Freight wreck at east switches halts line in town
Morning wreck disrupts east side freight with Conductor Bradbury crew and Engineer Swanson. Cars derailed, engine toppled, but Swanson survives with minor injuries. Wrecking train, section crews, and temporary siding usage follow. Carnival plans and local notices close with Aug 15 events and parade promotions.
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Bradbury
Mark Cupper
Henry Marion
George Strange
Will Swangon
Wl Johinson
Agit
Jon
Swanson
Tere
Sanborn
Cael
Two Odd Fishes in Colorful Reef World
The article describes Bermuda and the West Indies coral reefs with brilliant plants and animals. A green parrot fish with rainbow fins dominates the scene, while a camouflaged pick lind changes colors and emits flashes at night to deter intruders as Professor C L Bristol notes in St Nicholas.
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Bermuda
West
Indies
Stacie
C. L. Hristol
St Nicholas
Jerusalem as imagined by travelers in a distant era
Walter Williams reports from the holy city describing its ancient fortress walls and modern contrasts. He contrasts grand religious monuments with crowded streets, poor water supply, and crowded living conditions, noting the city’s enduring spiritual echo with biblical Jerusalem.
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Fernanien Butt
Ager
Jernenien
Solamen
Nelicinlal
Ferod
Daddrian
Constantine
Oimiar
Gadfrer
Baladin
Suleman
Walter Williams
Ikely
Kalem
Olives
Oaparvelous Pdefibe
Shemis
Wamdergrans
Wallz
Jerusalem
Mount of Olives
David
Jesus
Pointn About a Good Wore
A fragmented excerpt discusses features of horses and their conformation. It mentions proportions of the head and jaw, neck angle for graceful carriage, eye prominence, and ear shape, noting excessive backwards placement affects disposition. The text is garbled with several misspellings.
Mid Mer Lore Tale Reveals Secret Betrothal Motives
The fragment describes Charles Thaiens married to Catherine Togarth’s sister Mary after an implied prior union with Catherine. It hints at a strategic or affectionate motive for marrying Mary to secure Catherine’s betrothal, noting social and personal tensions among TSRG figures and referencing Teorey Fitageradd’s book.
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Charles Thaiens
Catherine
George Togarth
Tsrg
Mary
Alney
Gree
Einarreter
Tiekens
Feadan Allehe
Tharper
Unclear Text Fragment From Evolving Postoperative Note
The readable lines suggest a medical note about a patient thankful after a procedure. Mentions of a postoperative period and a single item “4 colt” appear garbled. No identifiable people places or events are clearly readable.
Palmer and Stewart Credit Rift Over a $110000 Goods Bill
In a Chicago dry goods dispute dating from the old era, Potter Palmer sought $100000 worth of goods from A T Stewart on credit. News of war spiked prices prompting Stewart to refuse credit. Palmer produced $119000 in bills and asked for a receipt before catching the next train, signaling a failed sale.
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Dusiness
Potter Pater
A. T. Sievrort
Potter Palmer
Chicago
Levi 4
Leiter
Marshall Field
Lim
Palmer
A.T. Stewart
Stewart
Pal-moer
Young Palmer
New York Times
Home Cleaning and Polishing Instructions From A Vintage Guide
A fragment from a house care page describes polishing and cleaning methods using oils, waxes, paraffin, and linen rags. It covers dusting, rubbing with polish, applying thinners, and wetting powders to treat furniture, carpets, and fabrics to achieve a glossy finish.
Sensory Transmission Myth Refuted By Early Research
A fragmentary 19th or early 20th century note discusses sensation, nerve transmission, and reaction time. It estimates a reflex delay of about one thousandth of a second before the brain perceives pain after touching a flame, and humorously cites impossible future lifespans for practical verification.
Sunday School Lesson Tells Elijah Taunts and Punishment
Anan addresses a Townsrlvania audience on a Sunday school lesson recalling youths mocking the prophet Elijah on his journey to Bethel. The speaker notes punishment after two of the taunting youths appeared from the weeds and consumed forty two.
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Anan
Ino Ao
Tlease
Estate Dispute Tests Heirs After Lawyer's Departure
A dialogue from the Ol ie State Journal shows a lawyer reflecting on settling Gotrex estate. He faced a hard struggle to keep heirs from claiming portions of the estate and completing the settlement.
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Gotrex
Olie State Journal
Untitled fragment from Chicago News poor OCR
Fragmentary text from Chicago News shows a hotel clerk and a bride, with garbled phrases and a sentimental line about a wife, lacking clear events or dates.
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Chicago News
Praying the Teacher
A reflective note on experience as a teacher and the drive for fair pay. The piece highlights how experience teaches and implies salary concerns without specific events or named individuals.
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Ile
Brookiva
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Auguel
Bo Laud
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Hull
Par- Heulrra Gee
Algoba Prowdles
Big Dodge
Horace
Northwest Town
Wease
Tr. Coad
Megara
Milwaukee
Portland
Yubadam
Skagway
Key West
Lewy
Woolihan
Beayden
Shelden
Ray Picts
Towood
Aliss Manma Sheldon
Sarah Edmonds
Sioux City
Toomer Bros
Thewe. Borth Nynijer
Miay
Johanna Boevens
Geren Maote
Mise
Poole
Saber
Upton
de Hailragn Seri
Othe
Tall Sandor
Harter
Gornith
Adincin Sistale
Predine
Nan
A. F. Steffen
Daane & Handling
C. F. Hopfman
Diamond Co
Fas Cadatry Packing Co
Omaha, Neb
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