Local Rail Workers Shaken by Accidents and Moves
M A Perry suffers a hand injury after a stint on his left index finger using coppery wire. Roy Guy Hart, formerly with the Louisville and Nashville, becomes a switch tender with the Lake Shore. Depot renovations empty offices leaving Lake Shore clerks without a home. C E Stevens of Lake Shore arrives from Cleveland while Charles Yoder visits local officials. Frank Calvert off duty with a knee injury from a fall.
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M. A. Perry
Roy Guy Hart
Louisville’ & Nashville
Lake Shore
John _Wirley
Consolation Dinner Invited for Defeated Indiana Delegation
Representative Watson extended to Vice President Fairbanks an invitation to host a consolation dinner for the defeated Indiana delegation. Fairbanks accepted only if the dining room can seat all invited members, signaling a forthcoming gathering.
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Washington
Watson
Fairbanks
Indiana
Illinois Allies Cut Hopkins Down in Senate Ballot
Springfield January 28 One ballot in the senatorial contest shows Hopkins 72 votes with Shurtleff 14 and other names Mason M Kinley Lowden Calhoun Sherman Yates receiving small totals.
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Illinois
Hopkins
Springfield
Ill
Shurtleff
Stringer
Mason
M'Kinley
Lowden
Calhoun
Sherman
Yates
Frog Skin Trade Exports Surge From Japan
A Tokyo merchant operates a thriving frog skin export business exporting up to 130,000 skins in under a year used for purses. The operation showcases Japan as a major source for luxury skin materials in global trade.
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Japan
Oldest Banknote Believed From 1399 B C in St Petersburg
A centuries old banknote, claimed to be issued by the Chinese government, is housed in the Asiatic Museum in St. Petersburg. The artifact is dated to 1399 B C and emerges as a remarkable relic of early currency.
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Asiatic Museum of
St. Petersburg
B.C
Unknown author Tusser line traced from 16th century poetry
A well known saying traced to English poet Thomas Tusser who published in 1557 in A Hundred Good Points of husbandry the line about Christmas returning every two years. The attribution rests on historical references to Tusser and the 16th century volume.
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Thomas Tusser
Mi O Na tablets touts cure for indigestion and blood health
An advertisement claims Mi O Na tablets cure stomach ailments including indigestion by stopping fermentation belching and sour taste. It promises improved nutrient absorption and blood quality, noting benefits for pregnancy sickness and general weakness. House Worth Bros sells a large box for 50 cents with a money back guarantee.
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Houseworth .Bros
Unclear OCR Notes on Kerry Tr and York Centre
Fragmentary text mentions Kerry Tr, Lake Shore, York Centre, headquarters New York and a claims attorney. Rumor suggests Aruska may succeed Whiting. No concrete events or dates are clear from readable lines.
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Kerry Traw
Lake Shore
York Centre
New
Ork
Aruska
Whiting
Lake Shore to Spend 3,000,000 on Track Changes
A report details a potential 3 million dollar upgrade for the Lake Shore line from Chicago to Buffalo. The plan would standardize signaling and interlockers, switching from a left-hand to right-hand operation, affecting Elkhart and other key interlockings as law changes push uniform systems.
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Lake Shore
New York Central
Buffalo
Chicago
Elkhart
United States
New York
South Bend Men Die in Sewer Cave In
Three men Paul Barr John W Owen and Stephen Nemeth were killed instantly when a sewer trench caved in during digging work in South Bend Indiana. The accident occurred early this morning and authorities are investigating the scene and causes.
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South Bend
Cave
South ‘Bend
Ind
Paul Barr
John W. Owen
Stephen Nemeth
JURY LIST REVEALS ABUSIVE MARRIAGE AND CUSTODY CLAIMS
In 1907 proceedings Mrs. Landis seeks custody of her seven year old son and $2 weekly support after alleging her husband Adelbert Landis threw hot coffee in her face and deserted her. She cites abusive language and unfounded accusations. Attorneys E. B. Zigler and Josiah Kreider filed related actions. Separately, W. I. and A. L. Engle face a $350 note suit, while Mary Papineau sues for divorce from Robert M. Papineau on desertion grounds in superior court, per attorney Robert E. Procsox.
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Adelbert Landis
Robert M. Papingan
Robert. E. Procsox
Rent 4 room cottage near Second and Abkook
Classified rental note advertises a four room cottage at a corner location near Second Street and Abkook. Contact Dr Wernel for details and application.
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Abkook
Dr. Wernel
ForeThis Relief and the Lantern Light
A fragmented quotation about a nervous amateur lecturer receiving a message from his lantern bearer. The note implies oxygen for the limelight will last five minutes, urging ladies and gentlemen to conclude.
Fragmentary Local Line Reads Incomplete Transcription
The readable fragment hints at a dated or foreign language style phrase but lacks clear event names places or dates to establish a concrete news item or person involved. No verifiable entities or actions are present in the surviving text.
