Ridge Shocked by Nighttime Safe Blower Claim
Ridge residents were startled when a local man Guy Wadsworth described as a daytime farmer and nighttime safe blower was mentioned. The note claims Wadsworth bought a 5 acre farm near Line avenue years ago and led a peaceful life, contrasting with a boast about Bill Rowe who allegedly found a great oil field and became wealthy, prompting a sales pitch for a “free story” by Manning, New York City.
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Bill Rowe
Manning
West 34Th Street
New York City
Style Show at Paris Theaters Reveals Latest Fashions
Paris fashion writers note premier crowds and debut gowns by Jenny and Lanvin. Beaded tunics, pink tulle over gold fabrics, and black satin ensembles showcase new Parisian spring styles with cuff trousers and pantaloon skirts.
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Parisashion
Paris
Venturaade
Jenny
Lanvin
Riviera
Rodier
Hydraulic four wheel brake invention noted
An English invention introduces a hydraulic brake system acting on all four wheels simultaneously. The line hints a modern concern as past delays create today’s worry.
Thorough intestinal cleansing urged by physician
A prominent physician promotes Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a universal remedy for cleansing the intestines and easing constipation without purging. He also endorses Tunner's Cough Sedative for seasonal coughs and urges keeping Triner's remedies at home. The ad notes distribution by Joseph Tuiner Company in Chicago and adds a remark on listening before marriage.
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Tunner
Triner
Joseph Tuiner Company
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Adv
St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Back Pain Relief
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a quick remedy for backache lumbago and rheumatism. It claims a small trial bottle rubbed on the back ends soreness within fifty counts and emphasizes safety and reliability.
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St Jacobs
St. Jacobs
Umbrellas as Adornments Highlight Dressmaker Interest
Fashion notes show umbrellas evolving from utilitarian props to decorative accessories in spring wardrobes. French inspired, exclusive designs feature carved ivory handles, tortoise shell, and brown woods. Veils and hats reflect Chantilly influence with colored fabrics and embroidered finishes. A tip to reviving feathers uses olive oil to restore luster to delicate plumes.
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Paris
Chantilly
Bayer Aspirin Ad Emphasizes Bayer Cross and Uses
An old advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross, claiming genuine aspirin trusted by physicians for over 18 years. It urges buying unbroken packages and mentions uses for colds headaches tooth and ear pain neuralgia rheumatism and general pain, with small tin boxes priced affordably and larger packages at drugstores.
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Bayer
New Dress for Old with Diamond Dyes
Diamond Dyes promises a rich fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton and blends. The direction book shows how to diamond dye over any color and to match materials use the Diamond Dye Color Card.
Bessarabia A Portrait of Winding History and People
A historical sketch notes Bessarabia lies between the Dniester and Pruth from the Carpathians to the Black Sea. It recalls Mongol invasions with brutal cruelty and contrasts prewar pastoral life with Moldavian homes, religion, and women described as sprightly and pretty.
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Bessarabia
Carpathians
Dniester
Pruth
Black Sea
Danube
Asia
Photographer's Proposal Ends With a Notch
A humor column notes a photographer friend avoiding the girl he wanted to propose to but securing a strong negative instead. The quip reflects professional pride over a successful shot rather than romance.
Recipe for gray hair preparation from Bay Rum and glycerine
A vintage home remedy prescribes adding Bay Rum one ounce Barbo Compound a half pint of water and one ounce of glycerine to color gray hair. Apply twice weekly until the desired shade, with gradual darkening of streaked hair.
High Aim by Amherst Leader Sparks Finance Talk
President Meikelsohn cites tougher financial times and shares a parable about a harassed college professor seeking bricklaying work. In a building operation a red faced supervisor quips the man could start as an architect and work up, illustrating ambitions versus reality.
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Meikelsohn
Amherst
It Is Our Anniversary, Hubby
In a comical exchange from Cartoons Magazine a wife sobs that her husband mistook their anniversary. He jokes about memory and value while she insists the date matters beyond payments.
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Hubby
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