Turks Halt Bulgarian Drive at Adrianople in Balkan War
Frederick Palmer reports that Bulgarian forces pressed toward Adrianople, aiming to force a storm and link key rail and road lines. Turkish defense held, Nazim Pasha falling back to a new line while Bulgarian courage and superior numbers pressured the fortress in Thrace. The siege and river crossings tested both sides as Ivanoff’s Adrianople garrison resisted and Taver Pacha’s forces posed as a potential relief.
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Mustapha Masha
Julian Belle
Indieriet
Adriane Ple
Sultan Selim
Fulgirla
Tony Torke
Adrianople
Hopeleemnens
Strateau
Vohatalo
Wleitinare
Arnie Hee
Ivette Moly Eubjeet
London
Atiarhes
Beatart
Romanova
Masson
Dalgaria
Hulgaria
Poleare
Hileria
Europe
Nulgaria
Constantinople
Thrace
Constantinopla Kirk
Killiseeh
Lorenerode
Yomboll
Treffa
Mmimt
Army Swat
Kirkitil
Nazim Pasha
Adrianophe
Auccon
Mubden
Lee
Richmond
Demetriast
Kirke Killieeoh
Tule Durges
Lule Hunghe
Nagin Pasha
Demetriot
Eouth
Ivanoff
Alory
Demetrie
Ivanoffs
Irene
Aude
Arda
Censora
Kartattepe
Dalekatch
Adrianople Garrision
Teaver Pashia
Weles
Taver Masha
Asi
Tacic
Taver Pasha
Plevna
Malgitta
Crousote
Simply Lite Yet Again Tangles of Belief and Bomb Talk
A garbled passage describes debates on simplicity and patience, then shifts to a shocking line about making a bomb thrower, mentioning a pastor attack and a controversial boast about drinking sewer wine. The text is fragmented with unclear attributions and names.
Ancient myths about Columbus voyage forecast
The article notes that ancient scientists and philosophers from Greek, Egyptian, and earlier Christian eras anticipated Columbus idea. It argues that belief the earth is round and early astronomy existed long before Columbus and that many scholars knew more about eclipses and celestial events than some modern views.
Beemi and Vim Argue Over Worthiness of Suitor
Fragmentary dialogue reveals Beemi insisting she has not won approval of a fiancé while Vim defends the match. The exchange hints at doubt, persuasion, and social expectations surrounding marriage.
Fragmentary Kid Talk on Distant Star Light
A truncated dialogue shows a boy named Bobby asking about a bright star overhead and another boy replying that it is a distant star about three quadrillions of miles away, with the exchange ending in a humorous mispronunciation.
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Bobby
Terrible Habit of Work Pate Gey Dinay Text
Fragmentary OCR notes show a colloquial query about what one would do with money a bad person wants. The garbled transcript mentions weeds and phrases like we are aston, suggesting an unclear oral snippet rather than a complete event.
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Eli
Tenacious Women Stand Firm in Family and Community
A concise profile highlights determined women who sustain families and nurture community ties. It notes resilience in balancing marriage, parenting, and civic duties, emphasizing ongoing efforts to support youth and elders.
Forest fire ranger toils from Arkansas peak tower
An Arkansas national forest ranger climbs a square signal tower to observe fires. He uses a sighting hood, maps, telephone link, and 144 wires to pinpoint smoke from distant empire and relay data to nearby stations for rapid response.
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Empire
Hin
Formality and Patient Privacy in a Parlor Exchange
Dialogue captures a doctor pressuring Mr. J for a message to his sister while noting patient lucidity. Mrs J responds with compliance to orders. The scene shifts to a joke about a knickerbocker poodle, highlighting social wit and character quirks.
Christmas Plans and a Soldier’s Gingerbread Oath
A Youth's Companion item recalls a Philadelphia girl who visited a longtime rich ore miner uncle at Christmas, a station meetup at Speed Street, and a baker selling gingerbread as a tempting camp fare with a two dollar order. The piece blends holiday visitors, family arrangements, and a wartime camp scene.
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Philadelphia
Weetore
Speed Street
When Gingerbread Was Up in Cost Wars
Fragmented excerpt hints at postwar economic tensions and rising costs in wartime supply lines. Mentions an Army officer’s experiences and a general remark on pay and expenses during Asian campaigns without clear dates or names.
The Science of Detecting Crime Course for Police Brigade
A report on a course titled The Science of Detecting Crime led by M Bertilion for a new 200 man police brigade. Training at headquarters includes lectures and conferences aimed at improving investigative techniques and coordination among officers.
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M. Bertilion
Parle Anthropometria Service
False Alarm About Wombat Incident Clears Up
Fragmentary chatter notes a rumor about a Wombat incident being false. The speaker recalls loaning a dollar to Wombat and receiving repayment, downplaying the sensational tale.
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Wombat
No Money No Marriage Fortune Teller Talk
In a quip from the Washington Herald a young man with prominent socks proclaims a fortune teller predicted his upcoming marriage and a large inheritance. The girl with matted hair questions the fortune teller’s omittance of wealth.
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Evler
Washington Herald
Parisian Creations Adapt to Customer Demands
Parisian dressmakers unveil three new creations named Triple Alliance Triple Entente and Political Horizon as part of adapting wares to customer conditions. Dialogues include a quip about Mr Libbeau and Miss Kitty reflecting light conversational tone.
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New York Sun
The Right Lead in a Witty Dialogue
An exchange from the column features Fond Mamma praising Sylvia while noting her armoire shape from ensure a fear of weeping. Bashful Young Man struggles to keep pace asking Mrs. Jones about Sylvia's walking.
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Sylvia
Arma
Kir
Child Returns Home Early Disturbing Neighbor
A six year old Dora slipped home from school, rang the doorbell repeatedly, and peered through a window to reassure her mother. She shouted to neighbors that she was not a martailman, easing fear with a calm mispronunciation.
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Dora
Mamma
DREADED TO EAT A Quaker Couple's Experience
A Quaker couple describes years of nervous illness and poor appetite linked to coffee. They claim Postum coffee substitute relieved symptoms after trying doctors and patent medicines, and they urge others to read The Road to Wellville.
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Nature
Phila Indy
Wellville
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Simply Lite
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