Millionaire playwright mocks fame and fortune
The speaker in a satirical quip boasts that his fortune is secured at last while derisively noting how others profit from art. He references a dramatized patent medicine, washing powder, and breakfast food ads as the supposed medium for his oversized ambitions, in the voice of Puck.
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David Searum
Mr. Polley
Phiya
Goblis
Puck
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
No Luck in Odd Numbers
Dialogue excerpt features MecQueery and Lushforth discussing luck in odd numbers and a public reception. The scene notes Rory O'Moore as a quoted figure and mentions a 3 AM arrival at the Philadelphia press, hinting at a humorous or practical joke in a newspaper column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecQueery
Rory O'Moore
Lushforth
Philadelphia
Ress
Detroit artist backs Lydia Pinkham's Remedy for female troubles
Miss Gannon of Detroit affiliated with the Amateur Art Association confirms relief from female weakness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes months of general weakness and pain, notes rapid improvement after beginning treatment, and urges other women to seek the same cure based on her experience and similar letters from other women.
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Miss Gannon
Lee’y
Detroit Amateur Art Association
Lydia E.pinkham
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Misa Guta Gannon
Jones St
Detngi
Mich
Amathéur
Itia
Lydia Binkham
Hunting the Dragon Fly in Japan Children Sport
An old report notes how Japanese children practice dragonfly hunting during the Buddhist All Souls Days. It describes nets, birdlime, sticks, and a hair decoy method used in Kal province, where a hair and pebble device entangles the dragonfly, allowing capture. The piece contrasts child skill with elder disapproval and notes the ritual context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Larenko Thearn
Kal
This Should Animate Him Hungry Higgins
A woman called me an animated scarecrow this morning while I discussed with Tid Bita. Weary Walking notes I have known you since the early eighties but never saw real animation about you before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Postum Cereal Coffee Proclaimed A Better Choice
An Independent letter reports on Postum Cereal Coffee helping a Davenport teacher drop coffee, end heart palpitations, stomach trouble, and dependence. The testimonial claims improved health, energy for extra work, and social activity without the harms of traditional coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iona
Sehdo
Pontam
Not Yet: A Lover Reads Truth In Eyes
A verse fragment expresses doubt in a beloved’s pouting lips while eyes reveal consent. The speaker claims wise men read the heart in the eyes, noting the tension between spoken words and unspoken desire as eyes indicate yes despite denial. Catholic Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napa
The New Teacher and Tom Lawton at School
A timid pupil Tom Lawton faces a punitive after school session under a new teacher who hides a possible softer, even protective side behind stern discipline. Tom lingers, fearing punishment yet drawn to the teacher’s curious, unsettling behavior as recess ends and the lesson resumes.
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Norind
Hell
Thake
Tom Lawton
Tom
Taavton
Lawton
Thomas Lawton
Teacher and Boy Forge Lasting Friendship After School
In a Philadelphia Ledger account, a schoolteacher keeps Tom Lawton after class to guide him through a difficult moment. A jointed fishing tool reveals itself, lessons unfold, and the pair end the day with a hearty supper and plans for ongoing mentoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Lawton
Miles
Tao
Art
Tee
Tom Lawton
the Tenacher
Philadelphia Ledger
Pretty Noveltica Shakespeare Card Pack Delights Readers
A 4 pack of Shakespearean playing cards features court cards drawn from plays. In diamonds the king in Hamlet, Catherine of Aragon, and Jack Bong. in hearts King Lear, the young queen in Richard III, and Lancer clubs King John, Margaret of Anjou, and Pis tuk ja epadds. Jewelry and costume details enrich the pack, aligning with each character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Hamlet
Catherine of Arragon
Jack Bong
King Lear
Richard Ir
King John
Margaret of Anjou
Pistuk Ja Epadds
Richard Jr
Lady Macbeth
Jack Cage
Something Expected on Links Proposing Surprise
A playful chat shows Ida and May discussing a possible marriage proposal from Dick during a golf outing. May feigns concern as rumors spread that Dick pretended illness to avoid keeping up with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida
Chicago
Newa
What Everybody Says
A collection of testimonial notes claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure back pain kidney trouble and sleeplessness. Readers describe relief after using the product with various addresses and ages credited to grateful users from multiple places.
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Looksvilli, Ky
Dean
Joan BE. Kra- Mbe
Male &Sreet
Foreman American Tobacco Co
Cmoaco, Inn
Doan
Hank Doan
Lake Street
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