Mothers and Daughters Promote Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Greenville Delaware readers hear a testimonial from Mrs Wa Hughes about her daughter’s illness and the perceived benefits of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad notes decades of letters from mothers daughters and women praising the remedy and urges neighbors to try it.
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Diversion at Lunch Sparks War Benefits Paper Test
Seven men dine when one suggests a war benefits exercise. Gad submits his part, the teller tallies six blank sheets and one note reading You got me Bill I can't think no more. Richmond Times Dispatch notes the humorous moment.
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Farmers Seek Equal Opportunity Through Market Integration
The article argues democracy supports equalizing farmer opportunity via public or private storage, impartial weighing and grading, accessible credit, world market information, and coordinated selling. It cites the steel industry as a model of integrated distribution and notes California citrus groups led by regional cooperatives show feasibility without special privileges.
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Farmers urged to coordinate reforms with existing market systems
They should build gradually toward modern political and economic plans without scrapping the current marketing machinery. The United States Grain Grower Incorporated outlines financing schemes and luxury agencies to support newcomers while avoiding fanaticism or misalignment with the national economic framework.
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United States Grain Grower Incorporated
Great Man's Son Forgotten by Century on Lafayette Link
The Century company notes readers may not know George Washington Lafayette, Lafayette's son named after Washington who was a refugee in America. The article ties his story to Lafayette's wartime image and a French Revolutionary history, including swords given by the American Congress and buried in Paris.
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First movie stars as future presidential candidates
Article argues movie fans could wield decisive electoral power if a popular film star ran for president. It cites 90 million U.S. movie fans and notes voters might back a star with honesty and charm, such as Reid Wallace or Ray Charles, given appealing looks and reputation.
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Arthur H. Folwell
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White House
Cutty Sark Reaches Dockside Under Portuguese Flag
A veteran of the sea recalls the Cutty Sark now sailing as Ferreira under Portuguese flag near London docks. Once famed for tea runs and a 182 knot burst in 12 hours, the wooden clipper endures amidst steam era vessels and stormy seas.
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Ferreira
Scientific American
Sculptural Quote Sparks Trousers Debate In Senate
Senator Sorglum remarks that he gave up neatness evidence, citing creased trousers as absent among statues of great statesmen. The remark follows a broader discussion on appearance in political memory and public sculpture.
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Relief from guard duty at Paris Island provokes confusion
Two recruits debate service life at Paris Island. One claims relief from guard duty is worse, while the other insists guarding is the hard part. The humor centers on a recruit forgetting his rifle at the relief moment, prompting the corporal's ridicule in The Leatherneck.
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Hat trimming contest at church social features humorous antique hats
At a recent church social men received old-fashioned hats to trim using a needle and thread and decorations chosen by each wearer. The women were asked to blacken a pair of boots worn by a man, with some avoiding two shoes. The piece ends noting the January Designer.
Moving Peril at Court as Driver Shows Photograph
In a Birmingham Age article a defendant responds to questioning with a claim that his justification lies in a photograph of a woman. He offers the image to the court before continuing. The exchange centers on whether the driver acted with due care and resulting danger.
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A Move for Peace and Knickerbocker Radio Clash
A humorous clash over phrasing and phrasing preferences sparks a light moment. Becker asks how to measure the fish's weight while the onair banter shifts toward a peace theme amid a playful exchange.
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Recurrent Christmas Tie Gag In Witty Exchange
The New York Sun quotes a wife noting she gives her husband a necktie every Christmas. She calls it economical since he never wears the tie and remains unaware of the repeated gift year after year.
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Cuticura Ointment and Soap Advertises Skin Care
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness and itching and Cuticura Soap with hot water rinse. It instructs drying gently and applying Cuticura Talcum for fragrance with a 25 cent price per item.
Getters Most Fortunate Child Delights Family
Six year old Davy naps by the fireplace as parents and Uncle Jim discuss Christmas gifts. The boy, waking with a wink, says with a child’s blunt honesty that he is glad to be a getter rather than a giver.
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Ain't he full blooded baby sparks neighborhood talk
A two day old baby stirs interest among local youngsters as a girl keeps her promise and tips to peek at the infant. She blurts out in wonder and asks if the baby is full blooded, creating a playful scene in the block.
Birthday surprise ends badly in Straddle Ridge
A Straddle Ridge resident Jurd Lopp woke with the grip after neighbors planned a birthday surprise. He grew irritable and loaded his shotgun, threatening anyone who tried to surprise him. The plan backfired as the crowd stayed away, wary of his hostility.
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Sas City Star
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