Airplane Newspaper Delivery Starts in Berlin
Ai Mittig the Berlin journal leads the way in air service for newspaper distribution. It sent issues to Leipzig and Weimar and plans regular air shipments. A Vossische Zeitung plane carried the national asset to Weimar. A parachute episode and a fashion remark follow as a playful aside about daring display and feminine attire.
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Ai Mittig
Berlin
Jf.tur
Leipzig
Weimar
Herr Oust
Gery O
Vossische Reitung
Miss Cayenne
Peppery Pulchritude
A witty dialogue exchanges quips about appearances and temper, noting Bob's wife is described as pretty but with a sharp temper, and the joke turns on the idea of a “raving beauty.”
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Bob
How to Clean and Restore Ostrich Feathers and Kid Gloves
Instructions describe refreshing ostrich plumes with wash and dye options, curling methods, and professional care notes. It covers cleaning with warm water, soap, dyeing dark colors, curling with knives and irons, and transporting frail feathers for reconditioning. It also explains cleaning kid gloves with benzine and polishing the surface for longevity.
How to Make a Clove Apple
Grandmothers cherished clove apples to scent linens and even rival lavender. To make one use a large slightly under ripe apple and fill it with whole cloves leaving about a quarter inch between clove heads. Let the apple dry thoroughly then place it in the linen drawer to enjoy the spicy fragrance.
Corsage Bouquets Revive as Nucleus of Gowns
Corsage bouquets return to fashion as a central element in evening gowns. Designers build the gown from the bouquet, making it more than an afterthought and using the corsage as the focal point.
Tunics in frocks charm outfits with georgette and satin blends
Afternoon fracks showcase tunics that pair foulard with georgette or satin with georgette, adding variety through lengths and ornament. Features include gathered sides, surplice fronts, wide satin girdles, and beaded panel details. Youthful sleeveless dances frocks draw scrutiny for modesty.
Velvet Hat Care Tips For Rain Soiled Fashion
The guide describes restoring rain damaged velvet hats by steaming over hot water, brushing dry with a soft velvet brush, and molding over a hot inverted iron with a damp cloth. It notes rubbing between hands to prevent stiffness and restoring softness, plus tips on hat shaping and suit dress styling with satin or contrasting color vests.
Freezone Promises Quick Corn Relief and Easy Removal
A Cincinnati inventor touts Freezone as a magic corn cure. A few cents buys a tiny bottle that stops pain instantly and lifts the corn cleanly without soreness or irritation, claiming to remove hard and soft corns and toe calluses.
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Cincinnati
Harrowing Grammar Lesson Gains Noted Attention
A Boston Evening Transcript anecdote reports a pupil’s essay using words ending in tion. The teacher requested a short piece but received a perplexing, humorous string: Wather's chain is a recollection, mother's is an acquisition, sister's is non aggregation, brothers is a conflagration, and baby's is a mere premonition.
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Jin
Wather
Boston Evening Transcript
Pape's Diapepsin for Indigestion Relief
Undigested food and stomach distress are described with immediate relief promised by Pape's Diapepsin. The ad highlights pain, belching, gas and sourness and claims instant ease without waiting.
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Instant Digestive Relief
An advertisement claims that taking one or two Pape's Diapepsin tablets stops indigestion pain and dyspepsia distress instantly. The pills are described as pleasant, harmless, and inexpensive at drug stores.
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Pape
Judging From Its Curves Car toons
Cartoon caption puns about a man whose line is penmanship and whose business is flourishing, reflecting a humorous take on trades and skill. The joke plays on curves and handwriting with a light, observational tone.
Free information for homeseekers offered by U S Railroad Administration
The U S Railroad Administration announces a free Homeseekers Bureau in Washington offering illustrated state booklets on farm opportunities. J L Edwards notes heavy inquiries from across the nation seeking undeveloped territory advantages, with data aiding investors. Correspondence invited to Room 2000, Homeseekers Bureau, Washington DC.
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U. S. Railroad Administration
Homeseekers’ Bureau
Washington
J. L. Edwards
U. S Railroad Administration
United States
Homeseekers
U. S. Railroad Admministration
Washington, D. C
Pleasure as Reflex of Energy and Inspection Pair
A compact aphorism-style note cites Sir William Hamilton on pleasure as the reflex of unimpeded energy and urges inspection and introspection to be joined as a stable double team.
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Sir W. Hamilton
St Jacobs Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
An old time advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a harmless neuralgia relief that quickly eases pain whether in the face head or body. It claims instant relief from aches by rubbing into sore nerves and urges readers to buy a trial bottle at any drug store.
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Marie Boyd
65Th St
N. E
Canton
Ohio
Peppery Pulchrittle Riddle Sparks Snappy Quip
A Boston Transcript item quips about Rob’s wife being pretty yet temperamental, prompting a sharper joke that questions whether she is a raving beauty. The brief reflects social wit and the era’s stylish banter.
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Rob
Boston Transcript
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Offer Kidney Relief
A 200 year old remedy named Gold Medal Haarlem Oil capsules is advertised as a treatment for aging bodily ailments including weak kidneys and bladder. The copy touts purification of the blood and multiple organ benefits, urging purchase with a money back guarantee and druggist availability.
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Haarlem
Willie's Little Joke Parade Delay
A family scene shows Willie waiting with his father for a parade while Ma shops for a dime item. The balloon escapes Willie’s grasp, and he jokes he will retrieve it later after Ma returns. The text ends with quips about memory and luck from Jorkins and a joke on nature.
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Willie
Jorkins
Jove
No Problem The Snail I May Be Slow
A lighthearted line suggests steady progress despite a slow pace while noting no trouble with housing conditions.
Forest Resources and Losses Highlight National Thrift Note
Thrift Magazine notes forests are being depleted faster than regrowth with saw mills wasting about 49 percent of each tree. Forest fires cost between 25 and 50 million dollars yearly. The United States has 147 national forests covering about 155 million acres.
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National Forest Service
United States
Thrift Magazine
Insomnia Cure and Appetite Quip in Evening Dialogue
The speaker questions why one seeks a doctor for insomnia while describing a restless patient and a witty remark about appetite. The exchange notes appetite, self control, and the contrast between youthfulness and behavior in a clipped, era voice.
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