Patronage over Private Power in Panama Canal
A John Kennedy editorial touts the Panama Canal project as the greatest engineering feat and a triumph of government operation over private profit. It argues the U S government builds and controls the canal, runs sanitation, housing, and supply stores, and maintains low living costs for workers, claiming private franchises failed and that public management yields better living conditions and modest profits.
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Chicago Evening Work
John ©. Kennedy
Panama
United States
Socialist Party
Rome
Malar
Uncle Bampas
Canal
Chicago
Stock Yards
Uncle Sam
Uncle Bam
Isthmus
Goverment
Free Headache and Neuralgia Remedy Advertisement
A notice promotes Free Headacha and Reura trading as NICHOLAS ASPRO a cure for headaches neuralgia and head pains. Readers are asked to mail two pennies for free samples to Geo Tt Nichwo Jus and Co Melbourne with signed name and address. Optional tablet orders listed with prices. The reader says they saw it in the Geraldton Express.
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Nicholas Aspro
Nicholas Aspire
Geo
Nichwo Jus and Co
Flinders Lane
Melbourne
Wandering Willie Takes On Knotty Wood Task
A humorous scene unfolds as a dawdling Wandering Willie promises dinner if he saws wood for the lady of the house. After a brief effort he admits he has not even begun to work, wiping sweat as he contemplates the challenge and its impracticalities.
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Willie
Geraldton Express Charting District Progress Since 1875
The Geraldton Express established in 1875 publishes three days weekly and aims to deliver fearless war news and civic concerns. It highlights Crown Lands opening, mineral wealth, and local development while championing democratic policy and district advancement with an expanded literary staff and broad support.
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The
Express
Victoria
Derby Dreams and Derby Costs in Racing Press
The piece discusses paid subscriptions for the Geraldton Express and threats to drop inarrears. It then shifts to Derby winners, detailing the owner trainer jockey trio, costs of racing a Derby hopeful, and the elaborate daily training regime from foal to two and three years old, highlighting financial stakes and rewards for success. The author notes a Derby win can enrich owners and backers, with figures around £5500 to £40,000 in value and prize potential.
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Epeciman
England
Alston
Jock
Tom
Golt
Wi Wo
Ascot
Newmarket
Bagatelle
Telegraph
Northamptonshire Racing Programme January 1 1918
A program listing multiple handicap and sweepstakes events for Northampton and surrounding districts. Races include Hack Race handicap seven furlongs, Flying Handicap five furlongs, Publicans' Purse one mile, Northampton Cup about 11 miles, Hurry Scurry sweep stake, and Forced Whandicap with entries and stakes details. Entries require stewards' approval, with nominations and acceptance fees noted.
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Bolimade
Northampton
Upper Chapman Road Board
Asl
Northampton Jockey Club Nomination Conditions 1918
Nominations for events including Harry Scurry and Forced Handicap close six p.m. on Saturday December 1418 with weights declared about December 18 1918. Acceptances due by 6 p.m. December 28 1918. Scratchings decide accentors and penalties. Descriptions ages pedigrees colors must accompany nominations with fees. Committee may decline entries at any time. All stakes subject to income tax deductions. Exempt Rules 43 and AMR for Hacks.
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Harry Scurry
Northarpton
Geraldton Express Reader Correspondence Policy
The Geraldton Express invites country correspondence on facts and industry concerns while avoiding offense. Letters on public questions should be fair and not driven by malice. Writers must provide real names and understand they may be published. editors protect anonymity if requested with safeguards.
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Milige
Advertising Guaranteed Popularity of Geraldton Express in 1874
The Geraldton Express proclaims its enduring publication and wide advertising reach as proof of its stability. It cautions against reducing advertising after tough times, notes fixed but reasonable rates, and thanks loyal advertisers while listing country and city agents for paper distribution.
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Express
Oyhele
The Immortal Boy of Fifteen in Classic Tales
A reflective piece on how readers under fifteen experience literature differently. It notes Scott and Robinson Crusoe as examples, arguing that youthful taste evolves, and compares porcelain to pottery to illustrate clarity and opacity in objects.
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Scott
Ivance
Academy
Fragmented Reader Note From An Unclear Source
A garbled excerpt discusses truth silencing lies and public perception. The fragment mentions aspirin substitutes and a person named Nicholas, without clear context or readable event details.
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Nicholas
Fragmentary Fare Note Mentions Daily Rate and Extras
A fragmentary entry cites a daily rate of 108 and mentions four days of living and travel expenses plus medicines as extras. The garbled OCR suggests an allowance or per diem detail without clear context or parties.
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Mampton
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