Singing Shellfish and Noisy Fishes Feature Island Oddities
A report describes a singing mussel on the Island of Ceylon producing a long fluty sound from its shells after tides retreat. It notes another fish dubbed the butternan by Scotch fishermen that croaks when landed, and eels making noise when hooks are freed. The text also mentions Muskeron Storage Conmyning tae being organized in Muekeswon from merging two firms, valuing $500,000 in buildings and equipment.
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Ceylon
Muskeron Storage Conmyning Tae
Muekeswon
Vewhea Moving Company
Lacteyette Wrane Fer Company
Petition for administration of Nyon estate granted
In Michigan Probate Court May 2, 125, Hon. Harry K. Des presiding, Anne H. Bay registers. Petition by Ian Nyman for administration of the deceased identifying Nyon is heard June 2 at ten, with notices to be published weekly for three weeks in the Herald.
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Rialto
Ironwood
Michigan
Paramount
Jack Holt
Betty Compson
McQuade Sisters Juvenile Comedy Company
Oon
Cavh Steffy
Riasto
Coty Senior
Said
Harry K. Des
Ian Nyman
Ted
Mary Marie Saint Mary Devotion and Variants Explored
The text traces the Mary name’s prominence across languages and faith, noting saints and royalty sharing the name. It cites meanings such as Star of the Sea and outlines linguistic forms like Maria Martha Marie and variations in Spanish French and Latin, while mentioning dates and figures tied to Marian veneration.
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Marta
Marie
Moses
Aurun
What’s in a Name by Mildred Maasmall
A fragmentary note in a quirky column hints at the meaning of names and origins with playful references to identity and memory. It mentions Becky Pews and a vague history of derivation amid garbled text, reflecting a memoir style.
Subscribing for the Herald Advertisements
Read the advertisements. It parses.
Local notices and citizenship items dominate muddled column
The page mixes death notices and family updates with a citizenship exam listing. Names include Mrs Bianichi and Mrs Repinski grieving John Pincinelli, plus Miesbauer and Wengall Mieshauer visiting James Morrison home. Several individuals pass naturalization tests led by examiner R K Dee, with May or November admission.
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Ontenagon
Vincent Bianichi
Carl Repinski
Hurley
Bianzichi
Mike Ambalati
Edward Carazela
Prevces Marusich
George Maliikovic
Steve Cravier
Nick Pribisciv Och
Leonera
Prezgenski
Andrew Ithi
Germene Zadre
G. B. Rocsen
Thieving Ranks Revealed In Brief Dialogue Oddities
A terse, stylized snippet presents characters Dugan and Whakan with clipped dialogue about town errands and a cryptic phrase sinzula. The fragment hints at a narrative about theft ranks and social cues, lacking clear setting or outcome.
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Dugan
Whakan
Fragmented note on a playful heat tech and partial quotes
A garbled excerpt mentions a college professor, a machine to register heat, and a tease about testing it. Names and places are unclear, with errors and stray phrases obscuring meaning. The readable bits hint at humor about embarrassment and tech in modern times.
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Lalit
Fragmented OCR record with misreads and numbers
Readable text is scarce and garbled with names and figures mixed in. It mentions a pharmacy and a person named John J Frick with price like 33.25 and .35 alongside unclear references to gas and injury. The fragment lacks coherent events or clear entities to summarize.
Wanted to Rent or Buy Second Hand Wheelchair
Mrs. P. S. Williams, Yale location, lt. Wanted to Rent or Buy second hand wheelchair. Inquire at Herald Office. 4-22-tf. FOR SALE: Chevrolet Touring car 1928 model in good condition. Price reasonable. Call Herald Office tf.
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P. S. Williams
Yale
Herald Office
Call Herald Office
Wireless typewriter demo in Berlin shows two frequency links
A Berlin demonstration connected a typewriter to a wireless transmitter and a tape receiver via two tuned frequencies. Messages were sent successfully from one hall to another and several miles were covered with future power increases. An ad notes for sale a fumed oak dining table and buffet with laundry articles at 66W, 4-10-1f.
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Berlin
Swimmer Aspiration Quoted by Parent in Jest
A playful parent quips that their child only wants to learn swimming to navigate buoyed rounds, framing a lighthearted domestic moment about water skills and determination.
Lost Notebook With Red Cover Abandoned Near Church
A red covered notebook containing a bank book, check book, auto driver's license and other papers is missing. A $5 reward offered to the finder who returns items to A. Ik. Church or Herald Office.
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A. Ik. Church
Herald Office
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the Herald
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Protat
Anne H. Bay
Register of Probate
Mary
Moris
Uremea
Morin
Urraca
Moria
Maria
Antti
Empero Menwel
Montferrat
Morie Duchter
Lewis Vie
Martie
Henry II
Mars
Wheeler
Ironwood, Mich
United Theatres Circuit
McQuade Sisters
Marker and Schenck
Danny Simmons
Jack Holt and
Mildred Maasmall
Becky Pews
Anoth
Eni
Weidmes Toy
Pfs
Anvil
Egrinet Ramsay
Mes. W
Crric
Sousit Rat Poirsn
Jesse Smith
Mh. J
Thas
Sk. Akc
Ty Blessever Pharmacy
John J. Frick
Bessemer Pharmacy
Blonde Bess
Ceneral Insurance
Surety Bonds Steamship Agency
Notaries Public
Adolph
J Gedda
Insurance Agency
West Mary St
Bessemer
Coney Island
Longyear St
Hamburgers
Loncharte & Swedeberg
Ironwood, Michigan
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