Humorists in America and the lure of laureates
The piece argues against a humorist laureate in America while profiling Bob Burdette M Quad W J Lampton and Mike Woolf. It covers their careers humorist philosophy and how critics view humor as delicate, with anecdotes about their work in newspapers and magazines.
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New York
Merica
Ditto
England
Huntieg
Butterist
Bite
Plut
Bob Burdette
Burdette
Peoria Transcript
Hillington Hawkeye
Philadelphia
M. Quad Ig
Efrit Pree Press
Trowser
Gona Kiker
Gardner
Mr. Lewis
America
N. B
Mike Woolf
East Side
Woolf
Mike
Mickey Finn
Maria
Maria's, Whose Reputation He Established In 12Th Street
Nature
Hiwnor
Madeline Beilges
Brooklyn
Ratire Keate Douglas Wigeth
Barefoot Living Cited To Guard Health In New York
A New York pedicure advocate claims going barefoot at home improves health. He notes many women in elite circles avoid shoes and stockings, keeping feet covered only by ribbons and toys while homebound. He argues confinement causes colds and fevers, suggesting barefoot routines prevent illnesses.
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New York
Gorufe
Dom Pedro
Ten Inches of Difference in Waist Proportions Discussed
The article explains that a well proportioned waist should differ from the bust by ten inches, using Lady Hebberton as a standard. It notes many corsets do not match this proportion and that fashion favors waists smaller than the bust by twelve to fifteen inches.
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Hebberton
India
Foresta of
Uncertain OCR fragment on town event
Readable text is garbled and offers no clear persons places or actions to summarize into a valid newspaper item.
Apples and storage methods for Minnesota orchards
The article discusses growing climate adapted apple varieties in Minnesota and best practices for storage. It covers fall and early winter keepers, notably Duchess and Langfeld, storage in cold cellars, barrel costs, and handling to prevent decay. It also explains straw sheds versus board sheds, and grafting instructions for home orchards.
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Malinda
Minnesota
Prairies
How to Bed Apple Trees Using Budding Techniques
Instructions describe bud grafting apple trees by C Andrews including bud placement on stock, preparation cuts with a knife, and bark opening. It covers selecting branches from new growth, making downward and cross cuts, lifting bark, inserting a bud slice, tying with narrow material, and removing excess shoots the following spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Andrews
Starch Sources Shift From Potatoes To Corn In West
A discussion notes starch production relies on corn in the West while New England uses potatoes. It highlights high prices paid for potatoes in Aroostook County and reports on factory expansion in Minnesota Wisconsin and the Dakotas. The piece praises consular agricultural reports for benefiting farmers and notes variability in potato prices and potential storage advantages of starch production.
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New England
Aroostook
Malone
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Tata
Farness Review
Farners Review
Mexican Chicken Pot Pie Style Dish
A recipe describes cocked home potsinee served with Teel jeree poteries baked in Lelves. It instructs mixing center ingredients with chopped onions parsley and raw eye beet, adding cooked chicken, potatoes, and a top layer of crumbs and grated cheese before baking until golden.
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Lelves
Advances in Dairy Butter Making Techniques
Progress in dairy science brings a new butter processing method. Cream is clarified and churned to a granular butter. butter is removed, salted in brine, and centrifuged to remove impurities before molding. The result preserves flavor and texture.
League of Argos Formed to Curb Athenians
The League of Argos formed around 421 BC united Argos Corfeth Fles Machinca and Chaletéice era Athens to curb Athenian power though its aims were soon undermined.
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Argos
Corfeth
Fles
Athens
Walk in the Spirit and Fight Temptation
A brief exhortation urges readers to walk in the Spirit to overcome vices and keep faith. The message emphasizes spiritual discipline and moral steadfastness as the path to lasting virtue.
Pear Growing Reports and Plans From Wisconsin Soil
The Farmers' Review reports on pear varieties and cultivation in Wisconsin. Enthusiast Moss recalls his early love of pears, while Morlin cautions growers about planting. Keiffer stock and Japanese varieties are discussed for hardy stock. A proposal for a monthly publication of transactions is approved, with Viett Carphell named local editor and arrangements for distribution.
