Truth Serum to Be Used on Suspect
In a dramatic exchange Judson contemplates using scopolamine on a suspect as a truth serum. The piece explains the drug’s history from Dr. R. E. House’s experiments to its early police applications, detailing how it purportedly compels truthful recall while weakening reason and will.
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Jurlson
Far West
R. E. House of Ferris
House
LeTors
Texas Physeian
Hut
O'Leary
Gan Quentin Penil
California
American Medical Association
San Francisco
Leary
France
K. House
Twenty-sixth Artillery
Talerna-l Monat Academy of Sciences
Paris
Pallee
Quilt Pattern and a Courtroom Test of Scopolamine
The article discusses a friendship quilt pattern and the use of scopopalm in crime investigations, detailing how unconscious suspects allegedly revealed crime details under the test. It cites cases from San Antonio Light and St. Louis Times, noting innocence confirmed and criminals identified, with a note on a continuing series.
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Ang
Scopelaiin
San Antonio
California
Bost
St. Louis Times
Scopolamin
Joseph Shirley
Dallas
Texas
Will Shoencick
Meridian
Jeter
Euless Gibson
Wehway
Mecae Amith Co
King Deasyn
Fragmentary muse on facial expression and aging
A fragmentary note discusses how beauty aids fail to control teeth, lips, and chin when displeased or smiling. It mentions facial gestures revealing Tesporisibin like effects, and warns that youth cynicism and petulant lips create lines that worsen with age, becoming a terrible affliction.
Remembering Penrose and Dr Carver’s 100 Bird Shoot in El Paso
In the mid 1880s, stockman Penrose challenged Dr W F Carver to a five plieon shoot of 100 birds near San Pedro Springs Park. Penrose won by four birds, Carver impressed with rifling, exhibition shooting, and artistry.
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Robert E. Lyons
Nat'l. Bank
el Paso
Texas
Penrose
W. F. Carver
San Pedro Springs Park
Carver
Wonder
Old Fashioned Girls Paradigm in Vices and Reform
Fay King discusses how older fashion norms kept women prudent while men feigned vice for flattery. She argues that modern modesty has eroded standards as women adapt to and tolerate men’s vices, leading to deeper moral decline.
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Fay King
Lovelorn by Beatrice Fairfax Tam to be married next August
Advice column outlines a bride to be facing pressure from fiancé parents to live with them for six months after marriage. She worries about family tensions, a disliked grandmother, and potential financial strains on property. The writer counsels delaying marriage and avoiding living with either family to prevent future trouble.
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Beatrice Fairfax Dent
Miz Fairfax
Tam
Yanning
Flannce
Parenta Ak UN
Seni
Romen
Juliet
Troutie
Cope
Ty Teng
Ing Sas
Oven Cooking Tips and Menus From Table Talks
The article outlines using a full oven for multiple dishes to save effort, scheduling foods by soaking times, and using oven thermometers or clocks. It provides a two and a half hour moderate oven menu including lamb casserole with potatoes and carrots, braised celery, chocolate soufflé, sponge cakes, and a roast menu with baked ham, potatoes, and dumplings plus a baked warm slice recipe.
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Tie
Jabor
Pune
Etiquette On Dinner Plates From 1944 Guidance
A faded etiquette note by Kathryn de Peyster discusses plate selection for formal dinners. It explains that a large decorative plate serves only as a backplate, while a plain service plate is used for serving food, and notes opinions on serving old meats.
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Junehean
King Fea. Aynd
Shirtwaist Frock Pattern 9917 For Marian Martin
A Marian Martin spring pattern feature explains shirtwaist frock style 9917 with drop shoulders and clever pockets. It details fabric options, size 18 yardage, and order instructions including coins and address, inviting readers to request the new pattern book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Martin
Martin Martin
Growi-Ugs
San Antonio
High Blood Pressure Relief Ad Offers Pay-On-Satisfaction
A faulty ad promises quick relief for high blood pressure and related symptoms. It claims dramatic, rapid results within hours, asks for $1 to cover postage, and guarantees pay nothing unless improved, listing supposed doctors and a Kansas City contact.
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Tayes
Turin
Aulick Reef
Tor, Heyes Alan
Isaé Coates
Kamsas City
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Olgab
Tellows
Wil
Judson Moody
Andor
Derry MacNaily
Carrell
Mick
Carroll
Repah
Noth
Ferris
Borcher
Nallag
Sul Serloner
John Robinson
National Bread
Antonie
National Bread Company
Mildred Kitchen
Kathryn Dr Peyster
Miss de Pryster
Mantes
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