Woman’s Long Sufferings Ended by Kidney Pills
A Paterson New Jersey woman describes nine years of kidney trouble with back pain headaches and nosebleeds. She credits one box of Doan’s Kidney Pills with relief followed by continued improvement. The ad notes sales by dealers at 50 cents per box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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John la Rue
Paterson Avenue
Paterson
N. J
Dean
Doan
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Woman Becomes The Heroine Of Male Novelist
Dora D Es Palin Chapman argues in the London Globe that male authors often portray heroines as irritating cats. She contends such characters are underbred and dull, leaving female readers discontent with visiting lists featuring them.
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Dora D'Espalgne Chapman
London Globe
Swordsmanship Clubs Grow Across London and Provinces
Swordsmanship in England is advancing with new galles d'armes openings and fresh clubs forming yearly in London and the provinces. International matches have been arranged, with English teams performing well in the early contests.
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England
London
Hereros Cattle Valued for Riding and Load Work
Native Hereros cattle of Southwest Africa are tall and lean with long horns. They are poor for beef or milk but excel for riding and hauling loads, and can travel for days without water or much food. Guided by reins attached to a nose stick.
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Africa
Grease the Nail Makes Driving Easier
A reader recalls how oiling a nail helped drive it through a seasoned oak plank an inch and a half thick without bending. The tip came from National Magazine and demonstrates a simple carpentry trick.
The Best He Had Claret Question
A witty exchange features an Irishman asking Murphy if the claret is the best, with the butler replying that it is not the best available but is the best they have. The item also notes Greenland's population nearing 12,000 inhabitants.
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Murphy
Grape-Nuts and imitators target breakfast aisles
A history of rapid Grape-Nuts imitation brands, their factories, and failed ventures. Dozens of firms sprung up three years ago to copy the famous cereal, leaving warehouses full of stock. The public learned these flakes were merely soaked wheat or oats, unlike Grape-Nuts which undergo long baking to produce a digestible product enriched with phosphate of potash and albumen.
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Zackly
Postum Co
Battle Creek
White Knight Conrad of Courtland Afloat in Baltic Storm
After a shipwreck on the Baltic coast Boris and Jorian rescue Conrad of Courtland, Cardinal-designate and Prince-Bishop, who awakens in the duchess Joan’s guarded hall. Joan asserts control as Theresa von Lynar watches, revealing a dangerous captivity and a vow to learn more tomorrow. The tale follows intrigue between Joan, Conrad, and looming forces in Courtland.
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Boris
Werner von Orseln
Joan Herelf
Conrad
Conrad of
Courtland
Holy Roman Church
Baltic
Arras
Joan
Louis
Adrian
Borgia
Della Rovere
Rome
Christ
Joan of
Plassenburg
Prince-Bishop
Sixtus
Louis of
Theresa von Lynar
Theresa
Dialogue Between Gallant and May Reflects Nervous Tension
A short exchange shows May expressing reluctance to walk and foot discomfort while Jack teases her. May questions why small annoyances bother her, and Jack counters that nerves explain the reaction, implying underlying tension.
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Jack
Prisoner Jokes About Wife After Jail Sentence
In a Kansas City Times vignette a judge sentences a man to thirty days in jail and the prisoner jokily answers that his wife will be through with cleaning when he is released. The exchange highlights a sharp spring day humor amid a courtroom scene.
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Kansas City Times
Why the Whistles Blow
In the dialogue a child asks why factory whistles blow early. The father explains the engineer aims to wake workers who must start at dawn, while others sleep in.
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Susie
Dad
Anvil Duet Sparks Quiet Suspicion
Gladys questions her partner as she obsesses over his flawless image while Esmeralda notes her fear that he may be too good to be true.
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Gladys
Esmeralda
Quote on political jobs echoes in Detroit Free Press
A dialogue notes that political positions are hard to obtain and harder to keep. The remark uses a witty metaphor comparing applicants to refractory admirers, reflecting a view of politics as demanding and difficult to sustain.
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Detroit Free Press
The Reason. Jack and Chaperon Banter on Youth
A brief Detroit Free Press exchange features Jack remarking on a woman’s age and her chaperon quipping that each summer has preserved her youth, casting a witty social moment.
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Jack
Detroit Free Press
Living monument to collard greens and corn liquor
An aged resident explains his long life with a playful claim that he has not yet turned 60, having seen a countless number of days. He attributes his longevity to simple pleasures and a good nature, presenting himself as a walking relic rather than an ordinary elder.
Questioning a Suitor's Acceptance in Unequal Court
A dated quote shows a speaker stereotype about women and asking how to know if a woman has accepted him. The line reflects gender norms and direct social dating etiquette of the era.
Too Much Trouble Exchange About a Nagging Hair
A humorous dialogue notes Mrs. E Z Naggit asks why the Sy is on her head for five minutes. Naggit replies he is not using the top of his head at the moment. The exchange highlights playful banter over a minor domestic nuisance.
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E. Z. Naggit
E.Z
Mr Packer Advises Trust to Pay Billion Dollar Indemnity
The plain citizen notes the czar must pay a large indemnity and suggests forming a trust to raise funds. Mr Packer dismisses the idea as idiotic and argues the czar should act promptly to organize payment.
New Word To Stamp Out Grafters In Time
Senator Sorghum predicts ultimate defeat of graft by evolving language. He expects a future when grafters are unheard of as a new term replaces the old, signaling a moral and civic transformation.
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Senator Sorghum
Undecided on a proposal in the parlor scene
Tess and Jack Hansum lingered over a proposal last night with Tess undecided whether to turn him down or accept the light.
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Tess
Jack Hansum
Jess
After a Raise Jinks Faces a Moral Dilemma
A joke about Jinks after a salary raise. He contemplates seeking a wage increase while his wife only permits 50 cents weekly, sparking thoughts of a strike for a dollar. The quip highlights household finance tensions and workplace humor.
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Jinks
They Touch Him Refusal Sparks Polite Fiver Exchange
A talkative man quotes politeness as free, while Markley counters that politeness invites costs. The conversation hints at a social exchange where courtesy leads to demands for payment, revealing tension over civility and reciprocity.
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Markley
Do You Blame Him Brown Smith Cheats at Cards
The Chicago Journal reports a card cheating incident in a playhouse scene. Brown accuses Jones of cheating after Brown detects a card hidden under the table.
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Brown
Smith
Jones
Chicago Journal
Deeper Yet In Love's Dream Seeks Sleep
Tom declares deep love while Dick notes insomnia haunts him now. the dialog hints at romance and unrest.
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Tom
Getting mixed up with the law is bad business
A terse civic note warns that engaging with legal trouble is bad for business and emphasizes consequences of losing ground with authorities. The quote underscores caution in handling legal matters and personal conduct.
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Detroit
Aes
Veteran of three wars Claiming Peruna Cure
Capt W W Jackson of Washington DC aged 83 and veteran of the Black Hawk Mexican and Civil Wars credits Peruna with curing his long stomach catarrh after trying many remedies. He reports immediate to gradual improvement and endorses Peruna as an infallible remedy. Address Dr S B Hartman Columbus Ohio.
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W. W. Jackson
N.W
Washington, D.C
W.W. Jackson
5. B. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, Ohio
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