New York Luncheon Sparks Talk Of Rail Leader
Howard Hillott, president of the New Avenue Hartford railroad, spoke at a New York luncheon amid chatter about a boastful millionaire. The crowd grapples with claims of self made wealth and criticism of divided ambitions.
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Centuries Old Chinese Artist Ku Klai-echih Tale
A fragmentary 20th century note recounts Ku Klai-echih, a Chinese painter of ancient fame. A mysterious supernatural claim surrounds his work, with paintings said to change when removed from their box, prompting speculation by Laurence Binyon about art and immortality.
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FAMILY OF FIVE All Drank Coffee From infancy
An Iowa mother reports five children drank coffee from infancy and that stopping coffee improved health after she and her husband quit coffee. She credits Postum with restoring the boy’s digestion and overall well being. Ad copy from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan promoting Regular and Instant Postum with a sales pitch “There’s a reason” for Postum.
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Parisian Women Chase Two New Fads Powdered Hair and Red Fox Skins
Paris society is abuzz with two prevailing fashions powdery darkened hair worn day and night and red fox skin accents in outfits. Designers note powdered hair demands coordinated dress while red fox trims shift from chic summer use to tailored winter elegance amid growing imitation furs in shop windows.
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Safe remedy JASTORIA for infants and children urged
Parents urged to examine every bottle of JASTORIA for infants and children. Castoria is described as safe and sure and to bear the signature in use for over 30 years.
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It Was a Love Marriage of Heiress and Nobleman
The excerpt portrays a union described as a love marriage between a young heiress and a foreign nobleman. It hints the nobleman valued wealth above affection, suggesting motives of financial gain overshadowing genuine love.
Face Itched and Burned Then Cleared by Cuticura
A health advertisement from 1913 tells of George Miller's severe facial eruption that began as a pimple and worsened to sores around the eyes. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, plus a sample, his condition improved and he was cured in twenty six days with one cake of soap and two boxes of ointment.
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An Odd Arrangement
A quirky exchange has the Genial One inviting a Sad Joker to share a pick me up. The Joker questions the benefit, noting taking a pick me up would only result in putting it down later.
A Clergyman’s Testimony on Dodds Kidney Pills
The Rev. Edmund Heslop of Wigton Pennsylvania suffered dropsy with swelling heart flutter dizziness and exhaustion. After using five boxes his swelling disappeared and he felt himself restored. He remains convinced Dodds Kidney Pills helped and endorses the remedy. Correspondence with Rev Heslop about this remedy is invited. Dodds Kidney Pills 50c per box from Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Free Household Hints music and recipes offered.
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Dodds Medicine Co
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Impossible Dialogue Sparks Dental Quip Exchange
A playful exchange centers on silence as gold with a quip about dentistry filling a woman's mouth with silence. The witty banter showcases sharp humor and social cues in a lighthearted moment.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Advertises a remedy for sickly children claiming to cleanse the stomach and enliven liver function. Cites 34 years of use by mothers, available at druggists for 25 cents with a free sample offer. Address given in Le Roy New York.
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Smith’s Father Was a Baker Crusty Joke in Baltimore American
Humorous quip notes Smith’s father as a former baker. An advertisement touts Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills for quick relief from acid stomach heartburn and nausea, urging readers to request a trial box at 372 Pearl Street New York.
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Is This Article Classical Writing Or Greek To You
A brief exchange plays on unfamiliar language in a humorous aside about classical writing. The lines hint at confusion and wordplay rather than a full news item or report.
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Worms Expelled Promptly by Dr Peerys Vermifuge Dead Shot
An advertisement claims Dr Peerys Vermifuge Dead Shot rapidly expels worms from the human body. This early patent medicine note highlights a quick remedy for parasitic infection and promotes its efficacy.
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Woman Maintains Composure As Rival Receives Praise
A restrained woman smiles politely when her rival earns praise, signaling tact and decorum in a noted social moment. The scene highlights poise under scrutiny and suggests quiet confidence amid competitive attention.
Western Canada yields profit from bumper threshing season
The report highlights record yields across wheat oats barley and flax in Western Canada with wheat near top quality. Individual farms show dramatic gains from 40 bushels of wheat per acre and up to 110 bushels of oats per acre, enabling many new settlers to clear debts and begin improvements.
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Mothers Club Makes a Great Hit in Our Times
A playful comparison appears as a mother’s club boasts impact, while a witty aside notes a mother’s slipper once made a stronger impression, reflecting lighthearted social commentary.
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Mothers’ Slipper
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