Public urged to try Kilmer’s Swamp Root kidney remedy
A Denver reader testifies after years of lumbago relief from Kilmer’s Swamp Root. He claims two bottles cured him and urges others to try the product, noting a Denver notary public witnessed his oath and the advertisement encourages sending ten cents for a sample bottle and booklet.
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Nanelh Draper
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Jiinghamton
N. Y
Isle of Man Question Sparks Sidetrack at Wedding
A fragment reports a humorous sidetrack at a wedding with a remark about the Isle of Man. It mentions side aisles at church weddings and a dubious remedy claim for piles. The text is incomplete and anecdotal.
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Isle of Man
Will Resinol Soap Improve Your Skin Tone
An advertisement claims Resinol Soap dark spots pimples and roughness fade with regular use producing clear fresh velvety skin. For stubborn cases a small amount of Resinol Ointment is advised alongside the soap. All druggists.
Good Reason for Stopping
An elderly fisherman chides a boy returning from fishing saying the river will yield better later. The lad explains he is going home despite patience, joking that he lacks enough bait. The tale ends with the boy's witty reply about bait versus perseverance.
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Sonny
Unkind Fate in a Barn Tale
A harsh muttered confrontation echoes a tramp demanding shelter after two nights in a barn. He accuses the farmer of false hospitality while recounting rough nights sleeping there and consuming the farm’s poultry and cider.
Physician’s Georgia Grape-Nuts Testimony Boosts Brain Nerve Power
A prominent Georgia physician credits Grape-Nuts with rebuilding nerve brain and muscle tissue, improving digestion and strength. He recalls near collapse, then two months on the cereal, enabling him to walk a mile in two weeks and resume practice, urging readers to try a 10 day trial.
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Georgia
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Michiver
Comic Possibilities in Movie Casting
A humorous exchange imagines a moving picture magnate offering $1000 a week for screen work. The practical man replies cynically that he would only deduce one non agreeable fact about his appeal. He quips that lack of history makes him suspect his value lies in a funny walk or a face that makes people laugh.
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Moving Picture
Melon quarrel shades corporate dining room talk
Mr Dubwalte and Mrs Dubwalte discuss a large melon associated with a corporation. The man notes such melons are cut in a directors' room on a polished table, not for the ordinary employee, revealing class tension in a humorous aside.
Girl Scout Interest Battled By Two Young Fans
A playful exchange shows one girl eager to join the Girl Scouts and learn woodcraft while envisioning campfire marshmallows and gathering gum from trees as core skills.
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Girl Scouts
San Francisco Visit Limited by Cash
A traveler explains a short stay in San Francisco due to only having $300. The exchange reveals plans for a longer visit were cut short by funds.
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San Francisco
Time table suggested as light reading joke
A quip about choosing reading material ends with a friend joking that a time table might be the answer for someone who dislikes poetry fiction and history.
Professor Diggs Lags In Classroom as Mrs Diggs Preps Talk
Fragmentary lines reveal Professor Diggs arriving late to class while Mrs Diggs plans to present a four page essay at a women’s club this afternoon. The quotes imply a busy morning with digressions on effort and conclusions.
Polonius Advises Laertes on Practical Living
In a fatherly exchange, Polonius counsels Laertes to avoid impractical dreams and prioritize grounded, responsible choices over debt and overextension.
He Learned Dances Then Masters Ordinary Walk
A verse notes a learner who quickly masters many dances and helps others until he must learn how to perform a simple walk. The playful task highlights rapid skill gain and adaptation beyond complex steps.
Winter Wear of a Cold-Feet Mat Man
A playful riddle notes a man who never has cold feet in winter. The quip answers with wooden legs as his unusual footwear.
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Bingham
The Maih Thing Day Remembered for Tremendous Issues
A playful exchange recalls a day of significance as two characters discuss events and a baby teething milestone, highlighting a moment of memory and domestic detail.
Unquestioning Support
Mrs Corntessel declares support for women voting and asks her husband Hiram. He concedes, noting his fatigue and her control of meat potatoes coffee and pie, and says he will let her have her way.
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Mental Effort Do You Use Slang I Quit Speaking Plain English
A quoted exchange discusses slang use and the effort to keep slang current. The speaker asserts they have quit slang work and now use plain English, arguing that maintaining up to date slang requires too much study.
Healed by Touch Sours Claim of Self-Maling Doctor
A physician reportedly healed himself by touching for forty dollars prompting questions about magnetic or faith healing methods. The fragment notes a dialogue about healing through touch and a self-healing claim tied to a fee.
Paradoxical Quotes Challenge Road to Riches
A pair of paradoxical lines contrasts the idea that there is no royal road to wealth with the notion that honest effort requires long detours through hardship. The remarks reflect on perseverance and the hard path to success.
In a War Debate Women and Ballots Clash
A candid exchange highlights suffrage tensions with a woman asking why men who are crippled could vote while women lack the right. The Boston Transcript reports the mocking reply arguing women would not be fit for war.
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Boston Transcript
Perfectly Proper One
A dialogue snippet notes an English visitor to Mrs. De Peyster and mentions a beautiful bun observed when the speaker called. The exchange then jokes about involvement with the bun as a humorous aside.
Business Varies By Section In Local Store
Customer asks about business while merchant notes mattress section is quiet and towels area is very busy with activity and sales. The contrast shows uneven demand across departments.
Traveling man’s remark and dinner at town hotel
The traveling man quips that well meaning people err. A second drummer asks what he is thinking. He recalls visiting old friends in town who insisted on taking him to the best hotel for dinner.
