Getting Best in Life Passes Some Remarks on East Trip
An elderly traveler from Atlanta recounts his East journey through New York Boston and Washington. He contrasts lavish wealth with spiritual warning noting dozens of cars and luxury hotels while urging readers to seek meaningful purpose over excess. He likens life to a circus and warns the audience to follow a true path before the show ends.
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Brother Dickey
New York
Boston
Washington
Treasury
Congress
Georgia
Dickey
Cireus
Atlanta Constitution
What Father Took
A tense garden scene unfolds as a young man explains his father’s reaction to a plan. The woman learns he initially resisted then accepted a request after a failed appeal. She reveals a $2,500 bank detail, and George recounts the father’s ultimate action of borrowing the money.
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George
Dos
A Romance Almost Here in the Heat
In a crowded room the man takes the woman's gloveless hand as fans whirl above them and a stifling air presses in. He shows no emotion while noting her size, six and a half, in a clipped remark about her dress or boots.
Coronation Travel Jibe From Alry Persiflage
A fragment quotes Alry Persiflage joking about the king and queen’s future travel in the coronation procession. The exchange notes a humorous remark about trains being held long for the royal pair. The text preserves a witty aside without further context.
Riley Guest Sparks Hoofbeat of Hazelden Farm Antics
James Whitcomb Riley visiting Hazelden farm causes a stir as George Ade’s chauffeur whips away in a car to fetch chewing tobacco. Riley questions the chase, suspects a doctor, and learns the driver’s aim was to grab tobacco for him, ending the morning’s commotion.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Hazelden Farm
George Ade
Indiana
Ade
Mr. Riley
Riley
Brook
He Recognized Her In The End At The Store Miscommunication
A husband arrives at three o'clock to meet his wife who had planned to call the Information bureau for his location. The clerk relays a message from a worried wife at Blank's store on Sixth Avenue claiming the local shop is impolite, poorly ventilated, and she cannot find what she wants. The man confirms the message matched his wife, ending the domestic mix up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blank
Sixth Avenue
New York Sun
Simplifying the Drama on Open Night Stages
Walter Prichard Eaton argues in the American Magazine for outdoor night theater using painted backdrops and draperies to create a transparent region of darkness that enhances illusion. He suggests this simple method could simplify Shakespeare productions, restore omitted scenes, and speed narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Prichard Eaton
Leave It or Take It
A humorous exchange centers on a wedding plan where a young man defers decisions to others. The father-in-law-to-be questions the date and budget while the groom again defers to Mrs. Bullion, expressing his intention to leave the arrangements and income to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Mabel
Getting the Facts. Guinea hens spark cottage humor
A summer boarder asks why a farmer keeps guinea hens, and Mrs. Ashcraft replies her husband enjoys cooking one for flavor. Later the boarder questions Mr. Ashcraft, and the farmer says his wife likes to hear them sing. The exchange highlights household quirks on the farm.
Button Game Leads to Basket Swap in Bunco Tale
A market seller recalls leaving a basket on a plumber’s doorstep. A sunning bulldog guarded it as a red headed woman from inside claimed the basket. Witnesses vouched it belonged to her. She inspected bills before returning the basket, noting a dog named Jocko’s vigilance.
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Coller
Joecko
Jocko
Chivalry Seen On New York Subways
An ex-Washingtonian recalls a New York night when a mother with a baby, a suitcase, a violin, and a sword was helped by strangers. At Forty second Street the conductor halted the car and carried her belongings to the sidewalk, another man aided them down the stairs, and at Seventy second Street others carried items onto an express train. The witness notes such chivalry in the city.
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New York
Seventh Avenue
Pennsylvania Station
Forty-second Street
Seventy Second Street
Rank in Kentucky
A Kentucky quip explains rank by posture near a stove. If feet on stove top, general. feet on the rail half way up, colonel. feet on floor, major. The reply notes even captains and lieutenants are not distinguished in Kentucky. Source: Lippincott's.
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Kentucky
Lippincott’s
Economy First Aeronaut Prize Win Sparks Delight
Economy remarks celebrate winning a prize with a light tone. The speaker recalls walking on air after the win, while another voice expresses astonishment and notes a large saving of gasoline, highlighting enthusiasm and practical benefit.
