Spooky Roadside Tale From Nashville Texas
A Houston Post correspondent recalls a sightseeing trip with a ventriloquist son in Nashville Texas. A hired driver speeds past a private cemetery as eerie groans rise from graves and from the seat beside him. The incident ends when the driver vanishes and a ride home is found amid uneasy chatter about town drinking.
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Marriage Proposal Amid Misheard Words in Town Tale
In a small scene Miss Peacher mishears Mr. Dubson and he asks for marriage. She admits her mind wandered miles away before the reply. The exchange ends with a terse acceptance as a rival moves to another town to take a seat.
Major Moses and the Ten Commandments Gag
A Western camp rookie faced persistent hazing until a tall figure stepped from the darkness. “Who’s there?” the guard challenged. The reply: “Major Moses” and a quip about advancing and giving the Ten Commandments.
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Vice President Hine Opposes Military Training at Commencement
Thomas Riley Marshall, V P, warned against military government in the United States during Trinity College commencement in Craven Memorial Hall. He defined the educated man by four words God home patriotism and duty and praised Senators Overman and Simmons.
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Women Club in Winston-Salem Proposes Economy Stance
The Winston-Salem Woman's Club adopts a platform urging sane economy amid high prices. Members vow to buy only essentials, avoid wasteful indulgences, and teach young people foundations of thrift in hard times.
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Shaving Linked to Shortened Life Says Doctor
Dr Arthur MacDonald of Washington DC argues shaving may cause neuralgic facial troubles and shorten life. He asks colleagues in the Medical Record for data from their experience to support or refute the belief.
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Ready for Flu Calotabs Adverts Warn of Quick Cure
Physicians and druggists urge purification of the system to prevent influenza. Take one Calotab at bedtime with water. the next morning you should be well with a refreshed system. Sold in sealed packages for thirty-five cents with a refund if not satisfied.
Rich and poor patronize cobbler in life lesson
A Birmingham Age Herald item notes a shopper sitting with a millionaire while his shoes are mended. The piece wryly suggests the man’s insistence on quality is what helped him become wealthy. The column paints class and virtue with humor.
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Egg Eating Birds and the Robber’s Odd Appetite
A reflective piece on egg thieves among birds and humans. It notes a robber of eggs stands apart in its class. It mentions one egg that fails to appeal to the thief and suggests many men cling to delusions rather than the truth.
Real Relief for Catarrh Through Blood Purification
The ad argues catarrh stems from blood infection and urges removing the underlying cause rather than local sprays. It promotes S. S. S. as a blood antidote to cleanse the system and remove germs, claiming lasting relief. Free medical advice is offered from a Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta.
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