Word play and paper origins in old periodical excerpts
The excerpt discusses the word set and its linguistic breadth, cites the London Chronicle on inventor claims, traces paper origins to Arabia and China, notes early use in China and cotton and flax developments, cites French royal library notes on Damascus origin, and quotes Harper’s Weekly and Sir Walter Scott on courage and truth.
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London Chronicle
Henry II
France
Paria
Royal
Damascus
Italy
Germany
Harper’s Weekly
New Zealand's Many Journale
A note surveys New Zealand press diversity noting 233 daily weekly and monthly periodicals across the country. It highlights a bustling print landscape with varied titles serving communities nationwide.
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New Zealand
Town Prober Seeks Cause of Recluse Miss Joy
Mrs Hill, known as the town prober, devises a plan to lure Mies Joy out of seclusion by sending a tea invitation and telephoning to press for an explanation. Joy agrees to attend, deflating the mystery with polite readiness.
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Mies Joy
Wootal Licht
Joy
Coxssip
Misa Joy
Mra
Young Ollie James Learns Tough Politics Lesson
In Crittenden County Kentucky Ollie James, then a rising lawyer, faces a magisterial caution about entering politics. A Saturday Evening Post recount notes the magistrate warned that politics may leave a young man with warm enemies and cold friends after years of public service. The tale contrasts with a science note on thorium sources and gas mantles tied to a mysterious stranger’s tale of a vast thorium deposit in India.
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Ollie James
United States
Kentucky
Crittenden
Saturday Evening Post
Ollie
James
Smoke and Smoke: A Quip in a Carriage Tale
A youth in a carriage puffing a briar argues with an old woman about smoking. He says tobacco heals him, claiming pigs are cured by smoking. She denies it and coughs, then suggests there may be hope for him yet if he keeps smoking.
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Sarake
Wane of Motherhood Explored by Bliley Key
Bliley Key argues in a magazine piece that motherhood is declining amid social changes. She contends the propagation of family duties has faded as work wearing and idle status shape attitudes, warning of broader societal shifts.
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Bliley Key
Giana Alee
Jusury
Recovered From Severe Lung Trouble
A sworn affidavit details recovery from lung hemorrhages after using Eckman’s Alterative. The recount includes patient Paul L. Fasnacht from Madison Lake Minnesota, who reports weight gain from 130 to 165 pounds and improved sleep and appetite.
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Madison Lake
Minn
Denver
Colo
Michael Brody
Eckman
Paul L. Fasnacht
Hekman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Capitol Grill Bills Due by January 17 Notice
Notice requires all bills contracted by the Capitol Grill to be presented to the undersigned by January 17 and all bills payable to the Capitol Grill to be paid to the undersigned. By StuetA de IDLEMAN. Also notes about Murphy and Evers and Corriden’s brief Pirates trial.
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Capitol Grill
Murphy
Evers
Corriden
Pitteburg
Pirates
So the people may know and legislatures not forget
A 19127 election in Diamondville is discussed with recall of voting at a hotel. Witnesses mention papers, oath, and ability to read English, with questions about registration and signatures.
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Hekman
Washington
Spokane
Wyoming
Kemmerer
Diamondville Premiet
A. Daly Hotel
Kennedy
Diamondville
Lincoln
A. Smith
Emil Matson Testimony In Wyoming County Proceeding
Witness Emil Matson sworn to tell the truth in a county proceeding in Wyoming. He states he arrived in Wyoming about a year ago, around part of April, but cannot recall the exact date.
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Emil Matson
Testimony of Julienne Terre in direct examination
Julienne Terré testifies under oath in direct examination. The exchange with Mr. Rigdon focuses on the witness's identity and statements.
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Julienne Tralee
Julienne Terré
Mr. Rigdon
A. Julienne Terre
Susie
Testimony given by A T Makela in Wyoming election context
Joseph Makela testifies about residency in Wyoming since May 1912, prior residence in Arizona for about twenty months, registration at Diamondville hotel during a November 1912 precinct election, and whether a registry agent questioned or swore him in. he recalls questions about age and birthplace amid a crowded scene.
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John Bjokhoolma
John Bjorkholma
Fillowa
Elmer Longy
Mr. Rigdon
Diamondville
Wyoming
Lincoln County
Finland
United States
Evanston
Lincoln
Diamondsville
A. McDonald
Kennedy
State of
Joseph Makela
Rigdon
A. Makela
Uinta County
A. T
Arizona
Arzona
Pricinet
A. Yeu
Yeu
Daly Hotel
Cafeteria Dinner Hours Set at The Robinson
The Robinson cafeteria offers daily dining from 11 30 a m to 2 p m and 6 to 7 p m with service expected every day.
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the Robinson
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Jimmy
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National Joy
Prince Albert
P. A
Toppy & T
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
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Arabia
Jettora
China
Sir Walter Scott
Postum Cereal Co
Lid
Pure
Mich
Prober
Milla
White
Hranil
Ruaiet
Busie
Gina
Glencoe
Clemecoe
Witnes
Mr. Big
A. Diamondville
A. Macotn County
Wyom
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