This Woman’s Marvelous Recovery
Mrs August R. Wiederhoft of Truman Minnesota credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with a remarkable recovery from illness and pain. She says after four months she regained energy to work at home garden farm and harvest time and after her baby was born the medicine continued to help. The ad claims the compound has relieved women's troubles for fifty years and is sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Minn
E.pinkam
August R. Wiederhoft
R. No. 2
Box 84
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia KE
Pinkham
Disappearance of Rene’s Missing Mother in The Square Eye
Rene explains her mother has not died but vanished. Ludovic questions, and Rene details actions taken, including notifying police and solicitors, consulting a crystal gazer, and arranging daily milk deliveries as part of a curious, mock-solemn effort in the story The Square Eye by H. H. Munro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tye
Rene
Ludovic
Daiy
H. H. Munro
Pace and punctuality urge the modern worker
F A Dalker argues against laziness and procrastination, urging readers to rise early, be on time, and seize each hour. He warns that sluggishness breeds inertia, hinders advancement, and brands one as a lagger. The piece stresses urgency, discipline, and unflagging energy as keys to leadership.
Good Fortune Poem by Douglas Malloch
A reflective verse on truth about effort and fate. The speaker notes not all dreams or crafts succeed but rewards come from friendships and the enduring value of good friends. It affirms that doubt and injury arise yet heavenly grace sustains those who persevere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Men You May Marry By E R Peyser
A satirical column mocks a smooth talking suitor in a McClure Syndicate piece. It lampoons his yarns and urges the bride to beware and starch her own lip in a light hearted prescription for women facing such fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Peyser
Sally
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Reflections of a Bachelor Girl
A humorous sketch on marriage vows and compromises. The piece argues marriage is a Great Adventure with constant surprises while noting men's and women's foibles, from kissing to secrets, fashion, and even tiny annoyances like a toothpick or onion.
Water cress as a kitchen staple and recipe guide
Instructions praise water cress as a pure, healthful green rich in minerals. It covers selecting uncontaminated water cress, its nutritional benefits, and multiple preparations including water cress soup and garnished lamb chops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ater
Mistake in Sitting Room Leads to a Kiss Incident
A humorous snippet from Everybody's Magazine recounts a mother and daughter exchange after a daughter confesses a boy stole a kiss. The daughter says she sat on him after blushing and reveals her rebuke to the suitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Bihin
Daaughter
Everybody’s Magazine
Ancient gold ring found in Norway dates to 120 B C
A solid gold neck ring, dating to about 120 B C, was unearthed on a Norwegian farm. Experts deem its artistry barbaric, and Nature Magazine notes it has been placed in Christiania University Museum. A separate note reports a cotton field weevil infestation in May produced 12 million offspring after four months.
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Norway
Christiania University
Nature Magazine
Boll Weevil Harms Spring Cotton Growth
The article notes boll weevil activity as spring cotton plants emerge. It damages blooms and nests eggs in developing bolls, affecting early growth patterns.
Hotel Owner’s Cat Sparks Tobacco Curiosity at Popham Beach
Fred Trumiston of Popham Beach Maine reports his cat loves tobacco and behaves like a normal cat after a feed, unlike the common catnip antics. The proprietor notes the animal sits by a can of smoking tobacco at each opportunity and mirrors typical feline curiosity.
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Fred
Trumiston
Popham Beach
The New Duck Changes the Barnyard Balance
A handsome new duck stirs envy among the old flock led by Miss Duck. The old duck predicts trouble as others chase gossip and novelty while Miss Duck insists on laying eggs and keeping work first. The farmer rewards Miss Duck with the best eggs, proving that handsome does not equal value.
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Miss Duck
Old Drake
Mr. Drake
Old Miss Duck
Miss. Dick
McClure
London University to tackle speech defects with course
Speech defects including stammering and lisping will be addressed at London University. Sufferers will receive instruction and help to overcome their handicaps through a new program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London University
How About It Lay the Square on Everything You Do
The excerpt urges applying a strict standard to actions and measurements. It condemns living by guesswork and suggests making efforts conform to truth and accuracy, arguing for disciplined effort. The tone is exhortatory and practical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yacht Club
Why Do Unmarried Girls Wear a Yellow Garter
An old belief ties marriage to a yellow garter worn by an unmarried girl. A woman friend asks a man unknown to knit ten rows or the wearer keeps it daily for six months. The garter supposedly binds the future husband by magic ligatures, a doctrine echoed in ancient mythologies.
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Canada
Sivage
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Hazel color word from hazelnut hue with Icelandic roots
The term Azel or Hazel originates from old Icelandic and meaning a tight brown hue. It notes the fruit’s hazelnut color and argues Hazel as a rare feminine name linked to the color. The piece reflects on etymology and historical naming.
Establishing Credit Advice From Early Texts
Fragmentary notes discuss credit virtue and reliability. A proverb-like line claims steady promises and timely payments prove worth, comparing to a wealthy man who can pay on due dates. The scuffed excerpt references a 19th century or earlier source and mentions an introduction to England.
Henry Steele Emerges From College Roots as Quiet Leader
Margaret Morison depicts John’s mother meeting Henry Steele in a classroom party setting. The scene highlights Steele’s unassuming demeanor and growing respect as he questions a classmate’s leadership while showing tact toward John’s achievements.
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John
Henry Steele
Fils
Henry
Yohn
Steele
Is editor’s demand for exacting period marks questioned
A cryptic exchange hints at tensions over punctuation. The editor insists on precise styles while a staffer protests the rigid standard, raising questions about standards and readability.
Merlinein and the Opiate of Sleep in Milton’s Lost Tales
Fragmentary text discusses magical tools or staffs, a winged red penta entwined around a wand, and Mercury as a sleep-causing agent. It references Milton and a link to Hiermes and opium imagery, set within an enigmatic Kansda City Star context.
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Milton
Kansda
Sol Swagg vows to move from Fiddle Creek in weariness
The weathered resident, Sol Swagg, complains of northern tour crowds trampling through and harming locals. He declares plans to relocate to his private swamp, expressing fatigue with the era and its disturbances. An insertion promotes Cuticura products for complexion and hygiene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Swagg
Fiddle Creek
Jake
Kansas City Star
Story of an Ugly Man Told by Pussyfoot Johnson Aboard Ship
Detroit Free Press recounts how Pussyfoot Johnson on the SS George Washington told a tale of an ugly man who called on a lady. A nurse brings in the daughter who, upon meeting the caller, exclaims the remark about seeing him naked at the 200 yesterday.
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Pussyfoot” Johnson
George Washington
Detroit
Continuous Hillda quarrel prompts marriage note
Doris confirms a quarrel with Tom and states they are getting married next month in a London Tit-Bita style item. The fragment hints at a personal matter and a forthcoming wedding date.
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Hillda
Tom
Doris
London
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