California of Pigs Baby Remedy Ad Sparks concern
An old Detroit Free Press clipping touts a 20 cent bottle labeled California of Pigs as a remedy for children and stomach issues. The ad prompts mothers to worry about castor oil and calomel while urging action and promising harmless fruit teas.
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Cured of Bright's Disease by Dodd's Kidney Pills
Medfield Massachusetts resident Mrs A L Crawford declares Dodd's Kidney Pills cured her Bright's Disease after doctors said no help remained Her symptoms included swelling in limbs and eyes and impaired vision She attributes her recovery to the pills and notes continued use Dodd's Kidney Pill price 50c per box Dodd's Medicine Co Buffalo NY also advertises Indigestion tablets 59c per half box
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Medfield
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Dodd
Bright
Dodes
Dodd’s Medicine Co
Buffalo
McPhee’s Reinvestment and Roadside Scene
Fragmentary tale describes an Irishman named McPhee attempting a reinvestment to level a cellar and raise a main highway. The dialogue hints at delays, damages, and a quoted sum as McPhee discusses plans to spend money on a charity project involving ducks.
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Osas
Hanty
Iteath
Hurst
Flood
Haim
Coffee's health claims spur wary story from Ark woman
AArk woman credits Postum with curing stomach pain and headaches after quitting coffee. She recalls four doctors failing to help, then switching to Postum Cereal and instant Postum from Postum Co Battle Creek Mich. The ad-like testimony notes price 15 and 25 cents and praises Postum as a coffee substitute.
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Ark
Emity
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Emeeh
Murder and Mystery Night at Hargis House Continues
In a tangled sequence a White Priest of Siva speaks with Goldberger about alien hands and blue red souls as investigators hunt a killer. Swain regains memory gaps while Dr Hinman and Godfrey coordinate, and a suspect is guarded for tonight’s testimony.
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Aundwarn
Golberger
T Goldberger
Meldberger
Goldberger
Siva
Taur
Gadmie
Lester
Swain
Godfrey
Dewn
Mrs. Hargis
Codfrey
Dr. Hinman
Ursi
Goufrey
Lawsin
Mr. Swain
Orloek
Meeting in the arbor and Miss Vaughan’s escape plan
Swain recounts a nighttime meeting with Miss Vaughan near the back grounds where her father’s occultist circles and a cobra symbol alarmed her. She feared an arranged marriage and sought help to flee, while Swain and Lester discuss delivering a letter as she planned. He recalls seeing Miss Vaughan from a tree and the padre-like figure’s alleged powers.
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Swain
Ain
Miss Vaust
Mi Ad
Vaughan
Vaugiad
Ehud
Linman
Lisa Yosi
Vaughian
Mn Vaughan
Showuhl
Preparedness and Steel Amid North American Ore Dependence
The article discusses the U S reliance on Lake Superior and southern ores for steel production, warning of risks to the steel industry during wartime and urging greater utilization of southern resources to secure national supplies, with emphasis on domestic production and strategic reserves.
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United States
Lake
Snperio
Steel Indus
Fitemrion Financial
Unclear Fragments From Meats and Rail Notices
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Susy and men with Tammany references, then a Chile rail line project and Ontario names. No coherent event or outcome is evident. summary cannot be drawn from this damaged passage.
Paris designer Lewis Hattens Grena hapless hat trend?
Fragmentary text describes a hat model by Lewis of Paris with details about braid, height, and styling, suggesting a trend toward a grenadier style.
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Lewis
Paris
Georgia Women Adopt Overalls for Housework Comfort
Georgia housewives adopt new overalls for cleaning duties rather than dresses. Women from Savannah and other cities discuss practicality and safety when washing windows and scrubbing floors, noting overalls keep dust off dresses and simplify laundering.
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Georgia
Savannah
FE. W. Davidson
Tom
Tim
Grace
Mr Trast
Tiring of Each Other Finds Short-Lived Marriage Lessons
A 1918 essay warns that early romance often hides true temper and spending habits. It argues couples rarely reveal flaws before marriage, leading to later fatigue, quarrels, and possible separation unless they honestly repair faults and nurture remaining love.
