Hair Wave Discovery Could Save Women Millions
A Conn. man claims a pig tail gland produces a curl fluid that, when diluted and applied, creates lasting waves that resist rain and even improves shampooing. He envisions broader use in bed spring manufacture by immersing wire in the solution, though nothing is patented yet.
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Respect
Conn
Carl Louis Mortison
Republican
Morrison
Lester Green
Prospect
Jester Green
Sailor yarns and a wimpuss tale from the Western Union
A maritime reminiscence from Cap'n John of Marblehead recalls the Courier’s near scrape in the English Channel with soap on the hull and foamy Dover cliffs. A second humorous item from the Austin butcher fantasy describes the evasive wimpuss a creature of legend, its odd defense and the folly of tying its tail in a bow knot to trap it.
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Cap'n John
Marblehead
English Channel
Old Storm
Austin Butcher
Altoona
Kan
Tribune
Wimpuss
Western Newspaper Union
Improvement of fishing and hunting on marginal lands
A notice describes converting lands of little value beyond forests into improved fishing and hunting areas to boost use and value. It notes potential upkeep, access, and management considerations.
Mischief on an Ocean Liner and a Quiz of Jumbled Words
A narrator discusses Aubrey on an ocean liner who hogs conversation with trip details and trivia, calling his information unreliable. The excerpt also includes a girl Janet’s coming‑of‑age arc, political delegates, a jumbled word rearrangement challenge, and a series of odd quiz statements and word tests.
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Aubrey
Liverpool
Bananas soaked in vitriol remove skins. odd legal notes arise
A bizarre clipping notes that skins can be removed from bananas by soaking in vitriol while mentioning odd laws. It also lists a claim that in 87 states a prize fighter cannot wear a wrist watch in the ring and includes stray remarks about American politics and costumes.
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United States Senate
Atone
Amy
Women and Flattery How to woo with subtle praise
A Bell Syndicate WNU Service piece argues women enjoy admiration from men as much as men but are less easily convinced by overt flattery. It recommends wise flattery targeting genuine good points in each woman, respecting intelligence and common sense.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
Wag Curtailed Isn't It a Fact About a Muzzled Dog
A quirky saying questions whether a muzzled dog wags its tail as often as an unmuzzled one. The remark highlights behavior linked to restraint and freedom in dogs.
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Dover
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H. J. Phillips
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Immer
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Buss
Senel
Hsudno
Missiour
Macpoto
Coalodo
Lobo
Wiyelo
St. Rencelaw
Niguura
Tunis
Moscow
Pete Vose
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Comony
Golden Gate
San Francisco
California
Greyhound
All America
Miothe
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Genenst Foods
Creek, Mich
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