New Year Prophets Warn Against Blind Forecasts
A satirical look at New Year prophecy. The writer mocks fortune tellers who preach doom while urging readers to take charge of their own year. He jokes about 1915 forecasts and encourages self discipline over superstition and melodramatic predictions.
Time, The Passing Year Poem From 1915 Youth Page
A reflective 1915 verse piece personifies Time as a force shaping life and memory. It lists youthful vows and mischief then pivots to time's claim as teacher, thief, and sovereign, promising both gifts and losses as the cycle of life continues.
New Year Resolve Rewritten by Jae Gone
A reflective verse notes that even the strongest fall and vows to start the year anew by not swearing at all, embracing writing and merriment as a quieter path. The speaker acknowledges human flaw while choosing a gentler approach.
Running Ahead and Missed Plans in God’s Timing
A business man rushing to catch a ferry to see another man is halted by that very man who has waited. The tale warns that hurrying after God’s plans can cause one to miss the intended goal. It urges swift action only when it aligns with divine timing and awareness.
Depth of One's Words Reflects Character
A reflective line attributes character to the depth of speech, echoing a dictum on personal integrity and the weight of words in shaping perception. The quotation underscores how language mirrors inner disposition and moral fiber.
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Percy Cc
Ainsworth
Aluminum in India Could Expand With Lower Costs
India offers rich laterite and beauisite deposits for aluminum production. If costs drop, Indian supply could reach markets at roughly half current prices, expanding use despite present handicaps. Accessible sites exist for new factories and ore extraction. The speaker notes facts are stubborn and cautious about judging importance by appearance.
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India
Novel golfer and a lucky first stroke at the tee
A Washington Ameri can league club member who mocked golf as a game for old men takes a try at play. He drives beautifully and holes out on his first swing. The caddie proclaims a one, while the novice shrugs and jokes about missing. Also quotes by George Cohan on pursuit of youth and a joke about a plain widow.
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New York
Unusual Fox Hunt Confounds Kansas City Club
A Kansas City Journal item reports a fox hunting club facing an odd crisis as an expected hunt turns into an unexpectedly active fox chase. Members scramble to respond as the animal moves through the area.
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Kansas City Journal
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria Careful Bottle Wise
Important to Mothers examine carefully every bottle of Castoria for infants and children and see that it bears the proper name and label. Ensure the product is genuine Castoria with the stated dosage and safety notes. No one should substitute or rely on unfamiliar remedies.
Their Existence a Failure Says Earl of Clarendon
A quotation from the Earl of Clarendon remarks on life and purpose noting those most weary of life yet unwilling to die have lived without purpose and have merely breathed rather than truly lived.
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Earl of Clarendon
Fence-tence Debate Over Train Watching Garner Farmers
Two farmers clash on rail policy with one urging railroads to step up, the other demanding fences be provided for spectators to sit and watch trains pass by.
Murine Eye Remedy Advertised by Muripje Eye Remedy Co
An old advertise shows Murine Eye Remedy promoted by Muripje Eye Remedy Co in Chicago. It claims relief for weak watery eyes and granulated eyelids without smarting and offers free mail order. The copy instructs readers to buy through the druggist and promises information on the product.
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Book of the Eye
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Woman preps marble cake and peaches for lunch guest
A woman plans a midday meal and bakes a marble cake while opening a can of peaches. The scene suggests a simple domestic setting with careful preparation for a visitor.
Man Eating Tiger and Rabbit Tale in Smoking Room
A boastful speaker recalls seeing a man eating tiger in India. A mild man counters with I once saw a man eating rabbit and then leaves gracefully. The room wears thin on his long story as the exchange ends with a quiet exit.
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India
A Boston Babe Shows Early Talent in Child Writer
A mother boasts about her nearly six year old son Waldo who can write but has not yet published any work. The exchange highlights a proud parent and a judge's light remark on the boy’s budding skill.
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Heard at the Station Rheumatism Joke
A backseat quip circulates as a traveler jokes about leaving town for rheumatic relief. The exchange captures a light moment amid routine chatter at the station.
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