Leech Figures In Odd Local Tales And Smutty Snippets
A mixed page of humorous vignettes and streetwise slang features a nameless leech figure tied to the H-20 and flivver pasture lore, a confession of neighborly hospitality by Sister Margaret on Onelda street, a corny stage show mishap in the Midwest, a hyena joke at Cage 97, and a card room anecdote about a ham story, all reflecting bustling city humor and small-town character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatius
Ohio
Middle West
Smith
Poindexter or Humphrey Vivid Senate Choice in Washington
The Star argues for Miles Poindexter as a steady constructive legislator and condemns William E. Humphrey as a political chameleon. It cites Poindexter's consistent record on suffrage prohibition and labor, contrasting Humphrey's shifting positions and alleged missteps. The piece urges voters to nominate and elect Poindexter by an overwhelming Republican turnout.
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Washington
United States
Joseph
Joe Cannon
America
Cannon
Roosevelt
Panama Zone
Commonwealth
Miles Poindexter
William E. Humphrey
State of Washington
Congress
Will Humphrey
Bremerton Navy Yard
House of Representatives
Republican Party
The
Star
Kissing at Long Beach Pier Sparks Public Debate
A humorous column mocks local outcry in Long Beach California over morning noon and night kissing at the municipal pier. Citizens warn of a nuisance while others defend the scene saying it will attract visitors and boost publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Cal
A Novel A Week and the Castle Secrets Revealed
A narrator explores a castle with a seneschal guiding him, uncovering hidden stairs and pestilent dungeons. He observes the Princess and her guards, suspects a spying page, and debates a plan with the Princess about a frontier escape and love. A kitchen wench admits secrets behind a door.
Princess Secret Escape And Castle Intrigue
A guarded princess plots to flee Syere with her maid in secret. Captain Heselton hides his love as Father Anthony explains court politics and a Count's dangerous plans. The seneschal vanishes, a key to a hidden escape door surfaces, and a banquet threat looms as Christian moves.
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Heselton
Philip
Christian of
Varna
Syere
Dravetadt
Saxe-Oldenburg
Father Anthony Tests Allegiance Between Count and Princess
In a tense exchange, Father Anthony asks the narrator to declare allegiance first to Count Christian or Princess Suzanne, hinting at a difficult mission and a prior duty to the Princess placed in the narrator’s care.
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Father Anthony
Christian
Suzanne
Use Cocoanut Oil For Washing Hair
Plain refined cocoanut oil provides a greaseless shampoo that avoids alkali in soaps. Moisten hair, rub in a small amount to create a rich lather that cleanses scalp and dust, leaves hair silky and easy to manage, and lasts months.
Gold Medal Haarlem Old Capsules Promise Quick Recovery
The advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Old Capsules as a health remedy for fatigue and numerous ailments from uric acid to kidney issues. It claims three capsules daily restore strength, promises money back if ineffective, and notes price and availability through Owl Drug Co with a guaranteed imported Haarlem product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
Owl Drug Co
How Magnesia Helps Dyspeptics Inexpensive relief from stomach troubles
The article touts pure isolated magnesia as a safe antacid for dyspeptics. After meals a teaspoonful in water allegedly neutralizes excess acidity, reduces need for costly patent foods and drugs, and improves comfort without injuring the stomach. It warns against seders with other magnesia forms that cause unwanted laxative effects.
Castle secrets and a child’s warning amid a looming escape
In the castle of Syere a covert plan unfolds as the narrator seeks a safe message for his mistress. A kitchen maid reveals her father’s brutal past with the seneschal and hints at a hidden peril tied to pursuit by the Count. The narrator weighs an escape and a dangerous vow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suere
Drarstadt
Syere
Christian
Varna
Safety First Digestive Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A vintage health notice touts a reliable family product for indigestion constipation biliousness and other digestive issues urging prompt use at the first sign of disordered conditions to prevent serious illness.
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H. Shipman
Glengary
Hope
Idaho
Cor
Gwe Nature
Margaret
Onelda St
Patt
New York
Oder
Wis
Sisseton
Kelly
Oak Times
Ling
University ST. Spposite Frases-Paterson Co
Poindexter
Bie
O'Connell
Seneschal
Captain Heselton
Little, Brown & Co
Drarnstadt
Count Christian
Mademoiselle
Dravstadt
Stearns’ Electric
Seneschal of
Beecham’s
A. F. Ghiglione
A. F. Ghiglione & Sons, Inc
Seattle Eet Wash
Caron
Ash
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