The News Satirical Bits From Vienna Georgia
A weekly Vienna sheet mocks modern foibles with jokes about lobsters prices women hats and press agents. It jokes about harem skirts linked to publicity and notes how coronations draw American wealth to London shops. The piece rails at alimony and praises a surgeon’s progress prize.
Yale Men and Taft Echoes From Navy and West Point
A long reminiscence notes Yale loyalty to Taft and the enduring social marks of college life on officers. It recounts William W. Russell of the Navy, nicknamed Pete at Annapolis, and his swift rise from midshipman pranks to a diplomat in Venezuela, illustrating how school-days linger in public service and reputation.
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Missouri Mules for Africa Arrive in Cape Town from Missouri
The Welsh Prince brought 124 Missouri bred mules to Cape Town in February for Brice Bros of Springs who supply Johannesburg. The four to seven year olds stand 15 hands and fetch £100 to £120 a pair in Cape Town, with Missouri prices around £40. A South African observer called the shipment magnificent and well suited for breeding prospects. Delivery took seven days by rail to port, 30 days at sea, and three days to Johannesburg with no casualties despite rough seas.
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Superstitions Shape Derby Dreams In 19th Century Racing
London Answers notes Lemberg, a famed three year old, was not entered for the Newmarket Biennial amid a superstition that winners rarely triumph in the Derby. Jockeys and trainers alike harbor quirks, such as Fred Archer favoring Epsom, Tom Loates fearing Manchester, and Wells carrying a potato for luck, reflecting enduring racing folklore.
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Cardui claimed to restore strength for a woman in North Carolina
Mrs L V Everett of Pinetown North Carolina recounts severe weakness after illness and lies with poor health. After using Cardui she reports weight gain from 100 to 150 pounds and renewed energy to work on a farm and house with a family of six. She endorses Cardui as the cause of her recovery and urges others to try it. Chattanooga Medicine Co invites inquiries to its Ladies Advisory Dept and offers a Home Treatment booklet.
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To the Childish Mind
Dorothy Ultman a literal girl from Eighty-fourth Street asked if God sees everything and if his eye is as big as a shop window eye. Her mother replied that God does see all, at all times, then Dorothy queried further during a downtown outing at an optician’s display.
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Feed Young Girls Right Food For Growth And Health
A call for proper nutrition during adolescence warns that healthy diet supports strong development while poor intake risks long term illness. A testimonial praises Postum as easing coffee related stomach trouble and improving headaches, nervousness, and overall health with revised beverage choices.
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