Shattering Illusions on Gorillas and Trust in Tales
A veteran observer questions long held beliefs about gorillas and ferocity. He recalls contrasting accounts from McGuffey readers, a Darkest Africa book, and a railroad show depictive of a dangerous specimen. He contrasts sensational images with real events and wonders where truth lies.
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William Tell
McGuffy
Aesop
George Washington
Carl E. Akely
Africa
Akely
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO Ointment
Druggists refund the purchase price if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Relief from itching and a good night's sleep after the first application. Price 60 cents.
Buck Spradley's Show Promises Lies in Cave Creek
An eyewitness recounts a failed circus run at Cave Creek, noting dead and surviving animals including a lone elephant, a one eyed goat, parrots, a small bear, and a coyote wolf. Old man Jenkins accuses Buck Spradley’s shop posters of lies about gorillas and other animals, and the narrator vows to expose the deception.
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Sans Brothers
Great Consolidated Railroad
Cave Creek
Buck Sprad
Jenkins
Buck
Old Man Jenkins
Consolidated
Dern
Buck Spradley
Hen cares for pups in Saskatchewan story of a Buff Orpington foster mother
A Saskatchewan farmer reports a Buff Orpington hen that hatched ten chicks and then adopted six puppies. The hen left her eggs to comfort the pups when the dog came to suckle. The dog did not object and wandered off, while the hen hovered protectively over dog and puppies.
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Saskatchewan
Habits of pessimism hinder business recovery
An exhortation urges readers to evaluate actual business improvement rather than default to pessimism learned over a year. It suggests asking traveling salesmen for an honest view, noting many would say better conditions upon reflection and predicting continued improvement with some tough times ahead. An advertisement promotes Hayes Healing Honey and Grove Open-Trate Salve as a bundled cough remedy for 35 cents.
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Hayes
Grove
Talk That Shapes Conditions Says Star-Telegram
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram urges a careful approach to speech arguing that talk itself can influence social conditions even when done slowly. The piece emphasizes the power of dialogue in shaping behavior and outcomes.
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Fort Worth
The Cost of Meats and Retail Profits in 1921
The department of agriculture reports 1921 meat retail costs with overhead 16.57 cents per dollar, salaries 10.25, rent 1.33, ice and refrigeration 6.77, wrapping 0.76, utilities 0.24, interest 0.51, and miscellaneous 2.74. Wages remain the largest item, and net profits averaged 2.29 cent per dollar with variations among independent, chain, cash and carry, and delivery stores.
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Department of Agriculture
Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine
A dated advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. It claims relief from cough and headache and notes E W Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 30 cents.
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E.W. Grove
Clarifying profiteering cries in meat prices
The Honey Grove Signal argues the public should stop crying profiteering and rethink meat expenditures. It urges returning to grounded judgment in opinions and spending, calling out excess rhetoric since the war period.
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Honey Grove
The Happiest Man in Georgia Delivers Local Color
Honey Grove Citizen reports a Georgia tale claiming the happiest man in the world. The piece contrasts a six foot tall negro preacher who shoots craps, wears any coat in any season, and keeps many wives, dogs, and chickens with a local Georgian man.
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Georgia
Honey Grove
We pay cash in money at our door for all kinds of country produce
Fain Poultry advertises cash payments for various farm produce delivered to customers. The brief notice highlights door cash offers and implies a local exchange model without specifics on locations or schedules.
Bromo Quinine Tablets Promoted As Cold Remedy
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a cure for colds grip and influenza. The box bears Grove's signature and the product is labeled 30c.
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By Joe Sappington
H. A. Stacy
Bradyville
Tenn
Stahousery
Thedford
Mr. Stacy
Atlanta, Ga
Webster's New International
G. & C. Merriam Co
Springfield
Mags
U.S. A
J. W. Davidson Quality Groceries
Shoe Department
Childr
Hudson, Davis & Co
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