No Clothes-Only Fig Leaves and a Tailor’s Apple Joke
Oscar Hammerstein, presenting a New York Opera House in a dinner remark, called a certain joke far-fetched. He recalled a tailor’s boyhood apple sign to illustrate how a simple symbol can spark thought about the clothing business and its history.
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Oscar Hammerstein
New York
The Flight of the Wife and the Relief of Tom
A wife flees her marriage, packing the trunk and belongings, seeking independence, while her husband awakes relieved from nagging. Both struggle with missing items, reflecting gendered dependence as he pursues a measure of freedom. A postscript note asks for clock and accessories, hinting at reconciliation.
Heritage of Civil War Kidney Trouble Case
Captain John L. Bly of Ohio's 17th Regiment recalls chronic kidney illness after service. He credits Conan's Kidney Pills, used since 1901, with curing his condition and restoring health. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Co. EB
17Th Ohio
Second Street
Newton
Kansas
Ely
Conan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Calvert’s Absence and the Watchful Woman on Surf Ave
Calvert, on leave, misses a train while strolling along Surf avenue to gaze at a bathing girl. He searches for a pocketbook, recalls a half-dollar, and endures a comic sequence of misadventures from toe stubs to a somersault, all under the gaze of a frowning yet amused “Woman.”
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Calvert
John
Gil
Surf Avenue
Night’s cruel theft by a pocket without a thief
In a New York Evening Sun reflection, a tired man recalls pockets picked by a trusted person. Mrs. J. C. had previously taken a 5 cent payment and a token of esteem from J. C. while John walked home ten miles back. The contrast is drawn between luxury and hardship among women and men.
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Fagin
John
New York Evening Sun
Indians at State Fair feature village of Wisconsin Red Men
Milwaukee fair week will include a modeled Indian village with tribes from Wisconsin reservations. Ethnologist supervised exhibit aims to show old Wisconsin life with tepees, basket making, bead stringing, and daily routines. Squaws, papooses, and rattling cradles will fill the camp in the grove.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Cuticura Cures Two Year Skin Eruption
Claude N. Johnson of Walnut, Kansas, writes that Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills cured an itch driven eruption after two years of suffering. He followed the Cuticura book guidance, purchased products at a drug store, and claims complete relief from the condition. His testimonial dates June 15, 1905.
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Cuticura
Claude N. Johnson
Maple Grove Farm
Walnut
Kan
Irish wit in an Englishman’s fishing irony
An English traveler reflecting on Irish wit recalls meeting an old friend during a fishing trip in Ireland. The anecdote centers on a misheard greeting and a quick quip about the cork screw rusting since the last visit, illustrating humor in everyday exchange.
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Ireland
Welish
Michael
New York Tribune
Capable women sought for independent income plan
Capable women desiring self-support and monthly earnings are offered a money making plan promising an assured income in a profitable occupation. Ambitious individuals could earn from 3.00 to 5.00 dollars daily while receiving wearing apparel and personal effects for free. Address Every Day Life, No. 182 Main St, Buffalo, NY.
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Main St
Buffaio
N. Y
Seen and Heard Knitwear Spark At Church Bonnet
In a light exchange, Knid says her new bonnet drew much notice in church while Edna notes the girls complimented her new shoes, as described by Puck in a brief social quip.
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Knid
Edna
Puck
Bathing the Baby and Playwriting News
The article advises starting baby plunge baths at six weeks with careful water temperature and Ivory Soap. It also notes Raymond Hitchcock has finished a musical comedy for his wife Plora Zabelle, hoping Gustav Luders will write the music.
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Rheeanor R. Parker
Raymond Hitchcock
Plora Zabelle
Gustav Luders
The Gallery God Passes From Theaters In Washington
Philander Johnson of the Washington Star argues the gallery god has vanished from upper tier crowds. He notes ticket prices and seating shifts, with Belasco replacing Lafayette and a change in patronage. The piece suggests first class theaters may face readjustment and the gallery god may become a myth.
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Philander Johnson
The
Washington Star
Washington
Belasco
LaFayette
The Delayed Cackle Joke Turns On Last Laugh
A Philadelphia Press quip notes Jerome K. Jerome’s view on English humor. The joke exchange highlights a party where only one Englishman laughs last, reflecting a dry wit about social timing in humor.
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Jerome K. Jerome
Philadelphia Press
Pledge Signed After Testimonial Refusal
Silas took twenty bottles of a famous patent medicine. Mr Crawfoot asked if she signed a testimonial. Mr Ryeton answered no. He then signed the pledge.
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Mr. Ryeton
Silas
Mr. Crawfoot
My. Ryeton
Allen's Foot-Ease Free Sample Offer Promoted
An advertisement invites readers to obtain a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease powder by writing to Allen 8. Olmsted in Le Roy New York It promises relief for tired sweating hot swollen and aching feet and aids in loosening tight shoes It also notes it treats corns and bunions and lists retailers.
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Garret
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Avoided Experience of Miss Merkley and Her Cure
A physician advises an operation for a woman with serious feminine trouble while Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is marketed as a non surgical remedy. Miss Margret Merkley of Milwaukee writes of ulceration healing and renewed strength after using the product, urging others to try it before opting for surgery.
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Merkley
Lydia E. Pinkhem
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
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