Four Corners the Only Place Where Four States Meet
A quirky feature from Durango notes Four Corners where Utah Arizona New Mexico and Colorado meet at a single point. It ponders extradition chaos and a unique religious service with bishops from four states standing on their respective soil within arm’s reach. Also includes ads for farm loans and Hall’s Catarrh Cure.
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The
United Press
Durango
Colonie
United States
Four Corners
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Four
Local Trade Cards and Notices in Wisterm Town
An OCR fragment lists tobacco dealers J Burner Wholesale and Retell Dept and C B Osborne with contact lines, plus embalmers Leonard Jackson and B L Atagner, and Peacock and Budtessors. It mentions De Valent, hotel, and a Weber Concert and Dance event.
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J. Burner Wholesale and Retell Dept
Atere
Cigara
Wisterm Town
West
Coffey Eyes Willard Challenge and Irish Rise in Ring
United Press dispatch from New York notes heavyweight hopeful Jim Coffey, backing by manager Billy Gibson, may someday dethrone Jess Willard. The piece highlights Coffey’s Irish roots, his four fellow Coffey brothers in Ireland, and hints at a rising shift toward a possible champion from Ireland.
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United Press Staigx
New York
Jim Coffey
Jess Willard
Jim
Billy Gibson
Willard
Rlng
Trishman
Ireland
Dublin
Atlantic
Baseball Standings and League Tables Across Circuits
The standings show national and American leagues with team records, winning percentages, and games behind. Key entries include Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia, and St Louis. Federal and Western leagues list Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Newark, Louisville, Milwaukee, St Louis, Minneapolis, Omaha, and Topeka along with win loss records and run differentials.
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W.L
Chicago
Chcago
Boston
Welrolt
Brooklyn
Hoston
St. Louis
New York
Phila
Pittsb
Cleveland
Louis
Phila Y
Federal League
American Ass'n. Pittsb
Ind'polis
Newark
Kay
City
Kan
Louisville
Milwkee
RFLE
Ly Pouedin
Tesreau-Meyers
Crutcher-Whaling
BLE
Philadelphia
Itixay -Killiter
Camber-Miller
Bile
Delmaree
South-McCarey
Bh.e
Cincinnati
Benton-Clark
Sallee-Snyder
Western League
Topeka
B.wle
Omaha
Blodgett-Kafora
Grover-Monroe
Wichita
RHE
Sioux City
Clarke-Chap
Sullivan-Grifith
Denver
R.ale. Des Moine
St Reed
Indianapolia
Williame-Gharrity
Merz-Gossett
Louigville
Allison
Alexander
Danforth-Crosain Ae
Jim Coffey brothers and the Lusitania tale in Dublin
After Jim Coffey landed a trolley job in America and rose to fame as a fighter earning sizable wages news reach Dublin. His brothers, including a Dublin policeman, followed his career with pride and nearly moved to the U.S. before the Lusitania sinking altered plans. The piece juxtaposes a timecard railroading snippet with a family driven by pride and risk, ending with a local advertisement and estate notice.
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Jim
Father Knick
Dublin
Coffey
Atlantic
Keith
Larmost
New York
Vick
United States
Dulin
Myers of Brooklyn Nationals Develops Batting Streak
Myers, outfielder for the Brooklyn Nationals, has built a hitting streak that has excited fans. In recent weeks he has propelled Brooklyn toward pennant hopes as Crewdighly fair batter, aiding the team with steady, improving at bats and timely hits.
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Myers
Brooklyin Nationals
National Rescue
Brooklyn
Ely's Cream Balm for nasal relief from cold or catarrh
A vintage advertisement promises instant relief from nasal congestion and head symptoms. It touts Ely's Dream Balm as a fragrant antiseptic cream that penetrates air passages, soothes swollen membranes, and heals inflamed mucous tissue, claiming quick improvement for cold and catarrh sufferers.
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Ely
Modest Scot and the Glen McLuskie Mystery
A Scottish village visitor in London chats with a merchant who once stayed in his homeland. In a playful exchange the Englishman asserts Glen McLuskie ties while the visitor avoids boasting, saying he did not wish to boast in London.
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Scotland
London
Glen McLuskie
Mr. MacTavish
London Chronicle
Inventions update on bowling toys and new devices
Reported innovations include electroca machinery resetting bowling pins as toys and three new designs with streamlined springs and tooling. A crutch patent and a vented wall concept for a waxplosion escape route are noted alongside a burglar case involving an attempted blow open of a safe.
German Gleanings on Prussian Royal History in Schools
The article notes German army subunits teaching the Prussian royal lineage and describes school attire like the “Oindenturg”-blause in German and Austrian colors. It mentions Berlin servant norms, with scheduled discharges and a mock indictment of household staff.
