Postponed Repentance at Wisconsin Revival
A Wisconsin revival meeting story has a man delaying repentance until the grand jury session ends. The revivalist proclaims forgiveness, while the man quips that God will forgive, but He isn’t on that grand jury. The anecdote appears in the Boston Transcript.
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Wisconsin
Boston Transcript
Castoria Endorsed as Safe Remedy for Children
Important to Mothers examine every bottle of Castoria that famous old remedy for infants and children and see that it bears the signature for over 30 years Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
The Sacrifice Portrait Sparks Comment in Society
Edith questions the group picture of their society and Isabe defends it, noting the horrid portrait of the conceited Miss Gushing, as reported in the Boston Evening Transcript.
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Edith
Isabe
Boston Evening Transcript
Red Cross Bail Blue Laundry Use Ad Copy
A promotional ad claims baby dresses will dazzle when washed with Red Cross Bail Blue and invites shoppers to try the product, noting it is sold at all good grocers.
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Baby
Sugar Beet Seed Imported Through Galveston Port
Much of the sugar beet seed imported into the United States comes from Germany and is received through the port of Galveston.
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United States
Germany
Galveston
Scientific American
Woman Uses Kohl to Make Eyes Appear Larger
A description of a very poor Arab woman applying kohl to her eyelids to enhance the size and brightness of her eyes, illustrating beauty practices amid hardship.
Hickory Supply Strains Hit Auto Wheel Makers
The Forest Service warns that United States hickory reserves may soon fail to meet demand from the vehicle and tool industries. Demand is rising for spokes and rims as the wood grows sparsely across 200 million acres, with major supply drawn from the South and Midwest.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Central States
Lower
Mississippi States
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Middle Atlantic
Lake States
New England States
Middle West
South
Manufacturers Ready to Correct Defects in Tomato Baskets
The United States Department of Agriculture pursues a standard basket size issue as shippers are blamed for short measures. Manufacturers show willingness to correct defects, while the department urges frequent form inspection and sample submission for testing to standardize containers nationwide.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Soybean Catch Crop Practices At Missouri Station
Soybeans grown as a catch crop after wheat have proven successful at the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station. Under certain conditions the catch crop can be as valuable as the main crop. Beans may be cut for hay with time to fall-seed wheat.
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Missouri ‘Agricultural - Experiment
Canada 1921 Census Shows Population Rise Despite War Losses
Canada’s 1921 census lists a total population of 8,769,489 with regional figures for New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Quebec Ontario Manitoba British Columbia Yukon Northwest Territories and the navy. It notes a 21.5 percent population gain 1910–1920 similar to Australia and higher than New Zealand South Africa and a prairie surge with Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba leading gains.
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Canada
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
British Columbia
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Dominion
Australia
New Zealand
Union of South Africa
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Display About Hosiery Lengths Sparks Courier Journal Quip
A humorous exchange from the Louisville Courier Journal discusses whether knickers or hosiery lengths are preferable. The dialogue notes similar lengths of hosiery on display and evokes midcentury fashion banter.
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Louisville
Courier-Journal
Thoughts of a Middle Aged Guy
A short reflective piece from a middle aged narrator noting a bald head and girth as younger people pass by, conveying self awareness and humor about aging.
Child’s defiant remark echoes tense household scene
In a brief, unsettled exchange Mary rejects scolding from a parent figure. The dialogue hints at fear and control within a troubled domestic moment. The dramatic line underscores strained relationships and a sense of resistance.
Greek writer notes effeminate dandies slept on sponge beds
A Greek writer described effeminate dandies in ancient Greece who sometimes slept on beds of sponge as part of a broader discussion of reforms for the country.
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Greece
Gold Teeth Fall Out Of Favor In Modern Dentistry
The New York Sun reports a shift in dental practice toward preserving original teeth and using removable plates rather than gold crowns or bridges. Dentists warn gold restorations can trap debris and health concerns prompt a move to plates and tooth preservation.
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New York Sun
Refreshing Ignorance: Morning Coffee Talk
Mrs Rawler laments needing her morning coffee while Mrs Newrich questions brand quality. The Boston Transcript framing suggests a light, humorous exchange on caffeine preferences and product criticism.
Going Down Blackstone
Dialogue hints at economic strain and personal embarrassment as a couple negotiates financial pressures and income concerns in a sharp exchange. The piece portrays social tension through a confrontational tone.
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Blackstone
Webster
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