Chicago 1933 World Fair Century of Progress Preview
A 1931 article by Elmo Scott Watson outlines Chicago preparations for the 1933 Century of Progress world’s fair. It highlights futuristic modernist architecture, Fort Dearborn reconstruction, and the transformation of Chicago from frontier to metropolis, linking past travel tempo to rapid modern transit. The piece notes long-ago isolation of Fort Dearborn and compares a 24 hour 1809 round trip to a 12 hour modern journey, reflecting on urban growth and technological progress.
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Elmo Scott Watson
City of
Chicago
Lake Front
Fort Dearborn
Michigan Avenue
United States
Nah-neelage
Lake Michigan
Pottawatomie
Mayetta
Kan
New York
John Manson
John Sewall
Municipal
New World
New York City
Whistler
Cincinnati
Fort Wayne
Ind
Unica
Galway Urban Council Seeks Historical Relic
The Galway urban council seeks the silver mace and sword of the old corporation. The mace reportedly sold by a Jewish antiques dealer for over $40,000 then abroad, with Dublin museum offered first. Ancient law said the mace cannot be sold outside Ireland.
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Galway Corporation
San Francisco Chronicle
Galway
Dublin
Ireland
Uses of Milk of Magnesia for Expectant Women
An instructional notice urges pregnant women to use Phillips Milk of Magnesia for morning sickness. It advises dissolving a teaspoon in ice and sipping slowly for relief from nausea and vomiting. It notes anti acid properties ease heartburn and sour stomach and that a mild laxative supports regular bowels. It also claims use as a mouth wash helps prevent tooth decay during expectancy.
Not Guilty Children Fail Sunday School Test
The Indianapolis News reports children in Sunday school misbehaved with foot tapping and noise. Gordon returned home to tell his mother, who worried her son had misbehaved and noted her hair was too high.
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Gordon
Mother
Indianapolis News
Kangaroo Size Gap Highlighted by Nature Curiosity
A Collier's Weekly feature notes the vast size difference between a mother kangaroo and her young, with mothers averaging four feet and about 200 pounds while newborn joeys are only about one inch long and under a mouse in weight. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claims to strengthen weak women, with no alcohol, sold by druggists in tablet or liquid form.
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Collier’s Weekly
Dr. Pierce
Philosophical quip on thoughts above dress inspires wit
A dialogue fragment features a philosopher claiming a good woman's thoughts rise above dress and a cynic agreeing she may be thinking of a new hat. The exchange showcases playful gendered banter from Penraen's.
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Penraen
Proverbial Note on Wealth and Waste
A historical fragment quotes Jonson warning that the covetous man lacks money and the prodigal will soon have none, reflecting themes of thrift and folly in early modern thought.
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Jonson
Richter Quote on Noble Pride Brightening Merits
A concise reflection notes that there is a noble pride through which merits shine brighter than through modesty, attributed to Richter.
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Richter
Bayer Aspirin: Immediate Relief On The Go
When headaches threaten take Bayer Aspirin two tablets head it off and shop in comfort. The pocket tin offers protection from pain and sachets list many pains it relieves. Look for Bayer on the box and follow directions inside for safe use. These tablets do not depress the heart and are sold in pocket size and bottles.
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Ney, d
Exchange of candy and nuts between Carl and Helen
Carl offers candy to Helen who accepts with thanks and responds with a nuts trade. The brief exchange shows a friendly barter mood between the two.
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Carl
Helen
Tanlac promised to revitalize entire body
An old advertisement pitches Tanlac as a tonic to restore energy and vitality. It claims the product benefits liver stomach nerves bowels and heart, comparing the body to a car and urging readers to begin today to regain vim and vigor.
Nature and Argument Quote by Colman
A concise reflective line stating that all argument vanishes before a touch of nature attributed to Colman. The aphorism emphasizes nature’s calming effect over dispute.
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Colman
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Galway Urban Council
Castoria
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