Postal notice fragment from Bullsville paper
Obscure old line shows post office notice with editor J. W. Tampling and pricing lines for second class matter and local advertising terms.
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Bull, Towe
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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
4
Shaw for President in 1908 Prints Again
The text notes that Shaw for president in 1908 is printed again and that Shaw’s political friends in Iowa will pledge support when the proper time comes in clear terms.
Consul Appointment Pointed Abroad for G L Dobson
The article notes G L Dobson will be sent as a consul to China, a move described as a hard shift in soft political favor. The writer jokes that he would do better in Teeland.
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G. L. Dobson
China
Teeland
Sioux Country Rep Draws Newspaper Defenders
In a period of political tension some newspaper colleagues defend a state legislature representative amid criticism as supportive coverage remains mixed.
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Sioux Country
War in the Far East Likely to End Soon Says Analyst
The piece notes the Battle of Mukden and Russian losses, predicting an imminent conclusion to the Japan Russia war. It cites French lenders withholding funds, arguing that without cash the war cannot continue.
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Mukden
Japan
Russia
Iowa Politicians Seek Swap To Avert Hull Cummins Contest
County leaders urge Hull and Cummins to exchange positions to dodge a family contest. They argue local officials cannot settle the gubernatorial race easily and that Republicans should not cede to a narrow pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Hull
Gov. Cummins
Cummings
Polit County
Nowa Republicans
Peabody Seated Governor of Colorado Amid Fraud Claims
The Colorado Legislature seated Peabody as governor while Adame, the elected governor, was unseated. The article accuses large election frauds on both sides and notes Adams avoided forcing a mistaken coup. It laments widespread corruption in Colorado politics and votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody
Colorado
Adame
Adams
Himsell
Venezuela Threatens Army Move Across Mississippi Valley
Government officials discuss sending armed forces to invade the Misalasippi Valley threatening U.S. security. Officials say the war risk may affect markets and investments as tensions rise.
Supreme Court Denies Appeal of Lyon County Fellow Donaton
The town’s Supreme Court denies the appeal of Donaton a Lyon county fellow who seduced a young woman by hypnotic reference.
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Supreme Court of Town
Donaton
Lyon County
Wanted NEN ANT WOMEN IN THIS COUNTY AND ADJOINING TERRITORICS
Wanted male and female workers for an established house of financial standing. Salary £21 weekly for men and £12 weekly for women with expenses advanced weekly by check from headquarters. Horse and buggy furnished when needed. Address Glen Bros. & Co. Dept. 4 Manon Hide Chicago IL.
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koHd
Glen Bros. & Co
Manon Hide
Chicago
Wanted ten men in each state to travel and distribute goods
Recruitment ad from KUELMAN CO. offering 875.00 monthly salary plus 3.00 daily allowances for expenses. Positions involve traveling, signing, and distributing samples and circulars. Address Atlas building Chicago. Also offers INpEx and Twice a Week Journal at 2.00 yearly.
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Kuelman CO
Atlas Building
Chicago
Inpex
A Good Reading Offer from The New-York Tribune Partner
The New-York Tribune Partner offers two pages of market reports and varied farm content including Cattle Sheep Hares Swine Farm Machinery Poultry Horticulture Dairy Young People Farmers Wives Science and Mechanics short stories Good Roads plus nation world news items. Subscription deal for one year at 1.75 dollars with a special contract.
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New-York Tribune
United States
Trypex
Hull
Love
Ecclesiastical Mutilation Penalties in Early Councils
A Peargon's Weekly summary notes that medieval councils restricted bodily penalties in church law. The Merida council of 666 barred bishops and priests from mutilating church servants. Toledo in 675 forbade capital-jus and mutilation of jaws by bishops and imposed severe penalties. Frankfort in TH forbade abbots from mutilating monks for offenses.
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Christap Church
Merida
Toledo
Frankfort
Peargon's
The Wehing Frog and the Fishing Frog Tale
A fragmented account describes a fishing frog named Luries chasing prey in weeds. It hides with mouth open to ambush dinner, then a scene shifts to a diverging archery and riverbank imagery near Tieldank Stream.
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Liege
Bia
Tieldank
Earliest Mumimers and the Christmas Mumming Play
The article describes the ancient custom of mumming on Christmas day with actors called gam mers performing before guests. It notes the tradition persists in parts of England, especially Northamptonshire, where villagers travel from house to house during holidays impersonating various characters.
