Teddy Bear's Advice to Luella in the Doll Playroom
In a McClure Newspaper Syndicate tale the Teddy Bear counsels Luella Doll as Harold, a wayward husband, is late. Calico Cat heckles Luella while Harold returns at dawn and Luella discovers the truth about his absence, prompting Teddy to defend her.
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Uilla
Nlurold Doll
Sher
Teddy Bear
Calico Cat
Luella
Harold
Ilarold
Peddy Bear
Tuetla
Flarold
Teddy
Tiarold
Callee Cut l
Llarold
Luella Doll
Jie
Calico
Eddy Bear
Catfish
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Have You This Habit by Margaret Morison
Regina, spoiled by her mother, learns humility after life in a rich household. Her ego fuels a string of misjudgments until she accepts work among ordinary people and discovers the value of others over self. A tale of self awareness and social adjustment.
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Sways
Regina
Metropolitan Newspaper Service
Why of Superstitions Pigs Foretelling Rain
A rural belief links squealing pigs to rainy weather, tracing its origin to ancient Egypt and the goddess Isis. The piece contrasts weather wisdom in animals data with myths and notes a later reference to St Isis in Duke of Monmouth’s papers.
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Lord Bacon
Egypt
Isis
Duke of Monmouth
John Locke
Isaac Newton
Francis Bacon
Lillian p fehes and the history of flower names
The article traces the history of the name Lillian as a flower name, noting its popularity among Italian ladies in the 14th century and its debated origin. It discusses etymology linking to Cecelia, the mythic Coeler Vivenna, and early Italian bearers such as Lillolau Gonzaga, with variants like Lillus referenced.
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P Fehes
Lillian
Lily
Cecelia
Coeler Vivenna
Lillolau Gonzaga
Italy
Lillus
Lilias Ruthven's Name Tied to Poem Roots in Scotland
A 16th century link places Lilias Ruthven in Scotland in 1557. The name Lillian derives from the Roswel and Lillian ballad with Lillian as Naples queen. The piece notes English, Scotch, and American usages, and links Lillian to lapis lazuli, a blue gem said to cure melancholy and fever. Lilliana’s flower is the morning glory. Thursday is her lucky day and 2 is her mystic number.
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Lilias Ruthven
Scotland
Roswel
Lillian
Naples
Lily
Lilias
Lillias
America
Lilliana
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Weekly Menu Suggestions from 1925 Diet Guide
A 1925 Western Newspaper Union excerpt offers a week of meals for thrifty households. It lists Sunday through Saturday menus including breakfasts, dinners, and suppers with dishes like waffles and bacon, baked ham, scalloped macaroni, pork chops, lake trout, and croquettes. It also includes recipes for pound cake and potato muffins with step by step instructions.
Seasonal Good Things From The Winter Kitchen
A selection of hearty dishes suited to cold weather includes Chili Con Carne using browned chicken red peppers onions capers and stock, Creole Meat Pie layering cornmeal mush with seasoned meat tomato and cheese, and delicate liver and sweetbread preparations served with light sauces. Includes methods for thickening and baking, with notes on seasoning and presentation.
Green's August Flower remedy for digestive disorders
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a fifty eight year proven cure for nervous dyspepsia sour stomach constipation indigestion torpid liver dizziness wind and other digestive issues. It claims wide used worldwide and availability in 380 and 90 cent bottles with high popularity and sales.
Mammoth Electric Sign Flashes Election Returns in Cincinnati
Four large electric monograms formed by the letters C and D were mounted on the Union Central Life Insurance Company building tower, thirty three floors high, to announce recent presidential election returns. Each letter stood 12 feet by 10 feet and housed 60 lamps of 25 watts.
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Cincinnati
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad Reminds Buyers to Seek Brand
An advertisement urges buyers to demand Bayer on packaging or tablets to ensure genuine aspirin. It claims Bayer Aspirin has been proven safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for 23 years, warning that imitators may be dangerous.
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Bayer
Two Languages Dominate Global Language Growth
The piece notes that Spanish is the only living language besides English rapidly growing, chiefly spoken from Mexico to South America, with South American populations rising quickly. It argues English remains the strongest world language despite Spanish growth.
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America
Mexico
Cuticura Soothes Itching Scalp Advertisement
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap for scalp itching and dandruff. It advises rubbing spots, then washing with hot water, and using these products as daily toilet preparations for clear skin and soft hands.
Magistrate Questioned Accused Over Language Used
The policeman recounted telling the accused he was unfit to be among decent people and brought him before the magistrate after hearing his language.
Foolish words in love mislead judgement of knowledge
A terse reflection notes that affection can distort evaluation of a man's intellect. The saying warns against using flirtatious or sentimental remarks as proof of a person’s wisdom, urging clearer assessment beyond romantic bluster.
Watch Your Daughter Medical Patent Ad in Topeka
A Topeka reader shares experience with Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for her fourteen year old daughter who recovered appetite and sleep after one bottle. The ad urges asking neighbors about the remedy and offers tablets or liquid from dealers or a trial package from Dr. Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel Buffalo.
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Topeka
Kans
Dr. Pierce
J. R. Meakins
Adams Street
Invalids
Buffalo
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John Kendrick Bangs
Lon Chaney
Colorado Springs
Colo
Chaney
Margaret Morison
St. Isis
Mildred Marshall
Western Newspaper Union
Mammoth Electric Sign
Tanlac
K. M. Lowe
Walnut Park
Cal
Lowe
Tanlac St
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo, Ohio
Garfield
Resinos
Parker’s
Hiscox Chem
Patchogue
N.Y
Hiiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue N
Dr. Thompson
Omaha
Jae Cei
Nujol
Najol
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