Slavery Institutions Early in English Colonies and Bayberry Notes
The article notes slavery began in various northern colonies from 1623 to 1641 with Massachusetts and Connecticut among early adopters, predating Virginia and Maryland. It mentions Bayberry shrub used in candles and as a source of bayberry wax, common in New England and East Coast regions.
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New York
New Jersey
Maxsachupati
Connecticut
Delaware
Masanchusetta
Virginia
Maryland
New England
Myrota
West Indie
Seed catalog mailer from Setzer Seed Co overview
Fragmentary OCR shows a catalog mailer for Alfaifa and Potatoes Timothy Clovers and Form Beeda. Mentions John A Setzer Seed Co Box 720 LeCeovne Whs and a price of twenty cantas with references to police and vendors.
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Vie Are
Americals
John A
Setzer Seed Cos
le Ceovne
Whs
Ahoys Police Goos
The Fishing Banke in Newfoundland Reveals Unknown Banke
A damaged OCR passage details the fishing Banke area near Newfoundland and a mysterious banke. It mentions a Nahing thone and a voyage within the raat faukt seeking weather and open sea conditions.
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Newfoundland
Wien
Rheumatic Throat Common Trouble in Early Medical Text
Fragmentary OCR notes describe rheumatic throat issues and the body’s toxin elimination process. Mentions blood purification and a reference to old medical terms, with garbled quotations and unclear context.
Germany To Blockade Allies Trade By Allied Action
Washington reports Allies move to cut off Germany’s world trade. Britain and France aim to prevent goods reaching Germany by sea until the war ends. Premier Asquith explains detaining ships may occur while neutral ships are respected. The speech drew strong applause and defense of the policy.
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Washington
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Vhe United
Aes
Turkey
Great Britain
France
England
Auquith
House of Commons
Allive
Gerard
Barelin
Asquith
Protestants Catholics and Jews Sign Peace Letter
New York based Church Peace Union founded by Andrew Carnegie published a joint letter by ministers from Protestant Catholic and Jewish groups urging end to partisan divisions and arms race. Cardinal Gibbone Archbishop Glennon and Bishop David Creer signatories with 29 clergy from diverse denominations. The union funds international peace efforts with a $2,000,000 endowment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Church Pesce Union
Andrew Carnegie
Bo Prederick Lynch
Churchen
America
Ponce
Partiaanship
Submarine rammed by Neutral Rame steamer near Weymouth
A London report describes the destruction of a Gar submarine rammed by the steamer Thordia off Boschy Hiyadio. The captain says the submarine fired a torpedo missing by a few feet before a collision. The incident was witnessed as the ship arrived at Weymouth. Portland milk contest seeks national honor with Portland touted as leading supply.
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London
Uhe
Thordia
Boschy Hiyadio
Portland
United States
Mack
Milk Inspection Bureau
Northwest
Utah House Votes Dry Passed By Narrow Margin
Salt Lake City reports the Utah legislature moved a statewide prohibition bill through the House by a narrow 40 to 1 vote. The measure, drafted by the House, targets the production of wine with enactment set to take effect on a specified date two weeks hence.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
Senate
Oxford of the Moslem World and Bullet Wound Theory
A dated discussion contrasts the Oxford of the Muslim world with a note on Hostetter products and a broader analysis of ballistics. It covers the Osford Mosque, Moslem education, and commentary by an American army surgeon on bullet wound mechanics, including how velocity, range, bone density, and explosive effects from certain bullets shape injury outcomes.
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Uod
Long Ranger Caus
California Syrup of Figs Ad Warns on Child Constipation
An old style advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to ease a child’s belly with a gentle flush. It touts quick stomach and bowel relief and promotes buying the 60-cent bottle from a druggist, while contrasting natural garden imagery with artificial laxatives.
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California
10 Cent Cascarrets for Liver and Bowels Ad
Vintage drugstore ad touts 10 cent Cascarrets to cleanse the liver and bowels. Claims rapid stomach relief from constipation and indigestion. Includes a family scene with a father and daughter arguing about trouble.
Bad Taste In Japan Rector Aston On Kenko View
A fragmentary summary discusses Kenko’s fourteenth century critique of excess in life and art. It mentions “bad tanto” and lists imagined excesses in living rooms gardens and libraries, noting recovery through simple remedies like soda water, tomato parings, rhubarb, lemon, and salt.
