From School Teacher to Great Eminence
A farm raised man became district teacher then saved to study medicine. He moved to Buffalo and grew famous as Dr. R.V. Pierce. His Golden Medical Discovery, a blood medicine and tonic, sold over fifty million bottles. Send 65c to the Dr. Pierce Clinic, Buffalo for tablets or liquid and free medical advice.
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Buffalo
N. Y
R.V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Chaliapin recounts bank identity test in New York story
On his last visit to New York the famous bass Mr Chaliapin recounted a tale of trying to cash a draft at a Riviera bank. When the clerk doubted his identity he asked him to sing. He obliged with an aria to prove who he was, prompting applause and the clerk’s confession he already knew his fame.
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Chaliapin
Thussian Basso
New York
Riviera
M. Chaliapin
Hank
Propose to Marry Daughter Sparks Quip About Living Cost
Dialogue shows Jack Poore proposing marriage with a daughter and vowing to live cheaply, asserting they will not ask for more than consented. The exchange includes a response about beginning to demonstrate two can live as cheaply as one and not asking for more than allowed.
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Old Roxley
Jack Poore
Bayer Aspirin Safety Ad Warns Only Genuine Bayer
A vintage advertisement urges buyers to look for the Bayer name on packaging or tablets to ensure authentic Bayer Aspirin trusted for 25 years. It warns imitations may be dangerous and instructs to say Bayer when purchasing.
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Bayer
Not So Golden Dialogue Sparks Hair Color Debate
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal captures a witty exchange about future plans and style with lines about a golden future and dyeing hair black. The exchange reflects lighthearted social commentary.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
Smile and Work: A Satirical Note on Games and Vices
A quirky meditation links constant smiling with labor and sport. It suggests games reward effort, while vice hides behind lighter moods, inviting readers to weigh enthusiasm against discipline.
Salad Recipes and Food Advice from The Kitchen Cabinet
A historical dietary piece promotes hearty salads and practical meals for households. It outlines specific salad formulas such as Hearty Salad with tongue and beans, Shad Roe Salad, Sardine and Tomato Salad, and a casserole of eggs, plus tips on dressing and assembling attractive, nutritious dishes for a modern home. It advocates simple ingredients, fresh vegetables, and versatile dressings to encourage healthier eating at home.
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Woinda
Milady's Clothes for New Seasons
A fashion column reviews Riviera styles for spring and summer, noting the Paris couture influence and a shift from hemline flare to kinetic fullness achieved by plaits. It highlights pastel colors, return of the jumper, and new divertissements including redoux hats and capes shaping the season.
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Narragansett
Southampton
la Festa
Germantown
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Riviera
Cote d'Azur
Palm Beach
Monte Carlo
Nice
Cannes
Spain
Italy
France
England
America
Paris Couture
EMU
Uae
Nmbo
Lucien Delong
Delong
The Vogue of Green Frock in Myrtle Crepe
A smart little tailored frock in myrtle green crepe features frilled collars and a jabot of white crepe piped with green, showcasing the vogue of green in fashion.
Maine Man Recalls Weather Woes and Bear Tales
A Maine man recalls a dinner conversation with a New Yorker about hunting. He tells of killing a boar with a pearl handled penknife, while a New Yorker recounts fending off a bear at Saranac Lake. The exchange turns on how weather changes differently in Maine and New York.
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Governor Smith
al- Well
Maine
Saranac Lake
York State
Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum Ad Claims Uses
Soak hands in Cuticura Soap then dry and rub in Cuticura Ointment. Remove surplus with tissue. Soap Ointment and Talcum used for all toilet purposes according to the advertisement.
Car Thefts and Foot Pursuit Hint at Quick Repair Kit
A tense moment unfolds as a man pursues a thief on foot after his car is stolen. The pursuer quickly realizes he cannot catch the thief by foot, and the thief’s omission of a repair kit becomes a key detail in the chase.
Housekeeping Ad Promotes Red Cross Ball Blue Use
An advertisement urges use of Red Cross Ball Blue for all housekeeping tasks from towels and linen to sheets and pillowcases in every department.
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Department of Housekeeping
Goes With the Job Clerk Ice Man Exchange
A Progres sive Grocer recounts a clerk and grocer jab about a cold shoulder when the ice man visits. The exchange highlights everyday shop banter and small town friction.
Saying and Savoring: Sympathy and Art in Time
A reflective line on sympathy as a minor solace for hunger and the aging value of statues. It notes genuine friendship as acceptance without change and hints at esteem for enduring beauty amid missed appetites.
Tallest U.S. Flagpole At Camp Lewis Rises 346 Feet
A 346 foot flagpole at Camp Lewis is noted as the tallest in the United States with busy woodpeckers observed nearby during the morning.
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United States
Camp Lewis
Wrong Number Proves A Doctor Is Needed
A humorous line from The Progressive Grocer shows a customer with a liver complaint on the phone while a boss jokes that the caller should be told this is a grocery store. The gag hinges on miscommunication and the need for medical help.
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