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WeChure
Jack
Tie
Martinet
Educating cripples to care for selves in France
Saint Maurice near Paris hosts a national convalescent asylum and military hospital where about 145 of 535 patients are cured and learn trades. The program funds about 1 million francs for functional readoption and professional reeducation, with new workshops across France.
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Saint Maurice
France
Hee
Paris
Bordeaux
Bayonne
Bourges
Montpelier
Rouen
Tours
Toulouse
Caen
Limorges
Nancy
Pan
Saint- Etienne
Brest
Grand Algeria
Saint-Maurice
Napoleon Iee
United States
Maurice Bourillon
Alensieur Jites Prisne
Bourillon
Eaint Aluurice
Kourillon
Maime
Dr. Bourillon
U S Treaties Not Scraps or Paper
The Chicago Herald notes rising European tension and marks that U S treaties are not scraps or paper. It cites a 15 century agreement with Indiana tribes restricting liquor sales, later challenged as towns grew around iron ore. The Minneapolis court action leaves the treaty’s fate to legal resolution.
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Prom
Chicage Herald
Europe
United States
Hibbing
Chisholm
Minnesota
Chicago
Supreme Court
Minneapolis
Dian Bureau
Treaivy
States of Am
Sivages
Ogy
Baseball and Booze in the Old Time Press
The piece reviews John Barleycorn’s role in early baseball and cites Hugh Fullerton on moderate drinking. It compares 22 drinkers with 22 nondrinkers over 11 years, showing drinkers fading from the diamond while nondrinkers fared better and stayed more prosperous.
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Indianapolis
John Garlevcorn
Benz
Fullerton
Mr. Fullerton
Erolem
Temperature Change Recording by Bureau of Standards
A fragment notes a standard method by the United States Bureau of Standards to record a temperature change. The text references a person or title Ted Mate and a cameliereed term but lacks clear context or complete details.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Room For Ruin. A Satirical Look at Tax Rates and Economy
A scrambled summary of tax rate estimates and economic ideas. It notes taxation levels around 82a per head and a proposed ceiling, mentions Waterloo figures and a 300,000,000 total, and recalls Adam Smith as a landmark figure in political economy. The text blends critique with references to income and state figures.
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Waterloo
Imany
Adam Smith
Orate
Drink Hot Water Each Morning For Bodily Cleanliness
An advertisement urges drinking four glasses of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the digestive system. It claims this daily dose purifies the stomach liver kidneys and bowels and wards off illnesses.
Frustrated Spouse Quits, Plans Return Home
A distressed scene unfolds as one partner compliments a gift yet notes it does not fit and vows to go home to mother. The exchange reveals tension over appreciation for efforts and a looming departure.
Cascarets promise relief from bilious headaches
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for biliousness headaches dizziness coated tongue and foul breath. It claims the candy cleanses the stomach removes sour undigested food and excess bile and flushes poisons from the bowels, with results by morning.
Legal Advice Echoes in Courtroom Exchange
A brief courtroom exchange reveals a lawyer and a client trading sharp opinions over prior counsel. The client notes a previous opinion cost him fifty dollars, while the lawyer dismisses the current critique. The short dialogue captures tension over legal services and value.
Jad Salts Promised Kidney Flush Also Eases Back Pain
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a safe inexpensive remedy to flush kidneys, relieve back ache, headaches, liver issues, and bladder problems. It claims the drink neutralizes urine acids and promotes normal kidney activity, urging readers to buy four ounces and take a tablespoonful daily.
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Andy
The Force of It Notion in a Witty Exchange
A clipped dialogue fragment shows a tense exchange with misdirected zeal and a playful reply about a kick over a matter, capturing a moment of witty clash. The lines hint at character bravado and confrontational humor within a dramatic scene.
Czar of Russia Income Report Sparks World Attention
A report claims the Russian ruler earns 40 million dollars annually, prompting international speculation. The unidentified source suggests dramatic wealth amid global economic interests.
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Russia
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