Calomel warned against as dangerous laxative remedy
An advertisement extols Dodsons Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel urging readers to swap for a gentle liver aid. A separate court note recalls James Murphy of Long Island City who was arraigned for smoking in a subway and given a suspended sentence after a light quip to the judge.
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Dodson
James Murphy
Long Island City
Murphy
Don’t Rush Away Old Man Riddle in Confusing Exchange
A humorous dialogue features a man determined to catch the last train for his wife, debating whether he should stay or go. The exchange highlights linguistic play and a comic paradox about timing and desire.
Pawnbrokers See Silver Lining in Clouds
A brief item notes pawnbrokers report silver lining amid economic gloom as traders adapt to tighter credit. Industry observers cite steady demand for jewelry and small valuables.
Mrs Ruth Williamson Reports Relief After Favorite Prescription
Mrs Ruth Williamson of Birmingham Alabama describes severe right side pain after childbirth. She credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with relief after taking it for several weeks and notes her health improvement and non complaint. She recommends obtaining the medicine now from a drug store or contacting Dr Pierce for advice.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ruth Williamson
First Avenue
Dr. Pierce
President Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Navy below treaty ratio sparks budget clash in Congress
Washington dispatch details House moves to cap navy strength at about 60 000 to 65 000 men, arguing economy while service leaders warn of weakness. Debate centers on naval personnel cuts and policy aims amid broader fiscal tensions and war heritage notes.
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Edward B. Clark
Washington
Congress
United States Navy
United States
Navy Department
Uncle Sam
House
Appropriations Committee
Navy
Committee On Naval Affairs
House of Representatives
House Appropriations Committee
Committees On
Naval Affairs
Surgeon General's Office
Cost of Milady’s Hair Nets Versus Orphan Garments
A Chicago Evening Post item contrasts milady’s hair nets with clothing for Transcaucasian orphans. It notes experts estimate $1.80 can outfit a Far East relief orphan for six months in unbleached muslin, while milady’s hair net expenses would exceed that, depending on several factors. The Near East relief recently bought 300,000 yards of unbleached muslin for summer wards in Transcaucasia.
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Milady
Armenia
Far East
Transcaucasian
Transcaucasia
Chicago Evening Post
Speaking of Furniture Bride Clarifies Chair Preference
A humorous exchange features a bride asking for an easy chair for her husband and the salesman mishears as Mor ris before she corrects him to Clarence. The light dialogue captures a domestic moment with a play on names.
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Bride
Morris
Clarence
Something in St. Juliet Whats in a name
Romeo offers a witty remark about sharing his name to secure a potential home. The dialogue hints at a lighthearted exchange and social dynamics surrounding identity.
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St. Juliet
Romeo
Had to Have Conservatory
Charles M. Schwab quipped at a New York reception that the world craves disarmament and peace as a househunter sought a large conservatory. He told a joke about a man with six daughters needing a conservatory for their suitors, revealing a playful punchline about courting and a growing brood.
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Charles M. Schwab
New York
There’s a Reason Is Your New Maid Prompt in Answering Doorbell
A Birmingham Age Herald quip notes a maid's daily special delivery letter from a lover. The remark laments a man who attempts humor, suggesting melancholy in the attempt and its effect on those involved.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
For Sale A Fine Cottage on Lake Michigan and Misc Listings
Classified ad fragment set listing a cottage sale on Michigan Ave Lake Michigan with contact Daniel Williams Charlevoix Mich and assorted agricultural and miscellaneous items from Dodd Poultry Farm to hair switches and sales offers. Includes Go-Getters territorial opportunity and March Empire Building Detroit address.
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Lake Michigan
Michigan Ave
Daniel Williams
Charlevoix, Mich
Tion
March
Empire Bidg
Detroit
Mich
Made Poor Rent Collector
Joe Stokes the druggist tried collecting rents from his industrial district properties. He found renters borrowed money from him instead, leaving him empty handed and peevish after a day of doorstep calls.
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Joe Stokes
Joe
Mr. Stokes
Ambitious Man and the Shiftless Visitor
A humor sketch notes Visitor-Rastus Johnson as very ambitious and unsatisfied, claiming his wife should do all the town’s washing. The piece parodies how a neighbor’s constant complaints leave others untroubled by his talk.
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Rastus Johnson
Watts
Wroe
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