Oldest Aedon inscription and Rutland horseshoe tale
A fragmentary note describes The First Fiction Known ancient papyrus now in the British Museum as the D Orbiney papyrus The Lucky Horseshoe recounts a 6200 year old purported facts about Aedon and Pharaohs The piece was acquired in Italy by Mme Orbiney and sold to Britain in 1867 Lord French visits Oldham and observes a seven foot long horse shoe on Castle walls The historic custom requires the lord of the manor to receive a horseshoe from every entering person in his realm
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Aedon
Thebin Serdbe Wana
Abrahin
Meneplhah
Che Tole
Eeows Price
Ng Seth II
Tns
Italy
Mme
Orbiney
The
Attilinithes
British Museum
D'Orbiney
French
Oldham
Rutland
Jenva
Drst
London Chronicle
Minnesota bars alien teachers in latest state action
Fragmentary text discusses a disagreement over a college student’s finances and a claim about a son accused by another, followed by a note that Minnesota has become the latest state to bar alien teachers. The excerpt shows sparse, unconnected quotes and incomplete context.
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Minnesota
Why We Must Win the War Amid German Dominance
A wartime editorial argues Germany already dominates Europe and parts of Asia, with over 200 million under Prussia’s rule and Italy France and Britain totaling about 118 million. It warns a victorious Germany would leave the US facing air power alone, urging decisive victory to ensure safety.
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Gerany
Italy
France
Great Britain
Europe
United States
Women Sufferers May Need Swamp Root
Thousands of women with kidney and bladder trouble may mistake their symptoms for other illnesses. Back pain headaches nervousness and loss of ambition are common signs of kidney trouble. Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root is promoted as the remedy and readers are urged to obtain a sample by sending ten cents or visit a drug store for a bottle.
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Kilmers
Dr. Silmer & Co
Binghamton
N. C
Ady
Beaver Beavers in Norway Facing Beagle Ban?
The text discusses beavers in Norway living in small colonies across counties, with a ban on public harm toward them. Farmers claim beavers cause forest damage and urge government permission to kill them if damage is proven. otherwise they threaten to sue the government. A mention of women workers appears in New York, noting millions of women and girls employed in Sony Industries.
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Norway
Themers
Daddy's Evering Fairy Tale Prompts Word Play
A humorous tale features Porky Pig and friends debating the meaning of honor and a cyclamen flower. The pigs discuss words and origins, with dialogue about ancestors and a family connection to the cyclamen flower and pigbread.
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Porky Pig
Miss Wom
Miss Tinm
Porky Pg
Miss Slam
Miss Tain
Porky
Miss Fans
Porky Uig
Tam
Milas Tom
Tom
Pinky Pig
Marachy
Ling
Miss Gam
Priends
Migs
Miss Flam
Deserving a Double Honor in a Hidden Burden
A reflective note contrasts outward cheer with inner trial. It laments the ease of smiles while acknowledging those who bear unshared troubles and the burden of not burdening friends. The piece implies quiet endurance and the need for sympathy.
Taniae tonic touted for stomach and nerves in Des Moines
Mrs. I J Risenbary of Palms Hotel Des Moines praises Taniae a tonic made from barks and herbs described as a stomach and nerve remedy. She reports relief from headaches and dizziness after taking it and recommends it to patrons. Sold by leading druggists or via wholesalers in Iowa. Also notes alfalfa lucerne crop yields in New Zealand with potential hay returns per acre.
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Herries
I. J. Risenbary
Palms Hotel
Grand Avenue
Des Moines
Sten
Taniae
Iowa
Andy
New Zealand
Ths
Patagonia
Freckles and Navy Sports and Fashion Note
Freckles remedy ad promises clear skin with Othlin-double Etvontt-finan and Hub powder, urging one ounce for full effect and warning of refunds if not removed. Also mentions robust athletic programs in the Navy with ships stations and officers, plus classically styled navy uniforms and social status notes. The Boston Globe quotation highlights a line shift as a badge of distinction.
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Othlin
Boston Globe
Cuticura Remedies Ad For Sore Hands In Ad
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap for soaking hands and Cuticura Ointment for drying and rubbing. It offers free samples via Cuticura Dept X Boston, with Soap price 25 cents and Ointment 25 and 60 cents. It also notes a separate comic line about a traitor’s viewpoint. A Canadian cattle estimate cites 2,048,354 head in western provinces.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Drugeista
Canada
Treatment of Prisoners and Viking Shores Recall
In Wales talk of German invasion lingers as a thousand years ago Vikings roamed the shore. Yet prisoners faced no modern abuse, with historic scenes of burnings and churches, while a Yorke-style tale of a man being spanked by a shoe spares few details. A note on silk production and a patent vacuum cleaner for teeth closes a curious slice of Pearsons Weekly.
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Wales
Welch
Mt. Dayle’s
Enughe
Sunshine and Clouds Aphorism Fragment
A reflective fragment notes friendship under clouds and sun with a saying about possible truth when calling someone a fool. It hints at judgment and loyalty amid changing conditions and weather metaphors. The piece uses concise moral reflections on human behavior.
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Swift & Company
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Ann Ehsaner
DE Mald Ave
Brooklyn
Merle
Bine Sora Jong
Farmua
Uf Vw
Ravi Heral
Anil Ie
Yonars
N. U
Germany
Sage
New York City
Sony Industries
Daddy's Evering Fairy Tale
Mary Graham Bonner
Cye Jamen
Jowa
NRS
Rifenbary
Ike
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Catowosy
Pearson
Baten
Eveland
Theas
Stanet
Siaward Ang
North American
Arrevolx
Patoskey
Harbor’ S
Bay
View
Rearin
Brook
van Mestensing
Mackinac Islands
Duluth & Georgian Gay Transit Company
Post Rey
B. Glare St
Ghiongs
Govheah
Freamont
Lydia B. Pinkham
Renzo
M. Goppay
Napoleon St
Fremont
North Bevan
Conn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E
Pinkham
Medicine GO
Lynn
Mase
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