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Wisconsin
W. J. Mogi
Yorkville
Moss
Morlin
Beara
Lake Michigan
Keiffer
Kellogg
Janeaville
Dartt
Owatonna
Minn
Coe
Port Atkinson
Minnesota
Mra Viett Carphell
Wvansville
Transactigny
Widch
Fruit varieties and disease note from mid-19th century grower
A historical fragment describes numerous fruit varieties and grapevines in Delaware Concord and nearby locales. It notes tested varieties like black berries gooseberries and currants, with references to cultivation sites such as Claverland Crescent Co and Neder Wood. The text also discusses a cholera prevention focus and mentions agricultural neighbors facing losses and disease concerns.
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Palmer
Olli
Gregg
Neieta
Uth
Bert
Pamidon
Rappherriea
Houghton
Downing
Dyatth
Victoria
Airawherries
Warfield
van Denman
Michels
Claverland
Crescent Co
Neder Wood
Groeves
Moers Barly
Warden Strighton
Delaware
Concord
Thayer
Horse Slaughter House in Portland Closes After 7966 Horses
A Portland Oregon horse slaughter operation halted its activities after disposing of about 7 966 horses. The plant faced bans in Belgium and Japan and revenue declined due to no market for the meat. The piece criticizes meat handling and the treatment of animals.
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Portland
Oregon
Sva
Belgium
Bee
Japan
Bride's Friends Send Off With Linen Clones
A40s era note says bridesmaids give a farewell Grimer and each guest brings a piece of fine Unser for the Linen clonet as a contribution to the bride elect. The custom is described as pretty inexpensive and sensible.
Garfex Sofl-This Rework and Feed Ground Efficiency
Fragmentary note describes adjustments to a soft material and its feed ground for rootlets. Mentions making the soft twice as fine and implies improved processing efficiency by overlocking and tighter threading. No clear events, names, or dates.
The Color of Love in a Coined Scheme
A scene shows Daihen and two accompanying figures debating marriage color clashes. The woman insists their blond and blue traits clash with her own and rejects a match. He laments, searches for a brunette across the street, hoping to find a different look and temperament.
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Jet
Canadians and Americans discuss possible war in Toronto hotel
A humorous exchange at a Toronto hotel involves a Canadian and an American debating a Britain versus United States war scenario. The American proposes quick conquest of Canada while the Canadian counters with a witty dig about digesting such a victory.
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Toronto
Britain
States
Canada
Philadelphia
Unclear handwritten passage with stylized phrases
A garbled OCR fragment references fictional names and nonsensical lines about toys, chairs, and drinks. No coherent event or identifiable entities reach a factual news summary level.
Placeholder Entry Reflecting Damaged Text
Fragmented OCR preserves unclear phrases about people and places but lacks coherent facts or identifiable individuals. No verifiable event, date, or organization can be determined from the legible segments.
Message Fragment Confuses Stranger at Letter Box
A brief exchange shows a citizen asking for the letter box location and a stranger offering to help. The dialog ends with hesitation and a turn away, highlighting uncertainty and confusion.
Fragments Reflect on Truths and Public Voice
Jumbled historic text shows questions about time, influence, and honesty. Mentions Iver and Washington and a debate over persistence in telling the truth in public life. The passage hints at public discourse and notary roles without clear events or names.
Measles Amid Anecdotes From Past Tale Of Adem
Fragmentary local text recounts a man named Adem with four wives and Eve during a distant era marked by a measles epidemic. The narrative tone suggests a parable or folk memory with archaic wording and unclear chronology.
Mysterious Exchange Confuses Town Gossip
A garbled dialogue from a local notebook hints at a secret meeting involving Mrs Newbrida and others, with coded phrases about plans and affection. The fragmentary text leaves motives and participants unclear, fueling speculation among residents.
Fragmentary Confession Sparks Quick Retort in House Scene
A hurried dialogue shows a panicked confession during a tense house scene. A tramp questions the timing while another insists they did work by the hour, revealing friction over payment and trust.
A Good Detention Aunt Little Other What Your Mother On
Fragmented OCR text unclear on events or identities. Readable portions mention detention and a person nicknamed Aunt, with references to Penny and Ste Bie. No coherent, nameable event or outcome can be established from the available text.
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Érese
Ste Bie
Penny
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