Oil control fears in Britain and US markets gaze
The piece argues Britain seeks oil dominance to secure fuel for its industry and argues American investors and companies expand to secure crude supply. It notes English money flows into Mexico and the US, with forecasts of British products worth hundreds of millions annually. It contrasts with American ignorance and calls for national self sufficiency in oil.
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Britain
England
British Isles
Doug
Ma Ring
Mexico
United States
Maere
Hypertrichosis and health tips from Dr Huber column
A reader asks about excessive facial hair and potential causes while seeking affordable treatment. Dr Huber explains hypertrichosis, cautions that the electric needle is the only reliable method, and notes risks of stimulants. Other letters cover spine curvature, massage training, and a humorous lodge anecdote closing with a curious exchange.
Fractional Fragments of a Rural Anecdote in Dialogue
The passage weaves conversations about a country gathering and a tale of two children Virginia and Robert who tend a quirky garden. An elder narrator frames a prize contest with mixed seeds to test discernment between flowers vegetables and weeds. The tale moves through family banter and rustic mischief.
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Robert
Virginia
Hubert
Roabert
Joe
Habert
Grandpa
Lark Song Truths and Garden Lessons
Answers to questions mix natural history and life proverbs. The lark’s song shifts from harsh near cages to uplifting arias aloft. A mouse learns by feel which wood is weakest. Robert’s garden contest with Virginia turns into a parable: life is a garden to cultivate usefulness and beauty while uprooting weeds.
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Rorland
Miss Tawney Apple organizes a girls club formation
Miss Tawney Apple leads a local effort to form a girls cigarette club while Lafe Bud discusses opening interests and selling parts for Ford automobiles and the railroad era.
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd puzzle on canal boat ordering
A Loyd brain teaser describes 12 boats in 18-berth lock spaces with six empty slots. The task asks for the minimal number of moves to rearrange boats 1 through 12 into consecutive groups 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12, using the simplest fewest-move solution.
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Pacific Inc
A Simple Way To Remove Dandruff
An old tip claims four ounces of plain liquid arvon can dissolve dandruff. Apply at night to moisten the scalp and rub in. By morning most or all dandruff may be gone, with three or four more applications destroying any trace. Itching stops and hair becomes fluffy glossy and soft.
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Mair
Baby
Andrew
Tommy
Bud Jenkins
Bud
Ohorts
Imogene
Harvest Dreams And Civic Debates Across Iowa
A collage of verses and political notes from Des Moines and Iowa cities. Read of harvest imagery and twilight romance beside reports on municipal funding, Europe’s debt, and governors seeking higher office with Kendall affirming non-senatorial aims.
Vague Maritime Puzzle Referenced in Exercise
A cryptic naval move described as a sequence of numbered boats shifts positions. The problem asks for answer No. 449. It asserts John must skate a mile in 4 minutes to beat James by minutes, being two and a half times as fast.
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Parewell
Russia
Belturis
John
James
Herring's Iowa Gubernatorial Run Seen As Marketing Bid
Democratic nominee and Cedar Rapids businessman A Herring, famed for Ford car sales, is described as wealthy and plans a modern advertising campaign. Critics question leadership value, while Davenport Vimes cites Iowa war funds audit showing clear accounting and limited spend.
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement
A vintage ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as the safest laxative for children. It emphasizes the product’s harmless physic action, pleasant fruit flavor, and that full directions appear on each bottle. The copy urges buyers to look for the name California on the package to ensure authenticity.
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California
Danderine Ad Promises Hair Health Benefits
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a hair product. It claims after use no fallen hairs or dandruff remain and every strand shows new life vigor brightness color and thickness. The claim emphasizes visible improvements and a lively appearance.
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Country Clan
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Nature Notes
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Sandman Story
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Paine
Sam Loyd
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