A Bribe and Courtship in a Gilded Tale
The excerpt contrasts a shallow courtship with a lasting favor, depicting a transactional romance. It notes a gate scene where flattery aims to transform appearances into generosity, highlighting social pretense and expense in pursuit of status.
Britain Seeks Death Penalty for Kaiser if Guilty
Amsterdam dispatch reports documentary evidence of ex Kaiser’s guilt in war planning found in Berlin archives. Sir Auckland Geddes calls for stern justice, including death for leaders like the former emperor Enver Pasha and rulers of Bulgaria and Austria if convicted. A German physician arrives in Holland to assist the ex Kaiser, while three staff members depart Amerongen for Berlin with documents.
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London
Sir Auckland Geddes
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Enver Pasha
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Austria
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National Assembly
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Marchand
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U. S. Now Well Policed Under War Arm In Government
Attorney General T. W. Gregory announces in his annual report that the United States is policed more thoroughly than ever before in its history. The document details justice department efforts against enemy propaganda sabotage sedition draft evaders and other wartime tasks.
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Dec
Almerica
T. W. Gregory
Department of Justice
American Warships to Peru Arrive from San Francisco
Lima reports three American cruisers expected within days after leaving San Francisco. The Chilean consul general departs for Santiago with archives. A boycott on Chilean vessels persists, pushing cargo ships to return home. Peru seeks a loan of about 13.6 million dollars from American bankers.
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Swamp Root Promoted for Kidney Ailments
An advertisement extols Swamp Root by Kilmer as a premier remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims the mild healing vegetable compound acts quickly and urges samples via Dr Ellmer Co Binghamton NY with a paper mention. Frances Takes Brother to Barber in Lighthearted Lesson.
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Haarlem Oil Capsules Promised Kidneys Relief Today
An old time remedy claims Haarlem Oil Capsules heal kidney and bladder disorders for over two centuries. Packaged as GOLD MEDAL, it’s said to relieve back ache, rheumatism, and urinary problems with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Midnight latchkey man questioned by police
A patrolman at night stopped a man moving between houses. The man claimed he was merely trying latchkeys on doors to return them to the owner, saying he found one and was not up to any harm. The remark reflects the era’s tongue in cheek reporting.
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Hall’s Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Blood-Driven Cure
Advertised remedy claims to cure catarrh by internal action through the blood. It states local applications cannot reach the disease and promotes a blend of tonics and blood purifiers. The note attributes the results to the product’s perfect combination and offers testimonials from F S Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Cheney & Co
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Faithful Old Manuel in Labor Parable
The Boston Tran script contrasts personified workers with soldiers and sailors asking why industrial workers cannot be anthropomorphized. Manuel Labor is invoked as a counterpoint to military and nautical personifications in a witty exchange.
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Tommy Atking
Jack Tar
Boston Transcript
Cure dandruff with Cuticure Ointment and Cuticura Soap
Restore dry, falling hair and relieve itching by rubbing Cuticure Ointment into the scalp and washing with Cuticura Soap the next morning. Free samples offered by mailing Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Soap 25 cents, Ointment 25 or 50 cents, available at druggists.
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Dept. X
Boston
Far Fetched Couple Reflects On Love
A humorous exchange features a groom and bride trading playful lines about fate and choosing a life together. The couple teases how different their lives would be if they never met, revealing affectionate takes on partnership.
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the quickest stomach reliever. It claims instant end to indigestion acidity and gas after meals and notes the tablets are inexpensive at drug stores.
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Pape
His Little Comeback and Marianne’s Refusal
Reggie offers marriage after a minor life victory but Marianne rejects him firmly. He laments the turn of events as she insists she will not wed him, while he grouses about her repeated refusals as he repeats his one-time proposal.
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Reggie
Marianne
Figg and Doston Transcript Muddle Over Lab Meeting
A garbled dialogue fragment shows Mrs Figz contemplating attending a lab meeting this afternoon but lacking energy. A playful exchange reveals attempts to coax participation and a boy’s attempt to hear himself whistle.
Poor Salomon Dictation After Movie Bash Causes Court Gaffe
The court stenographer recalls King Solomon in a flustered mood as he dictated words exactly how they sounded. A court chamberlain explains the king has endured four cinema outings daily for a week and has seen six musical comedies and Sunday supplements.
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Salomon
Soloman
Forebodings Expressed by Mrs Corntossel and Band
Mrs Corntossel voices worry that Joshi will be glad to get home and not pleased with how Hoover allows a home folks meal. Her bow band responds that he is used to such soldier fare and fears the home front.
Phonetic Speech Suggests Misheard Family Message
In a phonetic rendering a speaker mutters that a daughter should not improvise with ear based skills and an stenographer should not open his books or texts. The garbled line hints at family and occupational duties.
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