Alarmist Sees Race Decay In Modern Life
A quoted warning from Dr. Max G Schlapp claims alcohol, industry and modern life strain humanity. He cites motor cars and movies as influential forces alongside leaders in Europe and ancient Greece and Rome. The piece weighs whether abolition of gas engines would halt deterioration. A separate note recounts Donald and a girl selling Red Cross stamps failing to gain traction and noting they need a new tune.
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Max G. Schlapp
Henry Ford
Charles Chaplin
Europe
Greece
Rome
Donald
Red Cross
Indianapolis News
How to Work It and the Last Dance
A quirky dialogue contrasts social dancing tips with a nurse’s career focus. The joke hinges on three dances with a bright red dress and a promise to take a suitor home, while noting a nurse’s success rests on attention to small details.
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Bobbs
Dobbs
Farmer fatally injured by pitchfork in farm accident
Eugene Peterson, a farmer and dairyman near Woodstown New Jersey, was injured when a pitchfork grabbed by a fast turning fodder machine whipped around striking his jaw and throat. A farm hand carried him to the farmhouse and he was taken to a Philadelphia hospital for treatment.
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Eugene Peterson
Here
Peterson
Woodstown
Philadelphia
N. J
Philadelphia Record
Writer patron finds preferred liquor at Broadway cafe
A noted writer who enjoys a drink occasionally visits a New York Broadway cafe for lunch. He regularly sits at the same table and chats with waiter Gabe, one of the few colored waiters, who notes the writer has finally found a liquor that suits him.
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Broadway
New York
Gabe
Saturday Evening Post
No Joke or Deception in Stage Duel
A villain threatens with a seltzer siphon while the hero, recalling prior comedy, disputes the claim of a joke. The exchange reveals the villain’s confusion despite his tricks as the scene unfolds with sharp banter and bravado. A separate remark notes a woman's view of money as a means to obtain desires.
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Puck
In the Wrong Apartment
A man uses the wrong key and enters a home, encounters a startled resident, and realizes his mistake. He pleads forgiveness while the resident orders him to leave the key with her to prevent a repeat misstep.
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Henry Jones
Robert Chambers
Private in France Learns French Expletive Misuse
A private in a regiment in France pretends to be a French soldier using picked up phrases. He asks a comrade what a word means and learns it simply means behold or there you are. He realizes he has been using the word as a swear for weeks.
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France
Bill
Crickey
Tommy
Belgium's Lost Children
A quotation reflects on abandoned Belgian children and the sorrow of officials who cannot locate parents or children. Mabel Hyde Kittredge notes the urgency of reunification and the emotional toll on those searching for families.
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Belgium
Mabel Hyde Kittredge
New Republic
Pentecost Sermon by Peter and Early Church Growth
Peter proclaims Jesus as alive and risen, calls all who believe to salvation and baptism, and outlines the early church’s growth. The Holy Spirit empowers witnesses, convicts of sin, and leads to conversion, confession, and communal sharing among believers.
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Peter
Joel
Jesus
Christ
Jerusalem
Beauty Tied to Health Says Woman
Health drives beauty and bowel health underpins vitality. Constipation causes headache fatigue dull skin and pale eyes. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin a mild laxative meets women’s needs and is sold for fifty cents a bottle with free trial by writing to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
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Dr. Coldwell
Gertrude Jordan
North Liberty St
Indianapolis
Ind
W. B. Caldwel
Washington St
Monticello
Illinois
Heading Him Off in War Talk Sparks Fatigue Exchange
A brief quarrel unfolds as one speaker warns the war burdens Europe while the other admits equal weariness, seeking a change of subject during a tense exchange. The dialogue hints at war weariness shaping conversations amid ongoing conflict.
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Europe
Cardus testimonial from Florida woman claims recovery
Mrs Florence Rogers of Burbank Florida describes severe health issues including pain and weakness. After using Cardui she improves within a week and in a month regains all work ability, endorsing Cardus as a remedy for women. Sold by all druggists.
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Burbank
Fla
Florence Rogers
Cardus
A Hot One in Trouble Says Wife Has Been Grouchy
A terse local quarrel note quotes a husband claiming his wife has spent the week nursing a grouch while he is laid up. The brief item hints at domestic friction and lingering illness.
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Advert Dissolves Gray
An old-time remedy promises to restore natural hair color using Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. The ad claims the solution darkens gray hair evenly, covers dullness, and treats dandruff and itchy scalp, with a single morning result and glossy, abundant look.
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Wyeth
Willing to Try They Discuss Long Wireless Distance
The dialogue features Mrs. Peck asking if messages can travel 2 600 miles by wireless and Henry Peck expressing wonder. The exchange is delivered with a judge present and a wistful tone.
Ee-Zene Claim for Eczema Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Ee-Zene as a remedy for eczema and urges readers to contact Ee-Zene Co of St Paul Minnesota if their druggist lacks it. The copy adds a provocative line on marriage and divorce implying wives should follow husbands' preaching.
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Ee-Zene Co
St. Paul, Minn
Adv
Eminent Medical Authorities Endorse Dr Pierce Remedies
Leading doctors including Dr Eberle Braithwaite and Simon agree urine reveals disease clues. Send urine sample to Dr Pierce Buffalo NY for free advice after examination. Pierce promotes Anurte pills 60 cents, Favorite Prescription for women, Golden Medical Discovery, Pleasant Pellets. sample available for 10 or 100.
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Eberle
Braithwaite
Simon
Dr. Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N. Y
Lithia
Pierce
Pi Bgco
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NEW Post
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International Sunday School
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
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Yager
Paterson
Gilbert Bros. & Co., Inc
Baltimore
Carter
Carters
Harker
Tyee Roche Abetek
Drugginte
Kodaks & Supplies
Galeski Optical Co
Richmond, Va
Richmond Barber College
Richmond
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Fantelle
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Portemouth
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