Captain Jones of Mudford Reveals Identity
A discussion in London Opinion features a kind old lady asking a question about a supposed relation to Captain Jones of Mudford. The officer replies plainly that he is Captain Jones, clarifying the resemblance and identity.
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Captain Jones of
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Captain Jones
London
Farmer Corn Tossel and the mule
Farmer Corn Tossel quips that a mule understands him better than a machine noting the satisfaction when a mule balks and the farmer’s blunt humor about persistence and practicality in rural life.
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Farmer Corn Tossel
The Busy Life and Leisure Lament
A compact verse portrays a guard against mirth and a penchant for loafing through the day. It reflects on efficiency and the value of deliberate, quiet reading to pass the hours.
Tommy and Fido clash over a ribbon tale
A spirited exchange shows Tommy resisting his mother Bhucks plea to pamper Fido. The dog’s curly hair and a ribbon spark a humorous dispute as Bhucks urges gentler treatment.
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Tommy
Fido
Lightweights Start Light Housekeeping
Dialogue notes that Young Mr. Dobson and his bride Miss Fritters begin light housekeeping. Miss Cutters replies skeptically and wittily that any actions of the couple would be light. The exchange implies a breezy domestic scene.
Rainfall and Deep Tillage Boost Corn and Root Yields
The article discusses how July and August rainfall largely determines corn and root crop yields. It advocates deep plowing, thorough harrowing, fall or spring sod, and timely cultivation to create a moisture retaining, mulched soil profile for better grain and root development.
Deep Storage of Moisture for Dry Farming
Deep storage of moisture is essential for successful dry farming. Maintain absorptive surface soil through plowing disking and adding humus to retain precipitation. Compact surface in winter causes runoff and reduces root moisture access, hindering corn growth in dry farming regions.
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N. D. Scudder
Oregon
Alfalfa Nursing Crop Tips for Better Seedbeds
Guidance on using a nurse crop with alfalfa to improve stands. Fall plowing advised on slopes to prevent washing, spring plowing requires rolling seed beds and light mulch forming harrow. Only a light cover crop of barley or oats per acre. heavy seeding risks crowding alfalfa. If barley is used it may be harvested for grain while oats must be cut for hay to avoid hindering alfalfa growth.
Infertile Eggs as Food After Incubation
The article explains infertile eggs from hens without a rooster will not hatch and remain usable as food after incubation at 103 degrees F. It notes fertile eggs require a rooster for incubation and that after 24 hours at 103 degrees F infertile eggs stay usable, though the exact remaining days are unclear.
Preparing Garden Soil For Winter Plowing Benefits
Do not let unoccupied garden plots pass winter without plowing. Deep fat plowing helps the soil hold winter rains for spring crops and aids in controlling insect pests.
Dry-Farming Gospel Expands Beyond Dry Belt
The text argues that dry farming benefits are not limited to drought areas and should be shared widely. It emphasizes practical methods and broader applicability beyond the dry farming belt.
Moisture Conservator Advice for Cultivation Depth
Instructions advise using a moisture conservator and shallow cultivator depth when the ground is dry. Do not run the cultivator teeth too deep. only stir the topsoil for soil conservation and moisture preservation.
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Roper
Inside bathing with hot water phosphate remedy
A historical ad advises drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to flush poisons from the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It urges immediate morning cleansing and claims improved health and vitality, mentioning constipated bilious readers and including a humorous Noah’s ark aside.
California Syrup of Figs Advertises Child Laxative
Mothers widely trust California Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting laxative that cleanses the stomach and bowels without griping. The ad urges a 50 cent bottle for babies to grownups and notes directions on the bottle plus claims about easing fever, sour stomach, and indigestion. It also mentions eye care products from Marine Eye Remedy Co and 1915 Dallas postal receipts.
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California
Quit Meat and Use Salts for Kidney Relief Ad
A period advertisement urges quitting meat if kidney trouble arises and recommends Jad Salts to flush kidneys. It claims meat causes uric acid buildup that harms renal elimination, then promotes four ounces in water daily before breakfast to restore kidney function and neutralize urine acids.
France’s Artists at War Capture Heroic Frontline Sketches
France sends top artists like Charles Fouqueray to the front to sketch battles while they unfold. Fouqueray explains he works from the rear then rushes to the scene to capture positions and attitudes before bodies and debris are cleared away.
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France
Charles Fouqueray
Massine
Cartoons
Fouqueray
Consolation from Flanders furlough touches home
An officer on furlough visits his family in Flanders and brings joy, but the parlor maid’s hopes are dashed as a delayed letter prevents her sweetheart from returning. The officer comforts his six year old daughter who asks for a kiss for Maggie, whose lover is still away.
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Flanders
Maggie
Two Sorts and a Fire in a Curious Street Tale
A Kansas City Star item notes two people committing arson for different motives. One man burns his house to collect insurance, while another lights his home to fulfill a promised lengthy visit from relatives led by his second cousin Mrs. Oliver Stallings-Spongeways and her large, talented, and troubled clan including a thief and a frail aunt.
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Oliver Stallings-Spongeways
Kansas City Star
Curious Old Watch Winding Itself in San Diego
An old square French watch, claimed as the only self winding timepiece, is owned by a San Diego man. It supposedly winds itself with each step the owner takes and has kept perfect time, despite wearing out several cases. A key is included for use when the owner is ill or unable to walk.
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San Diego
Cal
Calming Her Fears Over a Turbulent Dog Fight
Bystanders recall a domestic disturbance as a dog fight erupts prompting a mother to calm her child. The scene unfolds with a bystander claiming he only meant to intervene but chose restraint while the dog battle ends with one canine on top.
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Fale Courter
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