Parodic Snippets and Short Verse From Town Pages
A collage of local quips and verse snippets including jabs at a neighbor named Bill Simpkins, a boast about growing robust weeds, a mournful ditty about lost gold, a rejected suitor reply, a line about a million in France, and a collection of brief poems in the Philadelphia Record and Baltimore American.
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Bill Simpkins
Pluck Wins and Meal Charts for Healthy Living
An assorted note on planning meals with charts to ensure balanced nutrition for growing children and adults. It stresses milk and vegetables for growth, variety in dishes, and using food groups for heat, tissue building, and minerals. It also includes a call to duty from Charles Sumner and a recipe line with spices and baking directions.
Casserol e Lamb and Other Dishes From a Old Recipe List
A vintage guide describes meat stews and casseroles to maximize flavor and tenderness. It details Lamb neck casserole with vegetables, dumplings, and four hours of slow cooking, plus fried apples, puffy crackers, and baked eggplant with a rich cream sauce and crumbs.
Rabbit Dishes and Simple Oven Delights for Winter
A guide on using rabbits shipped north or refrigerated cars, with recipe steps for rabbit pie and side dishes. Includes parboiling with vinegar and bay, gravy, biscuits, and crust lining, plus baked custard potatoes and carrot lemon butter as nutritious accompaniments.
Furnace ledge baking and recipes for economical meals
Practical guide to using a furnace ledge for roasting vegetables beans and casseroles. Instructions include turning foods to avoid burning, using an asbestos mat, and steps for dishes like Spanish Rice and baked apples. Emphasizes efficiency and avoiding stairs, with several recipe ideas.
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Imost
Ma's Credulity Tested
William asks his mother for proof after reporting a neighbor's claim that Zim mie Smith's father killed two Hons and a tiger in their yard. The mother chides his credulity while William defends his father as a teller of tall tales.
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Koch
Wille
Zimmie Smith
William
Willam
Achieving the Goal Pup You Know I am Learning Music
Dialogue captures a terse exchange where a student says music is for killing time and the teacher retorts that the student is dying it. The scene conveys impatience and a harsh dynamic between mentor and learner.
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Pup
It Is Easier to Recover Lost Money Than Time
The remark compares recoveries of money versus time, suggesting financial recovery is simpler. No specific events, people, or organizations are cited. The quote reflects a general life lesson rather than a reportable incident.
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SPOHN
Spohn Medical CO
Mfrs
Goshen, Ind
Eatonic
Two Women Kiss Noted for Inspiring Comparisons to Boxing Feats
The scene described likens two women's kiss to pugilistic feats, drawing a vivid metaphor about display and reception. Observers note the parallel to boxing prowess as the moment resonates in public memory.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promoted for Kidney Health
Bold ad claims Haarlem Oil capsules cleanse kidneys and urinary tract, promising relief from backache, night sweats, and fatigue. It touts 200 years of use, guarantees refunds, and urges immediate purchase from druggists with direct import claim.
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Haarlem
Holand
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