LURE OF AMERICA: travel debate and domestic costs rise
The article argues against European travel, urging Americans to see domestic wonders instead. It warns travel expatriation drains national wealth, notes deficits, and urges spending at home. It cites U S tax, currency, and foreign interest concerns while urging language and integration efforts for immigrants.
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America
Europe
Aworisan
France
Belgium
Middle West
Ours
Health Advice for Catarrh and Child Care in 19th Century Column
A reader column outlines home remedies for catarrh in children including hot baths, lemon, tincture of valerian, ammonia acetate, and saline solutions. It discusses avoiding rushing clothing, keeping feet warm, and notes possible gastric disturbances. It includes a Q&A about a 10 year old and a 35 year old with bronchitis linked to fumes and smoking, offering general medical guidance and promoting sanitation and public health discussion.
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Muse
Dam
Murther
Life Confidences in a Couple Philosophic
Andrew and Imogene discuss marriage and genius in a comic dialogue about the burdens and rewards of matrimony. They volley quips on domestic life, finances, and the conflict between personal genius and the practical demands of a shared home. The exchange uses satirical tones to question whether marriage stifles artistic pursuit.
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Andrew
Imogene
Wyro Bulkerson
Anrey
Simon
Poly Ibly
Sarah
Sandman Story: Fox Meets Witch and Regains Shape
This tale follows Anck Fox visiting a Witch to restore his fox form, aided by a frog who fetches a magical stone. The Witch reveals true costs of deceit, saves her son imprisoned under a pool, and ends with the Frog returning to a stable life and the Fox remaining in his form.
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Anu
Frogeie
Alves
Jean Aris
Sid
Walter Oere
Rickox
Witeh
Wheelchair Engineer Describes Long Awaited Help
The speaker laments endless weariness and seeks urgent relief after years of struggle. A frustrated account reflects fatigue with daily movement and a wish for assistance to move around a crowded place.
Dialogue on Austria Hungary treaty and future European balance
Helen and Joe discuss the Austro Hungarian treaty and its impact on Austria Germany and Europe. Uncle Harry explains populations frontiers debt burdens new borders and the debate over self determination and potential revision by the League of Nations.
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Europe
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Germany
Joe
Uncle Harry
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Clemenceau
Kingdom of Bohemia
Czecho- Slovakia
Jugo-Slavia
Italy
Tyrolean Alps
Harry
Tyrol
Bohemia
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd in Minutes to Answer
A puzzle captioned by Sam Loyd presents baskets with hen and duck eggs. The grocer must choose baskets to prove his meanting, using a pictured count of eggs per basket to satisfy the condition that hen eggs exceed duck eggs by a factor. The problem asks which baskets to sell to demonstrate the claim.
Aspirin For Headache Ad Promotes Bayer Tablets
An advertisement promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin for headache colds pain neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. It praises the genuine Aspirin as prescribed by physicians for nineteen years and mentions handy tin boxes of 12 tablets sold for a few cents.
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Bayer
International tensions hint at new league of nations role
The text argues that peace terms show strains among Balkan nations and figures like D Asinunzio influence Fiume while Romania and Greece dispute apportionments. It suggests such issues will keep an international court like the League of Nations busy. An editor note invites inquiries by mail with full names. reporters’ names remain confidential.
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D'Asinunzio
Fiume
Romania
Greece
Balkan
League of Nations
Uncle Harry
Iowa Editors Debate Being Good Versus Bad
Osage News quips that being good invites loneliness and obscurity while bad behavior draws attention as Sioux City Tribune notes King Albert delivering thrills. The column mixes wit and commentary on public reputations and novelty in early 20th century journalism.
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Osage
Remembering War Slackers in Memoir from Marshalltown
The piece denounces war slackers and pro-German sympathizers in Chicago and Milwaukee, arguing that despite loyal soldiers and bonds paid, voters backed a mayor and a congressman linked to antiwar sentiment. It warns the individual slacker bears lifelong contempt and that cities may be judged by their handling of scorers.
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Marshalltown Times
Republi
Chicago
Milwaukee
Thompson
Mibwaukee
Berger
The Slacker Record in American Elections
The author condemns voter apathy and slowness to act as the root of civic shame. He argues loyalty by participation shapes cities like Chicago, warning that higher citizenship remains inert when led by selfish interests. Memory will reveal this failure in times of stress.
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Chicago
Nervousness Turns Man From Friends to Pink Pills Cure
Mr. H. J. Maxwell of Oklahoma City describes severe nervousness with dizziness and poor sleep. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills his nerves strengthened, he sleeps well and regains appetite. The ad promotes 50 cents a box, six for 2.50, urging readers to write for a free nerve book.
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Dr. Williams
H. J. Maxwell
No. 1
West 4Th Street
Oklahoma City
Okla
Kame
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.W
Sloan's Did You Ever Use Sloan's Liniment Ad
An old advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment promising relief for rheumatic twinges back pain muscle stiffness and soreness. It claims quick penetration without rubbing and notes three sizes priced 0.25 0.50 and 1.40 with wide availability through any druggist.
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Sloan
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