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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1915
Page
2
A fragmentary page from a vintage children's book collection shows a collage of story snippets and character names including Burgess’s well known animal tales. The visible text hints at bedtime tales and illustrations, with scattered references to animals and playful captions.
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses fashion topics, fabrics, and shops with scattered words. It mentions Sears and clothing items though many phrases are garbled and incomplete. The readable content hints at a consumer fashion page or advertisement notes without coherent events or clear actions.
Fragmentary note describes needlework for a winter event. Mentions Mrs Maley, a group of women, and a party or gathering. Text is garbled with incomplete phrases and names, but indicates craft activities and social gathering among local women.
The Houston Post invites readers to join a national photoplay game with a $900 first prize and 94 additional cash awards totaling $1200. Contestants must join before the last illustration prints on December 30. An official photoplayist and a Record Book are offered for 50 cents and 73 cents respectively, enabling five titles per illustration and certificates for back illustrations. Back issues cost 50 cents each, but come free with the two books. The editor promises a lucrative, enjoyable pastime and high chances of winning.
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