Impatient remark over painter's bad art joked as colic
A woman shows a newly purchased Impressionist landscape while a man, after careful study, quips that the artist must have painter's colic. The exchange reveals a humorous critique of the work.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
2
Freezone claims quick corn relief with simple drops
A Cincinnati authority says Freezone lifts all corns without pain using a few drops. A small bottle is available at drug stores and dries on contact without irritating surrounding skin. If a druggist lacks it, ask for a wholesale source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Adyv
Maxim Silencer Requested From Hotel Orchestra
A guest at a summer hotel tells the waiter to call the manager. The manager boasts the hotel lives up to its promised modern conveniences and is then asked to put a maxim silencer on the orchestra.
Unmarried and Cross My Schoolteacher Is Not Married
Advertisement copy urging to avoid gambling with health and to try Renovine heart and nerve tonic priced 50c and 1.00. A humorous Yonkers Statesman exchange notes a schoolteacher being cross, asked by a boy, answered by his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pop
Yonkers Statesman
Why do men act as they do in marriage
A fragment humorously ponders gender roles noting curiosity about men's behavior and their spouses being blamed for it. The tone mimics a witty dialogue about domestic life.
Millions Spent on Music in the United States
A 19th or early 20th century estimate claims the United States spends at least 120000000 annually on music, with church music contributing 10000000. Piano sales total 27000000, organs 13000000, and sheet music and music books 2100000, far exceeding expenditure on military forces and outpacing German music spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Germany
Dead Shot Worm and Tapeworm Cure Ad
For speedy and effective action Dr Peery's Dead Shot has no equal. One dose only will clean out worms or tapeworm in a few hours. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peery
Fresh-looking messenger hints at boss’s absence
A messenger reports seeing a man acting as overseer in the office. The exchange suggests the stand-in is too bold to be the real boss, hinting at the boss’s absence and caution in leadership.
Actress Reveals Secret Gray Hair Recipe
A famous actress shares a home remedy to darken gray hair. Mix half a pint of water with 1 oz Bay Rum a small box Barbo Compound and % oz glycerine. Dismisses scalp staining and stickiness while softening hair. directions included with Barbo Compound.
Hart Schaffner I suit plea hints at tailor fit
A fragment from Chaparral references Hart Schaffner and Marx and a tailor fit dilemma. The tone suggests a fashion or tailoring joke about whether a suit will fit, mentioning Stein Block and possible outcomes if alteration fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Schaffner
Stein Block
Capadine Headache Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement promotes Capadine as a liquid remedy for headaches and general aches. It claims to assist nature to restore balance and ease back and limb pain, highlighting easy administration.
Pedestrians cited in talk of bigger standing army
Dialogue shows a mother and daughter debating traffic delays caused by pedestrians and the need for a larger standing army. The exchange reflects public concern over safety, mobility, and national defense priorities.
Beekeeper Mentions Assignment Amid Busy Business
In a brief exchange, the man asks how the business is going and whether bees are producing, noting an assignment was seen. The dialogue hints at a task or duty intertwined with beekeeping activity.
Increase in Tariff and Taxes Sought to Meet Big Deficit
Washington Congress debates revenue ways for the next fiscal year including a sweeping tax plan. Proposals include higher income taxes on excess earnings and new duties on imports coffee and tea. The debate centers on tariffs for revenue and protection for home industries amid calls to curb government deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee
George Clinton
Washington
Congress
House
Pera
Secretary of the Treasury
Uncle Sam
United States
Spain
Ways and Means
Lansing
House of Representatives
State Department
President Wilson vetoes immigration bill over literacy test
President Wilson on Monday vetoed the immigration bill passed by Congress citing literacy test provisions. He notes the test punishes lack of opportunity rather than merit and warns it could trigger diplomatic issues with foreign governments over religious persecution exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Taft
Cleveland
House
United States
Secretary of Labor
Early Greek Ideas on Earth Shape Then Name Lost
The text notes that Greek philosophers in the 2nd and 3rd centuries B C argued Earth is globe shaped, but the individual who first proposed the idea is unknown.
Universal Service Advocated in Congress of Constructive Patriotism
The Congress of Constructive Patriotism, meeting under the National Security League, unanimously endorsed universal military training and a strengthened navy, backed American women power, nationwide patriotic education, and vigorous Americanization to curb dual citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress of Constructive Patriotism
National Security League
Congress
Atlantic
Pacific
Marine Tonnage Decreased in World War I Losses
Washington reports 1916 war losses exceeded new ship construction. Sunk vessels totaled 1,149 at 2,082,683 tons while 2,506 vessels built added 1,899,948 tons, producing a net reduction of about 200,000 tons. Great Britain led in build with 510 ships totaling 619,000 tons. the United States had 1,213 vessels at 560,000 tons. Lloyds estimates world merchant tonnage at 48,683,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Bureau of Navigation
Great Britain
United States
Lloyds
Riot at Juarez Bridge Ends Quietly After Quarantine Clash
A misunderstanding over quarantine regulations sparked a riot at the Juarez end of the main international bridge in El Paso Texas. Carranza garrison and a meeting between American and Mexican immigration officials led to an arrangement satisfactory to Mexico and calm was restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Juarez
International Bridge
Carranza
Onion Crop Report for Southwest Texas Counties
The Bermuda onion crop in Southwest Texas counties stands 78 to 96 percent healthy as of January 15, up from January 1. Atascosa County shows the best condition. December freezes delayed planting and the crop runs later than last year. rain is badly needed. Shipping likely to begin early in April per the U S Department of Agriculture.
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Washington
Texas
Atascosa
United States Department of Agriculture
Cascarets Promise Quick Relief for Tired Bowels
A 10 cent box prompts overnight cleansing of the stomach and bowels. The ad claims Cascarets remove sour food, ease digestive ills, and give a clear head, sweet stomach, and healthy liver by morning. Children like them for gentler action.
Congress Hearing Sparks Debate Over Probe Match
A congressional hearing featured sharp rhetoric as lawmakers pressed officials about the probe findings. The exchange underscored partisan tensions and the perceived alignment between spoken statements and the inquiry’s conclusions.
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