Finger Prints of Monkeys At Central Park Monkey House
Yesterday was fingerprint day at Central Park Monkey House. Monitor Ryan of the Civil Service Commission, with Head Keeper Bill Snyder and assistants, improvised prints from Java, Rhesus, mandri monkeys and a baboon amid chattering and agitation. Situational notes show mixed results and no definite conclusions.
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Central Park
Pacroiman Ryan
Civil Service Commission
Pert
Bill Snyder
Joe Cunningham
Bob Horton
Snyder
Sallie
Ryan
How She Ended Ten Years Of Skin Torture
Mrs. Co Roberts of Weatherford Oklahoma recounts a ten year battle with facial skin eruptions. She tried many remedies before using Tesinal ointment and Resinol which she credits with curing her condition.
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Co Roberts
Weatherford, Okla
Margin for quality control on article processing
A firm offers to maintain article quality using guidance that honors the requirement to obtain the firm's name from the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce or its branches. The note discusses compliance steps and verification procedures in a formal tone.
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Ber of
Scyues
Qmartaine
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
World’s Largest Statue Carved in Japan
A colossal reclining Nichiren statue is being carved from natural rock on a hillside in Japan. The finished figure will measure 210 feet from head to foot, surpassing the Sleeping Buddha of Segu and the Sphinx in Egypt in length.
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Japan
Nichiren
Segu
Burmah
Egypt
Grocer Quips On Fresh Eggs And Mice Eggs
In a Macaulay passage a grocer, a college graduate, jokes about eggs and mice eggs. He asserts all mice eggs are fresh and all fresh eggs are nice, offering to show them and ask if the customer wants any.
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Macaulay
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Claims Tennessee Support
Tennessee residents CORA FISHER of Memphis and others report positive results after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. They claim relief from gall stones and digestive issues, with the medicine said to work from the first dose and improve stomach, liver, and intestinal problems.
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S & Crest
Mayr
Tennessee
T. Cora Fisher
Saxon Avenue
Memphis
Marr
MORE PRECIOUS THAN LIFE And Other War and Society Snippets
A World War I vignette recalls a shell attack and a humorous French officer remark about wine. The excerpt then shifts to a New York gossiping note about rising costs of complexion powders due to war prices. It ends with a reminiscence of a small town cut off by heavy snows.
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New York
Willing to Oblige New Gums Mounted by English Officer
The English officer presents his latest issue, noting that the gums have just been mounted. The scene conveys a formal display of new equipment and the officer’s authoritative stance.
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Oficer
Mot So Easy War Ront Seeuse a Man of Dumb Luck
California reports high death rate while Washington state shows a very low figure. The speaker notes the paradox of risk and restraint, implying danger comes from bold talk or careless actions in conflict zones.
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Calfornia
Washington State
May Queen Parade Brightens Jackson Scene
Miss Doris Holder was named May queen and Ming Anna Mallett the fairy queen at the annual May queen parade and pageant on Pattie Hill near the Episcopal bishops’ home. The event, supported by the Woman’s Auxiliary to the Board of Missions, has drawn crowds for over a decade.
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Pattie Hill
Episcopal Bishops of
Mississippi
Woman's Auxiliary
Remarkable case of Mrs Ham cured by Vegetable Compound
A woman describes long illness with weakness, memory lapses, hot flashes, and nerves. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier she reports full recovery, able to work, sleep, eat freely, and enjoy family life.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Niagara Swim and the Face of War Dramatized
An American challenges a peer who swam Niagara twice to prove it cannot be done. Lord Desborough responds, the scene turns to war as Ernest Poole reflects on the crisis, painting war as a monstrous, transforming force and a world to be faced.
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Lord Desborough
Europe
Ernest Poole
Everybody's Magazine
Dark in the Evening Schoolhouses
A Philadelphia Ledger correspondent argues for expanded schoolhouse use by the public, criticizing evenings and weekends as wasted, and urging schools to serve broader community needs beyond daily curriculum.
The Truest Critic and the Limits of Judgment
A fragment on taste and judgment contrasts a proper critic’s limits with creative contemplation. It suggests that action restricts, while deep reflection broadens vision, implying a nuanced view of artistry and perception.
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Qosecar
Vinegar shown to kill typhoid germs in water
Paris doctors report vinegar can kill the typhoid bacillus in one hour and five minutes when 20 grams are mixed into a liter of water. The Lancet correspondent notes a practical use for salads, suggesting lettuce be washed and soaked in vinegar water for about an hour to remove typhoid risk.
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Loir and
Lagagneux
Paris
The
Lancet
Cure of pellagra urged by Jasper Alabama ad
A testimonial from David G. Pate of Cowards South Carolina claims seven years of pellagra recovered after using Baughn's remedy. The ad promotes Amenean Compounding Co. in Jasper Alabama offering a free booklet and refund if it fails to cure.
