Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription hailed as timeless remedy
An old column extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as unchanged in quality over fifty years, noting it contains no alcohol and serves feminine health needs. A testimonial from Mrs. A. E. Lawrence cites long use and repeated relief from inflammation and side pain.
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Pierce
Dr.Pierce
East Oakland
Taniac
W. H. Johnson
43Rd St
Portland
Ore
Northwest Transfer Company
Tanlac
Drugegista
Adv
Halls Catarrh Medicine Promotes System Health
An OCR fragment promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy for nasal catarrh and head colds. It claims internal action through the blood to mucous surfaces, reducing acute catarrh and preventing chronic forms. The ad lists 32 Erneine Centertree and Ss Sbene ys & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Halls
Sbene Ys & Co
Hidden Phone Call Between Sweethearts Reported
A brief New York Sun item notes a girl making a surprise telephone call to her sweetheart. The fragment hints at a greeting exchange and a humorous mix up as the caller answers questions in a casual social note.
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New York Sun
Delaware’s Early Statehood and Electoral Role
Delaware, the first of the original thirteen, ratified the Constitution on December 1 1787 but the union formed only after nine states approved it. The state, the smallest by area, has three electoral votes reflecting its population and congressional seats. Delaware’s name traces to Lord De la Warre and the Delaware River.
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United States
Congress
Délavare
New York
Delaware
Lord Delaware
1610
Proposal to amend Constitution for earlier inauguration
Senator Ashurst introduces a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to begin presidential terms on the third Monday in January and have electors meet in December, with Congress canvassing in January. The plan would shift start dates, shorten the outgoing administration’s hold, and count electoral votes by the incoming Congress.
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Henry W. Ashurst
Arizona
United States
Senate
Congress
Ashurst
Sha Ay
Elec
Nelson
Cummins
Shields
Fletcher
Judiciary Committee
Oriinas
Washington
Ose
Republic
Pennsylvania and its role in early American history
The piece traces Pennsylvania's origins as a royal grant to William Penn, its name meaning Penns woodland, and its status as the Keystone State. It notes the Mason Dixon line dividing slave and free states, Philadelphia’s early colonial establishment, and references Joanna Baillie and her remark on female grief.
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Pennsylvania
New England
Maine
New Jersey
Penh
Charles’ II
Quai Wiliam Penn
Keystone State
Keystone
Oak Creek
Washington
Philadelphia
Asia Minor
Penn
Duke of York
Delawaré
Maryland
Mason and Dixon
Mason
Dixon
Joanna’ Baillie
Mix of Metals Melts At Low Temperatures Details
The article lists melting points for tin and bismuth and calcium and explains a specific alloy of eight parts bismuth five parts lead and three parts tin will melt at 212 degrees. It notes mixing metals can produce lower melting points.
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Wales
Vuhrep
Gelty
Hog trained for Springfield tours collapses in nervous prostration
Natchez Mississippi reports Tucker Gibson’s Louisiana hog known for pointing birds and vaudeville acts suffered a general collapse after three days of continuous bird fixation. The animal had not eaten, and the owner cited nervous prostration as the cause of its serious condition.
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Natchez
Miss
Tucker Gibson
Louisiana
Springfield
Aberdeen Planter Charged in Wife Murder Case
Willam A Thweatt, a planter of Aberdeen Mississippi, has been arrested on a charge of murder connected to the death of his wife. The couple's home burned, killing Mrs Thweatt, and a coroner's jury found she carried a $23 000 life insurance policy payable to her husband.
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Aberdeen
Bayer Aspirin Ad Promises Safe Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross on tablets and claims safety proven by physicians and millions of users. It lists uses from colds and headaches to neuralgia and rheumatic pain, noting small tin boxes of twelve tablets and larger packages sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Mamma and Bobby Question Death in Heaven Dialogue
A brief comic exchange from American Legion Weekly shows a child asking about heaven and his mother responding with a humorous, baffled retort. The piece captures lighthearted wartime era wit and family dialogue.
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Bobby
American Legion Weekly
Cuticura Toilet Trio Advertises Beauty Soap
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are promoted for a clear complexion clean scalp and soft hands. The ad adds Cuticura Talcum as part of the fragrance and skincare trio.
Prisoner Faces Framing Claim After Dejected Verdict
In a terse exchange, the prisoner appears ruined and asserts he has been framed, denying the charges as he sits in confinement. The dialogue hints at a possible misconduct or wrongful accusation shaping a grim mood. Actions remain unresolved as authorities review the case.
When Ignorance Is Helpful and Too Much Knowledge Hope
A reflection on ignorance allowing learning while excessive knowledge ends hope and limits growth. The remark notes that a person with limited awareness may still learn, whereas full knowledge may extinguish possibility.
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Watson E. Golpman
Eetent Pewee
Ashin DO
Michigan
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Beleans
Bellans
W. WN. U
Salt Lake City
R Syndicate
F . L .Crion
Jve
Tives
House Of—Representatives
Pa‘iticni
HL Johnson
E Orc
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Harris
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Nin
Parker
Horris Eye Cemedy Co
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