Phillips Milk of Magnesia Eases Indigestion After Rich Meals
Many people misread acid indigestion as a chronic condition. Phillips Milk of Magnesia quickly restores digestion after meals by neutralizing acid, reducing sourness and gas, and preventing distress two hours post eating. Unlike soda, it provides lasting relief.
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Architectural Advance and a Domestic Quip
A pendative in architecture, used by Byzantine sixth century builders, allowed domes over interiors on various plans. The passage notes this as a major architectural achievement. A light domestic exchange follows, with a playful quarrel over embroidering a foot pillow.
Dream Advice From Old Riddles About Cakes
A playful misquote hints that placing wedding cake under a pillow yields a dream while tucking cake under a belt brings a troubled vision. The fragment reflects folk superstition about dreams and objects linked to sleep. No specific people or places are identified.
Bum Fisherman Snaps Back At Wife’s Prickly Sendoff
Esquella from Barcelona reports a fisherman who quotes his wife’s warning to return with fish as a retort. The exchange highlights domestic tension and sea life hustle in a seaside locale.
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Esquella
Barcelona
Franklin Apostle of Modern Times in French biography
A French study by Bernard Fay on Benjamin Franklin updates the public image. It argues Franklin as the first bourgeois leader who shaped science, politics and philosophy across nations, noting his Deist beliefs, moral code, and pivotal Masonry ties. It contrasts American distrust with French reverence and highlights his international influence.
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Mechanical War Horse Puts End to Cavalry in Warfare
A British firm unveils the Carden Lloyd, a two man mechanical war horse that can ford streams, clear barbed wire, and climb 45 degree banks. It carries a machine gun, is half the height of a horse, follows zig zag routes to dodge fire, and can tow a four man trailer.
Tit for Tat and Revolt in Afghanistan
Senator Tydings cites Afghanistan's king Amanullah criticizing Europe before attempting reforms and facing revolt. The piece then describes a Central Park encounter between two men and their wives, highlighting a joke about mistaken companions and spouses.
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Maryland
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Amanullah
Europe
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Fire brigades test carbon dioxide extinguisher
Fire brigades experiment with high pressure cylinders of carbon dioxide. Release creates a white snow like cloud that cools the air and absorbs oxygen to smother fires. Expected value rises for oil paint and chemical fires where water fails.
Engineer Finds Lost Watch In Window Sill After Garbage Sweep
Six truckloads of Sacramento garbage were dumped at the city incinerator and sifted for a wrist watch the housewife misplaced. After an hour of rain and searches, the engineer phoned to report failure, and the woman replied that she had found the watch on the window sill.
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Sacramento
Calif
Woman of Germany gives birth to eighteenth child
A 37 year old wife of a laborer in Ueberlosheim Germany has just borne her eighteenth child. She is the eldest of her parents seventeen children who together have ninety seven siblings. Their parents, now alive, recently celebrated a golden wedding with one hundred eighteen children and grandchildren.
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Ueberlosheim
Germany
Time and Vanity Reflections
A compact reflection contrasts vanity with time, noting life’s river of passing moments and an inner sense of eternity. It suggests time is vast, while the self seeks value in the moment, offering a contemplative meditation rather than a news item.
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Pope
Blame and Praise Amid Political Mockery
Senator Sorghum responds to graft accusations while denying wealth and claiming flattery would accompany wealth if it existed. The exchange hints at public skepticism toward corruption and personal fortune in the political arena.
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Senator Sorghum
Letters From Tommy I to Teddy Amid Quips on Money
Collection Correspondent Tommy writes four letters to Teddy. three may not send money. The exchange hints at caution and secretive behavior. Byron quote closes the note, reflecting on patriotism and affection.
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Tommy
Teddy
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