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Getman
Berlin
Fragmented 19th Century Clippings On Baseball And Notions
A garbled miscellany from newspapers cites quips about base ball and exercise, noting Lions and Sing Sing in passing. It references Detroit Free Press, St. Louis Globe Democrat, Chicago News, and Baltimore American with fragmented phrases on top, vocal cords, and a pardons petition.
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Detroit Free Press
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Chicago News
Battimore
American Guns Hit the Hardest in Navy Gunners Debate
Washington reports a detailed navy ordnance review claiming the United States favors 16 inch and 14 inch guns over British 15 inch and 14 inch arms. It asserts Pennsylvania and Queen Elizabeth ships compare in firepower, range, and shell weight with the American battery poised to deliver higher volume of fire and greater destructive effects at long range.
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Washington
Linless
Bureau of Ordnance
Git Secetary Daniels
Dua Enrier
Bat
Cbs
Barca of Ordnance
General Board
Chao Blom
Blizsbeth
Bath
Fylteing
Pennsylvania
Endorsements vs. Manufacturer Claims in Public Ads
A dubious ad text argues that a manufacturer’s claims lack proof and friends’ endorsements prove merit. It warns of quack remedies for back pain and kidney issues, referencing various products and testimonials while criticizing unsolicited endorsements and misleading marketing.
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St. Atelantiv
Giles
Nala
Moore
Lang Iean
Fragmented OCR skit mocks a news feature from The Adams
The readable fragments describe a satirical skit likely from a newspaper page, referencing a May date and a creator label The Adams. It mentions households, garden tasks, and locally themed names, with unclear proper nouns and lines imitating a civic column.
Greatly Benefityed 4- Chamberlain's Linimer Advert
Mrs Florys Scitte of Wabash Indiana writes that Chamberlains Liniment greatly benefits rheumatic pains. She recommends it in heat terms and offers her positive endorsement to dealers. The ad argues pain relief and profits for sellers.
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Beriain
Mra
Florys Scitte
Wabash
Tnd
Chaberlain
Dentist Dr I K Williams Practice in Ful on Building
A dental practitioner named Dr I K Williams operates from Ful on Building with a practice focused on general dentistry and patient care. The notice lists office location and professional title but provides limited additional details about services or hours.
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I K. Williams
Fulon
Women of Russia and the relief sought by mothers and daughters
A wartime appeal discusses the suffering of women and children at home and abroad. It praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a natural remedy for various female ailments including nervousness and backache, claiming it restores health without alcohol or narcotics and notes accompanying use with Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
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America
Europe
Piere
Pierce
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City Business Directory
C. L. Campbell
Gillespie Bldg
Black
Mullins
DE. E. T. Hupp
Chas
Finley
Chestnut St
Josephine Finley
DE C. G. Clark
Allherpie Dldg
East Fifth Street
T. B. Swan
Wis Grawa
Chas, A. Grubb
Fourth and
Chestnut Sta
Herbert
Heal Estate
East Hirth Street
A. Noyeer Etta L
Noyer Chiropraters
Palmer School
West Fifth
Kice Gress
Wood & Savery
John H. Wood
Atlantc
Towa
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
B. J. Cheney & CO
Edo
Toc
Holle Family
Sport News
Dewitt M. Manning
J. A. Qiffer
Butler
H. Butler
L. A. Peterman
Iowa
Larsen & Evans Concrete
C. B. Osborne Rice
Leonard Jackson
Biick
Chestnut Street
RAS Lang
Cass
Meadquation Tae
de Valent
Telegraph
Weber
Sei
Chesnut St
Jones, Mer
Barry Faris
National League
Rock Island
RISWO
Detroit
Coveleski McKee
Benz Schalk
Ruth Thoman
Warhop-Wanameter
Hagerman-O'Neill
Tantilten
RAG
Quinnsdackiitach
Ruelbach-Barthen
Aubudon Branch
Atlantic Northern
Rm. Pth
Kimballton
Bik Horn
Hansen Heights
Gates
I the
Verlain
John A. Vrank
District Court
Cass County
State of
John A. Frank
Frank Collard
Jdssid
E. Frost
Thomas B. Swan
Wilken Monum Kent Works
Fisntic
Crean
Clasey Entertainment
Anghods
Ladies’ Dime
la LD
Ameritas Press Assoclition
Iva
Lasreooe Acu
Lawrence & Co
James B Jones
Moore Drag_Co
Frank Drug Co
Daniels
England
Anerlosn
Atuzes
Nine
Wien
Seth
Jo Law
Mew Paper Service
Adams
Chamberlain
Women OF Russia
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