Its Nature Circus Work Tending Animals Quip
A brief quip contrasts tending animals in a circus with the notion of a beastly job. The exchange highlights the humorous view of labor in entertainment and animal care.
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
4
Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad Claims Gray Reversal
An advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy to darken gray hair naturally. It claims the solution restores color, reduces dandruff and itchy scalp, and leaves hair glossy after simple application with a comb or brush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
War Clouds Loom as Guns Still Boom Nearby
Amid continuing conflict, artillery fire remains audible as tensions rise and residents brace for potential escalation. Local observers report ongoing bombardment affecting nearby towns and infrastructure, with leaders urging calm and preparedness.
Devout Man Heals Curse of Mangled Thumbs in Hospital
Gian Singh, shunned in India for malformed thumbs dubbed Devil Thumbs, sought deliverance in America. After anesthesia, surgeons confirmed both thumbs intact, and he whispered Allah be praised as the procedure concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
India
Allah
America
Gian - Singh
Gian Singh
Omar
Los Angeles Times
Music Shapes Acting in Salome for Mary Garden
Mary Garden argues that music transforms acting, noting Salome as proof. She says leaving opera for drama would limit her, while Strauss’s score elevates the role from ordinary to powerful and new, a sentiment echoed in Paris where the music was praised as the glove for the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Strauss
Mary Garden
Monument Shone as Ghost in Cemetery
Henry W. Locksmith and Robert C. Hawk examined a white object in Pottstown cemetery after Locksmith claimed a ghost appeared nightly. The duo found the gleaming target was a highly polished granite monument reflecting an arc light, not a spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Locksmith
North Hanover Street
Pottstown Cemetery
Henry
Robert C. Hawk
Hawk
Locksmith
Pattstoyp
Dispatch
Philadelphia Record
Poor Chinese Business Rule and Its Dividend Practice
The text critiques established Chinese practice requiring dividends from a new company's first year, forcing reliance on high interest loans to meet dividend payments. It claims mandatory commission systems in all transactions inflate costs and demand large capital, pressuring firms into precarious financial states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Seasonal Variation in Patient Weight Gain Observed
Average weight gain varies by season. From December to May gains are 225 to 250 grammes, rising rapidly from May to September reaching about 380 grammes. October to December shows the smallest gains, with September nearly double December, and weight gain generally accompanying health improvement.
Petroleum history highlights early crude market debut
The history notes Roumania as an early crude producer in 1857, followed by the United States in 1859 with about 2 000 gallons, and mentions Italy among early producers, reflecting global emergence in petroleum production.
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Roumania
United ‘States
Italy
Immersed figure asks aid before departure
A submerged figure asks a passerby for help as the suimer notes he must leave. The woman replies suggesting a single task to assist before he goes.
California Syrup of Figs Laxative Ad for Children
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims pleasant taste, gentle cleansing of the stomach bowels and liver, and urges mothers to use a teaspoonful when the tongue is coated to relieve constipation and sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mayor Baker Defends Honest Political Movement
The Washington Star reports Mayor Baker of Cleveland defending a political movement against attacks. He compares critics to a Seabright old maid who scolds about decorum after a beach encounter, implying puritanical censorship fits the opposing view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Baker
Cleveland
Seabright Old Maid
Minnie Summers
Restore Natural Hair Color with Hay's Hair Health Ad
Ancient ad copy promises a simple drugstore remedy to reverse gray hair and restore youth. It claims harmless effects and guarantees money back if unsuccessful, with price options 25 50 and 1.00. The piece also includes a humorous cabinet-like interlude about measuring cabbage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PhiloHay Specialties Co
Newark
N. J
Adv
No matter how hard misfortunes strike some men
A witty exchange notes that some men keep their poise in adversity while another jokes about shifting pretenses from refined to comic airs when ordering in public. The dialogue rests on casual humor about social display.
Shrewd rascal infiltrates society to exploit it
A fragment notes a man who joined local society for years then left, implying a calculated scheme to move through social circles for gain. The quotation suggests a shrewd plan to exploit societal access and networks.
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Rascal
The Climblys Plan Move to Better Neighborhood
The Climblys say they are moving to a better neighborhood, a decision noticed amid discussion of their current status and plans. The exchange notes skepticism about their success in the current area and hints at an upcoming relocation.
The Real Thing and Persistency
A fragment notes a humorous exchange about persistency with lines like what is persistency and paw persistency and hints at a joke about a woman developing a trait when she tries to remove a wrinkle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel
Diplomat and spouse discuss baby likeness and a hat price
The Chicago Herald quotes a diplomat and his wife debating whether the baby resembles him and recalling christening names. The wife asks about a hat priced at $25 and whether to buy it, while the diplomat smiles at the sentiment of sharing his name with their child.
