Friday the Thirteenth and Luck in American History
A colorful survey argues that Friday the thirteenth has not cursed the United States. It traces Friday linked events from Columbus sailings in 1492 to Yorktown, Saratoga victories, and world war milestones, noting many fortunes tied to Fridays and the number thirteen while challenging superstition.
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Elmo Scott Wateon
Ballur
Valhulle
Ind Qnd
Fort Melfenry
Baltimore
United States
Ingland
Wort McHenry
Prandly
Scott Key
Southampton
Virginia
George Washington
Bunker Hill
General Burgoyne
Saratoga
Benedict Arnold
America
Hiis
Wis
Lord Cornwallls
John J. Perabing
John J
Climea
Rt. Mintel
Insect Music and Glass Roof Experiments
A fragmentary note describes insects mimicking violin sounds via wing and bow actions, citing various beetle and grasshopper types. It also mentions experiments on heat efficient homes with glazed roofs to save fuel in winter, referencing a BY window day.
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Pouleten
How He Felt on Parade Support
A campaign mood runs through parades with women drawing attention as men note their perseverance. A New York policeman says he supports the effort, having seen marchers bearing banners and smiles for hours, and he pledges to help them win the vote despite the weariness.
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New York
None New to Him and Old Dogs Lessons
A brief exchange reaffirms that an old dog cannot learn new tricks, while acknowledging the stubbornness of novelty. The dialogue leans into a proverb style, highlighting the limits of change for established habits.
A Mouthful Mary Passes Plate for More
A familiar tale returns with Mouthful Mary savoring seconds at the table. The humor centers on her appetite as she clears her plate and asks for more, reflecting a lighthearted kitchen scene.
Fragments Spotlight Lightweight Debate Nerves
In a brief exchange Senator Sorghum jokes about debate study and self confidence. He admits he has not decided and worries over overthinking, fearing he might debate with his own wind rather than with his voice.
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Sorghum
Modern Methods in Crimson Gulch Tale
In a Washington Star style vignette Caetus Toa reflects that Crimson Gulch, once the toughest town on the map, has changed tone. The line contrasts past road agents with current practices, noting a shift to using a realtor for arranging deals rather than violent intermediary figures.
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Crimson ‘Gulch
Caetus Toa
Prosper Ong
Washington Star
Showpiece irony at the cage with a tiger act
Circus chatter centers on Willie-Daddy’s act as a performer questions whether a presenter can enter the tiger’s enclosure safely. The exchange hints at danger and audience spectacle without detailing any incident.
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Willie
Easy Terms Algy Acquires Mustache on Installment Plan
The verse notes Algy agreeing to buy a mustache on the installment plan with a small weekly down payment. It portrays a light whim about affording facial hair under a patrician image.
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Algy
Fortsight Gossip Reveals Blanche’s Marriage Plan
In Fortsight, Blanche intends to marry the young man who rescued her from drowning. The conversation confirms her decision, noting she checked Bradstreet before fully committing.
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Blanche
Shu
Questionable Courage Sparks Quiet Debate
In a terse exchange Miss Cayenne dismisses a stated bold stance as bad judgment while a booster insists two figures show the courage to express exact thoughts at all times. The remark hints at a broader discussion of authenticity and restraint in public discourse.
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Miss Cayenne
Poor Steak Mig Misheard Orders at Local Butcher Shop
A garbled exchange in a butcher shop shows a customer asking for a preferred cut and fat content while the butcher insists on offering the poorest options. The dialogue reflects miscommunication and voice cadence in a small-town market scene.
Dad Tunes In On Mingle While Dancing High Step
The note describes a father enjoying a mingle event with a lively dance and a favorable market report. It records his upbeat reaction and the moment he tunes in, highlighting the cheerful scene and the stock insight observed.
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Muale
Fragmentary OCR Note Sparks Curiosity in Readers
An unclear OCR fragment asks about a horse and tracks in a banter of stray words. The readable portion hints at a casual exchange with phrases like you’ll and haiia, leaving the full meaning ambiguous.
Lydia B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed for Girls
Mothers have used Lydia B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to help daughters stay healthy and energetic. Testimonials from Mrs Aian Lauran of Charleston Illinois and Mrs We B Gilpetts of Los Angeles praise improvements in school attendance and vitality after use. A Vermont mother recounts long illness reversed after starting the remedy.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
Earl
Aian Lauran
Charleston
Hlinots
Lydia
Pinkham
M. Sucte
Union Village
Vermont
Laboratory on Wheely John Gralmay Pathfinding Star of U S
Laboratory on Wheely John Gralmay travels 40 000 to 50 000 miles yearly for 14 years and now takes a wide land mapping job with a leading world map firm. His scout car Tobks Ike carries a tachometer barometer ammeter oil gauge gasoline gauge ignition and light switches a speedometer odometer and clock. Equipment includes shovels tow chains an axe a portable typewriter compass sleeping gear a gallon of gas clothing for eight to ten weeks.
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John Gralmay
United States
Tobks
Cuticura Pimples and Blackheads Ad Teaser
An old advertisement extols Cuticura products for pimples and blackheads. It urges constant use of Cuticura Ointment Soap and hot water to clear skin, and suggests Daily toilet use including Cuticura Talcum. The ad features a mother daughter dialogue style voice from the Modern Maiden.
Train Mind Properly Painful Ideas Vanish From Mind
A Zimmer man counsels discipline to curb disagreeable thoughts. The excerpt urges training the mind to focus attention on any subject and banish painful or intrusive ideas, promoting mental control through deliberate effort.
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Zimmer Man
Dave's Mentha-Pepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
A period ad touts Dave's Mentha-Pepsin as quickly banishing indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims ten minute relief from heart distress and breathing issues, promising a return to normal for dizziness and sleeplessness caused by stomach upset with claims of over 0,000 bottles sold and local dealer guarantees.
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Dave
New Jersey
Interesting Collects Postcards and Engravings Across Decades
Mrs. Barry Sproule of Los Angeles has collected nearly 80,000 picture postcards from friends abroad, stored in country-labeled albums and available for quick reference. She laments the decline in postcard quality and interest as items grow more ordinary. A separate note mentions Charles Howard Baker of Spokane, once a U.S. government engraver, now institutionalized for wind and asdne, who carved the Lord’s Prayer into a pinhead over three years. the engraving requires magnification to read.
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Barry Sproule
Los Angeles
Charles
Howard Baker
Spokane
Wash
Baker
United States Government
Bureau of Engraving
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France
Inala
Northwest Territory
Columbus
Cabot
Mueir
New World
Henry Madson
Tnsland
Manhattan
Indiana
He Nee
Isigit
eMffers
Haa
Louis
Louthan
Charleston, Illinois
Shakespeare
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