Senator Sorghum Defends Campaign Ethic Amid Quitting Politics
In Nowise Playful, Sorghum denies ever playing politics and asserts he kept rivals from any chance to frame his campaign as a game. He states he never left opponents with room to claim electoral gamesmanship.
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Nowise
Senator Sorghum
Lemon Sunburn Lotion Makes Freckles Fade
An advertisement promotes a lemon based skin treatment mixed with Orchard White to create a whitening sunburn and tan lotion. It claims quick fading of freckles sunburn windburn and tan and promises clear soft white skin at minimal cost.
Riddle of a Word Used as Noun and Conjunction
A girl parses a word given as kiss claiming it is a noun usually used as a conjunction. She notes it is never declined and more common than a proper noun. It is not very singular as it is typically used in the plural and agrees with time.
Haarlem Oil Capsules Offer Kidney and Back Relief
For over 200 years Haarlem Oil is touted as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder disorders and related pains. The ad claims quick relief from backache rheumatism headaches and indigestion with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules imported from Holland and sold in drug stores with a money back guarantee for non relief.
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Haarlem
Holland
Holland Laboratories
Better Not Try Admonishes Admirers in a Satirical Note
A wry observation notes that even a hopeless fool gains respect from a woman if he expresses admiration, making it hard to convince her he is irrational. The line hints at social perception and credibility in romantic contexts.
There Is Usually a Warrant for It
A wry remark on crime notes that offenses often appear to have excuses yet commonly rest on the existence of a warrant or legal authority. The line hints at bureaucratic or procedural justification behind wrongdoing.
Efficient Operation of Farm Machines to Save Grain
A USDA guide outlines precise thrashing setup including level machines, belt tension, wind direction, and stable blocking to prevent vibration. It covers cylinder and concave alignment, self feeder cautions, bundle pitching, and emphasis on careful cleaning to minimize tailings while maximizing grain yield.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New Styles Out of Old Fabrics
A fashion authority argues America can lead fashion by sourcing fabrics and designs domestically. Examples include Mme Paquin turning cheap checked silk into stylish gowns and American designers transforming lace scarfs into sought after dresses, signaling a shift from Paris dependence to American innovation. The piece highlights black taffeta gowns with bold ruffles and green accessories, and notes blue serge as a enduring material for innovative, tailored silhouettes.
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France
Mme. Paquin
Rue de la Paix
Trouville-by-the-Sea
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War Board
McClure
Plan to Market Potatoes
Plan suggests grading tubers to remove diseased or poorly shaped specimens and using two or more grades when possible. Market in clean bright sacks, avoid loose filling to reduce damage, and timing depends on yearly market conditions with price forecasts unreliable except during regional shortages.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Market Forces Shape Prices Across Regions
The passage notes that competition among areas can stabilize or improve price levels during the regular marketing period, suggesting that under competitive conditions prices tend to align favorably for buyers and sellers at certain times.
Sheep in a New Light for Nation’s Food and Cloth
The continued high wool and meat values put sheep farming in a new light. The shift will materially boost the nation’s food and clothing supplies, strengthen farming stability, and improve utilization of agricultural resources.
Proper Conduct of Milker in Dairy Barn
The milker should enter gently and kindly to calm cows. He must reassure them they will be protected from enemies and cared for as milk is drawn.
Dress-up Wardrobe Guidelines for Children and Economy
The guide outlines girls and boys dress-up needs for Sunday wear and daily clothes. It suggests two or more sets of lingerie, simple trims, and white frocks in poplin or gaberdine or muslin with gathers. Boys need a two-piece Canadian tweed suit with hat, shirt waists, or striped Madras shirts, with careful material choices and wartime thrift.
Navy and White Blouse Trimmed with Ribbon and Cording
The garment features a half inch navy ribbon stitched between rows of cording between the neck and cuffs, fastening down the back. Three rows of ribbon and cording outline the round neck and cuffs to control fullness, while the rest remains plain.
Voile Plays Rival To Gingham In Frock Trends
Volle and Gingham fabrics vie for summer dress prominence as voiles with charming gingham prints threaten to dominate frock fashion this season.
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