Meely and St Croix in a charged barnyard moment
Meely and St Croix share a tense intimate scene amid class tensions and a "swell gentleman" fantasy. Meely teases his polish and power while hinting at a past heartache, as he wrestles jealousy and desire on a broad flat stone. The exchange hints at hidden histories and evolving feelings.
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Sammy
Lizzie
Jakey
St Croix
Meely
Gald
St. .Croix
Mr. Creighton
St. Croix
Pop
Indies
Creighton
Allé
Toby
Cocoa Should Be Cacao In Chocolate History
A fragmented note discusses cacao from Theobroma cacao, noting its tropical American origins and Africa’s rise as a major producer. The text mentions confusion about naming and origins of chocolate components and seeds.
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America
Africa
Orda
Knitted Winter Sports Fashions in Velvet Plaids
Helen Gaisford surveys winter sports outfits featuring plaid and check velvets, angora knits, and velvet dresses. She notes capes, scarves, matching leggings, and resort wear with bold color combos like purple and blue. The piece spotlights velvet coats, machine stitching details, and the emerging mix of novelty wool fabrics for chic winter ensembles.
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Country Club
Paris
Peristenne
Felt Ik Hats and Face Veil Debate Sparks Advice
A fragmented notice discusses Felt Ik Hats and a face veil issue with mention of famine and advisories. Names and specifics are unclear, but the item signals a public discourse or advisory related to attire and safety.
Cleaning buckles with emery and brush method
A dated kitchen note instructs on preserving metal buckles by mixing emery with a small amount of salad oil or sweetness and applying with a brush. The user suggests brushing the buckles with this paste, then brushing dry to remove any remaining emery residue.
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Java
Counting the Chickens Ve Have Already Fe CeLy Changes
Fragmentary OCR note hints at a weathered headline about poultry or farm counts. Names, dates, or locations are unreadable, but the fragment suggests updates or adjustments related to chicken counts or farming practices.
Pronunciation clash on tomato and terranet debate
In a 19th century broadside, a writer notes both tomato and tomato pronunciations are valid. A modern diarist cites missionary and linguistic opinions, while two readers argue on the U S usage favoring to ma to. The exchange highlights regional differences and flexible speech.
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Terett
Tlewe
Freak Golf by Moonlight in Scotland
A bizarre 18 hole match in Scotland began at 6:80 pm under moonlight with spectators present. Two white clad players navigated by electric flashlights as they chased a ball that stayed elusive. no holes in one occurred and the match concluded by 12:20 am with one expert claiming a hole.
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Scotland
Bromo Quinine Tablets marketed as cold remedy
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a cure for headaches caused by slight colds. It promises relief by curing the cold and notes the product as 80 cents, with branding seen on the box.
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HW Grove
World population estimates conflict with census limits
The World Peace foundation and United Nations figures place world population around 1.9 billion, while other estimates range from 1.6 to 1.7 billion. The article notes inconsistent counting, noting many areas such as China lack regular censuses, and questions the accuracy of broad population figures.
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World Peace Foundation
Iangmuchan
Interlec
China
Pathfinder Magazine
A Short, Short Story of Two Lovers and Parents
A simple tale of a couple who loved each other yet faced disapproving mothers and fathers. Their marriage endured amid family tension until both sets of parents became grandparents, ending in a poignant note on life.
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Santa Claus
Cupid
Helen Gaisfor
Julia, Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Christina
Ray
Virginia
George
Mrs. Itny
Andia
Mrs. Lay
Aly Santa Chis
Neve
Mr. Santa Claus
Tomorow
Virginian
Pudgy Clark
Santa
Santer
Virgingy
Santan Claus
Western Nowspaper Union
Felt
Ree
Aing
Mici E
Garfield
Boschee
Woodbury
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