Give Him a Chance and Odd Advertising Claims
A Chicago record anecdote describes a firm head urging a new hire be kept on despite poor sales, hoping he may learn and noting his honest expense account. The piece quotes the Yale Record joking about an asbestos curtain. Yale ad copy touts Wilsons Pads and a dysentery cordial by Dr. J D Kellogg, praising its effectiveness and long use.
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Chicago
Noahs Ark Bird Joke Reveals Bird Shop Father
In a classroom dialogue a small boy correctly answers that Noah sent a dove from the ark. The exchange prompts the teacher and a larger student to remark on the boy’s knowledge and his father owning a bird shop.
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Noah
Ark
Chicago
Cuticura Remedies Promote Hair Care and Skin Health
The ad promotes Cuticura Soap for hair growth and dandruff control with Cuticura Ointment for scalp care, offering free directions on request. It also heralds Cuticura’s use for eczema rashes itchings chafings and general toilet and nursery needs as pure emollients from Potter & Co Chemical Corporation Boston.
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Potter Oe. & Chemical Corporation
Boston
U.S.A
Realistic Thistles Draw Praise From Patronizing Artist
In a witty exchange, Stacio Bore flatters the foreground thistles as superbly realistic while an Ungrateful Artist defends his work, noting callers' opinions that the scene could nearly fool an ass.
Local Quip on Bill Worth and Garbled Change
A Cleveland Leader line quips about a ten dollar bill and a wish it were sixteen, with a bantering remark that the speaker would never get rid of it.
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Tom
Cleveland
Minards Liniment Cures Garget in ws
Minards Liniment is claimed to cure garget in cows in Wisconsin. A local voice notes a remark about a girl named Johnson as a jewel and jokes about marriage while a man declines furnishing a setting.
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Dacrmonn
Er Johnson
Kingdom teaching and the rich ruler in Matthew study
The lesson centers on Jesus teaching the kingdom from Matthew xix 1 26 and contrasts the humble childlike faith with the rich young ruler who cannot part with wealth. It discusses poverty of spirit, the call to follow Jesus, and the future reward of apostles with a throne in the kingdom.
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Legal Debate Sets Tone for Crimsonbeak Cases
In a spirited exchange, Mrs. Crimsonbeak asserts a desire to practice law while Mr. Crimsonbeak contends Tenese should choose a judge role. The Two Statehouse column notes the public fray and hints at evolving positions.
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Crimsonbeak
Mr Crimsonbeak
Live Stock Exhibitions Drive Western Breeders to Win
The piece celebrates live stock shows across the Western states, noting rising entries and new breeders challenging eastern elites. It credits the enthusiasm of young showmen for fueling prizes, with western youngsters often beating out eastern entrants for ribbons and cash.
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Ontario
Waterloo
Small Potent Vegetable Pills market pitch
An advertisement highlights Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a small but effective stomach cure. The copy claims wide use and familiarity among informed buyers, presenting the remedy as safe and simple with strong demand.
Lem Boggs and Zeb Higgs Named in Early Week Rumor
In a conversational snippet, villagers joke about who spends time with a daughter and who may be the lucky man. The cadence hints at social circles and weekly visits, framed in a light, old-time rural tone. Zeb Higgs is singled out as the likely favored suitor.
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Lem
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Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper Declared
A Boston Herald quote touts Minard's Liniment as a cure for distemper. Uncle Ezra jokes that waiting for dead men’s shoes is a quick way to go broke, reflecting humorous opinion in the page.
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Ezra
Boston Herald
Suburbanites Describe City Fatigue Folklore
A Chicago News quip contrasts city dwellers with suburban residents noting the tired look on arrivals and departures. The city chap asks why this happens and the suburban reply links it to relief at leaving the city after work and returning to the country at night.
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Chicago News
Holloway’s Corn Cure Popular Remedy for Bunions
Corns result from tight boots but relief comes quickly with Holloway's Corn Cure. The simple treatment promises relief from painful corns without long trouble.
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Holloway
Love Question Sparks Sisterly Entrance at Night
In an entrance hall two young lovers perform a good night embrace when the elder sister interrupts. The girl Edith is told she is ten inches taller than the other and at least ten shades redder, revealing a playful, teasing moment.
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