Unusual Modesty in Dobbs Highlighted by Comic Exchange
A witty exchange from Bright Say features remarks on Dobbs, describing his unusual modesty about knowledge. The dialogue praises his restraint in boasting about understanding Mexico, noting his two week stay as context without claiming expertise.
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Dobbs
Mexico
Private detectives reap work from suffragette outrages
The London Globe notes that suffragette unrest boosts detective work as agencies hire extra staff to guard valuables at social events. The Carpenter, quoted in the Express, says some receptions require a dozen guards to protect hosts' pictures and china.
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London Globe
the Express
Eczema Case Claims Cure By Cuticura Ointment
A Seymour Missouri resident details a six year eczema ordeal with itching burning and hair loss. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment as directed the skin condition allegedly cleared in two weeks. Ad notes Cuticura products sold worldwide and offers a free sample with a Skin Book.
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Seymour
L. Killian
Cuticura
Dept. L
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Gladstone remark on marriage and submitting in partnership
The quote suggests a view of domestic harmony as a balance of insistence and submission between spouses. It notes marriage can fail when one side always insists on being the insister and never submits to the other.
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Mr. Gladstone
The Unfortunate Fact Quoting a Cynic Judge Comment
A sardonic remark follows a judge’s line about sins finding a man, noting that misdeeds often surface sooner or later in life. The quote contrasts inevitability with consequence and reflects on moral accountability.
What seek ye Master where dwellest thou
A meditation on John 1 38 39 where Jesus asks What seek ye They reply Master where dwellest thou He invites Come and see The two disciples respond by seeking a personal encounter to learn of Christ directly They are urged to come and see for themselves and to follow him rather than rely on others The passage notes the blessing of discovering his dwelling place and the challenge to followers to seek him above all else
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Jesus
Christ
Jesus Christ
Nazareth
Western Canada's Oil Fields Show Great Potential
Recent reports from Calgary oil fields indicate production rivaling the continent's best. Discoveries near Battleford Saskatchewan spark lease filings on 20000 acres with strong surface indications. Western Canada also sees expanding coal and natural gas deposits alongside thriving grain crops and favorable weather boosting 1914 prospects.
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Canada
Calgary
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Battleford
Western
Reading Criticism From A Five Year Old
Five year old Herbert, from a bookish family, recalls early reading and a confession about Ruthie showing a new book with simple repetitive questions. He notes the style struck him as odd or “juicy” while his mother listens.
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Herbert
Ruthie
Lippincott’s
Real Life in the Country: Farm Life as True Living
Breeder's Gazette argues that industrial leaders seek farms to escape city monotony. Open country life offers growth, nature, and practical work with land, crops, and animals shaping character, wisdom, and hopeful outlook.
Dear Sir Endorses Allen’s Foot-Base by Hallamore
A NYC dance expert praises Allen's Foot-Base antiseptic powder for daily use in shoes. He states ten years of use keeps feet cool, reduces friction, prevents aching feet, and benefits dancers who are on their feet eight to ten hours daily. Signed BE Fletcher Hallamore, SampleFane, Le Roy New York.
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New York City
Allen
Fletcher Hallamore
Olmsted,Le Roy,n.y
Square Corner Watermelon Aims To Beat Burbank
Ignatius Tootle of Yankee Springs seeks to outdo Burbank by growing a rectangular watermelon. He notes round melons slip and break on sidewalks and claims his long square-cornered fruit will fit the inside of the arm for easier carrying. He hopes to market the melon by 1927 if all goes well.
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Ignatius Tootle
Yankee Springs
Burbank Burbank
Mr. Tootle
Murine Eye Remedy Co Advertises in Chicago
An eye remedy advertisement from Murine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago promotes a product claimed to relieve irritation and red eyelids. The fragment urges readers to write for details and promises a remedy for eyes and eye strain.
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Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
The Noblest Arms Reflections on Heraldry and Plows
A Cowley epigram on heraldry argues a plow in arable land would be the noblest and most ancient arm, contrasting lilies lions rampant spread eagles with practical farming emblematic of reason.
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Abraham Cowley
Women praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Eldon Missouri woman describes relief from displacement inflammation and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes improved strength appetite and mood and urges others to try the remedy which is sold widely by Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
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Eldon
Lydia E. Pinkham
T. Hurley
Missouri
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Promises Superior Laundry Result
A vintage ad touts Red Cross Ball Blue as superior to liquid blue, claiming it pleases the laundress and noting it is sold by all grocers. The copy emphasizes clear washing and consumer satisfaction.
Growing Old Is My Father Learning the Maxixe
A humorous exchange notes a father aging with grace but stubbornly refuses to learn the maxixe dance. The quip highlights a generational clash over keeping up with social trends.
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