Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound testimonial
A Washington DC testimonial from Mrs Ida Hewitt recounts recovering from severe female trouble and illness after taking six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with avoiding surgery and restoring health and weight. The letter endorses the product for suffering women nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Lydia E. Pinkeham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ida Hewitt
Penna. Ave
8.E
Washington, D.C
Lydia EL
Unlucky meeting with a ross-eyed ocullat
A brief exchange about business ends with a quip as one speaker calls the other a ross-eyed person and the reply shuts down the topic by asking what business is involved, revealing the speaker is an ocullat.
Postwar travel woes noted by Jesse Lasky in Paris
Movie magnate Jesse Lasky vents about foreign travel costs in Paris. He recalls an American in a luxury hotel bar paying about $2 for a beer and 8000 francs a week for lodging. Lasky quips that “quarters” would imply eighths, hinting at distant fortunes and self-made men’s loudness.
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Jesse Lasky
Paris
de Luxe
Distinctive Modern Small Bungalow Not Expensive to Build
William A. Radford explains how a well planned small bungalow with decorative details such as lattices and paneled doors achieves architectural distinction. Advice covers arched ceilings, heating considerations, wall finishes, and the use of wallpaper or paint to finish arched walls.
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South
California
Gobi Desert Once Fertile Says Heydn and Stein
In central Asia a group of deserts known as the Gobi once supported life and prosperity. Explorers Sven Heydn and Sir Aure Stein have conducted extensive work suggesting the region's former fertility despite today's arid conditions.
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Asia
Gobi
Sven Heydn
Sir Aure Stein
Early bungalow design features and historic Gobi references
The text discusses a balanced porch design and extended terrace ideas for a house, detailing a den with built in bookcases and a dining area connected to a kitchen with a screened rear porch. It also references multiple ruins and narratives about the Gobi desert and Karakorum tied to Marco Polo and Genghis Khan.
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Karakorum
Genghis Khan
Asia
Crimea
Marco Polo
Gobi
Fox hound almost gnawed leg off in fence escape
Petersburg Indiana dr Har ing lost his fox hound during fox hunting. A week later the dog was found trapped in a fence and nearly starved. To free himself he gnawed his leg nearly off. A veterinarian amputated the leg.
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Petersburg
Ind
D. Haring
York banker used funds for love nests and gifts
Thomas Baird, a York City bank cashier, is jailed on embezzlement charges after detectives linked him to three extramarital relationships in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Investigators say funds financed personal luxuries and gay parties, with only 10 000 recovered from the shortage and turned over by his wife.
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York
Thomas Baird
City
New York City
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Baird
Engineer Dies of Heart Attack Aboard Long Island Train
On a Long Island rail car at Central Islip the engineer George B Cunningham collapses dead from a heart attack while the train surges ahead with no warning whistle. Conductor John J McKeever stops the locomotive with the emergency brake, saving 100+ passengers. Fireman Matthew Carranza notices the stop and the death.
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Central Islip
Long Island
George B. Cunningham
John J. McKeever
Matthew Carranza
Bishop Arnold Scott and a boy’s chessboard joke
In a China based scene a Church of England bishop, Arnold Scott, is mocked by a Baptist missionary child. The boy declares the bishop has no crack in the back of his head, a quip reflecting playful familiarity with episcopacy through the game of chess.
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Arnold Scott
Church of England
China
Tsinanfu
Is Americas Lucky Number in Stamp Change Debate
Protests greet the Post Office plan to abolish the 18 cent stamp. An objector cites 18 reasons, arguing loyalty to the mystic number in American history from 13 colonies to 48 stars, 18 letters in key phrases, and John Paul Jones with 13 men in a famed engagement.
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Post Office Department
America
John Paul Jones
Mexican silver and gold output rise in 1922 report
The department of mines reports 1922 silver production in Mexico at 2 421 882 kilos, up 516 289 kilos or 25 percent from 1921, while gold output reaches 23.76 kilos, up 2 001 kilos or 9.4 percent. Also notes vast rock salt deposits in Louisiana up to 1000 feet thick.
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Department of Mines
Mexico
Perry's Victory on Lake Erie in 1813 Month
Commodore Perry secured a key victory on Lake Erie on the eighteenth day of a month in 1813. The clash marked a turning point in the maritime conflict.
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Perry
Lake Erie
The Old Habit Demonstrated in Civil Service Test
A civil service exam among prospective game deputies shows childhood traits reemerging. One elderly candidate raised his hand and exclaimed that Pete is copying off his ramination paper, illustrating playful behavior persisting into adulthood.
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Pete
Columbus Dispatch
World’s most valuable carriage preserved at Versailles palace
The royal carriage built for Charles X of France sits in the Trianon palace at Versailles. From pole to hind wheels it is thickly gilded with gold and its coat is valued over $200,000, reflecting its extraordinary expense and artistry.
