Sturdy Womanhood Presses On Against Ills and Catarrh
A call for strong women amid ailment rises as catarrh is blamed for widespread suffering. Mary Fricke of Bellville Illinois credits Peruna for restoring her health after years of stomach cramps and headaches. She reports weight gain and vitality, praising Dr Hartman’s health book and Peruna tonics sold nationwide.
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Bornman
Bellville
Dr Kirtman
Perune
Peruna Company
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Columbus
Ohio
Dr. Hartman
Dry Area Declared Around Calcutta University
Authorities in Calcutta designate a dry area around the university and major colleges for one year. All view shops and drug shops must be removed from the zone to curb illicit activities amid support from local federation and public opinion.
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India
Cotta
Calcutta
Pruresent
Grown Wise Chief Questions Pinched Woman in Vagrancy Case
Los Angeles Chief of Police Butler questioned a woman brought in on vagrancy charges by mistake. She proved to be a working businesswoman whose husband was in France. She joked that she waited for him to return and play the old gag about her independence.
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Butler
Los Angeles
France
Fad to quit sparks quip from Senator Sorgum
In a light moment Senator Sor ghum jokes about shifting to shorter words as his new stenographer struggles with spellings. The exchange underscores a playful, evolving tone in the chamber.
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Senator Sorghum
The Architect of His Future Lacks a Solid Foundation
A reflective quote warns that those who boast of self-made futures often fail to complete the underlying work. It emphasizes the need for steady effort and planning to build lasting success.
Wool usage dips as February consumption falls
Reports from the Bureau of Markets show February wool consumption at 27.5 million pounds grease weight, down from 63.7 million a year earlier. Strikes and cash-only government auctions hinder small mills and supply, prompting the lull in use.
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Bureau of Markets
Department of Agriculture
Weathered pastures stamp wetter sticks to facts
The fragment references a dramatic stage moment described by the Florida Times Union where a performer’s storming presence is noted. It mentions a lightning change in front of an audience and uses idiosyncratic phrasing to comment on perception versus reality.
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Florida Times-Union
Haarlem Oil Capsules Promise The Old Age Cure
An old advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy to slow aging by supporting kidney and digestive organs. It claims 83 drops per capsule, tasteless form, and a regimen of daily use with money back if ineffective.
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Anya
Leesan
To Clean Windows and Hang Curtains Tips
Practical household tips cover window cleaning options using soap, warm water, whiting, and newspaper polish. curtain hanging methods for even hems. paint for opaque screens. refurbishing tables and bureaus with glass inserts. radiator covers from crash denim. winding curtain rollers with a button hook. sweeping safety by using a head napkin sifter. and knee protectors for children's stockings from old stockings.
Velveteen Jackets Highlight Sport Suit Silhouettes
Velveteen jackets appear in sport suits paired with sport fabric skirts. A novelty suit features a baggy cut with roomy pockets draped collar and loose belt, set against a black and white knit ted skirt with a white background and black lines.
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Dry Goods Economist
The Tankette Hat Makes Waves in Millinery Design
A new hat named the Tankette Hat draws on battlefield imagery. It uses brown satin shaped to mirror a military tank outline, five yards of ribbon per tractor unit, and hatpins simulating guns.
New York Receives Two Japanese Bridal Robes
In a spring vignette from old Japan weddings unfold as two bridal robes arrived in New York. One robe of heavy satin crepe in heart pink shades is embroidered with cherry blossoms. The other, blue, features wistaria clusters and a purple irin border on hem and sleeves.
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Japan
New York
Almanac Display Dates to Rameses the Great Era
In the British Museum an almanac on display is said to be 1200 years older than the Christian era, dating back to the reign of the Egyptian king Ramesses the Great.
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British Museum
Rameses the Great
Unlucky day for Muncie woman teeth mishap
A Muncie young woman had two false teeth with hooks fall loose during a dinner with a young man. She hid the teeth in her napkin and coat pocket to avoid embarrassment, then mistakenly tossed them during a sneeze ordeal in the hotel dining room.
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Muncie
Sheas
Indianapolis News
Wombat Debates Europe Trip in Witty Exchange
In a light exchange, a spouse mentions Europe for next summer, while “Hornet Crossroads” is joked as another talk topic. The Louisville Courier Journal captures the playful banter about travel plans and budgeting.
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Wombat
Europe
Hornet Crossroads
Louisville Courier-Journal
Overstayed Her Chances in a Quiet Matrimonial Bend
A social column notes Alice remained with a fiancé longer than prudent, with reactions suggesting she could have found a better match earlier. The remarks imply a cautious view of an extended courtship before marriage.
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Alice
One Exception What’s the matter with speakeasies
A fragmentary quotation quotes a woman voicing a soft low tone and questions the issue of speakeasies, implying social commentary or a satirical aside. The text presents a gendered remark about voice and illicit nightlife.
Longfellow Statue Revered As Book Lovers Praise Him
A Washington Star excerpt reflects on how poetry and Longfellow inspire readers beyond monuments. In a distant shop, two clerks discuss a leather bound book and confess a love for Longfellow, illustrating enduring admiration for the poet in American culture.
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Longfellow
Evangelin
Washington Star
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