New York humorist recalls life as weights and measures commissioner
A friend recounts amusing stories about the strenuous life of a weights and measures commissioner in New York. A grocer jokes about the inspector not visiting, then reveals he has been giving seventeen ounces to the pound rather than fifteen, highlighting overcharging. Burns and injuries are also mentioned with Wizard Oil offering quick relief.
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New “York
Weights” and Measures
Driscoll
Weights and Measures
Woman’s View Turns on Bachelor as Coward About Marriage
A woman notes that a bachelor is often seen as a man who avoids marriage due to fear. The remark frames bachelorhood as a choice shaped by timidity rather than independence, reflecting dating norms of the era.
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Dr. R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Shortest words carry the most weight in quotes
A compact musing mentions hot headedness versus cold feet and contrasts two cigar brands with a price note. It notes the Lewis Single Binder straight 5c cigar and cheaper alternatives at 10c for less quality.
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Lewis
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Endorsement
A Kansas City druggist and notary public witness a testimonial letter from W C Summers praising Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for curing his kidney troubles after a 15 year fight. The ad urges readers to request a sample bottle and mentions available bottle sizes at drug stores.
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Ww. Co. Summers
Central Ave
Kansas City
Kans
Grand View Drug Co
State of
Kansas County
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Editor Rejects Poem Under Management Policy
A backstage exchange shows the editor declining a poem from a writer, citing management discipline. The poet questions the stance as the editor reiterates a blanket policy against such submissions.
Avery King of Oxen Dominates Brattleboro Fair
J. D. Avery of Shelburne Falls showcases superior oxen at Brattleboro fair winning all three prizes in the free for all class and first and second in the 3500 class. His team pulled 9 100 pounds in 3500 and a nine foot exhibition in the free for all with a 10 238 load, the largest at Brattleboro since 11 000 with Holsteins.
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Massachusetts
J. D. Avery
Shelburne Falls
Brattleboro Fair
Mr. Avery
Brattleboro
Improvised Splints For Injured Members From Household Items
The guide advises after notifying a surgeon to support the injured limb with an improvised splint using flat boards or any broad item longer than the bone. Pad with soft material and avoid pressure, cover with cloth, and keep the part wet with clean cold water.
Association of Ideas with Mosquitoes and Boarders
A witty exchange features a sharp witted girl remarking on plentiful files and mosquitoes. Farmer Countessel concedes that each year, files, mosquitoes, and summer boarders seem to arrive together, creating a humorous tie of seasonal conditions.
Change Your Diet Sparks a Bright Transformation
A Philo woman shares how switching to Grape-Nuts and cream lifted her mood, restored weight, and revived interest in life after years of dull health. The letter praises the nourishing food and notes rapid improvements within weeks, claiming a complete personal change.
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Philo
Jonah
Wellville
Eg Tsr
Hoosier News Briefly Told
Fort Wayne reports an interurban derailment injuring four of six passengers near South Broadway with Opel Tappy fractured hip and Henry Meyers badly cut. Other items include Pearl Myers suing Samuel Frybarger for breach of promise. a bolt of lightning injuring a girl and danger to Mrs Goppert. Ralph Dimmick Notre Dame star injured in a football game. John Caldwell surrendering at the Indiana reformatory. laborers failing to take Fort Wayne jobs. a fatal Wabash automobile collision. the Manon ticket office robbed. a Bellwether trial in Evansville. bishop White naming meetings in Michigan City. Joshua Fox and Lucinda Kreebs wedding. Second crop strawberries in Columbus. and a pole worker killed in Berland.
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Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Northern Indiana Traction
Broadway
Opel Tappy
Poneto
Henry Meyers
Bertha Barkless
Leah Burgess
Remarkable Eczema Cure Reported for Cuticura Remedies
Mrs. John Finnegan of St. Louis testifies after years of eczema pain. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with ending nightly agony and restoring health within months, urging others to request free samples and literature from Cuticura, Dept. 12 K, Boston.
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Hale and Hearty
JoHn Finnegan
Hebert St
St. Louis
Free Trial Dr Derby Kidney Pills Offered At Drugstores
Advertises free trial packages of Dr. Derby's Kidney Pills to treat diabetes Bright's Disease back and side pain and urinary issues. Claims safe science remedy with 25c and 50c packages and offers direct mail sample if local druggist cannot supply. Derby Medicine Co Eaton Rapids Mich.
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Dr. Derby
Bright
Derby Medicine Co
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Town Rebuilt After Million-Dollar Flood Devastation
Black River Falls Wisconsin survived a surge from the Hatfield dam that washed away dozens of buildings and key industries including Coles Carbolisalve. The town’s business leaders vow rapid reconstruction and a stronger community, praising the American spirit.
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Black River Falls
Wisconsin
Hatfield
Mississippi
Coles Carbolisalve
Contagious Skin Ailments and Resinol Ointment Endorsement
The article promotes Resinol Ointment as a universal skin remedy for various contagious conditions. It claims physicians recommend it, notes no mercury or lead, and offers samples from Resinol Chemical Co. in Baltimore.
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Department No
Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Grapefruit seeds yield greenery for dining room
Suburban Life notes an easy method to grow greenery from grapefruit seeds for a dining table. Sow seed thickly and keep soil moist in a warm place. In about four weeks shoots appear and leaves unfold into a mass of glossy green that resists gas and furnace heat.
This Time for a Friend
A Young's Magazine anecdote about a wise man who learns timing from an Irish cab driver. The driver asks for the next train, returns with the same query, saying a friend outside must watch horses and cannot enter to ask himself.
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Robert Edeson
Young’s Magazine
Not In Vain Noah Sighting Mount Ararat
A quip citing Noah spotting Mount Ararat as the voyage nears its end with a joke about a mountain resort and an ocean view. The line closes with a pun implying purpose fulfilled.
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Noah
Ararat
Puck
Wall Street Flyer Ends In Quick Market Reversal
A trader named Lambkin recalls taking a flyer to Wall Street and briefly staying ahead before the market suddenly dropped, erasing his gains. The anecdote highlights a rapid turn in a single trading day and the volatility of early market moves.
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Wall Street
Mr. Lambkin
Spohn's Distemper Cure touted for animals
Spohn's Distemper Cure claims to cure distemper pink eye and related horse ailments for all ages and prevent spread in stables. It also treats chicken cholera and dog distemper. Available from druggists or directly from the Spahn Medical Co Goshen Ind. Bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00. agents and free book offered.
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Spohn
Spahn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
Quotable Quip on Wrestling Losses and Respect
A light exchange centers on a wrestling match where one listener asks what was lost. The reply humorously claims that about nine tenths of the speaker’s respect for humanity slipped away.
Tribute to Gabriel Fahrenheit Inventor of Mercury Thermometer
The article notes Fahrenheit born September 16 in 1736 or 1740 and highlights his shift from spirit to mercury thermometers. It credits him with global adoption of the Mercury Fahrenheit scale, mentions his fellow status at the Royal Society and contributions to its Transactions.
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Gabriel Daniel Fehrenheit
Dantzig
Gabriel
Royal
Society
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