Parsonage Twins Stir Town with Practical Jokes
In Mount Mark I A, Mrs Prudence Starr and her sisters prep for a visit from Bobbie Babler. The twins Lark and Fairy hatch a plan to mislead the suitor with a staged odor and peppered oyster soup. Prudence and Fairy unite in a playful rescue, sparking a lesson on etiquette and sisterly alliance.
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Mr. Starr
Prudence
Fairy
Carol
Lark
Constance
Connie
Prue
Bobbie
Airy
Bob
Babbie
Chapter VI Economy Practicing in December Parsonage
Prudence and Fairy sew by the bay window planning to hide Connie's coat shortage. They justify the coat as long-kept goods and fear Connie will be disappointed by a lack of new clothes. They note December and November strain parsonage finances as Christmas nears and remember Connie's need for warmth.
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Lark
Prue
Connie
Fairy
Prudence
Mr. Babler
Eugene Babler
Bobbie
Prompt Tithes for the Preacher and Family
A church member urges prompt tithes noting the preacher and his family have real and urgent needs. The message stresses timely offerings as a responsibility shared by the congregation.
Better to turn your hand to anything than to put your foot in it
A compact proverb notes the merit of adaptability over risking missteps. The line emphasizes versatility and practical wisdom for handling varied tasks.
South American to Caribbean voyage from Colon to Barbados
William A. Reid notes travelers commonly proceed from Colon to Colombia and Venezuela then home via Leeward Islands. Steamship lines touch Cartagena Puerto Colombia Santa Marta Puerto Cabello La Guaira Trinidad and Barbados with ports offering sights from Cartagena walls to Curacao Maracaibo and Port of Spain and Bridgetown hotels beaches and colonial towns.
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South American
Caribbean
United States
Colon
South America
Colombia
Venezuela
Leeward Islands
New York
William A. Reid
Bulletin
The
Pan-American Union
Cartagena
Puerto Colombia
Santa Marta
Puerto Cabello
la Guaira
Trinidad
Barbados
Europe
Espinal
Cabrera
Pie de la Papa
San Felipe
la Papa
Palace of
Inquisition
Curacao
Willemstad
Dutch West Indies
Tropics
Maracaibo
Lake
Port of Spain
Orinoco
Tobago
India
Bridgetown
Codrington University
West Indies
Boiling
St. Lucia
Martinique
St. Pierre
Mount Pelee
Dominica
Roseau
Guadeloupe
St. Kitts
Restoring Hearing With Phonograph Therapy In France
A French hospital tests a phonograph based device to restore hearing in soldiers who have become deaf from cattle related injuries. The machine forces vowel sounds that vibration the eardrum to massage the nerve, showing promise in restoring hearing after prolonged deafness. Tests proceed daily for several weeks with high dedication.
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Aumber
Natures as delicate as plants needing nurturing care
The passage compares sensitive people to tender plants that require constant kindness and a supportive environment to grow. It emphasizes that only patient attention and a nurturing atmosphere can help them develop into flourishing individuals.
Chinese boys compare billboards in a curious discussion
A group of Chinese boys discuss two U S billboards Carnation Milk and Bull Durham. One boy explains the signs noting cows for milk and cattle for tobacco.
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America
Cascarets Claim Quick Relief For Digestive Woes
An old advertisement touts Cascarets for 10 cents promising a rapid cleaning of the stomach and liver. It asserts relief from headache biliousness and sour stomach, claiming the product works during sleep and leaves a clear head and healthy bowels by morning.
Freezone Claim Lifts Corns Pain Free
A Cincinnati authority states sore or hard corns and calluses can be lifted with the fingers by applying drops of Freezone. A small bottle is inexpensive at drug stores and dries on contact without irritating surrounding skin. If a druggist lacks Freezone, readers are advised to obtain it from wholesale suppliers.
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Cincinnati
Adv
Waiting for the Manager at the Summer Hotel
A hotel guest complains to a manager about advertised modern conveniences. The guest requests a maximum silencer on the orchestra, prompting the manager to respond that the hotel does live up to its promises. The brief exchange humorously critiques overstatement in advertising.
Soap advertisement promising cleansing and healing
A free mail sample offer for Cuticura soap and ointment. The ad claims the products cleanse, purify and soothe skin, prevent trouble by keeping pores clear, and suit all toilet uses. Card request to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. advertised as sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Man’s Painter’s Colic Gives Art Laugh
A woman shows her new impressionist landscape and asks for opinion. He responds that the painter must have suffered painter's colic, delivering a humorous verdict on the artwork.
Haarlem Oil Capsules Promised to Cleanse Kidneys
Ad promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a time honored remedy to relieve congested feeling by cleansing and flushing kidneys and bladder. Claims the oil soaks into kidney walls, removes toxins, and supports overall health with daily use. Urges purchasing at druggists, notes U S Government chemist approval and Dutch origin. Substitution warnings and money back guarantee.
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Haarlem
U. S
Holland
Working women in Pennsylvania industries earn near 75 million yearly
The article reports that women employed across Pennsylvania industries receive approximately 75 million dollars in annual pay. It highlights the scale of female labor earnings and notes sectors contributing to the total without detailing individual roles or companies.
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Pennsylvania
Florida knitting fund tied to ownership by Black residents
A historical note reports a $100,000 knitting nil tied to Florida and held by Black residents. The brief states ownership by negroes and highlights racial ownership details within the context.
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Florida
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Macuto
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