Fossil Egg Unearthed From Gila River Pebble
A prospector finds a fossil egg inside a waterworn pebble in the Gila River Arizona. The egg contents hardened into a bitumen-like substance preserving a bird the size of a cormorant or goose. The piece traveled from lava and limestone formation to erosion, ending in a mountain stream where it was found and cracked by a miner.
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Gila River
Arizona
Dimeter
Fir Galifornia
Pittsburgh Leader
Independence in Medicines Moves U S Industry Forward
Our Chemical Independence marks a war byproduct that shifted medicine manufacture in the United States from costly imports, mainly Germany, to domestic production. Once $10 per dose drugs and $70 per ounce chemicals became affordable as chemists unlocked hidden secrets through years of work, enabling low prices and self reliance according to Mareh Boys' Life.
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United States
Germany
Ribbon by the Mile Drives Gifts at NY YWCA
Ribbon by the mile is sold at a New York City YWCA branch this month to raise the nationwide budget. Green ribbon costs per mile and portions bought are worn by the purchaser to show generosity. The decorative contest engages association clubs and friends in a campaign for funds this spring.
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New York City
Association
Quotations Spark a Confused Exchange in Kansas City Stay
A fragmentary chat quotes Thomas Carlyle and a perplexed Festus Pester on honor and labor. Professor Pate is referenced as marking foreheads and doorposts, while readers wrestle with the missing portions of the familiar line.
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Thomas Carlyle
Pate
Festus
A Worthwhile Job for Optimist and Pessimist
A pessimist and an optimist debate about making a better world. The pessimist says he believes he could improve things. The optimist agrees that improvement is the goal and urges to get to work. The quotation is attributed to Boston Tribune.
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Bosten Trinberljrt
Extravagance of the newly rich in Japan
The newly wealthy in Japan lavishly endow colleges and assemble treasures of literature and art while ministering to the senses and desires that nourish the soul.
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Japan
Her Ring
A fragmented OCR excerpt shows conversational gibberish and unclear context about a ring. The readable phrases mention a response about a ring and a few letters, but no identifiable people, places, dates, or events to form a coherent news item.
Millions for a New Stomach and Health Promise
A humorous old ad copy touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a digestion aid and blood builder. It claims the tonic contains no alcohol or narcotics, boosts absorption of nutrients, and has earned public confidence for over fifty years. Also notes local notes on workers, marriages, and summer visits.
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Pierce
Tavalids’ Hotel and Burgival Institute
Buffalo, N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Griswold to Host Anita in Local Ball Game
Local manager W C Moyer has arranged a Sunday ball game between Griswold and Anita at the local field. Biffy Smith returns to form and will pitch for Griswold, while nearby incidents include two broken windows from wagon stones near Griswold stores and ongoing road work south of Lyman.
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Lewis
Glee Upson
Fred Upson
Harold Smith
F. A. Smith
Griswold
Omaha
Miss Upson
Lewis Telephone
Lewis High
Business
Lameraux Construction Co
W. C. Moyer
Anita
Biffy” Smith
Griswold Ravine
Griswold Hardware Co
Moyer & Kilgore Grocery
Fang
Lyman
Jordie Kilpatrick
Mutual Chautauqua Company
Chage
Treewort, HI
Certificate for Publication of Insurance Company Status
The Iowa Insurance Department certifies that the Gold Insurance Company filed a sworn statement showing its condition as of December 31, 1919, in compliance with Iowa Code requirements. Commissioner A. C. Savage declares that the company is authorized to operate under state insurance laws.
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Insurance Department of
Iowa
Lowa
A. C. Savage
Insurance
Insurance Commission Verifies 1919 Statutory Deposits and Finances
In Des Moines on 7th day of December 1920 Commissioner of Insurance O. Savage signs off on a report certifying the 1919 statutory deposit amounts and aggregate income and expenditures of the marble and automobile insurance company. The document lists the 1919 figures and confirms proper appointment and licensing of agents as required by Iowa law.
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Iowa
Anid
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Sacramento
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University of Nebraska At Lincoln
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Albert Keffer
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Excelsior Springs
V. M.wilson
Woodbine
Church of Christ
H. G. Bierbaum
Cudahy
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Red Oak
J.M. O'Connell
Griswold Catholic Cemetery
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Des Moines
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