Attractive Home of Medium Cost Design on Bungalow Lines
Thoroughly American in architecture this two story eight room home blends bungalow lines with practical layout. It features a large front porch, two bedrooms on the first floor and three on the second, a wide living room and a sizeable dining area. The plan emphasizes comfort, economy, and suitability for narrow lots, with a strong appeal to home builders seeking a stylish yet practical design.
Skeletons of slaves found in ancient tombs abroad
Gertrude Emerson recounts Willis in Asia Magazine of discovering a royal tomb near Meroe with thirty or more skeletal remains. The chained slaves were entombed alive to accompany a ruler, their agony said to linger in the stone chambers after millennia.
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Sudan
Omdurman
White Nile
Meroe
Ethiopia
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Gertrude Emerson
Asia Magazine
Plea for Dues Turns to Friendly Visit
A church treasurer and minister arrived to discuss dues at the door. The narrator, short on change, sought to avoid payment, but the minister explained the visit was social, and an invitation to enter followed, ending with a cordial exchange.
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Chicago Tribune
Floating Fortune at Hawaii Lighthouse Find
A Hawaii lighthouse keeper recovered 80 pounds of ambergris found afloat in the sea. The mysterious substance is valued at about $50,000 and could influence future salvage and trade interests along the coast.
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Hawaii
Swamp Root touted for kidney and urinary cures
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a premier remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims gentle healing effects and quick relief, urging readers to buy bottles or request a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Child Whipping Provokes Confession in Schoolroom
A schoolmistress questions Tommy about disobedience while he reveals fear of corporal punishment at home. Tommy says his father would whip him if she did not, and that he is hurt by that threat.
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Tommy
Divorce Propels Woman to Seek Fresh Start
A humorous ad line notes marriage failure prompting divorce as a path to try again, alongside a tip on laundering handkerchiefs with soap and a blueing product.
Optimism Tied to Experience Shortage Insight
A brief observation notes that optimism often arises when people lack sufficient experience. It suggests optimism can be a mindset born from limited exposure to outcomes and complexities, shaping expectations and attitudes.
Women in Middle Age Change of Life Remedies Mentioned
In a period advertisement tone, readers are urged to use Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to ease middle aged women through the Change of Life. Personal testimonials from Mrs Fan Nie Rosenstein and Mrs J Livernoss praise relief from nervousness headaches and stomach trouble. Additional notes describe common symptoms to be expected and claim the product restores strength and activity. A real estate anecdote and a child's gum swallowing tale close the piece.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Fannie Rosenstein
N. Holly St
Phila
Detroit
Michigan
J. Livernoss
Junction Avenue
Detroit, Mich
Present Strength of Army Within the Continental United States
The total strength of the army in the continental United States at present is 97,000. Of this number some 72,000 are army nurses field clerks cadets or members of special services including the quartermaster corps medical corps and finance department.
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Continental
United States
Quartermaster Corps
Medical Corps
Finance Department
Bookkeeper responds to accidental insult in shop confrontation
In a tense encounter at a bookseller's shop a passerby challenges a clerk asking what they mean by a queer job. The clerk calmly explains they are a bookkeeper for the store, clarifying their professional role.
White Caps raid sparks tense rural confrontation
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge recalls a night when masked men seized his brother-in-law to whip him and Johnson confirms he feared a dog theft motive. The neighbor’s question frames the incident as a cause for apprehension in local recollection.
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White Caps
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Kansas City Star
Cultivating a Good Speech Style Says Every Speaker
A balanced public speaking approach urges speakers to cultivate clear cadence and compelling diction. The advice emphasizes practice, audience awareness, and disciplined delivery to improve persuasiveness.
Eagle Battles Alone In Territorial Clashes
In a sharp shift from flock behavior, the eagle engages in solo battles over territory, contrasted with other birds that fight in groups. Wildlife observers note the solitary confrontations disrupt rival flocks and alter local pecking orders in the area.
Old Rags Used In Roofing Highlight Thrift Driven Material
Old rags form the core of the nation’s housing supply as roll roofing and prepared shingles. Thousands of tons of rags are turned into asphalt roofing materials yearly, a durable waterproof product used on most American homes. From household waste to junkmen, the process ends in pulp made into a coarse fabric that is pressed with hot asphalt and crushed slate to create weatherproof roof coverings.
Father of Block Signaling
The 50 year old automatic electric railroad signaling system by William Robinson was tested in September 1872 at Kinzua on the Philadelphia and Erie line. He is widely called the father of automatic block signaling and his invention underpins modern rail safety systems.
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William Robinson
Kinzua
Philadelphia & Erie
Pennsylvania
Robinson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Law and Medicine in a Bootlegger Town
In a dialogue between a sheriff and Cactus Joe, the bootlegger’s actions leave townsfolk sick and driven to seek medicine over legal retribution. The exchange highlights law, morality, and the impulse to heal amid illegal liquor.
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Cactus Joe
Steady Work And The Value Of Constancy
A concise note emphasizes the importance of reliable employment and consistent effort as a foundation for personal stability. It underscores how steady work supports daily life and long term goals through disciplined habits and consistent income.
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