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Chicago Herald
Dodd's Kidney Pills Claims Cure for Kidney Disease
Oakley Kentucky resident James McDaniel says months of kidney and bladder pain, swelling, and fatigue vanished after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He reports persistent relief and declares himself permanently cured. Advertisement offers 50 cent boxes and free booklets on household hints national anthem and recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDaniel
Oakley, Ky
J. McDaniel
Dodd’s Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Wisdom teeth joke ends in gentle rebuke
A wife returning from a dentist visit jokes that her wisdom teeth were pulled. Her husband asks why, she replies she has none left. He quips that wisdom teeth don’t affect wisdom, and she retorts that losing all teeth wouldn’t make her any dumber. Curtain.
Density of Population in the United States
Density of population is defined as the number of persons per square mile. Excluding the District of Columbia, Rhode Island leads as the most densely populated state with 508.5 persons per square mile, followed by Massachusetts New Jersey and Connecticut, each over two hundred per square mile.
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District of Columbia
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Connecticut
Gossip in a Small Town Wedding Plan
Dialog excerpt shows Mary planning marriage with her mother. The exchange hints at expectations for a good husband and a note of leaving soon, illustrating family dynamics and humor in a compact domestic scene. The tone is light and teasing, reflecting local social norms.
Full of Spirit Creature Sal Volatile
A quick gag riff plays on a cousin named Sarah nicknamed Sal Volatile, punning on volatility to evoke a playful inside joke about a lively family character.
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Sarah
Sal
Coffee to Postum: a reader's recovery story
A reader describes a coffee addiction that caused severe headaches and rheumatic symptoms, then credits switching to Postum with full recovery. She notes improved nerves, digestion, weight and strength, and mentions the product's origin in Battle Creek, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Fragmented old ledger excerpt with threats and fire
The fragment shows a Chicago Ledger style line about a person named Sary pleading to remove fire and noting being full of cartridges. Vivid tense moment centers on tobacco and coal items near a bed as fear rises.
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Phe
Chicago ‘Ledger
Stop Eating Meat to Prevent Kidney and Back Troubles
An advertisement urges readers to avoid meat to protect kidneys and bladder. It claims uric acid from meat overworks kidneys, causing back pain, headaches, stomach issues, and urinary irritation. Recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water to flush kidneys and prevent disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
John J. Hicks
S. 13Th St
Mt. Vernon
No Room for a Third Mass Meeting Quip
Ex president Taft and Senator Penrose were seen in earnest talk when a taller aggressive politician tried to enter. A quick secretary blocked the intruder and quipped that they were holding a mass meeting or so, in a witty, dated exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Senate
Musical miscue at tranmear prompts a joke
A man recalls dozing during a musicale and waking to clap when a woman stepped on his foot. He jokes he mistook the signal from his family as a cue to applaud, thinking a home musicale was underway.
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Mr. Cumrox
Cascarets Promote Clean Bowels Liver and Stomach
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a safe overnight laxative that cleanses and regulates the stomach and liver. It claims the pill works while you sleep, causes no gripe, and costs 10 cents a box with widespread use by men and women to prevent headaches biliousness and indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Delicate Point in Jury Deliberations Sparks Debate
A brief remark questions women on the jury and whether a lady defendant should receive favorable treatment. The passage also notes married men debating how much of their earnings are legally due to them.
Women face muddy crossings and hosiery inspection
Women must endure muddy crossings as part of a planned inspection of hosiery, revealing social expectations and potential scrutiny in public settings.
Christmas Bread Warmth and Witty Warning
A shoemaker's apprentice visits his master’s home in December. The wife bakes a Christmas spice loaf, and the boy cheerfully exclaims its aroma. She retorts that he will have only that scent to enjoy, hinting at a harsher fate.
Care for your hair with Cuticura ointment and soaps
Precede shampoos by touches of Cuticura Ointment for dandruff spots and scalp irritation. Nothing better for the complexion hair hands or skin than these fragrant emollients. Also as toilet preparations. Sample each free by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Effeminate remark sparks debate over behavior
Dialogue shows Gabe questioning the label effeminate while Steve counters with claims he always wants the last word. The exchange highlights tensions over gendered expectations and communication dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabe
Steve
Plutocrat Question Comes From Comic Exchange
A humorous exchange plays on the term plutocrat with a child asking for its meaning. The reply defines it as a man who has as much money as the speaker would like to have, reflecting light dialogue.
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Pop
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