Public urged to try Kilmer Swamp Root remedy
Testimonial from J A Howland of Denver Colorado praises Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for lumbago after a neighbor recommended two bottles. The notary public confirms his sworn statement. Advertisement notes price fifty cents to one dollar and an offer for a sample and booklet by mail.
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Root
Btate
Colorado
Denver
State of
J. A. Howland
Daniel H. Draper
Dr. Kilmer & Binghamton
New York Judge Declares Auto Escape Law Unconstitutional
A New York judge ruled that a new auto collision law requiring motorists to stop and name the victim is unconstitutional. The decision cites a defendant's right not to testify against himself. Atlanta defense leader James Halden Wilkes condemned the ruling as unjust.
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New York
James Halden Wilkes
Defense Society of Atlanta
Weil
Bloodless Battles and the push for candid discussion
A peace promoter advocates dialogue over conflict while a sports page reader notes that professional boxers appear to have nearly solved the problem. The exchange highlights hope for nonviolent resolution in a world fascinated by athletic competition.
First Set Own House in Order
Reflection on self awareness and fault correction urges individuals to fix their own shortcomings before criticizing others. The speaker emphasizes that perception mirrors inner faults and urges personal reform as a prerequisite to guiding others.
Notable Legal Quip and Anecdotes From Puck
A flash of wit from Lord Young of the Scottish bench praises a waterworks manager for trustworthiness in a legal quip. Another lighthearted line recalls a train robbery caper with a blunt exchange about tips, reflecting early 20th century humor in Puck.
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Lord Young
Parrot and Ostrich Fight Over Egg-Sitting Offer
Mrs Parrot and Mrs Ostrich clash over a nest absence. Ostrich explains she will be away and the parrot fears neglect of eggs while Ostrich offers to sit on the eggs, causing alarm and neighborly tension.
Reversal of Form and Fate in a House and Life
A compact reflection notes that reversals in form shape outcomes and life paths. It compares a man building a house to a child growing a house of blocks, suggesting how effort and structure influence future form and fate.
A Sad Case Reveals Hidden Grief and Choices
In a poignant account a wife believed her husband killed in a railway wreck shows steadfast faith, then breaks when she cancels an auto purchase funded by his life insurance. The scene captures an intimate moment of doubt, denial, and deferred plans.
Fragmentary Classified Snips From A Paper Bride
A jumble of ad like fragments includes dinner invitation, apartment rental, home cooking claim, cider vinegar, peaceful picketing, discounted wool suits, and a formal greeting. Readable items suggest a mid century urban classifieds page with personal notices and commercial pitches.
Nothing to tell them when I get home says Sorghum
Senator Sorghum is asked what he will say to people upon returning home. He replies that he will tell them nothing and only asks that they reciprocate by not starting to tell him things.
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Senator Sorghum
Gil
Cartoonist Question Sparks Debate Over Ethnic Stereotypes
A cartoonist's portrayal of a Chinaman triggers questions about public recognition of ethnic identity. The remark questions how readers will distinguish the character as Chinese, highlighting concerns about racial representation in the comic.
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wWell
Reading Lady Returns for Another Season
A humorous exchange reveals a misnamed hiring plan as a theater manager joke unfolds with the speaker noting the cook as the actual reader for the upcoming season. The brief dialogue captures a light moments in a newspaper page snippet from The Star.
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Reading
Untitled verse fragment on marriage and baldness
A fragmented line depicts the couple after marriage noting Mary’s appearance and a bleak joke about her husband’s forgetfulness and vanity, suggesting a humorous, rustic tone about wedded life.
Wedding Notice Sparks Curious Yodeling Conversation
In a Milwaukee paper a wedding announcement for Jane Lowel Louis Lee prompts a playful exchange about yodeling. A friend recalls trying a German nerve remedy, finding it too strong and tonic, adding a humorous note to the social item.
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Milwaukee
Jane Lowel
Louis Lee
Troubled Love and Fashion Fads Meet at Dinner Table
A satirical scene shows Henrietta’s stern father mocking her suitor Grinsum as he stays nightly, while Henrietta imagines a future shared life with him. In a separate gag, Brother Hardesty is pressed to report church donations, listing several funds and chores as his contribution.
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Henrietta
Grinsum
Lippincott's
Petition Approved After Lengthy Chaplain Prayer
A substitute chaplain prayed excessively long in the House. Speaker Cannon’s mind wandered until the petition, after the lengthy prayer, was approved with a decisive gavel strike by Uncle Joe.
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Houss
Speaker Cannon
Joe
Why She Was Sorry Biggest Story Told
Norah-Oim apologizes in a facetious exchange with Mr. Caller about the “Big gest story” ever told. Norah explains her sorrow as the reason, hinting at a sensational tale behind the remark.
