Vanished Fleets and Radioplane Peace Mission
In Washington a sensational tale unfolds as Japan declares war and seizes the Philippines while radioplane technology transports ships to the United States. King Edward, the Kaiser, and British officials meet with American leaders aboard a cutting edge craft to discuss a planned world peace.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Guy Hillier
Norma Roberts
Inventor Roberts
Philippines
lMneland
Norma Johberts
Florida
Hawaii
Tokyo
England
Kaiser
King Edward
Bevins
Ofngland
Thames
Roberts
T Roberts
United
America
Not for the Poor Man Says Home Chat on Wives
Home Chat argues a girl who neglects clothes is unsuitable for a poor man and needs an unlimited dress allowance and a maid. It adds that if she did not manage clothes before, she will mismanage housekeeping after marriage, wasting much of it.
An Interesting Paint Test And Pure White Lead How To
A simple chemical test detects adulterated white lead and safeguards painting material quality. National Lead Company offers a free House owner's Painting Outfit No 49 from the 1902 Trinity Building New York to verify purity and obtain color schemes and specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lead Company
Trinity
Variety. Hiewitt and Jewitt on money and wives
Hiewitt says he has been pinched for money lately. Jewitt replies that women have different ways of getting it, noting that his wife kisses him when she wants anything.
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Hiewitt
Jewitt
A Cure for Fits by Epilepticide Promises Global Medicine
The article touts Epilepticide as a breakthrough treatment that can cure fits and nervousness, claiming widespread cures and immense public interest. Dr May Laboratory at 43 Pearl Street New York offers free trial bottles literature and testimonials by mail to all who write.
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Dr. May
Pearl Street
New York City
Mrs Howe's Witty Response to Compliment on Piazza
The New York Herald recalls Mrs Julia Ward Howe’s sense of the ridiculous. A Newport lady sought a lovely remark about her moonlit veranda and Howe replied in a refined voice that the piazza was a bully one.
Murine Eye Remedy Promoted For School Eye Strain
An advertisement touts Murine Marine Eye Remedy for red weak and watery eyes and eye strain caused by chalk dust in schools. It claims 17928 NYC children need eye care per a census and notes the product is non injurious and provided by the Marine Remedy Co of Chicago with free eye books offered.
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New York City
The
Marine Eye Temedy Co
Chicago
Fatest French recruit found at Corbeil weighs 268 pounds
The Paris journal notes the tallest and shortest conscripts are among readers. The latest find is M. H. Laverdet, son of a Toecality merchant, the fat test recruit in the French army at Corbeil, tipping the scales at 268 pounds.
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Paris
Corbeil
M. hLaverdit
Hall's Catarrh Cure Patent Claim in Toledo Notice
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of BW J Cheney Co Toledo promises $100 for each catarrh case cured or not by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notice dated December 7, 1886 before Notary A W Gleason. Cure sold by druggists 75 cents. testimonials part of the sales pitch.
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City of
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Chenny
BW. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
F. J. Qieney & CO
Oldest Man in the World Claim Faces Time Test
Jose Gaadaloupe Aleud of Jalesti tlan Jalisco Mexico is claimed as the oldest man in the world. Parish records place his birth in 1770 making him 139 years old though his exact age and longevity are not independently verified. He remains described as in good physical condition.
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Jose Gaadaloupe Aleud
Jalestitlan
Jalisco
Mexico
Lane's Pleasant Tablets Claim Fast Cold Cure
A tonic claim that Lane's Pleasant Tablets stop a cold at the start and even a strong cold in a few hours. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents a box. If unavailable, write to Orator F. Woodward in Le Roy, N. Y. Sample offered free.
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F. Woodward
le Roy
N. x
A Fitting Penalty for Losing His Head in Love
A quip-like exchange on romance and punishment suggests marriage as a fitting cap ital penalty. The banter frames love's folly as a court case where wedlock serves as consequence.
Allen's Foot-Ease promotes relief for sore feet
Use Allen's Foot-Ease powder shaken into shoes to cure swollen tired aching hot sweating feet corns and bunions while you walk. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 2 cents. Do not accept substitutes. Free sample by sending one penny stamp and address to Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Turn the six figure upside down for maximum effect
Instruction suggests flipping the numeral six to its inverted orientation to alter appearance or interpretation. The note emphasizes reversing the shape rather than altering context, inviting playful visualization or puzzle-like reasoning with the number.
Ambitious worker seeks raise as engagement sparks changes
An office boy asks for a raise while explaining he is now engaged and his fiancée wants a more settled life. The employer counters with a five dollar monthly increase, prompting the hopeful employee to accept.
Prescription for Nervous Men and Women
An advertisement urges a tonic remedy for nervous weakness with symptoms like sleeplessness anxiety and trembling. It prescribes a half pint of syrup sarsaparilla compound with balmwort cardiol essence and other extracts to be taken after meals and at night.
Old Hod Carrier Survives Fall in Southern Town
An elderly hod carrier slipped from near a building’s third story and landed head first. Bystanders feared death but he survived as onlookers gave him whisky to steady him. He then rose and calmly asked how he felt. The man joked that he felt “sorter cofused” but was “all right” after the impact.
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Great Britain
Admiralty
Germany
Brockton
Kemp's Balsam Promise Cures Coughs Quickly
The ad touts Kemp's Balsam as a universal cough cure that doctors and nurses endorse. It claims effectiveness against any cough and cold and notes the price is 25 cents at druggists and dealers, urging households to keep a bottle ready.
Young Women Trade Quips Over Speed
Two young women discuss fast young men then encounter each other silently as they meet without speaking. The brief exchange hints at social dynamics and unresolved tension in a quiet moment.
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Germany
Bevins
King
Bevins and
Brockton
England
Begins
Admiralty
Tme
Oime
Souders Vanilla Extract Promoted For Grocers
Purity and flavor highlighted as Souders Vanilla Extract uses fine Mexican vanilla beans. Distributed to grocers in bottles priced 10, 15, and 25 cents.
Two of a Kind and a Pain Relief Claim
A farmer and a washlady affirm shared work from the soil and chores. The ad touts Hamlins Wizard Oil as soothing all aches and inflammation, claiming it relieves pain and brings surprise and delight to the afflicted.
German Proverb and Eyes Salve Ad In One Fragment
Proverb text notes nature returning after swatting with a pitchfork. An ad line promotes PETTIT'S EYER SALVE for sore eyes, priced 25c, with small references to brands and a fragmented sentiment about roses known by the cheeks they decorate.
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Pettit
Buffalo
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Barr
Jimmy Barr
London
Atlantic
Storm
A. W. Gleason
Mamy
Guare
Waterpro
AIT ‘Tower CO
Boston
USA
A Canadian CO
Umireo
Toronto, Can
Trinity Bidg
New York
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