Oz and companions in the Land of Oz rescue quest
Dorothy travels with the Scarecrow Tin Woodman and Cowardly Lion to the Emerald City. They seek the Wizard of Oz to return Dorothy home while facing the Wicked Witch of the West and defending themselves from wolves. The Lion seeks courage, the Woodman a heart, and the Scarecrow brains, as Oz tests them in a sequence of trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Kansas
Henry
Wicked Witch of
East
Emerald City
Wizard of Oz
Scarecrow
Tin Woodman
Land of Oz
Wizard of Ox
Temerald
Lion Maid
the Wizard
Land of the Winkles
Dorothy and friends plan to face the Wicked Witch
Dorothy fears harming anyone as the Lion Scarecrow and Tin Woodman vow to accompany her. They prepare for the journey, sharpening the Woodman’s ax and stuffing the Scarecrow with straw. The green girl aids them with food and Toto receives a green ribbon bell. Dawn wakes them by a green cock crowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Wicked Witch
Scarecrow
Tin Woodman
Aunt Em
Uncle Henry
Toto
Wicked Witch plots with Winged Monkeys
Dorothy and companions survive a wolf attack by Tin Woodman and Scarecrow, while the Wicked Witch loses wolves crows and bees to the trio. She plans one final resort using the golden cap to summon Winged Monkeys before the tale continues.
A Little Cold and Missing Over Shoes
A short verse notes a death from neglecting a cold. An old remedy promises quick cure with glycerine virgin oil of pine and whisky. A comical passenger tale ends with him tossing a shoe back to the platform, yelling for someone to claim a pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimming
Hessian Fly and Sing Sing Move Feature
A collage of old ads and quips discussing the Hessian fly’s fictional menace, Sing Sing prison relocation plans, and humorous vignettes. The piece blends sensational pest lore with notices of tax talk and consumer ad copy from a mid century paper.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Lists Dozens of Endorsers
A long list of women from many states writes to attest that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female ailments. The notices emphasize voluntary endorsements, no compensation, and urge other sufferers to trust the product as honest and effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia EZ. Pinkham
Mozler
Ill
Mary Ball
Ligonier
Ind
Eliza Wood
Melbourne
Iowa
Clara Watermann
Bardstown
Joseph Fall
Lewiston
Nmarne
Henry Cloutier
Oxford Street
Minneapolis
Minn
John G. Moldan
Second Street
N. Shamrock
Josie Unm
R.F. BD
OX. Diselags
N.J
Gov. Jordy
Chester
Ark
Elin Wood
Ocilla
Gia
Mifrs
L.A. Cribb
Pendleton
May Marshall
R.R
Pecos
Texas
Ada Young Eggleston
Cambridge
Nob
Nellie Moslander
Graniteville
Chas. Barclay
Lydia E. Pinkhan
Lydia E. Pinkham
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L. Frank Baum
Bobbs-Merrill Go
W. W
Denslow
Chap Xie
King Crow
Lion
Witc
Land of the West
Puck
Manchester
Ananias Club
Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo, N. Y
Allen
K. E. Garrett
North Garriet Street
Kowaskum, Wis
Carl Dahike
Worcester
Mass
Desylva Coté
Southgate Street
Indianapolis
A. P. Anderson
E. Pratt Street
Big Run
W. E. Pooler
N.pears
Glas
Johnstown
Homer le Bonnin
E. Main Straet
Burtonview
Peter Langenbahn
Hampstead
Mra
Goshen
Ala
W. TL. Dalton
Chicago
Ateals
Tully
Ogden Av
Paw Paw
Mich
Emnma Draper
Flushing
Burt Loyd
Careef LD
A. Sanborn
Coffeeville
Miss
J. Jones
Inginane
Ohio
Flora
Ernst St
Cleveland
Lizzie Steiger
Fleet Avenue
Wesleyville
Paehira
Magel Estate
Dyersburg
Lenn
LuorUlard
Lingfield
Dira
Mayme Windle
Frerrin
Volker
Winchester
Dyer
Win. Oberloh
Baltimore
W. S. Ford
Lansdowne Street
Roxbury
Francis Morkle
Field Street
Clarkadiie
Anna Wallace
Guysville
Elin Michael
R.V.D
Dayton
Oho
Ida Hale
National Military Hame
Lebanon
Harry L. Rittle
Lehman Street
Sykes, Lenn
Minnie Hall
Detroit
Nes
Louise Jung
Chestnut
Vincennes
Syl
B. Jerauld
Tenth Street
Gardiner
Maine
A. Williams
Box 39
Philadelphia
Pas
Abs
Chas. Buell
Garnet Street
Plattsburg
Seventh Avenua
Fairdhance
T. A. Dunham
Fort Hunter
Mary Jane Shatto
East Earl
Augustus Lyon
R.F.D
Vienna
W. Va
Emma Wheaton
Oronogo
Mae MulKnight
Camden
Till
Japan
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Watson I. Coleman
Washington, D.C
Agenta
N. Stormes & Co
Omaha
Ela
Finn
Csmaa
Turlock Irrigation District
California
Dairyman's Paradise
Dept. B
Turlock Board OF Trade
Turlock
Cal
Burtner Irrigated Lands CO
Judie Ridg
Salt Lake City
Utah
Gildite
Parker
Moronesue Thompson
Eye Water
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