Small Boy Predicts Thin Figure in the Better Land
In a discussion led by Sir Oliver Lodge on spiritualism the tale of a Sunday school boy who fears losing his body at death is told. The boy asks how he will fit in the better land and quips that he will be "pretty thin up there" since much of him is naughty and cannot be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Lodge
Florida
Dean
Ida
B. Atwell
William St
Key West
Fla
Doan
Arthur Gomez
Notary Pubdiic
Foster -Milburn CO
Buffalo
N. Y
Uncle Number One
Ele
Number Two
Tie
Uncle Number Two
Bayer Aspirin Ad Warns Of Genuine Unbroken Packages
An old Bayer aspirin advertisement claims genuine pills in unbroken packages with proper directions for headache toothache neur algia rheumatism colds and pain. It notes 12 tablet tins cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists. The ad defines aspirin as the monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid. It ends with a joke about a husband and a wife in a separate quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Bayers
Kamchatka Trade and Demands Highlight Petropavlovsk
In Kamchatka Petropavlovsk is the main city with about 1500 people. The peninsula offers fish caviar and furs especially sable furs for sale. In 1918 reindeer flour salt tea and sugar were in high demand and midsummer salmon runs were large.
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Kamchatka
Petropavilovsk
Restitution Attempt Stirs Philadelphia Widow's Conscience
An elderly Philadelphia woman who kept a $100 bill and two pennies found 30 years ago sought restitution from D. B. Irving of Irving & Leiper in Chester. She called from Tioga after learning his name while offering to pay back the money with her dead son’s insurance funds. Irving declined, prompting a brief search among other Irvings. The story ends with a letter requesting acceptance of the gift and a note that the donor’s name is not disclosed.
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L Ast
Philadelphia
D. B. Irving
Irving & Leiper, Cotton
Chester
Broad Street
James’ Irving
Mr. Irving
Irvings
Wilmington
Pittsburgh
New York
Tioga
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Tin Can Labeling Device Uses Gravity Only
A new labeling system uses gravity as the sole power. Cans roll down an incline over paste and past a stack of labels, then pass brushes that smooth the applied labels. The setup automates the labeling process without external motors.
Bible Jenkins and the pink rug tale headlined in brief
A five year old interrupts a rug purchase with party timing worries while the shopkeeper cautions about approval. Separate items note cattle tuberculosis driving higher condemnation, and the formation of an International association of agricultural missions to boost global production. The page closes with a World Outlook prompt about self understanding.
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Old H. C. of L
International Association of Agricultural Missions
Inept Golf Club Members Inspire Quiet Debate
A light exchange mocks golf skill at a club as a speaker argues that practice beats risky action. The remark captures a casual social moment with mention of club members and a safety mindset.
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Atis
Castoria
ANY
New York City
Mamma
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Brooklyn
N.Y
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Ala
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