Cause for Anger in Washington Stenographer Saga
The Washington Star recounts a flamboyant account of a boss, the maddest businessman, who tries several stenographers and typists to handle an overflow of correspondence. He hires and fires multiple applicants, describing their flaws, while noting a young man’s return and a fainting woman. The piece ends with the boss expressing frustration at the mounting workload and hoping for a boy to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washpecs
Ivan
Bart
Flo
Washington
Washington Star
Lige Heen's Troubles Split by Criminial Past and Family Strife
An old county case centers on Lige Heen a steady ironworker with hidden wealth and a string of cottages. Neighbors doubt his generosity as he battles family rent and a younger relative Petie while a quarrel with Mrs McAllister exposes community tensions.
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Jali
Wien
Walser
Lige Heen
Lige
Jim Dressen
Bag
Olay
Money Criser
Jim
Petie
War Beford
Marriage Proposal and Household Strife in Seedy Tale
In a rough tale, Lige faces eviction threats after lending a man temporary shelter and becoming entangled in family pressures. His sister arrives with children, then Petie’s celebratory entrance adds to the chaos. A landlord unexpectedly proposes marriage, promising stability, while Lige seeks protection and a better life amid moral hazards and peculiar neighbors.
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Walahor
Brant Dee
Lige Hack
Lipe
Whcle
Jim
Slater
Petie
Lige
Tallus
As He Expressed It. Do you take an interest in society
A clipped quotation from a Wash ing Dry Place item mentions Mr Cumrox declining social interest while claiming he and his mother focus on investments. The note references rain in Tqueque Peru and reads like a fragment from a society column.
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Mr. Cumrox
Washington Star
Coral seas and rare marine life near Bahama waters
An observer describes vivid underwater colors and sea life seen from a boat bucket off the Bahamas. He notes living corals, sea creatures, and flying fish, alongside treacherous above water coral and dangerous moray eels. A brief obituary mentions Daniel White of England dying at age 100, a total abstainer and presumed oldest Good Templar.
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Florida
Daniel White
Braidenshead
England
Unclear OCR horse race notes across city and railroad items
Fragmentary text shows race results or times with abbreviations for locations such as Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Mentions West from wellingep on and a time 1:35 27, plus nameless horses or contestants and daily schedules for Sunday.
Tabwal DacH Then Meket Agent A Caruele Cleve
Fragmentary OCR item mentions individuals and places in a terse row. Key names appear as Meket and Cleve with vague association to an agent or CARUELE. The readable section lacks clear event or outcome details to expand.
Watch Chains and Fobs For Ladies and Gentlemen
An ad touts a selection of watch chains and fobs in solid gold and gold filled finishes. It promotes sturdy construction and assures durable wire work for complete satisfaction.
Silverware value list from reliable makes
Sterling silver teaspoons in sets of six range from 3 to 9 dollars. Sterling silver table spoons in sets of six run 9 to 18 dollars. Sterling silver knives and forks, six pieces, in a handsome box, 13.50 dollars. Sterling silver carving set in an elegant case, 14.50 dollars. Includes triple plated knives and forks touted as best in the world and a Christmas gift option.
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Savb
Solid Gold Ring Collection with Gemstone Inlays
A lavish line of solid gold rings showcases diamonds rubies emeralds opals sapphires pearls garnets topaz and turquoise in popular styles. Signet rings are plentiful with free monogram engraving offered, prices range from one to three hundred twelve dollars.
Cut Glass Stock From Meriden and Fry Roch ester Lines
Our stock features two host manufacturers lines Meriden and H G Fry Rochester cut glass. The glass is described as the whitest and best cut quality on the market. We warrant it will not change color.
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Elgin
Waltham
Hampden
Hamilton
Boss
Crescent
Meriden
H. G. Fry Rochester
Fountain Pens As Christmas Gifts From Reliable Brands
A local seller promotes fountain pens as ideal Christmas gifts featuring Waterman Ideal, Paul E. Wirt, John Holland and Moore's Non-Lendable models. Prices range from $1 to a. The shop also offers regular gold pens and holders in pearl, gold and silver.
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Waterman Ideal
Paul E. Wirt
John Holland
Moore
Meerschaum and Briar Pipes Price List
Local shop advertises a high grade line of meerschaum and briar pipes in Elyria. Meerschaum pipes priced at various amounts and sizes with accompanying chamois cases, briar pipes offered from low prices up to 3.50 each, aimed as Christmas gifts for gentlemen.
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Elyria
PUCKET AND HILL BOOKS PROMOTE GIFT CALF MOROCCO LEATHER
For ladies or gentlemen we offer useful acceptable gifts featuring latest designs in calf, Mor oc co, seal, wa rus, and other leathers.
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Pucket and Hill
Calf
Morocco
Seal
Kodak and Camera Sales Ad from Eastman Kodaks
An advertisement proclaims Eastman Kodaks and Prewo Cameras as leading makes and the supplier of a full line of photographic supplies. It claims to be headquarters for photography essentials with reasonable prices and promises money back if not satisfied. It also mentions 8, B developing powders, toning and fixing baths, velox hardener, S. B. acid fixing, and a watch sale with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Eastman Kodaks
Prewo
High Grade Umbrellas Offer Durable Frames and Finishes
A local retailer advertises premium umbrellas with rib and canopy protections, detachable and stationary handles, and finishes in gold, pearl, silver, ivory, natural wood. Prices begin at six cents and rise for premium models.
Pocket and Table Cutlery Brands and Prices
The 8. & M. and Miller Bros. pocket cutlery lines are offered with a replacement policy for defective knives. Table knives and forks feature high grade handles in pearl silver ivory bone ebony and rosewood. Carving sets with sterling silver pearl and stag handles priced from 3 to 15 dollars for 3 pieces.
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Miller Bros
Victor Talking Machines and Records Store Offer
A local ad promotes a Victor Talking Machines and Records shop offering five full stock of machines and records. It states an exchange policy where customers can trade three new records for one old and offers a $1 credit for Victor or Columbia records in exchange for three new ones.
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Victor
Columbia Records
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Sloper
Peru
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Via
Aleo
Lenpointe
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Warren J Lynch
General Prrasenees
Ohio
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Trav
Cleveland
O Desk
Grafton
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Cola
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Stu Tk
Bee Bum
Cole
Caing
Trang
LE Price
LE Quality
Kou
Patroize
ORCE
Elyria Heliness College
Elyria, Ohio
Lom
Efieat
Biatom
Sorwalk
Talens & Brélo
Agoom Fant Maltely
Ccomodativs
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Nore
Soaver
Tandy
Chicago
Eleveland
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Accotm
Sanh Kyote
Acouns
Norwilke
Tom Pacis
Fux Wale
Amy Frior
Tabwal
Baltimore & Ohio
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Erty Neart
Unieeville Setue
Dagveverd Ge ‘ A L
Ainge
Dewar
Eli
Urainge
Eraale Ing
J. E. Burrell
Sueide Cormier
Smith Bros
Chine
Ign
Peck & Snyder
Krooches
Broad Street
Kodaks and Cameras
Victor Talking
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