Record of Devastating 1936 Flood Across Regions
A historical report details extensive flooding across the Mississippi valley and New England, noting 212 deaths in East New England and Vermont, widespread property and livestock losses, and 6,000 square miles of farm land submerged. The Red Cross raised over 17 million for Mississippi valley relief, with substantial support from Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York agencies.
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England
Vermont
States
Aississippi
Montpelier
Concord
N. B
Hartford
Conn
Central ‘South
Middle West
Red Cross
Mississippi Valley
New England
Massachusetts
New York
Snake Attacks Mail Box Reported in Hutchinson
In Hutchinson Kansas mail carriers protested to Postmaster Armour about contents in street mail boxes along their routes. One carrier found a snake in a box and another was surprised by a toad jumping at him when opening a box on his route.
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Hutchinson, Kan
Man Who Hacked Diamond for 200 Then 8 Million Fails
Eugene G. Scales faces bankruptcy after a pre war speculative scheme left him with 50 600 in assets. He allegedly hacked a diamond purchase for 200 and grew losses to millions. The case centers on alleged mobilities and financial collapse amid court action.
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New
York
Eugene G. Scales
Sailors Rebellious Crew Sentenced For Refusing America Trip
Lascar sailors aboard the steamship Suvertec admitted signing for duty but refused to sail to Norfolk Virginia claiming it was too cold in America. They told the judge they would die and never see India again. They were sentenced to four weeks in prison.
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Lascar
America
Suvertec
Norfolk
India
Tvere
Wallors
Honored Printers of the U S Constitution Remembered
In Philadelphia a bronze tablet honors Capt John Dunlap and Lieut David C Claypoole the first printers of the Declaration the Constitution and early American papers. The Dunlap Claypoole shop stood at Market Street site now owned by Horn Hardart. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania led the unveiling with exercises. The pair were official printers to Congress and Washington friends who shaped public opinion.
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Philadelphia
United States
Washington
America
John Dunlap
David C. Claypoole
Dunlap & Claypoole
Market Street
Horn & Hardart Baking Company
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Congress
American Revolutionary Army
Music Traced Back to Caveman Den in New York
Frank Al Yah Parsons head of the New York school of fine and applied arts spoke at Aeolian Hall on music as the most abstract expression in art and the most universal. He compared the caveman and the Gothic saint, noting music was enjoyed in the cave, hut, jungle, cathedral, and palace.
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New York
Frank_Al‘yah’ Parsons
New York School of, Fine ‘and Applied Arts
Aeolian Hall
Sergeant Sings Self Into Court and Out Again
A Royal Ulster sergeant sang his way into a court martial then sang his way out. Accused of drunkenness and making faces in the mess, he denied drinking but pleaded joking conduct. He was allowed to sing in defense with a brief performance before judges who took a moment to consider.
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London
Royal Ulster
Fragmentary Note on Farewell at Prison Warden
A garbled passage mentions a farewell to a warden and references an office and gate. The legible parts suggest a departure scene at a prison setting with characters Ricky and an unnamed warden. Full context and names are unclear due to OCR corruption.
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Ricky
Adleu
Distressed Fragments From A Disjointed Notice
A fragmented OCR style note mentions individuals with unclear roles and scattered phrases. The readable portions reference a graduate named James and a setting involving a distinguished writ, but the full context and specifics remain unreadable. This item reads like an archival clipping with incomplete data.
The Birth of Jesus Foretold and Announced
Reading notes on Luke 1 2 7 and Micah 6 2 present Jesus birth foretold in Bethlehem and announced to Mary Joseph and shepherds with themes of divine timing universal salvation and praise The text recounts Gabriel's message to Mary the naming of Jesus and the shepherds visit and witness to the newborn savior.
