Times change and strength tested in law and life
A reflection cites a strong man who held up a car with five people, mocked as a circus act. The culprit, Brown, received ten years in prison after a judge’s verdict. The speaker notes life is an uphill road and society evolves with time.
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Dance and Intrigue At Monte Carlo Soiree
Myrtile, a mysterious young woman called Mademoiselle X, enjoys a night of dancing and champagne at Gerald’s Monte Carlo gathering. As tension rises Gerald’s friend Christopher arrives to claim Myrtile and end the liaison, threatening a confrontation over her fate.
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Ramazan Fast Marks Month of Peace and Charity
The Moslem world begins Ramazan with a month long fast observed as a period of peace and hospitality. Western customs recede and primitive manners return as the muezzin calls for prayers and aid to orphans the poor the wayfarer and the bondmah.
Colorado's Type of Soldier Boys
John Charles Vivian of Golden Colorado led a wartime escape from red tape by enlisting as a private in the marines after a stalled major’s commission. His younger brother Chauncey H. Vivian joined the same marine squad. both were discharged together and later led their respective American Legion posts as department commanders.
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Wisconsin Legion Seeks Amendment to Compensation Act
Wisconsin American Legion officials plan a campaign to amend the adjusted compensation act. They urge removing dependency requirements so a veteran’s wife child or parent can collect insurance benefits even if not shown as dependent at death.
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No Kick Here Gas Office Meter Sparks Talk
A citizen visits a gas company complaint desk to report a stove explosion and a backfired slot meter. The clerk dismisses the issue, while the caller explains coins spill from the cellar, turning the encounter into a humorous exchange from American Legion Weekly.
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Stag party sparks panic as telegram halts plan
Brown hosting a stag party amid mess of bottles dishes and cigar butts is interrupted by a telegram from his wife indicating she will be home in an hour. In a split second Smith suggests burning the house down prompting stunned silence before a drastic plan is raised.
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How Robert M. Koenig Found Remedy for Pimply Skin
A reader reports chronic skin breakouts improved after using Carter's Little Liver Pills claiming the product cleanses poisons from the stomach and bowels. The account credits the pills with clear skin and reduced upset stomach and headaches.
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Notable Exchange Curses Futility in Boston Beanpot
Dialogue reflects a weary exchange over grand aims and effort amid Boston Beanpot chatter. One character laments the futility of grand gestures while the other questions the value of ambitious deeds in a world deemed uninhabitable.
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Bond's Liver Pill Promises Liver Cleansing Sleep Aid
At the very first sign of colds fevers and La Grippe use a Bond's Liver Pill at bedtime. It acts on the liver to cleanse the system of poisonous germs and impurities preventing serious complications. Ad claims pills cost 25 cents at drug stores.
Paternal Troubles in a Humorous Family Scene
A light hearted line exchanges reveal a father announcing his daughter's wedding and humorously claiming the groom role. The concise exchange showcases kitchen table wit and family pride in a single vignette.
Allens Foot Ease Promises Comfort for Feet
Advertisement claims Allen's Foot Ease relieves foot perspiration and chill by using a foot bath with antiseptic powder. Reader instructed to dust feet and shake powder into shoes for relief. Includes offer of a free trial package and a Foot-Ease walking doll from Le Roy New York.
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