Flocks of small town characters pepper Hogwallow notes
Dunk Botts reports local color as Fletcher Henstep jokes about churches and sinners. Columbus Allsop with rheumatism contracts flu while others joke about goats, mutton, and a dim newspaper page. The Tidings editor quips readers still have heavy reading producing headaches.
European Nobility Clad In Arms Yet Lacks Spare Pants
The Lebanon Indiana Reporter notes in its Foreign Comment that many European nobles boast ornate coats of arms but own only a single pair of pants, highlighting a humorous mismatch between appearance and practicality.
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Lebanon
Ind
Star Parasite Remover A Great Poultry Remedy
Poultry owners urged to use Star Parasite Remover in water or feed to rid fowls of lice mites fleas blue bugs and internal worms. Formula of sulphur and other ingredients said to purify blood prevent disease and improve egg production hatch rates and chick vigor with a sixty day trial and money back guarantee from Bow-Wright Drug Co.
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Bow-Wright Drug Co
Purification of the System with Calotabs Advert
Physicians say perfect purification of the system leads to health. Take Calotabs once or twice weekly for several weeks to purify the whole body. Calotabs are promoted as the greatest system purifier. Purchase a family package with directions for 35 cents at any drug store.
Herbine Bottle Promises Health Boost and Quick Digestion Relief
An advertisement extols Herbine as like having a doctor at home providing instant relief for digestive issues. One or two doses start digestion and renew buoyant spirits, claiming this exhilaration comes from perfect health. Price 60c. Sold by J. L. Kirkpatrick, Druggist.
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J. L. Kirkpatrick
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims tonic benefits
An old tonic advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifying and enriching iron and quinine syrup. It promotes increased energy, color in the cheeks, and appetite, claiming to destroy malarial and grip germs and noting it is pleasant for children. 60c.
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Grove
Local boy graduates from Army Motor School at Normoyle
Walter H. Brown son of F G Brown from near Whitewright received a diploma as a graduate of the Army Motor School at Camp Normoyle Texas He was drilled by Lt Col W F Herringshaw and is a member of Company A 4th Motor Repair Battalion at Fort Sam Houston His six month course covered motor mechanics automobile painting upholstering trimming axles plating and tire repair The Army Motor School is among the largest of its kind and trains soldiers in advanced automotive work Brown earned the diploma on recommendation from his commander for his excellent soldierly record.
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Camp Normoyle
Texas
Walter H. Brown
F. G. Brown
Whitewright
Army Motor School
W. F. Herringshaw
Brown
Co. A
4Th Motor Repair Bat
Fort Sam Houston
Sign of spring trade ad offered radio set for tires
A brief Oil City Derrick item advertises a trade of a radio set for a 34x4 tire pair in fair condition. The short note signals springtime barter and local exchanges.
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Oil City
Too err is human to admit it is not
A short aphorism from Florence Alabama appears in the Herald reflecting on humility and error. The quote emphasizes that recognizing mistakes is difficult but important.
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Florence
Ala
Herald
Pigeon flights and seals prompt 19th century notes
A London paper recalls a pigeon covering 196 miles in five and a half hours while a 1799 process still lengthens the affixing of Georgia's great seal to documents. The fragment mentions automobile tire cuts near Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
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London Illustrated Daily News
Georgia
Martha’s Vineyard
Mass
Ragged shells dropped by gulls and new occupations in England
The passage notes gulls dropping ragged clam shells onto roads to extract them. It mentions new lizard farming in England to meet demand for lizard leather goods, and parrots and monkeys causing trouble on Mexico telephone lines. It also cites ads as a business barometer and various misinformed population and product claims.
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England
Mexico
Harvard Economics
United States
Brazil
Moscow Hears American Jazz on Radio for First Time
Report notes the city of Moscow experiencing a historic moment as residents hear American jazz broadcasts via radio for the first time. The event marks cultural exchange and broadens musical access for local listeners.
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Moscow
Detroit News Fragment Declares Political Ideas Take Hold
A Detroit News excerpt asserts that time will not be deceived into thinking its political ideas are gaining traction. The remark reflects editorial stance on public belief and discourse.
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Detroit News
Hayes Healing Honey and Grove Open-Trate Salve Combo
Quick cough relief promoted as Hayes Healing Honey with Grove Open-Trate Salve for chest and throat application. Enclosed salve target s Cold and Croup symptoms in children. combined carton priced at 35 cents.
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Hayes
Grove
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