Lydia E. Pinkham's Remedy Endorsed in Testimonial
A Overpeck Ohio woman Carrie Williams testifies that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her before and after childbirth easing backache headaches and weakness. She credits the product with restored health and ability to care for her two boys. The advertisement promotes the remedy as standard for female health issues and widespread recognition across the United States.
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Mrs. Williams
Lydia E. Pinkham
Carrie Williams
Overpeck
Ohio
United States
Too many self made Who boast of interrupted progress
A fragment notes that many individuals claim to be self made but appear to have been interrupted before completing their work. The line hints at unfinished efforts and the doubt cast on proclaimed independence or achievement. It reflects a skeptical view of self made narratives without naming people or events.
Baltimore mother walks with three to Indiana on long trek
Mrs Mary Allen of Baltimore trudges with her three and ten year old along from Baltimore to New York, then toward Wabash Indiana. After a wheel breaks near Elizabeth New Jersey the family rests in Rutherford hospital two days. The Elizabeth mayor funds hotel stay and fare to continue the journey to join a brother. The husband is recovering tuberculosis in Baltimore.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Robert
Mary Allen
Baltimore
Wabash
Ind
Lilian
Rutherford
New York
Indiana
Eizabeth
Arkansan Guardian Sentenced After Attempted Killings
Grover Bolt of Richwoods near Walnut Ridge was sentenced to five years in the state pen for attempting to kill his two young nephews to gain about $1,000 in life insurance. He claimed innocence despite pleading guilty to the crime, while the older boy protected his brother by surviving on discarded cotton seed during a starvation attempt before Bolt's beating.
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Walnut Ridge, Ark
Httle
Grover Bolt
Richard II
Bolt
Richwoods
Walnut Ridge
Cow Hits Road Fine For Missing Rear Light
In Pennsylvania a car owner charged with driving without a rear light testified he tied the car to a truck and headed home after purchase. A ten dollar fine was added to the cost of the cow as part of the proceedings. In a separate item, two thieves robbed a restaurant customer entering a bank, snatching her handbag containing 1500 dollars. Miss Margaret Tallett was knocked down during the theft and the thieves fled.
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Pittsburgh
Chicago
Tre
Washington
Pennsylvania
Orester
Caevernd
Miss Margaret Tallett
Ushel
Miss Tallet
The equator lesson turns comic as Johnny miswrites
In a geography quiz, Johnny cannot answer what the equator is, while J red confesses peeking. Johnny then writes on the board that the quator is a menagerie hon running around the middle of the world, prompting astonishment from the teacher.
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Johnny
J’red
Hair Bleach Mix-up Triggers Household Joke
A humorous household exchange notes a whisker color mishap when what was thought to be hair bleach ends up mistaken for toilet water. Mrs. Jones and Mr. Jones Mercy discuss the comic error as George weighs in.
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Mr. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Mercy
George
A Mean Man
A fragment notes prior gifts from a husband and a partner recalling better times before marriage. It hints at strain and changed behavior now, with mentions of enduring presence and past generosity.
Fisherman Dies After Saving Friend Aboard Santa Lucia
In a heavy storm off San Diego two fishermen, John Zabertin and Vidovich, were swept overboard from the fishing smack Santa Lucia. Zabertin saved Vidovich with one last act, pulling him toward the boat before vanishing. Vidovich survived to tell the tale of Zabertin’s sacrifice.
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San Diego
Cal—l
John Zaberlin
Joseph Vidovich
Santa Lucia
Vidovich
Zaberlin
If all dealers unite to rob your cash today
The quote warns that theft from a person is less valuable than the loss of dignity it represents. Consider wiser shopping, compare prices, and guard purses and wallets in crowded spaces. Stay alert and use secure payment methods to protect your funds.
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Hancock
Hancock Liquid Sulphur Company
The Farm of Today Dialogue Quips on Country Skills
A compact rural humor item features Muzle and a speaker debating country skills. Muzle admits learning to appreciate old masters and to drive a six cylinder automobile rather than milking cows, reflecting a lighthearted contrast between traditional farming and modern mobility.
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Muzle
Police Called to Make Boy Take Castor Oil
Patrolman Harry Hinckley of Oakland was summoned to Mrs Jonah Chandon’s home to administer castor oil to her six year old son. He carried out the order though the task was unusual and placed him in a new duty. The incident arose from an appeal for official assistance.
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Jonah Chandon
Harry Hinckley
Oakland
Cal
The Ruling Passion in Celestial City Ex tension Bid
A quoted exchange mentions Banks the contractor at church and a claim about the streets of the Celestial City paved with gold prompting his bid on extensions. The remark hints at a speculative construction project tied to religious imagery.
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Celestial City
Perseverant youth could become a book agent
A speaker remarks that the boy’s perseverance optimism and nerve would suit him for work. The quoted exchange suggests he would make an ideal book agent.