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Japan
Rector Aston
Tokyo
Kenko
Moi
London
Free Advice to Sick Women Promises Confidential Help
A Victorian era appeal invites women suffering from various illnesses to contact GESP Fomet and the Keno Co for confidential advice. The lettered notice touts strict privacy, a long history of trusted correspondence, and the company’s refusal to publish or share private letters without consent. It directs readers to address B Plokhuma Medicine Co in Lynn, Maine.
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Keno Co
Lynn
Maan
Bntaeheenee
Plokhuma Medicine Co
Muna
Parasite Impacts Pennsylvanian Fruit Crops, Chinese Origin
A damaged fragment reports a parasite destroying fruit and nut crops in Pennsylvania. It notes the Chalcidty parasite from China and its varying effectiveness against similar pests, mentioning San Jose scale and field checks in certain regions.
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Pennrylvania
Pont
China
San Jose
Kaleidoscope Doctor Pulfrich Develops Photokaleidograph
Patterns by Kaleidoscope Doctor Pulfrich of Germany describe a photokaleidograph device. It forms kaleidoscope patterns for decorations and lighting while integrating with a camera to photograph the generated designs. The invention promises extraordinary beauty and mathematical precision.
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Pulfrich
Tra Wsports
Cax Zeta
Germany
Nelentife
Rome
Fragmented health and habit notes in faded column
The passage blends medical guidance and odd anecdotes. It warns about infection spread from droplets, suggests improvised remedies, mentions chestnut tree lore, slyly notes old hats and pigons, and references Madagascar cattle slaughters and a reclusive actress, all in a garbled, fragmentary 19th or early 20th century style.
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Fuerty
Miniature Cattle and Stomach Ailments Claim Earliest Fame
A fragment discusses the smallest cows on Samoan islands with bulls around 200 pounds and 160 pound average, then shifts to warnings about stomach distress. The text uses sensational warnings about sour belches and undigested meals and suggests a remedy through a lengthy digestive process.
Fragmented ad copy offers early 20th century remedies and lore
The passage blends promotional tips for Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Polenta and onion based cures with musings on virtue and strength. It references constipation relief, a “favorite family laxative,” and a Chicago mail order source. It also alludes to classical wreaths and a mythic tree taurus publica.
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Pierce
Resinol Hair and Scalp Remedy Advertised
An old advertisement claims Resinol stops dandruff and hair loss by using Resinol shampoo with ointment. It promises rapid relief, improved hair health, and treatment for skin eruptions, acne, burns, and similar minor injuries. Sold by druggists and prescribed by doctors for 20 years.
Bladder Trouble Relief Reported by Defiance Woman
Mary Ardner of 807 Washington St Defiance Ohio reports dramatic relief from severe bladder, back and kidney pains after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. She claims cure from trial bottle, purchased locally, and recommends it to others suffering. Notarized sworn statement dated July 10, 189%.
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Dr. Kilmer
Mary -Ardnrr
Washington St
Defiance
Ohio
Mary Ardnee
HAY
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You
Advertisement style text offers a tonic and booklet about kidneys from Kilmer company. Mentions ten cents, a one dollar bottle, and drugstore availability. Contains stray anecdotes about Aunt May and humorous Daily Life guide bits.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Aunt May
May
Hilan
Anna
Emily
Palmer
Tittle Ellen
Hair Rub Prevents Stamp Sticking Tip
A brief note advises against postage stamp sheets sticking by rubbing stamps against hair before storage. The odd grooming method is described as a practical, if unconventional, precaution for preserving stamp separation and condition.
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Fou
Houston
Tyne
Pee Barber
Gemasteel
Fay Wie
Pordhanit
Oregon
Badin
Spalzer
Mate C. J. Johnnon
Chraya
Heit
Eta
Timate
Ares
Epithe
Hostetter
Iphammedan University of
Ionntur
Osford
Caucasus
Somaliland
Lythers
Papa
Fonmeca
Ible
Columbia
H.E French & Chas Mc.kinnis Eilers Building
Broadway
Alder St
Ton Dee
Sloan
Prout
Charles
Tehran
Daniel
Dealang
Sloans
Guy Hiosdale
Mot Springs
Madagascar
Pari
Spas
Bret
Artress
Dome Pot
Atereare
Ny Blow
Mme, Swetohine
Rye Ramedy Co
Chicago
Sore Hines
Wong
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