Old Sil A Landmark and the Power Mill Saga in Farmington
The article recounts the Power Mill built by Samuel Power in 1838 near Farmington Michigan on River Rouge land. It describes its prominence as a major eastern Michigan structure outside Detroit, its casting done in Ann Arbor, and the financial ruin that followed after a loan, affecting Power and an uncle. It notes Power later married a Farmington woman, and his widow became a teacher with ties to Grand Rapids.
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Fortane
Atichizgan
Jong
River Rouge
Philbrick
John Power
Astor
Samuel P Ower
Michigan
Tetroit
Ann Arbor
Jett
Farmington
Herad
Fanny
Alkeralde
Guy
Liza Ann
Jane
Guy Remington
Renin
Boston
Prigon
Dekota Macaroni Wheat Strain Promises High Yields
A fragmented ad-like notice touts Dekota strain of Macaroni wheat from the Department of Agriculture resourced as pure and drought tolerant. It claims yields from 40 to 96 bushels per acre on arid land with no rust or insects and promotes Seed Salter Co and Balzer Seed Company for free sample booklets and ordering details, naming William Oats Fousend and others amid a scattered plea to readers.
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Spalzer
Ated
Department of Agri‘ Res
Dekota
Mich
Wis
Ohio
Peni O
Neb
Kan
la Wis
John A. Balzer
Aikenside's Dr Holbrook Faces Maddy Clyde's Quiet Hope
In Honedale Madeline Clyde's care and Guy Remington's generosity thread through the domestic drama. Dr Holbrook, visiting as guardian and suitor figure, treats the patient with kindness while wary Agnes Remington keeps a sharp, social eye on potential romance and status at Aikenside.
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Lucy
Maddy
Tim
Muddy
Guy Remington
bin Ter
Tom- Ington
Biu
Thay
Jessie
Avonside
Aikenside
Dr. Holbrook
Elding
Farmer Green
Kolely
Grandma
Vegard
Conner
Guy
Agacy
Dessie
Maddy Clyde
Jessie Anuwered
Agnes
Madeline
Clyde
Aberdlone
Agnew
Pease
England
Gay
Honedale
Mas
Duncan
Mr. Remington
Texsle
Haney
Madiy
Thug
Alein
Hit
Agnes Remington
The Way of Delay Reflects Human Resolve and Action
An excerpt from the London Spectator reflects on how people postpone actions they could take. It notes that delaying decisions stems from settled minds about what they want and who will seek happiness, with nine times out of ten those who could act instead choose to wait.
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London
Modern yirtnoso amazes old farmer at piano recital
An elderly farmer, among the audience, clapped and exclaimed that he would give $100 to have the dexterous musician pick pens for him. The piece mentions reed pens from ancient Egyptian tombs dating around 2500 BC and closes with a quote about being true to one’s word, work, and friend.
Detroit River trade greatest in world
Detroit trade volume is described as the greatest globally with immense lake commerce. The article notes vast numbers of vessels, tonnage, and cargo flows through Great Lakes ports including New York Boston and others, highlighting the dominance of Detroit and related shipping activity on Uncle Sam's seas.
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Detroit River
Willian EB
Cutis Pella
Uncle Sam
Tuland Seas
Detroit
William 1 Curtis
Mingdon Bae Vedsels
Willy
Aso
Tia
Weil
Tre Parks
Tung
Chad
Larbors
New York
Boston
Dna “Plik
Ballimord
Charleston
Cout Sava Pett
Aide Wincorte Veodon
Bergen
London
York
Uhuinding
Tiseepenl
Antwerp
Chicago
Unclear wartime reports surface from distant fronts
Fragmented text alleges multiple war events including French troopers suffering heavy casualties, Japanese plans, and Chinese border tensions. mentions attacks on ships, Yaqui raids, and political moves in Finland and Italy. later notes Sun Yat Sen leading a revolutionary movement amid global turmoil.
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Varah National
Moora
Chinere Pilentes
Grand Sanal
Japan
Novae Scotia
Robert
Florence
Italy
Petereburg
Finland
Bean
Mary Mobison
Islando
Adward
Thehroat
Twilighter
Wiedlvertok
Drapan
R. Dornoy Mahun
Nlcer
Mrauee
Eng
Tana
Chidras
Qaooh
Chinoue
Ollel Aly
Macao
Arma
Sun Yet Sen
Revolutionary Party
Ching
Fractured Account Describes A Historical Telegrapher Scene
A highly garbled OCR fragment references a large telegraph circuit and places like London and Perkin. It mentions physicians, contracts, and a looming two week window, with scattered names and dates. The text is noisy but hints at a historical telegraph operation and related notices.
Questioning of factory workers in a wartime espionage trial
Witnesses describe evasion of duty and the roles of workers in a plant. Interrogations reveal concerns about health, living conditions, and the legality of factory labor. The dialogue shows confusion over work nature and the meaning of loyalty during the proceedings.
Grape-Nuts Credited For Brain Power by Inday Writer
An Indian writer credits Grape-Nuts as the ideal food for brain work and healthy children. She describes morning hunger, fatigue, and late breakfast relief after adopting the cereal, noting improved energy, clearer nerves, and steadier appetite for her family. Public claims from a Battle Creek, Michigan company promotion accompany the account.
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Frogor
Tua
Tay Lenin
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