Gastoria Ad Claims Safe Teething Relief Over 30 Years
An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe, pleasant teething remedy used for over three decades. It claims no narcotics and that physicians endorse it, with the genuine product bearing a signature on each package.
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Flying Creatures and Parachute Threats in HKorneo
William Beebe, famed explorer, describes Borneo as a land of deceitful creatures with beard birds bats and insects. He recalls squirrels lizards frogs and even snakes leaping into thin air using parachutes membranes of fur skin or scales. A biting quip adds that truth about spending may erase debts like water.
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William Beebe
Hkorneo
Vanity and language reform in Bonnard's critique
Writer Abel Bonnard argues vanity corrupts French by favoring new words over familiar terms. He says the public loves to be fooled and cites examples of modernist diction replacing established names for commercial aims, reflecting a division between conservatives and modernists.
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Abel Bonnard
Mr. Barn
Bonnard
Bell-Ans Sure Relief for Indigestion Ad
Bell-Ans marketed as a tested relief for indigestion. Claims it is not a laxative and offers quick alleviation of belching gas sour stomach headache and other digestive discomforts. Includes offer for free samples from Bell & Co Inc Orangeburg NY.
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Bell & Co., Inc
Orangeburg
N. Y
Dog Adopts Pigs After Sow's Litter in Ireland
On a Kilmacrennan farm in Donegal a sow bore 17 piglets while a dog’s litter appeared. The dog drowned the puppies, then adopted four pigs from the sow. A quirky note ends with musings on ascents and idlers’ longevity.
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Mrs Walthers recounts narrow escape and Tanlac relief
Mrs Grace Walthers of 1709 N St Havelock Nebraska describes a severe illness with indigestion gastritis loss of appetite and nervous strain. After using Tanlac she reports better sleep weight gain and renewed strength and urges others to try the tonic.
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Fragmented overheard chatter about gossip and beauty parlor
A snippet reflects overheard remarks about a public display of a picture in a beauty parlor and varied reactions. The dialogue hints at gossip dynamics and the notion of foresight versus planning in social contexts.
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Plague and Flight From Castel della Pieve
In the wake of a deadly plague, Madonna Fulvia and Mario flee Castel della Pieve at night with a coffin and a frightened entourage. Giuberti dies at noon as Colomba buries him, while Colomba vows to endure quarantine and end infection fears.
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End of Tale Sketches Moral Conflict and Rescue
The narrative recounts Rome politics and escape attempts amid danger. Pantaleone, Matteo, and Leocadia are central as schemes fail and forgiveness restores a masked fortune. The tale closes with Leocadia aiding a repentant captain and a final moral coda.
Tasman Named Island Van Dieman’s Land Then Tasmania
The island discovered by Abel Tasman was named Van Dieman's Land in honor of Anthony Van Dieman. Captain Cook visited later and it was first colonized in 1808. It was once an appendage of New South Wales and officially called Van Dieman's Land before adopting Tasmania as its official name in 1453.
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Progress Slow at Best We Invented a Fly Swatter
A humorous note reflects on human invention pace from slow progress to a simple tool. It jokes about how long it took a smart people to create a basic fly swatter, highlighting ironically extended timelines for trivial devices.
Camel Cigarettes Marketed for Modern Smokers
An advertisement extols Camel cigarettes, praising a mellow fragrance and smooth taste. It claims Camel is preferred by modern smokers, superior in quality and fame, and consistently mild and smooth, with price noted as not deterring popularity.
Ideal Toy Request for Baby Drum and Headphones
The customer asks for a baby drum and a pair of headphones. The clerk questions the need, and the customer explains the headphones are for the baby to hear the drum while others cannot.
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Jimes
Doctor friendly apartment found in Boston market
The Boston Transcript notes finds an apartment suitable for a doctor as a patient asks for cheaper options. The exchange hints at affordability while meeting professional needs.
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Boston Transcript
Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad
Advertises an aspirin safety warning urging buyers to look for the Bayer name on packaging or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer Aspirin. Claims the product has been proven safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for 26 years. Advises saying Bayer when purchasing.
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Life of a céok in terest and daily stirring times
Fragmentary note reflects a quirky phrase about a ceok and daily stirring times. The writing hints at martyrdom and burden despite busy days, yet details remain unclear and disjointed.
Seed catalog offer promising plants and free landscape designs
A garbled advertisement from a Berkeley nursery lists fruit plants and berries with prices and two year guarantees. It touts free landscape designs, a money back satisfaction promise, and invites readers to request details by mail, mentioning a box address in Berkeley California.
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Nureery
Pompey’s missed chance ends in downfall and exile
The Kansas City Star recounts Pompey losing power due to hesitation in the final campaign against Caesar. Pompey assembled an army of 500,000 in northern Greece, but delayed action allowed Caesar to rally. Pompey was defeated and fled to Pharsalin, then Egypt, where he was killed by a subordinate.
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Eggs Dry Cleaned By Low Pressure Air Method
A new method dries eggs using low pressure air rather than washing with soup water or chemical cleaners. The technique is described as a modern alternative adopted to preserve egg quality and extend shelf life.
Alibi in Court Quoted In Speech from Madrid Hearing
A courtroom exchange quotes the prisoner stating no entry with wrong intent and answering why shoes were removed. The magistrate or observer is named Madrid Buendumor.
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Radio tube production climbs from 1923 to 1925
Census figures show 1925 radio tube output near 24,000,000, more than five times the 1923 level of about 4,600,000. The data highlight rapid growth in the early radio industry and technological expansion in manufacturing.
Her Portion Mae What a beautiful plano
A playful exchange about a musical plano, with June noting it measures about an octave and Mae replying it is hers. The lighthearted chat centers on ownership and a shared musical joke.
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June
When You Tint Use Real Dyes for Fabrics
Advertises Diamond dyes for tinting lingerie silk stockings and fine fabrics at home. Promises color accuracy and undetectable home tinting results with real Diamond Dye. Encourages requesting Diamond Dye Encyclopedia and free Color Craft book from Diamond Dyes Burlington Vermont.
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Diamond Dyes
Dept
NTS
Burlington
Vermont
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