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Palace of the Trianon
Versailles
Charles X of
France
Fragmentary verse notes about a lady and Honoria
A partial transcript hints at a narrative about a lady named Honoria and a handsome figure. The readable lines suggest a lyrical scene without clear events or dates.
Kicking to Survive Despite Grim Odds
A line from the Boston Evening Transcript notes a stubborn spirit as someone near retirement keeps active, turning everyday effort into persistence. The quote contrasts near- death certainty with determined action, reflecting resilience in tough times.
Opinion on Origins of Eve Across Cultures
A brief discussion notes varied myths about Eve’s origins. It cites beliefs from Japan, Persia, and Lapland about how women came to be, contrasting with the biblical rib story.
True Hero Lam Faces Life's Ills in All Shapes
The quote presents a bold line where the hero lam embraces superiority over life’s ills in any form they assume during conflict, attributed to Napoleon. The fragment hints at a philosophical stance on resilience and dominance in adversity.
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Herolam
Napoleon
Wedding Fire Follows Bride's Half Hour in Lancaster
In Lancaster Massachusetts Mia William Dexter, a bride for half an hour, hosted guests in her new home as her husband battled a roof fire. Firefighters extinguished the blaze after substantial damage while many guests learned of the incident only upon the department's arrival.
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Lancaster
Mass
Mia
William Dexter
Two 13 year olds confess arson of four Grand Rapids buildings
Donald Crampton and Ralph Bosch, both thirteen, confessed to setting four fires in Grand Rapids causing nearly $500,000 in damage. They reportedly said the fires were done for fun.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Donald Crampton
Ralph Bosch
Horse Attacks Girl as Curbstallion Grips Hair
A horse along a curb grabbed hair from seven year old Katherine Taraglino and held on until a policeman forced its mouth open. The girl suffered a scalp laceration in New York.
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New York
Katherine Taraglino
Taunt Ends In Killing In Camden Fire Sale Incident
George Wilson, accused of buying his clothes at a fire sale, drew a pistol and killed Arthur Redrow in Camden New Jersey. Wilson was arrested and charged with murder.
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Camden
N. J
George Wilson
Arthur Redrow
Wilson
Wealthy New Yorker Denied Pistol Permit for Fashion
A wealthy New York woman asked the court for a pistol permit claiming fashion and neighborly influence as reasons. The court refused her request, stating concerns over firearm access.
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New York
Conversation Snippet Shows Family Farewell Visit
A child and his aunt discuss a prolonged visit, with Bobby asking if the aunt will stay long and Aunt Jane replying several days with a gentle prompt that mother can endure it.
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Bobby
Jane
What to Look For in Buying Beef pamphlet rounds
The Buffalo Evening Times notes a Mule pamphlet titled What to Look For in Buying Beef now circulating. It is twenty two pages long and praises perfectly good white paper, but does not mention money.
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Buffalo Evening Times
Bride Wins Unconditional Pardon For Solon In Iowa Case
A four month newlywed wife swayed Iowa officials by urging a pardon for Clifford Solon a former soldier with a ten year sentence who had gone straight since a minor parole violation. The governor granted an unconditional pardon after the wife convinced influential Page county citizens and a former state senator of his reform and war record. The origin of the tip remains uncertain as the couple thanks supporters while seeking the tipster.
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Shenandoah
Clifford Solon
Solon
Iowa
Riverton
Page County
Omaha
Ken- Qai
Solons
Blind couple marries after 46 year courtship in Columbia
J R Sapps aged 70 and Mary Smith 69 from Coffee Mo married in Columbia after a 46 year courtship. Both were once students at a St Louis school for the blind and had kept up regular correspondence for 64 years before Miss Smith agreed to wed.
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Columbia
J. R. Sapps
Mary Smith
Mary
Supp
Misa Smith
Coffee
School For the Blind
St. Louis
Wandered Thirty Nine Years In Salem Mystery
Salem, Oregon received word from John Oberg after 39 years of wandering with no contact to his parents. A letter to the James town postmaster revealed the sorrowful response that his parents are dead and siblings dispersed. In St Louis, Officer W Harris died during his first arrest after pursuing a thief for half a mile.
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Salem
Ore
John Oberg
Oberg
Jamestown
St. Louis
W. ©. Harris
Principal Dies Before 600 Students in Scranton
Dayton Ellis, principal of a Scranton area high school, collapsed and died of heart disease before 600 pupils during the morning exercises. The tragedy occurred as students gathered, shocking staff and faculty.
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Scranton
Dayton Ellis
Ellis
Caddy Dies After Golf Ball Strike in Montreal
Eleven year old caddy Eugene Larose died after a golf ball struck behind the ear in Montreal. The ball traveled about thirty yards and fractured his skull when struck by a woman golfer's club.
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Montreal
Can
Eugene Larose
Washington Wife Sues for Divorce Over Letter Hoax
Mrs Agnes Frisbie of Washington seeks a divorce citing a scheme where her husband wrote letters to himself signed with girls names to distress her. The case centers on alleged deception and emotional distress in the marriage.
