Horse Meat Interest Grows in New York in 1918
In April 1918 York city faces rising demand for horse meat as wartime prices push its use as a cheap food. Five shops, two in Brooklyn, advertise horse meat while opposition remains strong amid circulars, vandalism, and public prejudice. Supporters say it aids scarce resources. critics cite hygiene and sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Etrat Avenue
Manhattan
United
Saten
Wartine Acaretty
Whims Rule Public Life in a Nation of Shifting Judgments
A fragmented he noting how whims dominate thought from politics to culture. The piece cites Jeannette Rankin and Chauncey Hoagy, mocks reliance on fancy over logic, and references a controversial naval rumor about a new destroyer type amid broader social satire.
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Goa
Nations
Wan Mpoetatnr
Betiglon
Ohlo Stite Journal
Jeannette Rankin
AL Andreane
Charles Setwab
Anil Chauncey Hoagy
Mankor
Walt
Ehv
Joe Houvet
Fragmentary Detroit Free Press Quote Sparks Curiosity
A clipped Detroit Free Press excerpt hints at a provocative exchange about affection and nudging behavior between a pair, noting a morning routine of yawning and stretching. The fragmentary text lacks full context or clear subjects.
Not Their First Meeting In War London
Two privates in blue with two and three gold stripes limp along Regent Street London returning from the front. An officer and companion approach. the officer, twice wounded, greets them warmly recalling old times and asks how they are faring. They express cautious optimism about going out again.
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Regent Street
London
Ager
Bright
Edison era slang tale on War inventions and safety
Fragmented wartime chatter recalls inventions and bullets with slang names. Two men discuss magnetized bullets, German foes, and plans to deter return fire while evading injuries, slurring numbers and nicknames as they joke through a street exchange.
Unknown residents discuss mystery intruder at North End apartment
In a Boston suburb, Stella Totten recalls a late afternoon knock on her third floor doorway. A stranger, claiming to be ANIL Stone of Hook and Ladder 270, arrives with a coded message and helps Porton down the stairs as onlookers observe the scene from the stairwell.
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Stella Otlen
Hook
Ladibor
Hingham Crawl
Mfr
Porton
Cearby Notel
New York
Pimen
Archaeologicat Kapton How Tht Palestine and the Orton.
A garbled historical note by Wolfyngen advocates study of ancient Palestine and near east archaeology. It mentions Solomon, Leanna beltig, and a lead on metal industry with vague references to temple of Gerar. The piece reads as an editiorial fragment from a university publication.
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Solomon
Soloman
Leanna Beltig
Ott
Wolfyngen
Eludeman
Crook
Wisconsin
Archaeologicat
Alertin
Gerar
Palestine
Not Improbanie Season Words From the Potter’s Court
Fragmented muddled OCR text referencing a statement by a government attorney. Contains garbled phrases about friendly meetings, a citizen, a package, and a reference to a lawyer or attorney general but lacks coherent facts, names, places, or dates to establish a clear news item.
Tw een Population Sees One More Baby in June
Fragmented OCR reads Hin Tribe Immeroaning and names several individuals including Belle Afra ALM Foyt Inceenaed. It suggests a continuous birth trend in Tw een with a grandchild mentioned and a note about keeping up with children or placing them in a corral. The text is unclear and garbled.
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Belle
Afra
Alm
Foyt
Gil
Tynes
Fragmentary 19th Century State Journal Snippet
A garbled OCR fragment from a state journal mentions wool, food items, and vague phrases about persons and places. The text is severely corrupted, making specific names, dates, or events unreadable. The readable bits suggest a fragmented discussion of commodities and household items without a clear narrative or outcome.
Hoover tightens wheat rules amid war needs
The United States and Allies press tighter wheat conservation as Herbert Hoover issues a new set of rules to cut consumption. Public eating places and bakers are urged to cooperate, with weekly limits of wheat products and guidance on bread, flour, and alternative cereals to sustain army needs.
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United States
Herbert C. Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Wr. W. B. Ayer
Intentor
Oregon
Pirate Houwsholders
Firth—Manufidei
Cora Kuch
the & Troy
Cotra
Mifpower
ADA
When Dop Sought His Master in the American Maspuxine
A fragmented 19th century style excerpt describes a traveler named Dop moving toward a distant master. The text evokes a long journey, rapid pace, and turbulent motion as dawn rises over a landscape, with imagery of foam and wind. Names and places are sparse, leaving a lyrical, albeit unclear, narrative trail.
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Dop
Poet Masefield Readings Draw Big Audience At Washington
The 1918 style address by John Masefield attracted a packed auditorium as audiences heard verses and personal reflections on poets like Alfred Noyes. An anecdote about obtaining a copy of a book exhibited curiosity about the poet’s approach and wit.
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John Masefield
Nod Woldler
Washington
Hia
Hundende
Ike
Natonal
Potitien
Alfred Noyes
Englikhna
Musefeld
Maxefield
MascReld
Audilence
Proverb Disputed and Historic Court Notice
Proverb about misery being a companion is questioned amid a discussion on contentment during a cold wave. An old remedy advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Medicine is noted, followed by a final account notice in Oregon for Henry Pinkerton estate with a May 4 1918 hearing date.
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Fr. Cheney& Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney & CO
State of
Oregon
Umatilly
Henry Pinkerton
Hue
Jay
RB J
Pinkerton
Executrix
Summons in Oregon divorce case before Amatity County court
Public notice summons in a dissolution of marriage proceeding. John L. Smith sues Minnie B. Smith in Amity County Circuit Court. Defendant must answer by May 11 or risk default. Published under order of Judge Gilbert W. Phelpa with first appearance March 28, 1118 and final publication April 10, 1118 in the Athens Promos News. Will M. Peterson, attorney, Pendleton Oregon.
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Circuit Court of
State of
Oregon
Amatity County
John L. Smith
Minnie B
Anid
Alaintiff
Gilbert W. Phelpa
Will M. Peterson
Postofficw Addinets
Pendleton
Oly and influence respectfully solicited paid ad
A paid advertisement requests respectful solicitation of influence for Olympic matters. It presents a formal call to support or advocate, indicating an emphasis on courteous engagement and proper conduct in public discourse. The notice is concise and lacks specific names or events.
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Olver
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Win Metmenes
Uts
Tommy Earle
Manefield
American Muanum of Natural History
Rome
Avatien Irifothini
Almerican
Muyrun Journal
Parle
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Algeria
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Atte
Beenie
H. A
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Williams
Goodyear Tires
Athena Garage
Parts and Accessories
U. S
U.S
Gravely Tobacco CO
Danville
Ford
Ford Eara
Detroit
Mies
Burke & Son Garage
Athena
Worthington Building
Ore
Foss-Winship Hardware Company
the Parker Barber Shop
A. J. Parker
St. Nichols Hotel
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