Fragmentary OCR Note Rekindles Poetic Names and Places
A garbled OCR passage lists numerous proper nouns and fragments, including names like Maier, Mie To Vip tae, Vince, Mat rd Aaet, Evie, Walterd, Hy Senin, Hoag, Yar North Citra Fort e NL, and others, woven with stray phrases. The text resembles a mix of potential authors, stations, and locations without coherent structure or narrative.
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Coparenesgereay
Maier
Rai Bony
Owerinn Walterd
Crima
Cullen
Breas
Misael
Cobram
Rule for Measuring Tanks and Excavation Volumes
The note discusses measuring tanks and excavation volumes in cubic yards and feet. It mentions a tank diameter and length, with an example giving 6 2 200 cubic feet and 4200 cubic feet, plus related measurements and deadlines.
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Okeer
Multeply
Orig
Burteas
Saint Patrick’s Day Reflections and Irish Myths
The article celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day and recounts legends about Patrick converting Ireland to Christianity and driving snakes from the land. It notes a tale of unlikely snake introductions by Mr. Cleland and a myth about a magical serpent confined to distant mountains, with a local superstition about its Monday calls.
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Dunieas
Arbre
Torumwal
Fagon
Mureauvs
Endial
Warelkerper
Graham Bros,” Pty
Graham
Marcy Burk
George
Chant
Sumer
Sidney Sirset
Sin Rer
Faun
Monn
Iain
Sau Iy
Colima
Uregors
Tenwell
Liremorys
Guthe David
Motor
Wanaka
Wy Mons
Bistohier
Banik
Wilbur
Eheg
Darang
Sulius
Murrey
Mayroweyah
Iriurien
Bedford Park
Nis
Bory
Barnogs
Mt. Boeibarsutnaue
Faw
Calor
Wyatt Ts
Popeaty Tosiainnee
Ayaka
Droge
Emerald Isle
Ireland
Cleland
Patri H
Chaincf
Leigh Ditcoca
Unites Mountains
Microbe Opens Path to Motor Spirit From Waste
A British discovery reports a microbe that converts 10 900 tons of brewery waste into a million gallons of alcohol for motor spirit. It also yields acetic acid and gas. The organism suppresses competing germs and boosts fermentation, attracting chemical and commercial interest.
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Keer
Wireless Time Signals Aid Ships at Sea
A sailor describes using wireless time signals to synchronize chronometers aboard ships. Signals from Paris travel rapidly, enabling precise time checks with a half minute error risking course deviation. The chronometers’ accuracy is vital for ship safety, proving wireless is a boon to those at sea.
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Oisshore
Rigel Tower
Paris
Baby trout travellers brighten British rail sightings
Baby trout in large tanks were seen at North Country railway stations. Yorkshire and Lincolnshire angling groups import the fingerlings to stock waters, reared in Cumberland and Northumberland hatcheries. They range from ten weeks to two years old and four to ten inches in length. They feed from the hand and soon will become wild enough to offer anglers sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Yorkshire
Lincolnshire
Cumberland
Northumberland
Thief Arrested Over Nerve and Ebletons Trade
A confrontation over stolen ebletons climaxes in a heated exchange as a suspect tries to sell chicken stock to the farmer. The bystander notes the alleged theft and negotiations reveal tension between seller and buyer.
Furry Tales of Cats and Old Maids Across Cultures
A quirky compendium of legends and beliefs about cats linking them to old maids, sorcery, and creation myths. The piece cites medieval convents, Arab legends, Boesian lore, Egyptian associations with witches, and a French villager’s tale about wind, horses, and catskin garments.
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Indica
Egypt
Nice
Momaco
OUR MENFOLKS' MASCOTS
A shop manager notes many men buy mascots like Ponzos Felizes Teddy Bears and Baby Dolls not for children but to display at home on mantels desks motorbike handlebars and car bonnets. Grown men prize these toys highly and will protest if Feliz is moved during dusting.
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Feliz
Reindeer Herd Boom in Alaska Says Meat Authorities
Meat authorities report Alaska reindeer herds expanding rapidly, with 325000 animals today from 1280 imported during 1893–1902. They predict up to 4000000 by 1935, urging sustainable slaughter to match natural growth while Eskimos and outsiders own herds and derive value.
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Alaska
Eekimos
Alstin
Siberia
Alagka
Itn Aise
Wheat brought to Cobram Flour Mill for grinding
A garbled note invites readers to bring wheat to the Cobram Flour Mill for grinding with basic price hints. It references florid spelling and unclear terms but indicates a local milling offer.
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Flor
Cobram
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Cobram Telephone Exchange
Standard Insurance Co
KOSS
Locan Acent
Officer & Smith
Collins St
Melbourne
ST. Patrick's Day
Pusiic Norrces
Bill
Charlie
Gordon Anderson
Cobram Rane
Watts, Turnbull & Co
Collins Street
R. Bergin
Barooga
Victoria
Riverina
Vic
N.S.W
E. Mulcahy
Grocer
A. M.winchester
E. J. Davenport
Eaton's
Punt Road
Redgum
H. Stillard
Sawmills
Baby Trout
Goulburn Valley
O’hanlon and CO. Nathalia
Bourke Street
H. C
Lahore
Mason Motor
Dou
Pickering & Davis
Strathmerton, Farriers & Ceneral Smiths
Furry Tales
Voco
Dax
Svea
Vacuum Oil Company
Ford
F.O.R
F.O.B
Ford Motor Company OF Australia
FIT, Ltd
Sora
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