Camouflage Critique Heard From Farmer Corntosset
Farmer Corntosset questions Josh's outfit as a ruse saying the dress aims to deceive enemies by making him look like a peasant. He notes the new camouflage concept may be carried too far and asks about Josh's regular uniform.
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Josh
Corntosset
Boschee’s German Syrup Advertisement Claims Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Boschee’s German Syrup as quieting coughs soothing throat and lung inflammation easing bronchial irritation and ensuring restful sleep. It claims fifty two years of American production and usefulness for lung trouble asthma croup and bronchitis with sale in civilized countries.
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America
Adv
Diamond Cut Diamond. A King's Counsel Fabricates Case
Mr Henry Fielding Dickens reports an amusing scene where a King's counsel asserts a case on a single decision only to discover the case never existed. The judge’s remark prompts the rival to reveal the lie and that the entire argument was self made.
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Henry Fielding Dickens
Jie
House of Lords
K. C
Pearson
Which Do You Enjoy Daytime or Nighttime
The speaker weighs daily activities against nighttime noises. A boiler shop tests equipment during the day while one neighbor tests a violin late into the night. The narrator leans toward preferring daytime activity and sounds.
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Egheri
Different Tastes
A brief exchange contrasts gentler restraint with harsher measures as a horseman speaks of subduing a spirited horse while another prefers putting down a weak pony. The dialogue hints at differing approaches to control and mercy.
Great value of suet in cooking and substitutes
The article extols suet as a valuable cooking fat and substitute for lard in frying. It explains rendering, storage, and a recipe blending suet with leaf lard, plus tips to avoid burnt fat and preserve flavor for vegetables and baked goods.
Clean up cabbage patch to curb pests after harvest
Entomologists advise destroying crop remnants in gardens to prevent cabbage pests. Feed leftovers to hogs or cattle where possible to kill insects and provide animal feed. If keeping stalks as traps, dust with arsenic or arsenate mixtures to destroy gathered pests.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Foods rich in iron and milk interactions
The article notes milk contains little iron but high lime content. It highlights iron rich foods like spinach and egg yolks and suggests combining eggs or vegetables with milk for children to supply iron and lime.
Plan Meals Carefully to Use Leftovers Economically
A guidance note urges thrift in meal planning. It encourages providing enough food while planning economical dishes and using leftovers to create palatable meals.
Plan to reduce food waste by mindful meal portions
A historical excerpt advocates careful meal planning to avoid waste. It emphasizes setting smaller portions and eating only what is needed to curb food waste in the country.
Mother Bear Protects Cubs In Winter Tale
In a winter story a mother black bear guards her three cubs in a cave and teaches them to survive. The cubs, initially clumsy and sleepy, grow curious about the world but stay with their mother after a near danger from a hunter.
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Daddy
Mother Bear
Black Bear
Mother Black Bear
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War spirit grows in Canada as nation pledges support
The essay celebrates Canada’s wartime effort as three provinces Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta report strong support for the war. It notes large bond subscriptions high volunteer numbers and continued resource mobilization highlighting Premier messages of prosperity resolve and readiness for a fourth year of conflict.
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United States
Canada
T. C. Norris
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Martin
Dominion
Enmpire
Alberta
Lon
Chas. Stewart
Alberta's Role in Empire Food Supply Is Noted
The article notes Alberta forms a small part of the granary the Empire currently relies on for its food supply, presented in an advertisement.
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Alberta
Sailor Quickly Locates Shipmate by Bugle Call
A sailor visiting his native city forgets the house number and searches doors until a rag man with a bugle passes. He grabs the bugle and blows the navy grog call, prompting a window to open and his shipmate to appear. The reunion ends with laughs as the chum is found.
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New York
Jack
Sre Navy
Chicago
Herald
Dodd's Kidney Pills Help Sufferes After 20 Years
Mrs James Dotz of Zanesville Ohio writes of twenty years of kidney trouble including heart disease bladder inflammation and backache. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills she improved quickly and was cured along with her child highlighting the remedy as a relief for kidney ailments and warning about delaying treatment.
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James Dotz
Zanesville, O
Dodd
Dotz
Bright
Over-Camouflaged Tea Tale of Dorothy
In a five o'clock visit Dorothy rejects the hostess tea saying it is too dull while she prefers the hot water sugar and milk she normally drinks. The child tastes politely but does not drink the tea offered by the hostess.
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Dorothy
A Soldier's Endorsement for Peps Aid Medicine
Decatur Illinois resident Mr Bivins writes about dramatic relief from thirty years of stomach trouble after using PEPS AID. He reports completing three boxes and becoming entirely free of symptoms. The advertisement notes PEPS AID is sold by druggists in 25c 50c and 1 dollar boxes and lists the Goshen Indiana based company.
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Mr. Bivins
Decatur, Tinois
Peps-Aid
Bivins
Peps-Aid Company
Goshen, Ind
Adv
Explorer recalls lone survival in African jungle ordeal
The explorer recounts a stark jungle moment where he faced terrible odds. Asked if he was among ten adversaries, he replies he was the lone survivor, highlighting his solitary stand in the perilous encounter.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Claim
An 19th century ad touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine for nasal catarrh and repeated colds. It claims internal absorption through the blood cleanses mucous surfaces and builds the system, with testimonials and a $100 guarantee for cure. Manufacturer F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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AW Druegists
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Just as Good She Declines His Affection
A brief dialogue records a woman declining romantic affection while a man insists on reciprocal feelings, with a playful exchange stressing mutuality and acceptance.
Quinine Product Laxative Box Promoted by H W Grovh
A vintage claim pitches Laxativa Bromo with tonic and laxative effects. It states the quinine does not cause nervousness or head ringing. The box bears the signature of H W Grovh and lists 30c as the price.
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H.W. Grovh
Glorious Tank Work Reported By Militia
A report lauds tank operations and describes fat militiamen taking high steps in response to the military display.
Garfield Tea Health Ad Promotes Wellness
An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a health promoting beverage. The copy emphasizes wellbeing and suggests care for health as a path to prosperity.
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