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Washington, D. C
Agnes Frisbie
April Moon Cuckoo Beliefs Predict Love and Luck
A playful 19th century saying links hearing a cuckoo on April Fools Day to early marriage and good fortune. It also notes seeing the new moon with a lover as lucky, and advises turning money in the pocket while wishing to make the wish come true.
Leaves Home to Have Bobbed Hair
Marie Saltzer an eighteen year old girl ran away from Rockford due to parental prohibition on bobbed hair. She left her home and is believed to be traveling with unknown companions. Local police are searching for Saltzer and ask anyone with information to contact authorities.
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Chases
Spider
Rockford
Marie Saltzer
Safe Offer Bilkins Rewards Vanished Dog
Bilkins offered 25 dollars for his wife's missing dog claiming it to please her though he loathed the animal. A friend questioned the motive and Bilkins hinted he may have buried the dog in the garden to hide the truth.
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Bilkins
Shady Lane Doll Fear Prompted by Misunderstanding
Cholly fears a pursuing cow in Shady Lane as Miss Cutting jokes about offense and trifling matters. They discuss what to stuff dolls with, debating redwood sawdust and whether it may scare germs or look like bleeding from punctures.
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Tlaw
The Passing Show Jokes About Domestic Blasts and Marital Quips
The exchange mocks a gas explosion at a home and spring cleaning plans. It then jokes about Newlywed and his bride with a light dig at a believable excuse. The tone mirrors a London progress column with witty banter.
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Jones
London
South Sea Styles Referenced In Light Dialog
A lecturer describes south sea islanders wearing press skirts furze and roses. Hoffy replies with bloomers in a witty exchange reflecting playful mishearing.
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Hoffy
To Make a Good Appearance
Two girls joke about clothing and readiness for a fire emergency. One asks if the other wears pajamas and the reply mentions keeping a lovely pair handy to reach quickly in case of fire.
Not to Be Kicked At
The bride's father publicly said he gave away the bride and added a $100 000 sum as part of the endowment. The remarks sparked chatter among attendees and drew attention to an unusual display of support at the ceremony.
Death rate inquiry in town prompts grim estimate
A dialogue notes the death rate as about two per motor car, illustrating a small town’s troubling mortality scale.
His Daddys Boy The Rent Profiteer
A fragmented verse piece contrasts a father and son with vanity and ambition. It uses colloquial imagery of rent seeking, politics, and quiet domestic life to hint at social satire and inner irony. The tone remains observational and loosely humorous, with rural or small town flavor.
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United States
Remembering a Witty Exchange from Junging Reports
A brief exchange recalls a line about Satan keeping busy in the world and a quip that the home is not a pleasant place, suggesting a lingering humorous aside from late 19th or early 20th century journalism. The dialogue reflects a streetwise, ironic tone common in the period.
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Junging
Satan
Maud and Marle Debate His Broken Heart Offer
Maud confirms she accepted his broken heart, while Marle quips his bunk account remained intact in a terse exchange full of wit and romantic tension.
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Maud
Marle
Those Days Are Gone Forever Cave Worm Tale
A fragmented reminiscence describes a tense conflict and a beating with a stone chub. The speaker recalls past violence by a husband and questions change, noting a drastic reduction from a presumed usual dozen to seven blows.
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Denrie
Cheering Thought Teases Patience in Odd Phrases
A fragmented, humorous snippet features quirky lines about waiting and attitude. Read as a dated caption or adage, it hints at patience gone awry and humorous miswordings, presenting a humorous, lightly puzzling tone from a past newspaper page.
Mrs Gadabout and Mrs Wellred in a Frugal Car Banter
In a brief dialogue a Mrs Gadabout asks about barren waste in Yrutee while Mrs Wellred discusses property and a potential new car. The exchange touches on estate wealth and affordability as they compare Brown's finances to their own plans to acquire a car this spring.
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Brown
Actress Longtime Eva Player Sparks Audience Cheers
The exchange notes an actress known for playing Little Eva for twenty five years. The remark highlights her enduring performance and audience appreciation.
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Eva
Tanlac Wins Praise From Suffering Man in Pottstown
Irving Rodgers of Pottstown says Tanlac relieved eight years of stomach trouble indigestion nervousness headaches and sleeplessness. He credits Tanlac as the reason for his improved health and urges others to try it. The ad claims over 37 million bottles sold and recommends Tanlac as a natural remedy for constipation.
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Irving Rodgers
Pottstown
Taaniac
Tanlac
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Cuticura Ad Promises Pimples Clear Skin
A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura products for pimply faces. It claims pimples and blackheads disappear by applying Cuticura Ointment, washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water, and continuing daily use, including Cuticura Talcum for maintenance.
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Boston Evening Transcript
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Wali
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Hiscox Chemical Works
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Rio Grande
Texas
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