Charity Okays a Tramp’s Help Fixes a Family Fortune
Melvin and Arline Waite endure a series of well meant but costly acts by Arline who gives away goods and uses borrowed items to ease hardship. A tramp returns a coat containing vital papers and reveals a title flaw in Wellington Heights that is resolved by Jasper Kingsley signing a quit claim, aided by Arline’s charity and the tramp’s honesty.
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Melvin
Ile
Arline
Wellington Heights
Jasper Kingsley
Tie
Mr. Walte
Jasper
Lost Picture Found in London as Raphael Work
A London dealer bought a Florence copy of Raphael's Madonna del Pozzo and sold it to a merchant. Cleaning revealed a hidden painting beneath, judged by experts to be the genuine Raphael work, possibly the source for the Florence gallery version.
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Raphael
London
Uffizi
Florence
Madonna del Pozzo
Madonna of the Well
Florence Gallery
Elevator tonic joke from London Mail
A London Mail item mocks a man who overindulged after a Zeppelin raid and sought a restorative. The doctor, in a sharp exchange, prescribes an elevating tonic to “hoist it right up through the skylight” for half a guinea.
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London Mail
Artistic bungalow design with pergola porch and lawn space
The article advertises William A. Radford offering free building advice and describes an artistic bungalow with a large pergola porch, stucco and stained shingle exterior, and a lawn background. It discusses beauty versus practicality, value of landscaping, and the porch’s sheltering lines connected to living areas by French doors.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Fouryearold's Prayer Laughs at Time
A four year old repeats a mother's prayer ending with bless everyone. He quips that saying everybody first would have saved God time. The humorous exchange reflects a child’s playful miscue in a family moment.
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Papa
Mamma
Grandma
Dangerous warning from Uncle Eben about fight or harm
The quote warns that those who are not fighters face the risk of being attacked or mistreated. Uncle Eben emphasizes the need for self defense to avoid becoming a target.
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Uncle Eben
Contortionist and Aides in Boer War Timeline
A humorous note on a contortionist and the Puller-Old Numscull 4s. remarking on the habit of speaking at inopportune moments. It recalls the Boer War timeline from October 1899 to May 1902.
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Puller
Velocity of the Sun by Professor Boss
Professor Boss estimates the sun's transcontinental velocity through space at 14.9 miles per second. He argues the previously obtained spectroscopic speed of 12.4 miles per second is affected by systematic error.
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Boss
Prosperous Yet Lonesome Says Uncle Eben
A cautious saying from Uncle Eben warns that a man who is tricky in business may gain prosperity but end up lonely. The remark reflects a frontier ethos about success and companionship.
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Eben
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad and a History Lesson
An old style ad touts Red Cross Ball Blue as a pure whitening laundry product sold by all grocers. A classroom history discussion on Robert Fulton and the steamboat leads a student to joke Columbus might not have discovered America highlighting the humor in life and inventions.
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Robert Fulton
Fulton
Little Johnny
Columbus
America
Freckles Gone With Othine Double Strength
An old newspaper ad promises to remove freckles with Ethine Double Strength. Apply nightly and morning from your druggist for best results with a money back guarantee if it fails. Light freckles may vanish entirely. Most users need about one ounce for complete clearing.
Inmates Rave Over New Asylum Item, Keeper Confirms
Inquiries reveal inmates highly approving a new asylum item with positive reactions. Keeper notes strong enthusiasm among residents.
Save the Babies Castoria Ad Warning on Narcotics Use
A health notice warns that infant mortality is high in civilized countries and urges Castoria as a safe remedy. It cautions against narcotic drops and syrups for children, claiming many deaths come from opiates. The ad asserts Castoria contains no opiates when bearing the signature Charles H. Fletcher.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Ups and Downs in Babel Speech and Alter Ego Confusion
A London Daily Chronicle reader notes multilingual confusion in a mock parliament scene. The piece riffs on mispronunciations and the phrase alter ego as a beginner language exercise.
Dandruff and Itching Vanish With Cuticura Trial
An advertisement proclaims dandruff and itching disappear after using Cuticura Ointment on the scalp and Cuticura Soap with hot water. It promises prevention of skin and scalp troubles by daily use and offers a free mail sample with a book from Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
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Dept. L
Boston
Ask Murlap Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Donkey Race Prompted by a Comic Prompt at Meeting
An elderly spectator at a local sports gathering in a rural town found a discarded program and, upon hearing a preacher ask for the next event, answered that the next event would be a donkey race indicating a humorous, informal moment during the meeting.
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Aye
Rubber industry expands as demand doubles worldwide
Rubber consumption per capita has more than doubled in 24 years. A company plans to manufacture uppers and soles from rubber and will operate its own merchant fleet to import crude rubber from Sumatra and ship products globally. It employs 28,621 workers and makes 238,930 pairs daily, while Sumatra plantations tap over a million trees.
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Sumatra
Choosing His Words
A humorous exchange about sharp speech and silence is noted in a short joke snippet. The witticism centers on one partner wanting to dominate the conversation, while the other aims to interject with a clever line. The brevity and punchline reflect light domestic humor.
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Im Iimst Trust
Hatem
ATH
Joo
Vtchen
Dvre
Kidd
Goode
Kidder
Canada
Manitoba
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Alberta
Ottawa
Can
G. A. Cook
Main St
Kansan City
Home Refining Co
Oklahoma
Cuy
Reoay
Reichsrath
Babel
Pamwiha
Slowan
Ld Slivonina
Cian Odaps
London Daily Chronicten
Vskhed
Clase Co Bictin
Edgeways
Daisy Fly Killer
Somers
DE Hale Ave
Brooklyn
Hunt
A.B. Richards Medicine Co
Sherman
Lydia E. Pinkham Med. Co
Ea Reputacett
Ist Benes Ftal
Paxton Toilet Company
Mae
Watson E.coleman
Wass
Pat Ninglwn
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