Pa and the Kaiser Clash Over Africa Patrol Box
In a wild misadventure Pa and a cowboy are seized by German soldiers after Pa trespasses on the Kaiser’s grounds with an airship. The Kaiser learns of Roosevelt and Africa plans, commends Pa and the cowboy, and offers safe passage home with a German airship.
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Rooggeveit
Africa
Roosevelt
San Juan Hill
Kaiser
Mike
Ead
Brigg
Alreddy
Pat
Mr. Roosevelt
United States
Germany
W. G. Chapman
Great Britain
Cuticura Ointment Praised by Child Eater
A New York reader narrates a three year old boy eating a whole box of Cuticura Ointment spread on graham crackers during a voyage. He allegedly recovered from a cold after the incident, cited as evidence of the product’s purity and safety for children.
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New York
Cuticura
Atlantic
Money and its Drawbacks in Society
The piece reflects on money’s mixed effects, noting that windfalls rescue some yet ruin others. It argues that fear of idleness motivates work, and thus Providence limits wealth to those who earn it, to prevent widespread ease and moral decline.
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Tae
A Long Day And A Forlorn Night In Yonkers
A fragment notes a long day from May 21 to July 22 in Norway with no interruption. The line about a tired fellow ends with a remark from Yonkers Statesman.
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Norway
Yonkers Statesman
Peruna Cures Six Year Stomach Cramps Testimonial
Mrs. J. C. Jamison of Watsonville California reports a six year struggle with stomach cramps and nervous dyspepsia. After trying doctors and medicines for two years she used nineteen bottles of Peruna and is now entirely cured. She credits Peruna with the recovery and endorses its claims.
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Peruna
J. C. Jamison
Marchant St
Watsonville, Cal
Snap for Jimmie as postmaster sparks home humor
A humorous family exchange imagines the father being appointed postmaster. The line reveals childlike pride and practical quips about not stamping letters, capturing a small community moment with affectionate rural tone.
Value of Aspirations and Riches of the Spirit
The passage defines aspirations as lasting joys and solid possessions, likening them to a landed estate that yields ongoing pleasure. It states spiritual wealth comes from having many such aspirations, providing continual rewarding activity throughout life.
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R. L. Stevenson
Fragments Show Family Drama In Whimsical Exchange
Dialogue excerpt depicts Mr and Mrs Plumpton reacting to a fashion news item and an optimistic report about a child’s development. The tone is light and domestic with a playful mishearing about hips “coming in again” and a joking line about bursting out.
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Mrs. Plumpton
Paul
Mr. Plumpton
Puck
Lane’s Pleasant Tablets Cure Colds Fast
Lane’s Pleasant Tablets claim to relieve a cold in an hour and are touted as the best remedy for grip. The ad notes a warm sensation when symptoms begin and urges readers to take the tablets promptly at the first sign of illness.
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Lane
Speaking of Spooks Rasmus and Rastus Exchange Joking Riffs
A playful exchange between Rasmus and Rastus about ghosts. Rasmus asks what the ghost said to you and Rastus retorts he never learned the dead language.
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Rasmus
Rastus
Marine Quip Highlights Spending for Trouble Avoidance
A witty remark suggests that if a man spent half as much money to stay out of trouble as he does to get out, he would be significantly ahead. The quote reflects a humorous view on personal finances and behavior.
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Seo
Western Canada
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Western
Ottawa
W. ¥. Bennett
New York Life Building
Omaha, Nebraska
Ing Bayer
Salzer Seed CO. A
Defiance
Cowboy
Notting
Gott
Jimmie
Try Marine
TOS
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