Kill it quick. Concrete Example and Dialogue
A brief exchange cites aging and loss of interest with a joke about a mortgage on a house. The fragment shows a dialogue style from a Boston Transcript excerpt referencing mortality and shifting priorities.
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Boston Transcript
Boschee's Syrup Promoted for Coughs and Lung Ailments
An advertisement extols Boschee's Syrup as a national remedy used for fifty one years for coughs bronchitis colds and lung troubles. It claims the medicine gives a good night’s rest and easy expec toration, helping the patient recover health as it soothes inflamed parts and aids nature. It notes the product is made in America and has sold for over fifty years.
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Boschee
United States
America
Adyv
Evolution of the gun from toy to weapon in Europe
The article traces the cannon’s origins from a toy using a powder blast to a real weapon. It notes six centuries of development, birthplace in Europe after 1200 A D, and lack of a single inventor. The transformation from a paper or wood squib to a cannon is described as a gradual growth sparked by common observation.
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Europe
Thomas Heron McKee
Too Young for a Bark Segue to Sea Dogs
A speaker laments sending an unsuitable crew note. He clarifies the vessel is a bark and expresses desire for seasoned sailors. The exchange contrasts youth with experience on a seafaring project.
Little Fun in Doing What Can Be Easily Done
A terse note reflects a sentiment that much effort yields little pleasure when tasks can be accomplished with ease. The voice hints at weariness with unnecessary toil and a preference for simplicity.
Highway and tax reform bills move toward enactment
The lower house sent to the senate two major measures. A tax reform bill would assess all property at 50 percent of true cash value instead of 100 percent, with amendments altering revenue limits and county assessors powers. The highway bill, passed 82 to 7, includes oversight provisions.
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Highway Commission
Butler
Senate
Jesse BH. Eschbach
House
Bush
Goodrich
McCray
Health Officer Bill Criticized For Part Time System
A detailed report to Indiana influenza pneumonic epidemics cites the failure of the part time health officer and notes Maj William I King of the state board of health referred to the measure. The report, approved at the last board meeting, records costs exceeding 9000 Hoosier lives and substantial public and private expenditures and will become a permanent minutes entry. It criticizes the part time system for failing to cope with epidemics.
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House of Representatives
William IF. King
State Board of Health
Indiana
Rail Crossing Study Finds One-Sixth Dangerous
The public service commission reports an investigation of railroad crossings shows 472 of inspected sites are dangerous. From July 1 to November 1 inspectors and railroad representatives traveled 2006 miles and reviewed 2867 crossings with strong cooperation from railroads to improve safety. The year ending April 30, 1918 records 175 steam rail deaths, 261 injuries, and 51 electric rail deaths, 32 injuries.
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Croeainge
Public Service Commission
FB. I. Lewis
D. E. Matthews
Anarchism Bill Approved In House By 90 To 0 Vote
The Indiana House passed the Deer bill to stop carrying red or black flags banners or emblems of organized movements against government by a 90 to 0 vote. A related measure against anarchistic acts moves through both chambers. Senator Glenn Van Auken of Auburn and Representative Winfield Miller of Indianapolis introduced the bill, defining anarchism as a felony with ten year and twenty five year penalties.
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House
Senate
Glenn van Auken
Auburn
Winfield Miller
Indianapolis
Indiana Rates Blocked by Injunction in Marion County
A temporary injunction from Judge Louis B. Ewbank bars Indiana telephone firms from enforcing Burleson long-distance and toll rates. The suit, brought by the state and the Public Service Commission, targets receivers of Central Union Telephone and Indianapolis Telephone. The ruling requires continuing the state PSC rates.
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Indiana
Burleson
Louis B. Ewbank
Marion County
State of Indiana
Indiana Public Service Commission
Central Union Telephone Company
Indianapolis Telephone Company
State Public Service Commission
Western Canada Land Boom Sparks Quick Selloff
The article notes surging demand for Western Canada farm lands in early 1919 as prices rise and prospects improve. It highlights profitable crop potential, compares regional values with U.S. prices, cites rapid sales near Regina Moosejaw and other districts, and predicts corn expansion across the prairies within a decade.
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Western
Canada
Western Canada
North Dakota
Italy
France
Belgium
Great Britain
United States
Brent
Regina
Sbanother
Refinn
Moosejaw District
Stray Stories Echoes Misfits and Mockery
Fragmentary lines recall a professor’s insult about thistles and world population. A stray story features a whispered boast of a pretty girl and a murky exchange, hinting at a troubled scene within a chaotic reflection on humanity.
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ST. Find
Patrol of senatorial scuffle ends in uneasy adjournment
Fragmentary text shows a scene with a senator named Quinsh and a doorkeeper in a tense exchange. The odd dialogue hints at political maneuvering and a motion to adjourn. The mood is wary as participants discuss rewards and eyes strain amid chaotic chatter.
Nature Herb Cure Promoted by Garfield Ten Ad
A brief advert claims natural herbs as a safer alternative to drug cathartics in a Garfield Ten advertisement. It emphasizes a sensible approach to health and cites Nature's remedies as the cure.
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Garfield Ten
Pleasing Pills and Worries Mentioned in Courier Ad
Fragmentary ad copy references a Louisville Courier-Journal line about worry and gaining credit for a large sum. It also mentions Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets claimed to regulate the liver bowels and stomach. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Doctor Pierce
Little boy with broken leg finds family care on long day
A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows a brief exchange as a young boy with a broken leg endures a day of rest. The nephew acknowledges the discomfort while noting relatives seize the chance to look after him, highlighting family dynamics during an injury.
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Chicago_ Tribune
Frank J. Cheney Sworn Statement on Catarrh Cure
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of Cheney Co. swears and signs that Baeb Boul paid 100 for catarrh cure claimed to be Hal Catarrh Medicine. Notice to be presented before A. W. Gleason notary public on December 6. Hall’s Catarrh Medicine advertised as taking internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas
Frank J. Cheney
B. ‘3. Cheney, & Co
Baeb Boul
Frank J. Che
A. W. Gleason
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
Milk Diet Sparks Talk of Bilton’s Wealth
In Life magazine quotes claim Bilton is not well off and hint he survives on a milk diet sparking questions about his finances. The fragment suggests gossip about Bilton’s living standards and habits without detailing evidence.
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Bilton
Recipe for Gray Hair Dye Promises Quick Darkening
An advertisement claims a home recipe using Bay Ruta, Barbo Compound, and glycerine can darken gray hair gradually. It asserts the mix should not color the scalp, be sticky or greasy, and will leave hair soft and glossy with no rub-off.
Ambiguous Quote Prompts Reflection on Worthwhile Goals
A fragmented line notes that a man who truly desires something meaningful will seize abundant opportunities. The wording implies motivation and initiative as keys to achievement, reflecting a general, timeless sentiment rather than a specific event or person.
Take Eatonic Candy Relief for Acid Stomach
An advertisement touts Eatonic as a remedy for acid stomach and indigestion. It claims the candy soothes the stomach, reduces misery, and restores energy, allowing normal eating and better mood.
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Eatonio
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