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Norah
Mr. Caller
Suburban Justice Court Case Over Rooster Incident
In this court the dignity of the law is upheld as Lawless searching is not laughed at. A reckless motorist ran over my rooster last week and faces fifteen shillings and costs.
Reform the World by Starting Small and Helping Others
An old proverb urges gradual reform beginning with personal effort. It urges applying practical labor to improve oneself and then extending help to neighbors for broader change.
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Bandy
Told of Two Cities Cranks Debate City Labels
Two men debated whether to call their places a city. The St Louis observer claimed not to call their town a saint, while the Kansas City resident argued otherwise.
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Verie
St Louis
Kansas City
Office Fires Its People in Witty Exchange
A witty remark likens office workers to guns as one character notes people come and go. The other quips they are hired only to be fired, comparing employment to firing a gun.
Youthful Adage Cited In Family Court Quips
In a humorous aside, a speaker notes youth must be served and jokes about three sisters where the youngest marries first. A December 15 note from Doctor promises full earthly possessions if released. A January 16 message from Mary questions a robber’s $20 for ten visits and the source of the threat.
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Mary
Used Like a Cow's Horn and Tong Hatpint Dialogue
In a fragmentary exchange, Maud and Ethel banter about unusual items and bargains. The dialogue hints at humorous misunderstandings and bargain hunting without clear context or full sentences.
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Maud
Ethel
Knotting the Knot Rumor Weaving Through Town
A playful exchange hints at a wedding. Mayme knots Will's tie yesterday, sparking talk that she plans to tie the knot. The lighthearted banter suggests a forthcoming marriage without confirming details.
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Mayme
Will
Hats for Little Misses ACY Styles and Spring Embellishments
Little Misses ACY hats feature embroidered batiste and sheer fabrics with soft bonnet shapes and narrow side plaited lace. Ribbons, flowers, and cascade ruffles dominate, with crown puffing inspired by vintage styles. Designs include wire frames, chiffon facings, and wide ribbon sashes finished with bows. Julia Bottomley.
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Julia Bottomley
Pretty blouse with embroidered square neckline
Garment description outlines a low square neckline blouse with front tucks stitched to the bust and back tucks on each side. Embroidery trims the square and extends down the wrap over right front. Sleeves feature embroidered cuffs and wristbands. Materials: 2 1/2 yards of fabric 3 1/8 inches wide and 2 1/2 yards embroidery.
Elegant Burlap and Leather Accents Decorate Home Goods
An easy material mix combines burlap with cut feather and leather or velvet accents for table covers lamp mats magazines book covers and sofa pillows. Stitches feature a contrasting background with snail brass beads resembling nails. French brides favor malines or tulle dresses with Brussels lace flounces and voluminous veils.
Dutch Collar And Cuffs For Lightweight Costumes
The guide outlines making round Dutch collar and cuff frills in plaited lawn or dotted muslin. Cut collar 3.5 inches wide and cuffs 2 inches, edge with a tiny scallop, sew in eighth inch elie plaits, attach to a narrow band. Frills may be worn from the band or inverted in sleeves. alternative thread tucks add fullness.
Surah Slike Silk Gains Favor in Fashion Trade
Surah twill silk 0 solid color gains favor among leading Paris model houses for tailored suits and three piece costumes. The high luster fabric is used like satins, favored for summer wear in America. Domestic mills are prepared to produce surah silks, offering durable dressy weight suitable for many U S regions.
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Paris
Sarah
America
United States
Black Velvet Bags Replace Gold Mesh Purse Trend
Velvet bags replace gold mesh purses as the new fashion for women. They feature thick velvet bodies framed in gold or silver, suspended from the arm by long silken cords and tassels. Most are beaded, with the velvet itself treated as the primary ornament.
Reproved: when she refused to look after kiss claim
A Philadelphia Reo recounts a social moment where an unwanted kiss led to the woman refusing to meet his gaze for the remainder of the evening, illustrating quick judgment and public reproach in a bygone social setting.
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Philadelphia
Must Have Been Bao vaudeville chat noted in Post
A Houston Post snippet recalls a cameo about a boy and a phonograph imitation. The speaker jokes about sending him out of the vaudeville circuit and whether he would make it, implying family humor and showbiz context.
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Bao
Houston Post
Sunday at church and misc. quips as told
A Sunday scene shows Donald asking questions in church before a cautious parent urges him to decide for himself. A Philadelphia Times note recalls Spring Cleaning. Jokes follow about weight and rugs, vulgar curiosity, a father’s concern for a daughter’s lifestyle, and a reformer’s view on mixing remedies.
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Donald
Philadelphia Times
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