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jWe
Americarhaving
Phoe
Saul
The Cheery Fellow Tells of a Town Mare Race
A group in a tavern recounts a boyish tale about racing a stubborn mare. The narrator describes hitching the mare to a sulky while the hired man was away, staging a townwide challenge, and finishing with a neck victory as spectators rejoice. The story ends with relief and a lighter mood among the men.
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Listner
Envelopes and Tissues Ad Offer From Old Catalog
Fragmentary ad text describes envelopes and tissues with sales at 50 cents or more. It mentions shades and colors for custom ordering and emphasizes creating envelopes to order. The language reflects a vintage catalog style with product options and personalization.
The Country Girl Brightest Student in Business College
A visitor claims a country girl is the brightest student, noting her habit of washing hands repeatedly as proof. The teacher questions how the visitor knows she is from the country, and the discussion pivots on presumed rural traits versus urban work habits.
German doctor solves lung operation in vacuum cabinet
A German physician using a glass cabinet with partial vacuum claims to enable lung surgery. The patient breathes easily with the chest cavity open and lung collapse avoided, as surgeons operate with the patient inside the cabinet and the surgeon’s head protruding through a rubber collar.
Quartz Fusible and Its Industrial Recasting
The article notes a shift in mineral texts labeling quartz as infusible due to electric furnace advances. It describes two market grades: a transparent rock-like glass and a cheaper translucent form of common silica, sometimes called electroquartz, both valued for near perfect refracting properties in chemical laboratories.
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Chemeal Laboratory
Election of association officers held at school
The association elected Prof Carlson as president yesterday afternoon. Miss Speas was named vice-president, Professor Immel treasurer, and Miss Spahn secretary. This afternoon the school will elect a staff of editors to manage the Pennant newspaper.
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Creeron
Carlson
Wwere
Speas
Immel
Ris
Elkhart Ath Association quintet to play tonight
Constantine reports the Elkhart Athletic Association basketball five will host an evening game starting at 8 15 o clock. Local lineup includes Williams Work Beaver Farrington Satter Daly Smith and Railing. Visitors lineup features Woods Kingy Betine Cattan Withers.
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Constantine
Athletic Association
Elkhart
Athletic’ ‘Association
Halle
Williams
Work
Beaver
Consolation Note From Surgeon To Widow After Death
A physician offers condolences to a widow after her husband died following an operation. The letter outlines that the surgeon believes the death was not caused by negligence and provides reassurance about the care given.
Temperamental Differences Quote Sparks Debate
A brief quotation discusses gendered temperaments and inner conflict, noting a man may argue with his heart while a woman is wary her heart could be wrong. John Oliver Honkes Jirs.Craigie is attributed text.
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John Oliver Honkes
Jirs
Craigie
The Shortest Sermon Recalls Swift’s Charity Appeal
A fragment from a historic note recounts Dean Swift delivering a brief sermon to a charitable society. After stating the text He that giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord the preacher urged immediate action with down with the dust. The scene ends as ushers collect a notably large offering.
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Dean Swift
Stook
Magewin
Elongated Cure Claims For Itching Skin Treatment
A historical ad asserts a two cure system that kills germs with a "prescription" and promises relief within one minute after first use. It promotes Ds D.D. Soap from Houseworth Bros as a recommended companion product.
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Permanet
Houseworth’ Bros
Land Sale Alert for 40 Acres Timber Tract
Public notice announces a 40 acre land sale highlighted by timber valued at 700 dollars. The bid invites buyers to act fast with a price around 1000 dollars and notes no buildings on the property. Contact M. W. Stark at Monger Block for details.
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M. W. ‘Stark
Advertisement Offer for Atlas and Address Request
An offer promises a CNN Complete Handy Atlas of the World and asks for the reader name address and cover posture. The note provides a street address 409 Pearl Street New York and mentions a contact name or source handling the request.
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eCory
Rawne
Pearl Street
New York
Night ski Union ity Tenn Jan 28 Discharged after failed agreement
The report notes Ed Marshall was discharged after a failed agreement in a night sale case in Union City Tennessee. Details are sparse but imply a formal proceeding and dismissal.
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Ity
Tenn
Marshall
Sale Legréed
Fragmentary Notes From A Busy Day In Town
A jumbled report describes a busy day with sermons and stones. The minister, Reavis, is mentioned in passing as not accumulating smoke, with other unclear phrases lingering in the OCR text.
Veal and Meats Advertisement For Sugar Cured Goods
A fragmented old advertisement lists veal chops and ham as No 1 sugar cured items and notes sugar cured bacon priced per unit. The readable text emphasizes quality and pricing for cured meats in a vintage market ad.
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C. E. Stevens
Cleveland
City
Charles Yoder
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Road
Frank I. Calvert
Howe
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Girl
Carl Pawing
Chester
Zhamer
Goldman
Scoti
Main Street
Leafard
Benge Pee Ey
Eet Vnties
Idward Usbane
Savan
Idler
Eurly Babs
Holland -Maids
PsKs Clane
Davis
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