The Romance of Pipe Making
A historical account traces tobacco from Asia to America and Europe, noting American Indians likely first used tobacco and invented the pipe bowl from red sandstone. It covers meerschaum and briar pipes, Raleigh and Nicot's roles, wax shading in meerschaum, and the briar root’s cultivation and preparation for bowls.
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Asia
Spain
Jean Nicot
Sir Walter Raleigh
Europe
Walter Raleigh
England
Virginia
France
Asia Minor
Africa
Pipe materials and mouthpiece varieties described
The article details pipe production from briar blocks and related materials used for pipe bowls such as corncob clay porcelain apple wood olive wood lotus wood weichsel wood and bakelite. It also notes amber as a top mouthpiece material with vulcanite and bakelite as common mouthpieces.
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Baltic
Tremendous Increase in Traffic Across the Nation
Road traffic has nearly doubled in two years as car ownership spreads nationwide. The piece warns of higher accident risks from careless and reckless driving, as streets fill with autos and commuting becomes ubiquitous, with future danger expected to rise alongside traffic.
Poisoned by Automobile Gas in Closed Garage
Charley Hoffman almost died when he started a car in a closed garage during cold weather. The exhaust gave off monoxide gas, and he collapsed before a neighbor could help. He regained consciousness after several hours and recovered. Warns car owners to open doors and windows before starting engines. Honey Grove Signal.
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Charley Hoffman
Mr. Hoffman
Ephemeral Bliss and Wedding Woes in Old Life Gossip
A fragment from Life magazine teases a gossiping line about Mary Brown and Rastus Dixon wedding plans. The quip mocks a Black bride’s engagement and hints at superstition about a green wedding ring, reflecting period gossip tone.
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Mary Brown
Rastus Dixon
Laud
Massy
Chile
Tonic claim for worms and child health improvement
The advertisement promotes Svea worm tonic for children alleging removal of intestinal worms and overall health improvement. It claims regular two to three week use enriches the blood improves digestion and strengthens the system. It prices a bottle at 60 cents.
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Srovye
Highways to Become the Problem of Problems
The Palestine Herald notes a looming highway issue described as the problem of problems. No further details are provided.
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Palestine Herald
Murphy Engineer Dies In Railway Accident News Reaches Wife
The story recounts how a veteran railroad engineer named Murphy died in a railway accident. His close friend was asked to inform Murphy’s wife and chose a careful approach to sharing the tragic news.
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Murphy
It Pays to Read the Advertisements
A humorous exchange about Lincoln and a father, illustrating how readers misinterpret notices in ads. The line showcases old-time newspaper humor and the value of careful reading.
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Official Ad Endorsed
Drudgists refer to PAZO OINTMENT for piles also spelled piles cures itch ing bleeding and protruding piles. If it fails to cure after first application you can sleep better and wake refreshed.
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Jose
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