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Jesus
Micah
Bethlehem
Galilee
Mary
Joseph
Gabriel
Archangel
Nazareth
Messiah
Angel of the
Lord
Christ
Moses
Gideon
Amos
Wilsha
Satan
God
Saylor
Riding and poets shape a Westward longing in verse
The piece celebrates long distance riding as a popular pastime in modern America and profiles notable riders. It highlights Frank Heath and Bert J. McCloud with their vast miles, explains international riders like A Felix Techiffely from Argentina, and notes Miss Voncell Viking pursuing a New York to Los Angeles wager. It also recalls Badger Clark’s verse Ridin as a Western cultural touchstone and its enduring appeal.
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America
Frank Heath
Silver Springs
Washington
United States
Heath
Yi Ted
Union
Bert J. McCloud
Fort Morgan
Colo
Gournery
McCloud
Arizona Ranger
Phoenix
Ariz
Fix
Great
Southwest
Male
Sman
A. Pelix Techiffely
Buenos Aires
Mexico City
New York City
Ells Joutney
Patagontin Pampag
Mies Voncell Viking
Roswell
N. M
Some of Our Rarest Joys in Hidden Lives
An aphoristic reflection by A. Jowett on finding joy in others unseen lives. It suggests that spiritual communion and mutual discovery enrich one’s own field of joy, warning that we remain poor if we only seek within.
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A. Jowett
Perceives God Presence Thare a Power In My Soul
A fragmented excerpt appears to express a spiritual awakening with phrases about perceiving God’s presence and a power in the soul. The readable text hints at personal refuge or invocation, but other details are too garbled to identify a clear event, speaker, or date.
Just a Ridin Ridin Desert Trail in the Sun
The poem extols riding across desert ranges on a pinto horse, praising hawse and saddle over gear or art. A rugged lifestyle frames the speaker’s wish to roam the starry expanses, with coyotes at night and landscapes shaping his creed. Badger Clark signs the piece with rugged western voice.
Little Red Riding Hood Plea From Edwin At Mirth
A two and a half year old named Edwin eagerly repeats Mother Goose tales. After each line of Little Red Riding Hood he begs to hear it again. His mother finally asks him to say it, and he performs the familiar line about ears and the wolf in his own playful rendition.
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Marquis of Donegal
London
New York
Los Angeles
Jimmy" Walker
Broad Way
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
United States
Badger Clark
West
Kansas
Clark
Cuba
Arizona
Verge
India
Old
Pacific Monthly
Lnrlat
Asternerg
Edwin
Red Riding Hood
Fraction Line and Diagonal in Early Printing Terms
Fragmentary notes describe fraction lines and the division between parts called the diagonal. Mentions printers and a magazine, with scattered references to CA and ALAB and terms like “fractional ling” and “It.”. The text appears as OCR scraps about printing fractions and page layout.
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Ilgue-Puth
Los Angeles Shanes Exclaim Grandma Question
A fragmentary line features a dramatic pause and the quote Grandma, what's the big idea? attributed to a speaker identified as Los Angeles Shanes. The item presents a tense, momentary pause without broader context.
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Los Angeles
Shanes
Anger Sweetens the Blood in German Doctor's Discovery
The Literary Digest reports on a German doctor's finding that anger increases blood sugar content. The article suggests this extra sweetness reflects a change in disposition, noting the medical interpretation and implications discussed in Boston correspondence.
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Boston
Spring Water at Georgetown Kentucky Once Noted
Fragmentary historical item mentions Royal spring at Georgetown Kentucky famed as one of world’s largest of its kind. It chronicles water power powering mills and a woolen mill, with references to years past and various establishments once operated by spring water power.
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Royal Spring
Georgetown
Kanssia
Designed for Utility Well and tree gravy catcher platter
A description notes a well and tree form used on aliver platters to catch gravy from the Meat 80, serving it readily as wanted. The design is intended solely for this purpose with unknown origin and no other significance.
Mildew Petroleum Ointments Claim Leather Mildew Removal
Mildew Petroleum announces its ointments remove mildew from leather items. The product is marketed to restore leather goods and keep them free from mold growth.
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