Bucklens Arnica Salve Endorsed By Clinton Man
Accused of stealing FH, E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine boldly praises Bucklens Arnica Salve. He claims it removes sting from burns and scalds and soothes sores boils and piles. He says it robs injuries of their terror as a healing remedy. Only 26e at S WH Williams.
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E. Chamberlain
Clinton
S. WH. Williams
Merital Kidney and Backache Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Merital Kidney and Backache Remedy claiming rapid relief and kidney restoration. It cites nationwide endorsements and urges purchase through a druggist or by mail to American Drug and Press Association in Decorah Iowa for 60 cents.
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American Drug and Press Associations
American Drug and Press Association
Decorah
Iowa
Foley's Honey and Tar Company Relief Claim
A Chicago reader from L034 Wolf Street reports rapid relief from hay fever and summer colds using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The letter promotes the product based on Mr. M Stewart’s experience and encourages others with similar symptoms to try it. HL Williams.
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Foley
M. Stewart
Wolf
St., Chicago
Imentha
Stewart
HL. Williams
Blyimer Alloyad Silver Pens Offered by Vindicator Office
The Vindicator and Republican office advertises Blyimer Alloyad Silver pens for sale. Details on price or exact model are unreadable in the fragment. Potential buyers are directed to the newspaper office for more information.
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Vindicator
Republican
Northwestern Doctors at Orleans Hotel Visit
A crowded notice proclaims the Northwestern Doctors will be at the Orleans Hotel on August 15 for free consultations, exams, and advice on nervous and chronic diseases. They tout painless, non surgical treatment for appendicitis gallstones cancer tumors and other ailments, urging readers to bring a urine sample for analysis and stressing potential life saving benefits.
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Northwestern
Dioetors
America
August Loth
Orleans Hotel
Motherville
Des Moines Evening Tribune Summer Subscribe Offer
A promotional note offers a one dollar subscription to the Des Moines Evening Tribune for the next thirty days ending January 1, 191 percent. The fragment indicates a limited time price incentive to attract new readers.
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Des Moines Evening Tribune
Loss of Time and Pay From Kidney Trouble
M Balent of 1214 Little Penna St Steater Til was too ill to work due to kidney and bladder troubles. He took Foley Kidney Pills for a short time, became entirely well, returned to work, and feels healthier. Foley Kidney Pills are described as tonic and quick in results for workers suffering from kidney ills.
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Foley
S.A. Willits
M. Balent
Little Penna St
Steater
Til
S. H. Williams
Muth and bruises may heal faster with liniment
Chamberlains Liniment claims to heal bruises in about one third the normal time by antiseptic action and to prevent maturation of injuries It also relieves muscle soreness and rheumatic pains and is available from all dealers.
Electric Hitters Blood Purifier Endorsed By C V Budahn
Attack Like Tigars To fighting to keep the blood pure the white corpuscles attack perms like tigers. But often germs multi ny so fast the little fighters are overcome. Then see pimples, boils, sezoma sal{-rheam and sores multi ply and strength and appetite fail. This condition demands Electric Hitters to regulate stomach, liver and kidneys and to expel poisons from the blood. They are the best blood purifier writes C V Budahn of Tracy Calif LT have ever found they make rich red blood strong nerves and build up your health Try them 60e at S H Williams.
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C.V. Budahn
Tracy
Calif
S. H. Williams
Liquid cures eczema where salve fails
Medical authorities urge abandoning greasy salves that trap eczema. A wash with Oil of Wintergreen, Thymos, and other ingredients in the D. D. D. Prescription penetrates to the germs, destroys them, and soothes the skin. A 25-cent trial bottle offers instant relief via FS Shadle.
Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Promoted for Summer Use
A sales pitch urges buying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now before summer ends. It claims the remedy has no superior and is sold by all dealers.
Des Moines paper subscription offer noted in brief
The Des Moines Register and Leader information indicates a subscription notice running until January 1, with a price of $1.90. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the note suggests a promotional rate and deadline.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Lke
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Letome
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