Uncalled For Alarm Sparks Water Color Patent Mix Up
In a jumbled exchange, a partner on returning from inspection asks who brought in an item resembling a water color patent. The senior partner misreads it as a fire hazard, then clarifies it is harmless.
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lGandh
Iixchange
Remarkable Kidney Pills Cure Claim From Otterbein Writer
A long running kidney trouble case from Otterbein Indiana ends in claimed recovery after taking two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. The letter states severe bladder inflammation and years of ailment relieved, with a sales pitch for the pills at 66 cents a box from Ladd's Medicine Co Buffalo New York. It also advertises free household hints music and a National Anthem booklet.
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Why Japs Are Undersized from Sitting Habits
A historical clipping claims Japanese soldiers show smaller stature due to leg growth being stunted by sitting on the floor. It argues the habit of kneeling and sitting on the feet slows limb development, with deformities more common among peasants and sedentary workers. It forecasts shifts as Japan modernizes and adopts Western sitting habits.
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Dhoot
Potret Defends Beauty Over Morality In Fashion Debate
French dressmaker M. Potrer tells a New York reporter he does not deal in morality but in beauty. He recounts a risqué anecdote about a young woman admiring a dress as she stands beneath a lit chandelier, praising the white silk stockings and gold clocks.
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Paul Potret
New York
M. Potrer
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Wheel Within Wheel
Thear Wigley built wealth via a match factory tied to a broader manufacturing empire. His subsidiary company led to his fortune, signaling a pivotal move from initial ventures toward a profitable, specialized enterprise.
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Thear Wigley
Expensive Tributes Beyond Bouquets and Eggs
A local anecdote recalls a man once greeted with bouquets now pelted with eggs. A youthful Mrs. Torkins remarks on the changing reception and the price of eggs at fifty cents a dozen, noting people’s shifting opinions and reactions.
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Wife Wins in a Husband Battle Over Coffee and Postum
A wife recounts choosing Postum over coffee after caffeine caused nervous symptoms. She notes warnings, a trial of Postum with cream, and eventual preference for the beverage, crediting improved health to abandoning coffee as described in The Road to Well.
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Day of Souls and engagement in a Midwest household
Aurelie, a wary outsider, becomes betrothed to Harlan Van Hart after a tense confrontation with his mother. The Van Hart home, steeped in decorum, opens to Aurelie with warmth and drama as Harlan asserts his choice while Aurelie faces insecurity, pride, and a dawning sense of belonging.
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Jude
Van
Harlan
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Lore
Mother West
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Inca
Indy
Aurea
Chapter VI to Occupy the Land
A fragment from a narrative describes a tense pursuit along a rocky path near Eagle Point trail. Aurelie flees in fear from a troubling reunion, then encounters a man by the creek who helps after a fall. The scene shifts to a tense exchange as voices rise and a damaged arm is mentioned.
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Sumac
Harlan
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Woman’s Land Venture Yields Twenty Five Thousand Dollar Profit
From World’s Work a report details Ida E. Mathis and three others who turned $6,000 into $25,000 profit over six years by buying 740 acres in Calhoun County Alabama in early 1905. She improved the land, planted 10,000 fruit trees, rented portions for crops, and used a share-rent system raising annual returns to $1,200. By 1911 the ventures, including sale of a third of Amberland, produced over $99,000 with a net profit near $25,000 on a total investment around $5,000.
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Ida E. Mathis
Calhoun
Alabama
Interesting Jottings on Women Worldwide and Law
Compiled notes praise the rise of women in law and professions across nations. It cites Germany England and the United States with figures on employment education and salaries, mentions Barnard College and notable women in politics business and the arts, and highlights suffrage and social progress debates.
Poor Health and Success Story Reported
Fragmented OCR notes from the Boston Globe mention health, marriage, and policy in a garbled, unclear layout. The text includes stray phrases about heart legislation, human beings, and possible names, but specifics are unreadable. The item appears to be a damaged news snippet with no coherent events or dates.
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Boston Globe
Comstocked novel defended by publisher in New York
Mitchell Kennerley, publisher of The Economies, defends a Comstocked novel in New York and argues it exposes the fallacies of excuses for women's subservient roles. He cites a blithe typewriter girl and her employer quipping about saving for a rainy day as a satirical example.
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Mitchell Kennerley
New York
Thais
Cure for Infant Eczema With Cuticura Soap
Mrs Alice Kirlin reports severe scalp itching and body sores in her daughter starting at the head. After months of failed remedies, two applications of Cuticura Soap and Ointment provided relief and eventual cure. Adv promotes Cuticura products and offers a free Skin Book from Boston.
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Seloto St
Circleville
Ohio
Alice Kirlin
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Hitting Two Birds and the Bosses Bold Plan
Washington Star quotes a sarcastic exchange about power and punishment. The boss declares he will use a whitewash brush as a weapon while mocking former accomplices. A sharp, character driven line captures the mobster tone.
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Washington Star
Betty Plans Marriage Surprise Bridesmaid Role
A playful note reveals Betty has invited the speaker to be a bridesmaid, and she asked months ago, making the marriage a joyful surprise for all. The message hints at shared happiness and upcoming wedding plans.
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Betty
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