Railroads on Parade at the New York World’s Fair
The exhibit Rail roads on Parade at the World’s Fair wows crowds with music story and dance. It lauds railroads for national growth from Promontory to today highlighting their role in Westward expansion cities industry and farm markets and earning praise from critics and the public.
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America
South
Chicago
New England
Robert Coleman
The
New York Mirror
Railroads
The Use of Perfumes Across Cultures and Eras
A historical overview traces perfume use from barbarian sacrifices to church incense. It notes Greek women with body specific scents, evolving to exclusive perfumes for individuals, and mentions Elizabethan England’s introduction of perfumery. Napoleon’s penchant is highlighted with rapid Cologne consumption.
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Kropotkin
Greece
England
Elizabeth
Oxford
Italy
Louis XVI
France
Madame Pompadour
Napoleon
Purging the Payroll and Uniformed Security Measures
Governor Lehman signs laws barring from school teaching and civil service all who advocate the overthrow of government by force or unlawful means. He also bans public wear of uniforms resembling foreign military attire. The piece argues patriotism requires excluding such individuals from payrolls and teaching staffs to protect American democracy.
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Lehman
New York
United States
Girl Reflects on Garters in Sunlight 25 Years Ago
A reflective flashback recalls a girl who twenty five years ago never imagined garters catching sunlight. The memory hints at past era fashion and social norms without graphic detail.
Difficulties of Borrowing When You Need It
The statement reflects the challenge of obtaining a loan or help when you truly require it, highlighting frustration and lack of options for those in tight financial straits. It echoes themes of access, timing, and the perceived harshness of lending norms.
Queer superstitions about disease in old beliefs
The essay recalls obsolete health myths from Kentucky and beyond such as wearing earrings for eyesight, mustaches for weak eyes, carrying buckeye or potato for rheumatism, asa fetida neck bags, dried herb bundles, and keeping a goat for health. It notes fears of third light from a match and walking under ladders, while these tales fade but linger with some educated people.
We Want Democracy Not Merely Voting
Carl Dreher argues in Harper's that democracy requires ongoing citizen effort not lip service to the Bill of Rights. He criticizes leaving governance to politicians and warns that bureaucratic power grows at the public's expense until everyone treats government as their business.
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Carl Dreher
Harper's
Gorge
George
Unclear Fragment on Dignity for Men and Women
The readable portion questions gendered dignity, contrasting expectations for men and women and suggesting social norms around propriety and identification. The text is incomplete, hindering definite interpretation of the original article.
Hot Dawg Then The Battle Began
A domestic exchange unfolds as a quarrel over sleep talk leads to a humorous clash between spouses. The husband asserts needing to speak, while the wife remarks on her own nightly speech.
Co operative Woman Requests More Electricity Power
A dialogue notes a cooperative woman telephoning for increased electricity supply. The answering voice affirms, promising more power to her. The exchange reflects a service request and responsive customer support language.
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Co-operative Woman
Father boasts of hunting feats in Africa
A speaker honors his father by claiming he killed five lions and an elephant solo in Africa, while a contrasting line notes another father bought a sedan instead of a coupe, highlighting differing parental accomplishments.
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Africa
Hints for Homemakers suggests pineapple baste and Brasil nut fudge
Jane Rogers offers kitchen tips and a candy recipe. A pineapple juice baste adds new flavor to roasts. The Brazil nut fudge combines chocolate with water sugar milk and Brazil nuts then cooks to soft ball stage before cooling and cutting.
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Brazil
Drowning Man Refuses Life Belt Wears Suspenders
A drowning man declined a life belt saying he had always worn suspenders. The remark underscores his adherence to habit even in danger. Local rescuers noted the incident as a cautionary tale about life-saving equipment and preparedness.
New Orleans Driver Noticed Persistent Horn Blasts
Merton Oxford backing from a curb in New Orleans heard continual horn blowing behind him but saw no vehicle following. He then stopped and exited the curbside.
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New Orleans
Merton Oxford
Bay-Sell-Trade and Rentals of 8000 Acre Ranches and Homes
Classified listing advertising a large north county 8000 acre ranch for sale and lease options with 14 to 26 section tracts, water features, and flexible terms. Also promotes several houses and duplexes for sale or rent, with cash down payments, monthly terms, and insurance services offered.
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East Holland Ave
Holc
Beau Brummel of the Tribe Mocked by Fish Dealer
A humorous exchange centers on Beau Brummel of the Tribe who distrusts a flounder. The fish dealer retorts with a quip about liking looks, suggesting a goldfish would suit her better.
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Beau Brummel
Bad Feature Dictates Losses in Cash Request
Dialect dialogue shows Mose recounting a loss of one hundred eighty seven dollars and fourteen cents, with the fourteen cents described as cash. The exchange highlights a large sum and a peculiar detail about cash versus credit.
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Darky
Deer Antler Forces Buck to Fend for Food
A large buck in Comal County relies on shrubs and small trees for sustenance as an antler grows downward preventing grazing. Game Warden W F Sumbling reports the maneuvers leave the deer unable to reach grass, yet the animal feeds from trees and shrubs for most of its diet.
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Comal
W. F. Sumbling
Alpine Man Said to Be Wind Bag From Late Nights
A local gossip note claims an Alpine man earns his notoriety from a habit where his wife “pumps him” after late nights, described as a teasing remark in the community chatter.
Hillbilly Seeks Train To New York Fiddling Tour
A mountain man asks a railroad agent to route him to New York to join Zeb Stewart's Kentucky band. The agent offers the five minute Special but questions the man about a trunk. The reply reveals comic misunderstanding about clothing and travel, ending with the punchline of going naked.
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Jerkwater
New York
Zeb Stewart
Kentucky
Notice of Estate Benign Claims in Brewster County
The state of Texas Brewster County notifies all indebted to or holding claims against the estate of Charles Charlie Green deceased to present or settle per law. Administrator D A Green directs claims to be filed with Judge R B Slight in Marathon Texas by deadline per statute.
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Charles
Charlie) Green
Brewster County
Texas
R. B. Slight
Marathon
D. A. Green
Patronize Avalanche Advertisers
Dr. Crumby Opt D Alpine Texas promotes local advertising in the Avalanche publication urging readers to patronize area sponsors and services in Alpine Texas.
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Avalanche
Crumby
Opt
Alpine
Texas
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