Lemonade Stand Tale From Second Avenue Childhood
David recalls his lemonade venture on Second Ave and Cherry with Guy Bates Post as mentor. He narrates planning, a patient customer George the driver, and a day of busy sales from 11 AM to 5 PM ending with about two dollars as the critical turning point. Post’s reflections anchor the anecdote about small enterprise.
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Bank of Commerce
David
Mr. Post
jaRadly
Second Ave
George
Nex
Scramble the Squirrel’s Implausible Tail Bargain
In a tale from 1920, Scramble the Squirrel trades his tail for Ben Bunny’s ears and endures a failed climb back home. He nearly falls twice, worries over balance, and returns to a shocked Mrs. Squirrel as muffins spill and a startled scream erupts.
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Squirrel
Mrs. Squirrel
Nancy
Ren Banny
Rubadub
Almont
Scramble
Ben Bunny
Digger the Badger Arrives in Green Meadows Tale
In Thornton W. Burgess story line up the animals of Green Meadows envy the Green Forest folk. Johnny Chuck Billy Possum Meadow Mouse and Skunk praise their meadow while watching for Digger the Badger approaching down the Crooked Little Path.
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Thornton W. Burgess
Digger the Badger
Green Meadows
Green Forest
Prick
Porky Porcupine
North Woods
Unc
Billy Possum
Jimmy Skunk
Johnny Chuck
Danny Meadow Mouse
Bayer Aspirin Brand Claims Authenticity with Bayer Cross
An old note touts genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross on the tab. It lists various formulations for cold, headache, neuralgia and pain, notes tin box prices, and mentions larger Bayer packages sold by Drugista.
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Drugista
Bayer
Digger the Badger Decides to Stay
The tale introduces a stout gray stranger with a sharp face arriving at Johnny Chuck’s yard after a long journey from the Great West. He speaks politely yet with a squeaky voice as Danny Meadow Mouse and friends question his origin and purpose. The scene shifts to a related Australian note about a $20,000,000 loss in 12 months tied to syndicalist strike action.
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Danny Meadow Moore
Danny
Johnny Chuck
Jimmy Skunk
Green Meadows
Danny Meadow Mouse
Jimmy Bkunk
Jimmy Skank
Danny Meadow Moune
Atrikera
Don t Forget Pyramid for Piles Publicity Spreads
An old advertisement touts a Pyramid product promising relief from itching and bleeding hemorrhoids. It invites readers to share the remedy and notes Renene ment is in stock at 60 cents a box and warns against substitutes.
Williams Treatment Advertises Cure for Rheumatism and Kidney Ailments
Start your day with energy and relief from pains in joints back and head. The Williams Treatment promises to end rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles caused by acids and offers a free bottle by mail with a small payment for postage. Send 20 cents to The Williams D A Williams Co for a trial bottle.
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Williams
D. A. Willaama
P. D. Bidg
Hampton
Conn
Parce
Dubuque Plans Major Home Building Drive
Dubuque will spend over 1.5 million dollars in the next two months to construct homes for residents. Three local building firms announced the effort to relieve the housing shortage in the city.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Tiz and Tin Foot Remedy Ad Claims Quick Comfort
Vintage ad copy promotes Tiz for aching feet, swelling, corns, and bunions promising immediate relief. It urges Tin and Tix usage with smaller shoes and claims a year of foot comfort or money back, encouraging purchase at druggists or department stores.
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