All the Fixings
A young boy in a khaki suit asks if he is now a man. His mother says perhaps so, and he decides to take two dimes from his bank to visit the barber for a shave.
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Ferdy
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
3
Old Prescription for Weak Kidneys Ad Claims
An era of medical ads shows Dr Kilmer Swamp Root promoted as a cure for kidney liver and bladder issues. Promoters cite sworn statements and testimonials from customers. A sample bottle offer via parcel post and drugstore availability are advertised.
Soldier’s Dinner Dilemma Sparks French Fork Folly
A U S soldier in France struggles with a fork and a waitress during dinner at a French restaurant. He gestures like Christopher Columbus and requests “once, fiance,” then illustrates the joke with a knife as the scene unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Christopher Columbus
International Digest
Doomed Man Confesses Before Execution Platform
An inmate on the platform awaiting execution is urged by a chaplain to confess. The doomed man whispers to the chaplain, saying he has something to tell: This platform is infested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thangman
London
Get Rid of Ugly Spots with Othine Double Strength
An advertisement promises freckle removal with Othine double strength. Apply nightly and morning, one ounce often enough to clear complexions. Guaranteed or money back. Ad reads as a negotiable instrument query and mentions a mandolin pawn hook.
Unclear Quote About Honor and Folly in Islam Reference
A terse critique plays on religious knowledge and a satirical jab at a person nicknamed midh who tethers a horse’s tail. The remark contrasts perceived piety with foolishness in a terse, pointed line.
American Enlists with British Army After Lusitania Sinking
American Arthur Guy Empey, living in Jersey City, enlists in the British army after the Lusitania sinking. He trains in London and France, serves in front trenches, and witnesses constant danger as bullets and death loom. He notes trench life, early gunfire, cooties, and chaplain heroism amid No Man's Land duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swith
Hyves
Arthur Guy Empey
Jersey City
England
London
France
Empey
Chaplain
Target 17 and the Battery's daring ruse on Old Pepper
In a wartime tale, Cassell and Wilson plot to feed a fake target to a German convoy using the tap code and a supposed direct message. The plan triggers a devastating bombardment, exposing captains, officers, and a ruthless brigadier known as Old Pepper. The plot collapses when the captain realizes no order came, leading to a tense inquiry and a delayed punishment.
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Cagsell
Reichstag
Fritz
Cassell
O. S
Pepper
Q N
Cassell-E-was-bisment
Wilson
Yyas
Bignaler
Brigade
Gan Pits
Mons
Inter
Old Pepper
England
Yank
Fireworks Lanterns and Railways Startling Facts
The article notes the enduring Chinese lantern tradition of lanterns lit at doors and aboard ships, then shifts to rail history citing George Stephenson's 1816 patent and the 1820 Agenoria locomotive with laminated springs, followed by a tip to hang pictures without visible wires.
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George Stephenson
Agenoria
Foster and Rastrick
South Kensington
London
Cause for Pessalmism and Witty Replies
A dialogue style excerpt shows a judge noting women and marriage anxieties. Ned comments a yes increases risk of harm after consent. A joke fails due to victim’s indigestion. A quip on marrying for money ends with a retort about financing the marriage.
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Ted
Ned
Forgetting a Thing Reappears in the Mind
A man repeatedly recalls something he believes he forgot only to realize he cannot remember what it is. The moment of recognition eludes him as he searches his memory for the elusive item.
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Man
Batonic
Tong
The Reason and Discovery in a Quiet Marriage Exchange
A brief exchange reveals the strain and humor in a long marriage. The son’s short letter prompts a wry remark about compatibility and lasting love. The dialogue hints at enduring affection despite disagreements and different ways of loving.
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