Phillips Milk of Magnesia advertised as universal sweetener
An old advertisement extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia for soothing children's stomachs and neutralizing acid. It markets the product as pleasant to take, jet neutralizing acid better than harsher remedies, and a trusted, historically trademarked remedy endorsed by physicians. A stray quote about singing and practice appears as a fragment.
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U. S
Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co
Charles H. Phillips
Origins of Mother's Day Across Cities and Ages
The article traces Mother's Day origins from ancient rites in Asia Minor and Greece to late 19th and early 20th century pledges in Albion New Zealand Henderson Kentucky Indianapolis and Philadelphia. It credits Mary Towles Sasseen Wilson Anna Jarvis and Frank B. Hering with shaping the modern observance.
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Elmo Scott Watson Sthough i
Sul
Asia Minor
Rhea
Greece
Rome
Albion
N. Z
George M. Pullen
St Lawrence
Wather
Pullman
Henderson
Mary Towles Saszeen Wilson
Ohio River
Miss Sasseen
Syith
Little Center Street
Springfield
Ohio
Kentucky
Mary Towles Sasseen
Marshall Wilson
Florida
Indianapolis
Ind
Louis Ludlow
Indiana
Congressional
Mr. Speaker
Philadelphia
Congress
Wilson
United States
Anna Jarvis
Jarvis
Virginia
Miss Jarvis
Pennsylvania
Boston
Senate
House of Representatives
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
France
New York
Hss
William McKinley
Six Easy Shots and No Bag Hunter's Wail
A Holyoke hunter near the King place in Montgomery misses a buck after two shots, then misses a doe that appears. An hour later he encounters a second buck and fires twice, missing again. He returns to Paper City as the Springfield Union notes his poor hunting luck and fails to boast of wildlife.
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Ds Hunter
Holyoke
King Place
Montgomery
Lott
Springfield
Auto Tires in Color Match Cars for Style and Longevity
The craze for color in Great Britain and Europe sees tires matched to car bodies. Manufacturers claim tire longevity improves with special coloring material, though the main aim is a harmonious color effect. A proverb warns that borrowing trouble brings more trouble.
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Great Britain
Aerial Studio for Africa and Harsh Heat Resistant Crucibles
The article describes an African aerial photography project mapping 63 000 square miles of northern Rhodesia from a high altitude for seven and a half hours, with twin engines for safety. It also notes new crucible technology from the bureau of mines able to hold molten mixtures at 1900 degrees Celsius for 45 minutes without seepage, addressing intense industrial heat demands.
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Africa
Rhodesia
Bureau of Mines
Healthy Complexions Sp Parting Wont Say If You Found a Dictator
A fragmented dialogue shows humorous banter on politics and appetite. Senator Sorg bommically replies to a dictator threat with a mock tear and a wry joke about losing appetite. The piece satirizes American temperament and political prudence through quick quips and playful exchanges.
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Senator Sorghum
Accept No Substitutes Census Ennumerator Gag
A humorous exchange between a census enumerator and a druggist unfolds with a playful pun about substitutes and a wife joke. The scene captures a light domestic moment in a small town setting.
Dreamers Celebrate Past Work with Smiles and Praise
A judge notes that many people take pride in today’s joy from yesterday’s efforts, labeling it as dreaming while acknowledging the satisfaction of past achievements.
We Cater to Big Bare Tourists Sign on Highway
A roadside lunchroom along the Los Angeles to Big Bear Lake corridor displays a sign reading We Cater to Big Bare Tourists. Death finder Magazine reports the quirky message as a local oddity attracting travelers and sparking curiosity about the venue.
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Los Angeles
Big Bear Lake
Deathfinder Magazine
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Free Trial Offer
An old family laxative advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for all ages. It claims gentle, thorough bowel action without weakening the bowels and suggests a free trial bottle by writing to Dr Caldwell's Syrup Peptin, Monticello, Hl. for details.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Dr. Caldwell
Monticello
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