13 million the prior year, per Scientific American. The office prints legislators speeches and many government publications.
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Government Printing Office
Scientific American States
There Is No Use Talking The Woman Has Made Up Her Mind
A Fifth Avenue bus scene draws a crowd as a couple argues over where to alight. The woman asserts final authority, declaring she has made up their minds, prompting amused reactions from nearby riders and underscoring a playful domestic dynamic.
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Fifth Avenue
Forty-seventh Street
Forty-second Street
New York Times
Diplomatic Approach in Bet Over Daughter’s Marriage
A young man asks Mr. Greene for consent to marry his daughter. Greene, the Wall Street father, says little while a side bet unfolds about whether he will grant consent, noting the clever wager raised by the couple.
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Yonkers Statesman
Four Society Varieties: Lovers Ambitious Observers Fools
Taine observes four social types: lovers, ambitious observers, and fools. He notes the fools are the happiest. The remark reflects a cynical view of social roles and personal fulfillment.
Hymn Shelter For Retreat Stumbling Clergyman Tale
In Georgia a young pastor, newly in charge, fumbles a sermon bit when introducing a missionary meeting. He attempts to rally attendance by saying we the women of this congregation but blushes and corrects himself. He ends with a hymn request.
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Georgia
Philadelphia Ledger
Witty Caf Story Sparks Demand for Lemons and Pie
A new waitress with a quiet habit asks Heloise about customer service. Three men order lemon pie, prompting a humorous inquiry whether the pie is slapped in face or served on plates.
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Heloise
Kansas City Star
Men and Women Love Dignity Despite Stereotypes
A witty Life section quip argues both sexes are foolhardy to claim independence from the other. The line suggests mutual reliance and irony in gender roles.
Cuticura Ad Promises Clear Skin Fragrance
An advertisement touts Cuticura Olate ment for pimples redness and itching followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water rinse. It advises drying gently then dusting Cuticura Talcum for a “fascinating fragrance” with a price of 25 cents each.
Dance engagement forgotten at eastern convention
A convention attendee recalls being at a dance in an eastern city. While cooling near a doorway two local men approached, triggering a humorous moment about an engaged dance with a very heavy woman. One man confirms the wife had mentioned the cut dance.
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Chicago Tribune
Not Lonely Any More Says Old Fellow in Courier Journal
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes an older man declaring he is not lonely. When asked if he has a wife, he replies he has a radio set, reflecting a lighthearted social observation.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Bridge Player Quips On Club Preference
A brief Bridge exchange notes Mr Flubdub favoring clubs, remarking he never plays anything but clubs as a humorous take on golf habit influences.
Faithful rebukes of a friend quoted
A reflective line notes many seek greatness while few pursue goodness. It asserts loyalty in friendship and the value of honest rebuke from a trusted ally.
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Stewart Avenue
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Fletcher
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Postum Cereal Co., Inc
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