His Choice of Work in Idle Life Debate
A dialogue contrasts work and leisure with a man preferring wealth to idle life while a woman questions happiness without purpose. The exchange appears in the Boston Transcript reflecting early 20th century attitudes on employment and fulfillment.
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Hwe
Boston Transcript
A Lady of Distinction Seeks Clear Skin
An advertisement extols a refined woman for her perfume influence and prescribes Cuticura Soap with hot water to cleanse pores, then Cuticura Talcum Powder to leave skin clear and healthy.
Barber and customer exchange in quick Boston Transcript scene
A brief humorous exchange shows a barber asking how to cut the hair and Uncle Hawduck replying with a fast rate thanks. The dialogue captures a light newspaper moment from the era.
Garfield Tea Ad Promises Steady Health Boost
To Dyspeptics: Others have found a steady course of Garfield Tea a pleasant means of regaining health. Why not you?
They Differed Over Fresh Air Advice
A brief exchange features two doctors with opposing guidance on air exposure. The Louisville Courier Journal notes the debate over whether salt air or fresh air is beneficial for health.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Weekly Health Talks on Seeds and Women’s Remedies
L W Bower M D discusses seeds like onion and pansy producing distinct results and praises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s health. The article cites natural growths such as lady’s slipper root and black cohosh root and claims the remedy is alcohol and narcotic free while urging trial via mail order from Buffalo New York.
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Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Dr.Pierce
Wanted Old West and New England Printed Memorabilia
Public notice seeks handbills pamphlets pictures books and printed items that are old or curious relating to the West and New England. Forward to Collectont 28 Adelia Avenue West Newton Massachusetts for potential purchase or collection.
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West
New England
Collectont
Adelia Avenue
Awest Newton
Massachusetts
Hudson Bargain Notice In Gary Indiana
Fragmentary classified notice from Gary Indiana listing a sale at ith Avenue with prices around 125 dollars and references to stock and listings. Names and full details are unreadable but imply a local bargain listing or sale event in Indiana.
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Indiana
Bargain
Behgudson
Ith Ave
Gary
Ind
Jethro Advises Moses on Sharing Leadership
Jethro arrives at Mt Sinai with Moses family. He observes Moses alone handles Israel's disputes and counsels a division of labor. Moses appoints able, God fearing judges to govern thousands to tens while he teaches laws and resolves bigger issues.
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Jethro
Moses
Egypt
Mt. Sinai
Midian
Melchizedek
Israel
God
Like a Stream Poem Fragment Reflects Water and Vessel
Brief quote-like meditation compares water flow to identity and form. The passage likens events to a stream shaping itself by the vessel that holds it, noting color and form reflect the container. Maeterlinck attributed insight underscores fluid individuality.
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Maeterlinck
Duty for All and Understanding Others, Bangon Quotation
A partial quotation stresses a duty for all to aim at fair appreciation of various points of view. It urges understanding others rather than persuading them.
Soybeans Prove Profitable Hog Pasture in Experiments
United States Department of Agriculture notes soybeans as valuable pasture for hogs especially when weather or labor limits harvest. Alabama and Kentucky trials compare soybeans with chufas sorghum peanuts and corn, showing higher daily gains and lower pork costs with soybean pasture when paired with corn.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station
Kentucky
Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station
North Carolina
Market News Services Expand Under Agriculture Dept
Government market news services grew to about ninety branch offices in 1918 and reached all regions over 14 000 miles of leased wires. The fruit and vegetable service ran year round for the first time, covering 32 commodities with daily carload and shipping-point data. Livestock and meats reporting expanded to major centers, with new live stock movements published nationwide.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Secretary of Agriculture
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Eaeerica
United States
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Washington
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Minneapolis
Million Farmers in Organizations Link to County Agent Work
More than 1 000 000 farmers belong to groups aiding the county agent. Through these organizations the American farmer and family stay in close touch with a trained corps linked to federal and state institutions. They can access scientific research and practical experience from around the world to aid farming.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bhatonic and Eaton ic advertised as acid-stomach relief
Painful digestion and heartburn are blamed on an acid-stomach. The ad touts Bhatonic and Eaton ic as instant relief, absorbing excess acid, reducing gas, belching and stomach misery, with a money-back guarantee from the druggist.
Recipe for Gray Hair Preparation Promises Darkening Effect
A historic note describes mixing Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine with water to darken gray hair. The formula is offered by druggists or can be prepared at home at low cost. It claims to color gray hair gradually, leave hair soft and glossy, and not stain the scalp or rub off. The box contains full directions.
Not Everywhere Fairy Tale Critique Sparks Comment
Literary voices lament a dearth of strong fairy tales while a witty reply from a spouse hints at unseen domestic insight. The exchange frames a playful clash between critics and personal perspective.
August Flower Patent Remedy Claims Wide Digestive Benefits
Green's August Flower is promoted as a remedy for stomach disorders and lazy liver, claiming to ease sick head ache, constipation, sour stomach, nervous indigestion, and gas related palpitations. It is described as a gentle laxative that cleanses the stomach and intestines, stimulates bile production, and purifies the blood, with sales across civilized countries and an urging to give it a trial.
Movement On Foot To Toe The Mark In Local Brief
A fragment hints at a community debate on standards with phrases about taking action. The text suggests a light discussion on enforcing rules and a sense of reluctance about urging stricter measures within the town.
Dead Shot medicine for worms and tapeworms
Dr Peery describes Dead Shot as a real old fashioned medicine that cleans out worms with a single dose. He notes the adage that when a man lends influence he seldom gets it back.
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Dr. Peery
By Comparison. Mrs A and Mrs B on housing ads
A fragmented Boston Trans script notes conversation about a real estate agent’s expensive flat listings and remarks that other properties are equally or more desirable. Cultural slang and stray phrases mention chronic constipation and a garfield teg cure in a scattered ad-like collage.
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Boston
David Roberts
Grand ‘Ave
Waukesha
Wig
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