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S. C
David G. Pate
Baughn
Amenean Compounding Co
Jasper
Ala
Hydrogenated corn oil as substitute in dressings and lard
Dean Sayre has experimented for over a year with corn oil and hydrogenated forms. He reports it makes a good substitute for olive oil in salad dressings and believes the hydrogenated oil could replace lard in cooking.
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Dean Sayre
Suffering and Recovery Amid Severe Pain
A patient describes times of intense pain in the sides, especially the right, with periods of inability to straighten due to suffering. The episode included persistent ailment and irregularity before improvement to a fairly well state.
Debutante Engagement Question Sparks Courtroom Quip
In a light exchange during a practice session a judge comments on a debutante being engaged, while a man notes casual talk from another woman. The scene blends social gossip with a courtroom mood as characters exchange remarks about relationships.
Pitiable Elderly Man Dependent on Relatives
A fragile elderly man stands as a poignant example of dependence on relatives. The description paints him as the most pitiable figure, highlighting his reliance and vulnerability within family support.
Adv Austria Boasts Finest Orchid Collection
The Adv Austria region claims the world's finest orchid collection, highlighting a status built on diverse species and meticulous cultivation. The collection draws researchers and horticulture enthusiasts from across the globe seeking rare specimens and expert insight.
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Cleansing
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentle, vegetable remedy to replace calomel. It claims it cleanses the liver and bowels without causing salivation or sickness, promising morning revival and renewed vigor.
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Dodson
Man Trims A Prize Hat In Suffrage Debate
Under the Ladies' Aid scrutiny at the First Reformed Church, Yam TV argued men build railroads run big business and bring home wages, then won a prize for a cute toque with suffrage ribbons, proving himself a versatile character and a diplomat.
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Yam TV
Theodore Bayles
Weather Bureau
Uder
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Reformed Church
Till
New York Sun
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Free Trial Offer
Cuticura Soap and Ointment promise to clear dandruff and itching by scalp cleansing. The ad offers free samples by mail from Cuticura, Dept XY, Boston, and notes the products’ skin and scalp benefits.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
A Wife's Opinion in Quiet Reflection
A wife reflects on her marriage and realizes her husband’s thoughts extend beyond her alone, recognizing a broader concern within his mind. The piece explores personal insights into marital dynamics and individual growth.
Baseball Schedule Juggle Cites Conflicts With Concerts
In Puck’s quip on arranging a baseball schedule planners face many clashes with events. The text notes the difficulty of avoiding dates when symphony concerts and other attractions are set to draw crowds in Boston.
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Bostot
Puck
True as Gold Departed in Silent Farewell
A brief, reflective line contrasts a woman’s enduring faithfulness with the loss of her wealth and presence, noting that loyalty remained while the gold did not. The fragment preserves a somber tone of departure and memory.
Foot Ease Advertisement Claims 10000 Packages Sold
An early 20th century ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease with bold claims of over 10,000 packages sold today. The mock interview style text mentions marriage and pain as a lead in to the product pitch, reflecting period advertising tone.
Force of Habit in a Humorous Exchange
A brisk exchange highlights a humorous clash over manners and property. Witty lines contrast a man who claims rights to a path and a bachelor’s pride with a suggestion to brighten a landscape with color and a red car.
Ingenious Use Of Oranges Quenches Bridge Fire
A fire on a bridge approach started from a cigarette. A wagon driver and bystanders used crushed oranges to spread juice through a crack and apply carbolic acid solution to extinguish the flames.
And you give me a walt for mine retorted the
A fragment from a dialogue asks who was speaking after a retort about a walt for mine, inviting identification of the speaker in a humorous or literary exchange.
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Walt
The
Poor Home Conditions Cause Burns and Bruises
A brief notice reports injuries including burns bruises and lameness linked to a substandard living area. No detailed names or locations are provided.
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Pte
Carolyn Wilson
Boston Journal
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Mississipi Capital
Jackson
J. & Love
State Board of Bank Examiners
Illinois Central
Phil Kimball
Jackson Moving Picture Theater
Kimball
Sam Hemphill
Chas. H. Martham
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Jackson Board of Trade
Grant
Brewer
Scott
Lafayette Scott
Star
Wm. Hemingway
Capitol Lodge No. II
L O O& F
Grand Lodge
Sone Ee Ee Company’ & Cow
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Lactos P- Brown
Food and Drugs
State of
Tennes
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Department of Health
New York City
Goldwater
Ham
Sudan
Labterk
Peer
Boig
Philadelphia Ledger
Paria
Pellagra
Austria
Hantaes
Gobi
Weill
Paris L'Irustration
Hanford
China
Parker
Fletcher
Arabia
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Hasford
Dean
Posteamlsues CO
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Wintersmith
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