Limburgs Cheesy Odor Sparks Amusing Tales
A National Geographic bulletin notes Limburger cheese as a Dutch hallmark provoking laughter. A rural Dutch American hid the cheese in a wagon claiming a grandmother, while a Rover tale recalls a dog eating picnic provisions after a misadventure. The snippets end with a humorous riddle about a human puzzle.
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Limburg
Naonal Geographic Society
William Wisner Chapin
Garden of Holland
the Inquirer
What made Latin a dead language pa
Cartoon joke noting a child asking about Latin becoming dead and the answer that someone doctored it. Published in Cartoons Magazine.
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Cartoons Magazine
Public Roads Bureau Tests Vehicle Impact on Pavements
The Public Roads Bureau of the Department of Agriculture begins experiments by the division of road materials to measure highway damage from different transport units. Facts will guide traffic regulation and pavement design, assessing speed height of fall tire type and weight distribution. Tests include horse drawn and motor vehicles and aim to compare wear under heavy traffic.
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Bureau of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Division of
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
America
Bureau
Savings in Transportation Costs from Paving Roads
The 1914 joint congressional highway economics report shows an eight cent per ton mile saving when dirt roads are upgraded to durable pavements. The estimate excludes higher real estate values and social benefits from the improvement.
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Joint Congressional Committee
Good Roads Approved for 10,580 Miles of Highways
The secretary of agriculture announced approval of 1,057 federal aid road project statements through May 1. The plans cover improvements on 10,580 miles of highways with an estimated cost of 92,933,000 dollars.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Federal plan for trunk highways hits four hundred million
The proposal would allot 400 million dollars for trunk highways as the travel season nears and many men will have fewer reasons to journey with a suitcase.
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Uncle Sam
Dance and breakfast tales from Mary Whirl
In Mary Whirl Eleanor recalls her first dance with delight and a shy report to dad about dancers as she explains their moves. Howard misses breakfast but imagines his grandfather waiting for him if he were grandpa and had a boy.
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Chicago Tribune
Rover
Eleanor
Mamma
Daddy
Howard
Phosphate Treatment Promises to Flesh Out Thin Persons
Discussion of phosphorous deficiency causing thinness and nervousness cites experiments and a 1918 book. It claims organic Bitro-Phosphate or Euro-Phosphate can restore vigor, reduce nerve tension, and fill hollows, with cautions to avoid fat-producing foods for those not seeking weight gain.
Puzzle of Four Fingers Sparks Classroom Smile
A playful exchange shows a teacher posing arithmetic about ten fingers and missing four. Alice answers ten and then jokes that if four were missing there would be no music lessons, drawing a lighthearted moment in class.
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Alice
Profitable Trip Hidden Under the Car
An unusual profitable journey suggests motorists inspect beneath their vehicle to gauge conditions. The remark notes poverty yields strong landlords, implying economic observations tied to car trips and social status.
Safeguarding a Jewel
A man asks to limit letter carrier calls to once weekly at his house, fearing the new cook may think visitors are guests and leave. The post office scene humorously underscores misunderstandings about domestic routines and social fears.
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Mr. Crosslets
Two Famous Flemish Paintings Rescued From Ypres Sunken Cathedral
A British artillery officer and two soldiers saved two 1600 dated Flemish master paintings from Ypres cathedral during the 1915 bombardment. They were lowered to ground using gas pipes and hooks, taken to London, exhibited with Belgian approval, and will be returned to King Albert in Brussels.
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Ypres
Belgium
Daniels
R. A
London
Albert
Brussels
A Lady of Distinction By Perfume Fragrance Claim
An advertisement claims a lady’s distinction rests on the perfume she uses and suggests Cuticura Soap for cleansing followed by Cuticura Talcum Powder for clear healthy skin. The ad emphasizes a delicate influence and sweet scent as marks of allure.
It's Effect on a Moving Picture Play
A curt note on audience reaction to a film asks how the moving picture was liked and notes praise as a feel good impression. The line hints at optimistic views and a belief that boundless enthusiasm may attract a response later.
Gentle remedy promises relief for kidney and urinary ailments
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a 200 year trusted cure for kidney, liver, bladder, and stomach issues. It claims the oil nourishes kidney cells, removes poisons, and restores vigor with a regimen of three to four capsules daily, with money-back assurance and emphasis on authentic import.
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Lemoil
Haarlem
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Public Roads Bureau
Post
Maine
New York City
Anny
John B. Gross
Chas. H. Fletcher
Sam
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