Cal Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge Simple Boston Eating Habits
An old Boston Sunday Advertiser tale recalls President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge as quiet, frugal diners at the Adams House. Mac, their longtime waiter, notes breakfast of two Special No 1s grapefruit for Mrs. Coolidge and orange for him, with Mr. Coolidge squeezing juice himself. The couple kept to themselves, spoke little at meals, and Mr. Coolidge favored grape nuts and tea or milk.
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Boston
Mass
Calvin Coolidge
United
State
Goolidge
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Rank W. Stearns
Mac
Mrs Coolidge
McKeoughs
United States
White House
A Healthy Climate
A specialist urges Forsythe to move to a healthiest neighborhood for six months rest. In a seaside town Forsythe asks an old inhabitant about health. The man, once weak and bedridden, reveals he was born there and now thrives.
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Forsythe
Tanlac credited with easing years of stomach trouble
Frank M. Moore of Pueblo Colorado reports relief after taking Tanlac Vegetable Pills claiming decades of indigestion and powerful heartburn vanished. He says sleep improved appetite returned and energy rose with continued use insisting others with similar issues try the product. He notes Tanlac is sold everywhere and promotes the Worm Tube joke ends the passage.
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Frank M. Moore
Water St
Pueblo
Colorado
All Good Drugs
Good Things to Eat It Was Old Aunt Soandso Visits
A nostalgic note recalls Aunt So and so whose visits brought eleven kinds of good things to eat and joyful gatherings.
Castoria Brand Ad Cites 80 Years Of Use
An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe soothing remedy for infants over eight decades. It asserts Castoria as a pleasant substitute for narcotics and teething remedies, with directions on each package and physician endorsement. The genuine bottle bears the signature.
One Kind of Sport
A reflective note on how people fill free time with strenuous tasks or games. It contrasts rest with self-imposed drudgery labeled as sport, suggesting leisure can be both relaxing and draining depending on choice.
Dye or Tint Worn Garments and Drapery for 15 Cents
Women can dye any garment or drapery. Freshen faded fabrics at low cost with this service offering.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For All
Don’t doubt your dyeing ability with Diamond Dyes. Perfect home dyeing is guaranteed even if you have never dyed before. Druggists carry all colors with directions in each package.
Origin of Gold Nuggets in Monterey County
In Monterey county California large gold nuggets have been found along the ocean side of the Coast ranges. United States geologist J M Hill states the nuggets likely come from small superficial pockets and not from a deep rich vein. He notes California Coast ranges are not as rich in gold as the Sierra Nevada and large deposits are unlikely. The piece ends with a quip about telling what a play was like.
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Coast Ranges
Monterey County
California
J. M. Hill
United States
Department of the
Sierra-Nevada
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Cure
A drug advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments claiming verified testimony and sworn statements support its efficacy. It offers sample bottles by parcel post from Dr Kilmer Co and notes bottles sold at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer. & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Watch Cuticura Improve Your Skin Ad
A dated advertisement touts Cuticura products for skin issues. It claims applying Cuticura Ointment at rising and retiring, washing off after five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water, and promises improvements for poor complexions dandruff itching and rough hands.
Nothing Doing. A Canny Doctor and a Cold Sore Throat
MacTavish loiters outside a doctor’s surgery hoping to avoid a fee. He asks for a cure for a sore throat but the doctor bluntly says he does nothing for a sore throat. This humorous exchange reflects frugality and shrewd bluffing.
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MacTavish
Naethin
New York Sun
How They Look In Pants
A humorous note from the Ohio State Journal contrasts how a lady automobile tourist may resemble a boy scout until close inspection, highlighting surprising similarities in appearance.
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Ohio State Journal
You Have a Religion, Yet You Do Not Get Mad
In the Discussion segment a speaker retorts that another has no religion. The reply counters that the person does practice a belief but does not get angry about it, highlighting a nuanced stance on faith and temper.
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