Confused by a Flood of Movie Ads in Film Fun
The reader recalls a chaotic cinema showing with numerous announcements of upcoming pictures, leaving them unsure which film they actually saw. The remark humorously notes how the barrage of previews caused confusion and a sense of being overwhelmed.
Money Shortage Sparks The Standoff
A terse dialogue reveals I M PP Cunius pleading for funds while N D Kayne suggests he might provide money. The exchange highlights a desperate financial standoff with no clear resolution in sight.
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I. M
Cunius
N. D. Kayne
Deep Sea Talk Judge Shark and the Escaped Dogfish
In a whimsical maritime court scene Judge Shark questions the fate of a dogfish prisoner. Officer Lobster reports the escape after someone handed the dogfish a sawfish.
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Shark
Lobster
Correct This Youll Observe If Youre Wise
A concise reflection notes that with age comes awareness of one’s own knowledge gaps. The speaker urges prudence, suggesting wisdom grows from recognizing limits and remaining open to new insights. The lines imply humility and lifelong learning as central themes.
New Social Embarrassment In Courtroom Exchange
A courtroom joke turns on a comment by Nora about flirting with a policewoman. The judge relays the remark as a social embarrassment and a playful rebuke in the proceedings.
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John
Nora
Too Dear for Him hat purchase causes rebuke
A brief note reports a woman bought the dearest hat today while a man urged sending it back for the cheapest option. The exchange reflects budget tension and social shopping norms of the time.
A Problem of Equal Rights in Elections
A rough dialogue on election ethics notes men face pressure in voting. One asks how, the other answers that voters may decide between candidates by trading favors such as a cigar or a kiss. The exchange frames voting under social coercion and personal corruption.
Main Characteristics Airplane Joke
A witty exchange notes a supposedly fool-proof airplane on the market and asks for its main characteristic. The punchline reveals the device will not fly, underscoring a gag about faulty aviation promises.
So Much a Knot
A wry wedding quip notes that the best man often is the preacher who speaks at the ceremony, reaping honors while accepting no risk, highlighting the humor in traditional roles.
TWO CONVICTS ESCAPE IN BOX AT STATE PRISON
In Trenton New Jersey two inmates Juhn Cohen twenty seven and Charles Schleger twenty six slipped from a packing case labeled shoes as it was loaded onto a freight car. The box lid opened and the pair jumped out and fled shocking freight handlers. In Pittsburgh Margaret S Gray became the citys first woman official taking over as superintendent of the bureau of recreation and playground supervision appointed by Mayor Babock.
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Trenton
N. J
Juhn. Cohen
Charles Schleger
Ono Wuek
Pittsburgh
Pitsburgh
Margaret S. Gray
Bureau of Recreation
I. V. Babcock
Handy Reference Dear Hubby Love Letter Note
A compact nostalgic note recalls courtship letters between spouses expressed in affectionate terms. The writer asks for a reference to earlier letters and hints at ongoing romantic sentiment. The message uses intimate language to reiterate affection and prior correspondence.
Echoes of Doubt and Pride in a Troubled Century
A fragmentary quote paints a portrait of self doubt and identity across time. It juxtaposes a sharp insult with a reflective wish to regain certainty once held two decades earlier, hinting at personal reinvention and social context.
The Way It Is Salary Joke
A comic exchange asks how much allowance a wife receives. The man quips that his wife gets his salary while she grants him the allowance, turning a domestic finance question into a humorous social jab.
Something In a Name Mazie He's Very Narrow
An item reads as a quirky dialogue about Mazie and how others perceive her name and appearance. The snippet hints at humor about narrow meanings in names and expectations across conversations.
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Mazie
Great and Small Quote Reflections on Ability
A briefLife excerpt contrasts how small deeds by great men can rival large achievements. The dialogue cites phrases about small and great efforts and their mirrored worth, presenting a philosophical contrast between ambition and capability.
A Practical Girl Weds A Man With A Business Plant
A whimsical verse noting a practical girl who rejects romance with only a courting man for a family tree and chooses to marry a man who runs a substantial business venture, implying pragmatic values over lineage.
No Swell Joint in City Described by Farmer and Pedestrian
A farmer in the city says he wants to find an eating house while a pedestrian asks if he seeks a particular place. The farmer replies he is not very particular about the choice.
The Way of It Pie Fall Fatality Anecdote
A humorous exchange recalls a man who fell from an open window while eating pie and died instantly. The second speaker notes a humorous self mockery about being knocked out by pie or by himself, reflecting a folk saying style.
Smith-Old Man Grouch Nets Credit for Saving Disposition
A quirky exchange notes that while Smith is not pleasant, he earns credit for a saving habit. Smythe adds that he stores the day’s mean remarks to unleash on his wife at home, revealing a sharp, grudging humor.
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Smith
Grouch
Smythe
Prison Break Sparks Measles Outbreak Jab
A rough incident report notes a dozen inmates escaped together at the prison, prompting concern as measles exposure appears to accompany the event. Authorities scramble quarantine and contact tracing to prevent broader spread.
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