Peter Fearfully Trapped Near Buster Bear and Owl
Peter Rabbit hides under a brush pile with Buster Bear nearby and Hooty the Owl waiting outside. He longs to return to the dear Old Brier Patch and vows never to leave again, torn between fear and the urge to escape this perilous situation. Next story hints at Peter making another discovery.
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Peter Rabbit
Green Forest
Peter
Buster Bear
Master Bear
Tunter
Mrs. Peter
Hooty the Owl
Brier Patch
Fake Aspirin Lit by Talcum in Brooklyn Manufacture
Frauds involving millions of aspirin tablets from a Brooklyn manufacturer turned out to be mainly talcum powder. Genuine Bayer aspirin is sold in original Bayer packaging with the Bayer cross and proper labeling.
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Brooklyn
Bayer
Bayer Cross
Fresh Fruit Desserts Claim Simple, Affordable New Mix
Jiffy Jell desserts offer rich fruity flavor at two cents per serving. Each package includes a vial of fruit essence from condensed juice. Just add boiling water and the flavor to make a fresh fruit dainty. The ad touts superior taste to old gelatins and widespread popularity.
Lutherans Seek $3 Million Endowment Drive
The Lutheran Laymen's League launches a $3 million campaign to fund permanent endowments for pastors teachers and dependents. Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Missouri Synod have bought more than $5 million in bonds. The drive runs from March 30 to April 12 with the sero hour signaling the campaign push.
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Lutheran Laymen's League
Evangelical Lutheran Missouri Synod
Luxurious Ease for Gods Who Wed Turkish Girls
Washington dispatch reports 18 American sailors from the Scorpion held to Turkish marriage dreams after shore leave. The commander recalls men seeking wives, drawn by claims of Turkish domestic luxury and devotion, with wives performing rites from slippers to coffee and pipe, awaiting their husbands.
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N. KE. A
Washington
Washington, D. C
Constantinople
New York
Jewela
Jealous Key Conundrum in a Cautious Affair
Jeanne confronts Corteia about temptation and duty as he presses for an intimate life. She defends self respect, insists on personal boundaries, and challenges his idea of living today. The scene ends with a cryptic exchange about the longest key, hinting at deeper secrets to come.
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Corteia
Altho
Certeis
Bob
Jeanne
Tony
Hell
Certeia
Bluebeard
Daughter Saved From Operation by Pinkham Remedy
Mrs W D Wells of Petersburg Virginia credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her daughter after two years of weakness and pains on the right side. She says doctors agreed on surgery but the remedy helped from the start and left her daughter entirely well. Readers are urged to seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. for guidance.
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W. D. Wells
North Adams St
Petersburg
Lydia B. Pinkham
Unsinkable bathing suit with inflatable bladder
Surf bathers wary of deep water may prefer a new suit that looks like a standard swimsuit but contains an internal inflatable bladder. Made of rubberized material that becomes waterproof when wet, the wearer inflates the bladder by blowing through a valve at the top after wetting the garment.
Letters on the Roth Smith Case Stir Controversy
Cynthia Grey receives reader correspondence debating Mrs Roth and Mr Smith. The writer questions timing of Roth’s death, criticizes public reaction, defends Mr Smith, and urges Mrs Roth Smith to reconcile with her children, arguing wartime norms and legal limits.
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Misa Grey
Roth Smith
Arden
James Ilendersoon
Roth
Smith
Mra. Hoth Smith
Mrs. Noth
Bikers
Dear Miss Grey: Married women on strike and need for support
A reader argues married women join a strike to support families, noting many must work to cover groceries and bills. She contends the $5 weekly food card is insufficient and fears children will miss shoes and school, while wives fear taking jobs away from single women. She says the strike harms families and fuels Bolshevik branding.
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Miss Grey
Littlerl
Mary
Warong
Bolshevika
Reformer No 3 and mothers duty in law reform
A reader argues for stronger laws punishing careless mothers who abandon children. She cites flu era neglect, describes children left cold and unprotected, and urges the law to intervene when mothering fails. She condemns lax reformers and calls for decisive action.
The Largest Audience in the Northwest Reads Star Want Ads
The Star newspaper notes enormous readership as it highlights the Northwest's biggest classified section. Advertisers from Seattle to Spokane leverage Star Want Ads to reach a broad audience, with listings spanning housing employment and goods.
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Northwest
Star
Spring Millinery Styles Stand Out at $7.50
The feature highlights spring hats priced at 7.50 with bold designs aimed at expressing individuality and personality. The collection promises artful pieces suited to women seeking distinctive headwear that complements modern style.
Metallic Printed Voile Fabric Offers Wide Sellection
Metallic printed voices describe a sheer stylish fabric with contrasting colors and artistic design. The text notes a large variety of patterns and a thin dainty weave up to 65 inches wide suitable for dresses skirts and blouses.
Corsets Special at One Dollar for Quick Disposal
A local sale offers medium and low bust corsets with long skirts and free hips at one dollar each, drawn from regular stock. Previously priced from $1.50 to $3.00, the assortment includes various sizes from 10 to 28 with multiple corset items. Sale runs Thursday while stocks last.
Gold Chevrons Proposed for A E F Veterans Pin
Paris march 12 American soldiers favor a Gold service chevron pin to mark overseas service on a black enamel background with a gold border. Each V indicates six months in France and the design aims to ease recognition by employers after discharge.
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France
A. FE. F
O. C
Civil Fe
Food Prices High in Northern India Due to Rain Shortage
Special report notes India faces rising food costs amid drought and global shortages. Embargoes on grain exports, Burma rice purchases, and Australian wheat imports are expected to ease the situation, offering relief to northern regions.
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N. B. AD Desi
India
Burma
St. Jacob's Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
An old-time liniment advertisement touts St. Jacob's Liniment as a harmless, painless remedy that targets rheumatic pain in joints muscles and bones. It claims fast relief from pain stiffness and swelling without skin burning and urges readers to try a small bottle at any drug store.
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St. Jacob's
Get Fat? Try Marmola Tablets for Quick Weight Loss
A dubious weight loss pitch promises rapid pounds off without dieting or exercise. It touts Marmolia Prescription Tablets from Marmola Co in Detroit and claims thousands endorse the method while warning against harmful drugs.
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Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Neighborly Bonds Highlight Small-Town Ethos
Quotations hint at close community ties as residents value neighborly acts in contrast to urban life. The fragment suggests a social theme of mutual help and friendly ties within a growing town.
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Womanekind
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