Taunton Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Remedy
Mrs. Blance Silvia of Taunton Massachusetts says the Vegetable Compound helped her back and leg pains and fatigue. She reports improved energy for laundry and housework after using the remedy and recommends it to coworkers and friends.
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Taunton
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Blance Silvia
Grant St
Hard Luck Opera Box Office Confusion
A brief salon quip notes a man taking his wife to the opera and a demand for refunds. He says half the box holders listed in the program were absent, highlighting crowd confusion and missing patrons.
Bayer Aspirin Tablets Advertises Stamped Name 1900
An early advertisement promotes Bayer tablets of aspirin claiming world famous status and physician endorsement for over twenty-one years. It emphasizes the Bayer name stamped on each tablet and package to prevent imitation and assure authenticity.
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Bayer
Man Proposes Wireless Wiring After Midnight Wanderings
At 3 a.m. a man wandered into the parlor and, when confronted by his wife at the top of the stairs, explained he was only thinking of wiring the house for wireless.
Why Good Men Quit in Government Service
The piece argues that the Treasury Agriculture and Commerce departments struggle to retain skilled supervisors and technicians due to low pay and disjointed organization. It notes widespread vacancies, high turnover, and the difficulty of attracting top talent, especially for specialized roles like actuaries and superintendents, despite many capable individuals in public service.
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Treasury Department
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Interior Department
Fiscal Department
Coast Guard
Public Health Service
Supervising Architect
Bureau of War
War Department
Bureau of Public Roads
Reclamation Service
Department of the Interior
Congress
Washington
Hughes
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Government Employees Need Salary Reform and Reclassification
A viewpoint argues for standardizing and readjusting civil service salaries based on reclassification of duties. It cites the National Federation of Federal Employees and criticizes political appointees, weak enforcement, unequal pay, high turnover, poor working conditions, and the need to align compensation with modern living costs.
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National Federation of Federal Employees
American Federation of Labor
Luther C. Steward
Steward
Civil Service
Gude's Pepto Mangan Ad Promises Red Blood Boost
An old advertisement touts Gude's Pepto Mangan as improving blood richness to enhance beauty and health. It claims restored natural bloom, better figures, and fuller complexions when taken with meals for weeks. It also notes the product is available in liquid or tablet form.
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Gude
Castoria Ad Promotes Signature Remedy for Infants
An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria for infants and children, urging mothers to ensure every bottle bears the signature and noting use for over 30 years. The ad contrasts this with a quip about ingenuity needed to tan a dog’s hide with its bark.
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Fletcher
Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes Advertisement
The ad touts Cuticura products for soothing itchy baby rashes with hot baths using Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment and a dab of Cuticura Takum. It claims purity and fragrance and lists 25 cents per item for Takum.
More Than She Could Stand
A young mother vents distress after visiting a cheerful neighbor and learning she cannot live with her mother in law. The baby’s care sparks tension as the grandmother treats the child as “mamma’s boy” and hands him to the aunt, highlighting family strain over childrearing.
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Jim
Chicago Journal
New Use for Old Clock
Old decorative clocks that no longer run can be repurposed into picture frames. Remove the glass crystal, insert a photo, and reseat the piece to create a mantel-worthy display. The article notes charm remains even as the clock loses time.
A Kick Against Fate as Excuse for Laziness
A saying argues that blaming fate is usually a cover for laziness. It frames personal responsibility as key to action and progress.
Abominable Men of the Snows Myth Debunked in Himalaya Tale
The report of a new human race in the Himalayas is denied. The so called abominable men are described as langur monkeys, with a mounted specimen in a museum. researcher Goodwin-Austin and La Nature provide details debunking the sensational claim.
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Himalaya
Snows
Petit Parisien
Himalayas
Goodwin- Austin
Tibet
New York Tribune
Medical Aid for French Children Exposition Aids Paris Cities
Thousands of French children in Paris Lille Roubaix Tourcoing Cambrai Douai Valenciennes received medical aid from the American Red Cross child health exposition. The five months tour covered nearly every department of child welfare with about 5000 daily attendees as local physicians donated services.
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Paris
Lille
Roubai
Turcoing
Cambrai
Douai
Valenciennes
American Red Cross
France
Football safety and clarity for untrained spectators
A discussion highlights making football safer while improving understandability for casual viewers. Experts argue for clearer rules and better onfield communication to aid fan comprehension without sacrificing safety or pace.
Stipend Offered for Lundy Island Clergy Post
The Ecclesiastical Commissioners offer a yearly stipend of £60 for a clergyman to oversee Lundy Island. Lundy spans three and a half miles by one mile with about 200 inhabitants. The island has no rates or taxes, no poor, full employment, no police, and no law-breakers. It has previously fallen under foreign hands including Turkish pirates and French privateers.
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Lundy Island
Lundy
William TI
London
Watches with two hour hands spark commuter demand
A sci Am note describes watches with dual hour hands for railroad time and daylight saving at a glance. The idea aids long distance lovers by showing local and foreign times such as London or Shanghai, reflecting interest in visualizing others' activities.
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London
Shanghai
Scientific American
Trim Your Wife’s Craft Revenue Cutter Quip
In a terse exchange a character dismisses a wife as marginal, quipping that her craft is a revenue cutter, signaling sharp humor about status and identity.
There is joy in anticipation because reason remains silent.
A contemplative note hints at calm expectation and restraint while awaiting clearer guidance. The line suggests inner peace amid uncertainty without revealing specifics.
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