Rubber substitute balata and para rubber trade discussion
The article discusses balata from Venezuela and parasquish balata, comparing it with natural rubber. It covers sources including Dutch Guiana and Venezuela, production estimates, uses such as belting and electrical insulation, and price ranges from 45 to 60 cents per pound for balata, up to one dollar for para rubber. It notes balata could replace or blend with higher priced para products and cites a rubber importer's view that US consumption is about 60 tons annually.
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Washington Dispatch
Venezuela
Chilad Bolivar
New
Hamata
United States
Deep river hole in Kentucky hides solid rock streak
The Louisville Courier Journal reports a ten-foot deep hole in Nolynn Creek near Hagdenville, Kentucky, drawing attention for a strong suction. Investigations reveal a solid rock river bottom with a black, eight to ten inch wide streak of hard lodestone running the length of the hole, suggesting the unusual mineral’s presence as the hole’s cause.
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Nolynn Creek
Hagdenville
Louisville Courier-Journaal
Trowan
Enoch
Attebenty
Jonapole
Lm Wess
Elie
Immigrant origins shift as tropics send few to U S
An 1900 overview notes total U S immigration about 400000 with 300000 from Italy Austria Hungary and Russia, 50000 from Britain Ireland. Only 406 from tropics, less than 4,000 from Oceanic India Arabia Africa South America and the West Indies. Authors say southern climate warmth attracts few tropical-origin settlers and predict assimilation of newcomers.
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Great Britain
Ireland
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Tropics
India
Arabia
Africa
South America
Central America
West Indies
United States
WaWaiian
Philipwhe Islands
Archas
Mexico
Asia
Dog dentistry and the bite of the London canine dentist
A historical note explains dog dental care with a London specialist who fills or extracts teeth without amalgam fillings. It contrasts bulldog tolerance with the King Charles spaniel’s teething fits, noting gum injuries from bites treated with vinegar and salt rather than cauterizing.
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London
Rabbit Shot Boy Hunter
In Parkersburg West Virginia a hunting accident wounded a 14 year old boy Louis Frees when a rabbit fled a burrow and his gun discharged striking the boy in the leg. His father Peter Frees and Chris Reich assisted as the wound was bandaged to control bleeding while the rabbit escaped.
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Peter Frees
Parkersburg
W. Va
Frees
Louis
Chris Reich
Bunny
Reich
Mes
Vees
Plyans
Feeding My Sheep In The Gospel Lesson
The lesson covers John 21, focusing on Jesus' restoration of Peter after the denial. Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves Him and commissions him to feed His sheep, symbolizing leadership and pastoral care. The passage also recounts the postresurrection appearance by the Sea of Galilee and Peter’s renewed call to follow Jesus, including the prediction of his martyrdom.
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Lenngton
John
Jesus
Simon Peter
Biman
Jonnn
Lam
Eine
Simon
Jonas
Peter
Tin
Ein
Tolin
Tibercius
Galee
Jerusalem
Matt
Galilee
James
Thomas
Nathaniel
Jess
Unclear OCR Ad Claims Health Cure
An old advertisement fragment promotes Dr. Poaiswrel Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation indigestion and stomach trouble. It mentions sale by R. Hf Miter and includes garbled text about office duties and other ailments.
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R. Hf
Miter
Qulgwell
Ay Miller
Grain-O praised as best coffee substitute by doctor
Goshen Illinois reader A.C. Jackson M.D. reports a Grain-O sample from Genesee Pure Food Co left at his office led to a favorable trial at home. He states the product rivals Java and Mocha, calling Grain-O the best coffee substitute he ever drank.
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Goshen
Ill
Genesee Pore Food Co
LeRoy
A. C, Jackson
M.D
Homeseekers Excursions on Monthly Tuesday Routes
Homeseekers announce excursions on the first and third Tuesdays monthly to points north south west and beyond via/fa. Best route to Oklahoma and Texas points. Fare one dollar plus two dollars for round trip. For full particulars write to Geo. S Batty G P T A Iowa Central Railway Marshalltown Iowa.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Batty
Iowa Central Railway
Marshalltown
Iowa
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted by Madison Medicine Co
Frank Broadwell reports kidney disease relief after using Foley's Kidney Cure sold by Madeley Madison Medicine Co. The ad claims it benefits various kidney ailments and endorses stocky Mountain Ten as a sure cure. Mothers of good judgment praised it as well. 35c bottle.
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Frank Broadwell
Rennett
Lily
Foley
Miljer
Madeley Madison Medicine Co
Pan American Exposition mail order and cures mix
Readers are urged to visit the Pan American Exposition at Buffalo with the Iowa Central Ry as the direct route and to request a flustered booklet by sending name, address, and a two cent stamp. The item also advertises various remedies including DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, Foley’s Honey and Tar, DeWitt's Little Early Risers, Banner Salve, and Dr. Qulgwell's Bynrp Pepsin with testimonials and cautions about counterfeits.
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Buffalo
Iowa Central Ry
Batty,g
BP O& T. A. Tows Central Railway
Marshalltown
Town
Fragmented Local Notice From A Dated Page
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a local notice or advertisement with unclear names and places. Readable bits mention a boarding or shipping context and a partial date variable. The piece lacks cohesive facts to identify a definite event or action.
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N.C
DatWitt
R. H. Miller
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S. H. Ager
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