Too Much for Ananias and the Ranch of Tales
Confused, satirical pieces cite a Kansas City Times quote about Ananias and a famed remedy ad. The excerpt features sleuth Constable Slackputter accusing a thief at the Petunia tavern as the landowner interrupts.
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Ananias
Job
Tiith
Rohid
Ananius
Order of
Kansas City Times
Sam T. Slackputter
Petunia
Sam
Hong
Kansas City Star
Red Cross Ball Blue and a Belgian Baby Meal
A gleeful vignette shows a prosperous man being asked to buy a flower for a carnation in his buttonhole and then handed a quarter. He learns it feeds a Belgian baby and adds an 85 bill to fund a regular meal.
Tactician Stella and Bella argue on leadership
An officer declares skill in handling men while Stella asserts command comes naturally to her. Bella retorts with confidence that she can lead herself. The exchange highlights differing views on authority and self reliance.
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Stella
Bella
Empey and Comrades Repulse Gas Attack in France
American Arthur Guy Empey recounts enlisting with the British in World War I, training in England and France, surviving gas and trench warfare, and serving as an intelligence officer as his unit faces German assaults. He describes gas helmets, frontline horrors, and a perilous ambulance ride through shelling with comrade Atwell.
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Arthur Guy Empey
France
Empey
Bynopela
Jersey City
England
London
No Man's Land
Billeta
Tommy
Fritz
No-Man’s Land
Atwell
Empey Recalled for Firing Squad Duty
Empey is summoned to serve as a firing squad member. The narrative will continue in the next instalment describing the execution in detail.
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Empey
Birds and their Human Friends in Hyde Park
A London winter scene describes Hyde Park bird feeders, often of poor means, who derive joy from caring for the birds. The couple notes the birds’ growing trust and their own sense of family among the feathered visitors. A Swedish engineer’s stoking device is claimed to yield 1.3 tons of pulverized peat power equivalent to a ton of coal.
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London
Hyde Park
Montdidier France Its History and War Echoes
The piece recalls Montdidier in the Somme district dating to early medieval times with landmarks such as St. Pierre and St. Sepulchre churches and Palais de Justice. It notes Charlemagne’s capture of Tievium and Desiderius prison, Montdidier’s lay of lordship and later crown possession, plus famed scientist Pirmentiers and the town’s prewar industries.
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National Geographican of
Amiens
Didier
Desiderius
Charlemagne
Adrian I
Alps
Tievium
France
Montdidier
Don
Somme
Varia
St. Sepulchre
Palais de Justice
Crepy
Valois
Modern Car Trouble Sparks County Seat Jaunt
A hurried farmer boy Edward S struggles to start his father's car and reluctantly takes a seven mile trip to the county seat. He finally asks a passerby for help while muttering about a hitch daydream and a rainstorm looms. The excerpt ends with a note on gargling salt water for sore throats.
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Edward S
Chas
Bob
Beauty
Surrey
Indianapolis News
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promoted for Kidney and Back Ailments
An old time remedy claims 200 years of Haarlem Oil recognition for kidney and bladder disorders. The ad touts five drop capsules, imported from Holland, promising relief with a money back guarantee if ineffective. It also mentions joint pain, rheumatism, and other afflictions and warns to buy only the genuine Gold Medal brand.
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Haarlem
Holland
Holland —Laboratories
Stomach Relief Claim for Hot Weather Indigestion
Advertises Eaton ic Tablets as relief for stomach and bowel troubles during heat. Claims after meal use neutralizes acids and gases, stops indigestion and belching, with a money back guarantee if not pleased. Encourages readers to buy a large box from a trusted druggist and try the product.
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Berkeley
Cal
Chicago, Ill
Lacbevetery
Drus
Aecgale
Oweseae
Ave
Brock
W. N
U. Lincoln
Fletcher
RED Cross Gtory
Red Cross Ball
No. 2
M. P
Brigtland
Widh
Atsell
Marne
Aisne
Nelive
Minneapolis
Seattle
A. J. Ry
Hadés
George
Hess
Washington State
Northwest
United States Department of Agriculture
Richard
Ea Star
Senate
Libby
M‘neill & Libby
Chicago
United States
Canada
United States Employment Service
Hastings
Lincoln
North Platte
Toche
Phen
Dent
Dauighter
Carey
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