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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1915
Page
6
The piece extols laughter as a sane, reasonable remedy for blues and stomach health, citing William James and medical authorities. It argues joy boosts digestion, circulation, and mood, warnings about lingering sadness and nervous states. It urges posture, facial expression, and daily habits to maintain well being and beauty.
Humorous excerpts from railway employment blanks show applicants giving absurd responses. A Tulsa residence of 47 feet, parent ages misread due to deafness, and a doctor merchant stock farmer illustrate the challenge of parsing earnest claims. One man admits weekly whiskey use yet lands a job with a liniment remedy.
A medley of reflections contrasts rulers wealth and management with everyday life. It notes czars like the Russian emperor hold vast assets and a large retinue, while also urging smiles amid frustration and considering temperance and economy’s future impact.
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