Suburban row leads to comic domestic caper
Perry Thorne and Amos Smead become unlikely neighbors on a suburban street. After a mishap with a burglar in the library and a mistaken capture, Mr Smead reveals his wife boxed him in and exchanged prison misgivings for a reconciling reunion.
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Detroit Free Press
N A R and N A RR Letters for Time Saving in Mail
The London Graphic explains N A R meaning No Answer Required and jokes about its usage to cut unnecessary correspondence. It notes merchants often answer with I received your order and we would both save trouble by using such initials and suggests P A please answer as a neater English alternative.
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London Graphic
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Bargain Clothing for Men and Boys in Various Fabrics
An old-style ad lists men s undergarments and shirts in camel hair wool linen and lain fabrics at deep discounts. Prices range from 35 to 89 cents with items such as wool underwear flannel shirts and silk neckwear highlighted for quick sale.
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New York Mills
Weaving through old sale: garments and prices
A garbled shopper note lists various garments from sweaters to hosiery with prices in cents and dollars. Items include women's fleece lined pants, ribbed vests, wool jersey vests, boys shirts and drawers, children's hosiery, and cashmere hose, all labeled Very special with promotional pricing.
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Ribbons Sale Promises Large Lot at Cheap Prices
A local ad promotes a chance lot of Satin Ribbons in black and leading shades. Prices listed as 4c yd 5c yd 10c yd with a claim of about 10 000 yards total and a warning that there will be none left after Saturday.
Grip cure claims spark patient demand at drugstore
A conversation from the New York Evening Telegram shows a customer asking if a mixture will cure the grip and a druggist assuring it will knock it every time. A clerk is questioned about the usual young man behind the counter while a patient notes the man is down with the grip.
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New York Evening Telegram
Dream fragment on wealth from a chain subscription idea
A dialogue fragment shows Firat Popullet asking what the other thinks about. Becond Populiat envisions universal wealth if everyone starts a production and distribution chain subscription and never breaks the chain.
The Boy Must Have Clothing Why Not at These Prices
Bargain sale for boys clothing featuring knee pants navy twill 3 to 15 years price 49 cents. Sailor blouse suits 3 to 10 years $3.25. Overcoats 8 to 12 years $3.98. Three-piece vests 3 to 10 years 1.69. Reefers 3 to 12 years under $4.00. Double-breasted cheviot suits 8 to 15 years $1.89. Floor.
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