Misused figure of speech in a cheeky writer note
A young writer sends out a story in which a line reads We called his son a spendthrift and did not fail to cast his recently purchased motorcar in his teeth. The note highlights a misused figure of speech and the author’s revision aversion.
Cuticura Talcum Ad Promotes Exquisite Skin Care
An advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum as part of the Cuticura Trio with Soap and Ointment. It claims the powder is suitable for face skin babies and dusting, priced at 25e everywhere. The ad ends with a brief note about a stolid temperament being desired.
Traditional Kitchen Cards from The Kitchen Cabinet 1922
A column features recipes and food lore including corn pudding corn muffins Nesselrode pudding flummery and Southern Corn Pone with notes on Sally Lunn bread and Sweet Potato Pudding plus verses about nature and beauty and a nod to old favorites from England and Washington's era.
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Sally Lunn
England
George Washington
Ailing Women Find Help in Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound
A women’s union of effort for the home struggles as ailing wives seek relief from nervous spells and emale troubles. Letters from readers praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Blood Medicine for healing claimed weight gain, regained strength, and renewed ability to do housework.
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Ydia E. Pinkham
Horatio
Ark
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jim Rerrick
Arkansas
Reading
Walter A. Sioner
Mulberry St
New Orleans
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