Oddities in Trade and Local Lore Across England
The item notes over 8000 miles of mileage used in England and mentions Mexican rope-solid shoes now sold there. It claims dry weather gear made of coal and composite substances resists dissolving when water is applied. It reports Cunneers inn in London, an old establishment, with a historical reference to 7310. A New York rumor describes a pet canary inferred in a tiny coffin amid a brass band and mourners.
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England
Cuftred’s Inn
Cunneers
London
New York
Public views on respecting property and public spaces
The Outlook urges Americans to educate themselves on preserving public places. It condemns littering and trampling private and national land, calling for a civic spirit to protect forests, parks, and streets. It warns of future generations losing beauty if stewardship fails.
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Er Wollen
Ayer Citiern
Forestry Association
Washington
Fire losses blamed on electric origin not sole cause
The Society for Electrical Development rebuts a board report and presents a 1910 baseline study showing 1919 electric related fires in 34% of cities with 28.4 million people total 3008 fires about 2.57 percent. Reginald Trautscheld notes careless practices like leaving appliances on and unattended irons drive risk.
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Society For Electrical Development
National Board of Fire Und Rrwriters
Weetmeal
Bros
Reginald Trautscheld
The House and Its Site in Local Color
The article argues houses should harmonize with surrounding landscape using appropriate materials like stone brick marble or wood. It discusses color choices such as white accents or brown tones and notes scattered white spots create an unpleasant sensation. Geography influences color and material selection.
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Jandisenne
Fiats Sunplanting Dwellings in Small Cities Rise
A 1920 U.S. building operations report shows single dwellings give way to modern apartments even in small cities. It notes percentages of family dwellings with new homes, one family, two family, and multifamily housing, with multifamily homes peaking in small cities.
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United States
Enuynerce
Community Spirit Leader Jo Inspires Life and Work
A tribute to Jo as a community spirit, guiding life and labor. The Country Life association praised her role in returning people to communal comforts and morale, fostering singing schools and local harmony across the region.
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Country Life Association
Dofis for Greenland Kiddies in Transit
Dozens of American dolls are being taken by Captain Doxall B. MacMillan on a voyage to the Arctic to be distributed to Greenland kiddies. The fragmentary note mentions a joking caption about spelling and a reference to a Boston Transcript quip.
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Greenland
Doxall B. MacMillan
Te Arelly
Aspirin Bayer Brand Ad Warns to Check Packaging
An old advertisement urges buyers to ensure the Bayer name appears on Genuine Aspirin products and warns that non Bayer tablets may be unsafe. It touts Bayer as the trusted maker of aspirin used for pain relief and lists common uses. The page also includes miscellaneous quotes and product mentions such as Castoria and other bygone anecdotes.
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Bayer
Drugelsts
Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Promoted In Ad Copy
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a pure herbal tonic for kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims scientific formulation with sworn statements and offers bottles of various sizes at drug stores and direct mail inquiries to Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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Bilmer
Kitnon & Co
Binghamton
Rn Advertipemsal
Catarrhal Deafness Promoted by Constitutional Remedy
An ad claims HAGL S CATARRE MEDICINE greatly relieves catarrhal deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It asserts inflammation leads to impaired hearing and eventual deafness if not reduced, promising restoration of normal conditions and offering circulars from Hall’s Catarrehe producing company. It also references Cuticura Toilet preparations and a stray town ad line.
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Hagl
Drusgists
Ed & Co
Toledo
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J. W. Summers
Walla Walla
Wash
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Keratary Farm
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White House
Uegry Jiu
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Yosemite National
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Todkaway Point
M. X. Sar
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Daris
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Sam
Boston Transcript
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Virginia—Bow Viter
Amy
Doris
Urey
Chittren Hale
Leng
Boston ‘Transcript
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