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Engtlan
Northamptonshire
Dividing the Task in the Programme Banter
Fragmentary dialogue shows two individuals, Lottie and Dottie, negotiating roles in a partnership. Cleveland Leder is cited as commenting on balance between kissing and other parts of the programme.
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Lottie
Dottie
Juntl Moore
Post Office Savings Add Value to Two-Cent Stamps
A historical note describes mail processing and pricing for postal cards, where workers seal and cancel correspondence to maximize value from two-cent stamps. It claims savings of about $20 to $30 daily for the operation.
Lead Pipe Sharpening Tip Sparks Controversy
A garbled historical note touts using a lead pipe to sharpen razors, claiming it rubs the shop and fixes a leather strap. The fragment mentions stropping technique and finishing on the correct side, with cryptic guidance on timing and effect.
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Hota
Tolstoi Confronts Beggar Over Charity in Moscow
In Moscow near the Borovitch Gate Count Tolstoi spots a beggar crying for alms and questions a police officer about Christian charity. Tolstoi recalls biblical commands to aid the hungry while the officer cites police regulations forbidding begging in main streets.
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Moscow
Borovitch Bigin
Tolstoi
Christ
Palace rebuilt in blood and fire at czars Winter Palace
The London Globe recounts Nicolai ordering the Winter Palace rebuilt in a year at any cost. Six thousand workers labored day and night under extreme cold and heat, many dying daily, to complete a project rivaling Buckingham Palace and the National Gallery in enormity.
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Winter Palace
Buckingham Palace
Kengingtop Palace
National Gallery
London Globe
East Indian luminous plants illuminate Himalayan slopes
The article lists over sixty East Indian plant species, mainly ferns and creeping grasses, said to glow softly at night along the Oyree mountain sides. A Layki jungle orchid-like root emits luminous moisture when wet, while a jointed plant of a sacred moss family glows red and its stalk emits white light and flowers emit pale gleams.
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Oyree
Ooraghum
Layki
Chileans Warm Homes with Thick Outer Garments
A Washington Post excerpt notes Chileans wear heavy overcoats indoors after entering a house due to cooler interiors and minimal heating. The climate leads to homes built with thick walls acting like insulators rather than heaters.
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Bauntiago
Washington Post
Courageous Arabian Horses Protect Rider in Battle
A damaged passage describes Arabian horses displaying bravery in combat. It notes that when wounded they seek safety for their rider, leading them to shelter while able. If a rider falls, the animal stays by the side, neighing to summon aid and ensuring help is summoned promptly.
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Syotmelest
Sagacious statesman discusses mastering a subject
A sagacious statesman answers a question about knowledge with a claim that experience and anecdotes refine any talk. He argues the surest route to an engaging speech is thorough study of the subject, reflecting a Washington Star style emphasis on preparation.
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Washington Star
TV Suspect Dialogue Sparks Barbed Exchange in Fifteen Minutes
In a clipped exchange at a bar, a fair speaker accuses the suspect of fifteen minutes of uninterrupted talking while being denied work, while the young man defends himself saying he deserves to speak and not be silenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makl
Sfteen
Ren
Umn
Empty Title Reflected in Glasgow Times Text
The fragment discusses a question about an empty title and mentions a phrase about a mother referring to the head of the house during visitors, attributed to Glasgow Times. The readable lines imply domestic roles and a cultural note within a Scottish newspaper context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilie
Glasgow
Well Trained, Tattle Girl in Conversation
A playful exchange between two girls about their fathers occupations with light domestic humor and urban setting. The dialogue echoes family roles and social expectations in a small town.
Tilted Quip Sparks Bank Link Rumor
Ambiguous chatter circulates about a link between Bosker Vos and Tait with a bank, amid unclear references to Knicker Dida and Tarper. The fragmentary note hints at a possible association but offers no concrete details.
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Tarper
Bamar
No Greater Wretches Among People Liked as Hapless
Fragmentary remark noting those presumed happy people as wretches, reflecting on public perception and inner misfortune. The line suggests societal judgment of outward happiness versus private unhappiness.
Indian Superstitions and Beliefs in North America
The Ufaula Journal describes Indian beliefs about disease and remedies including hydro rabies cures. It notes fear of venom from various snakes and the idea that medicine grants instant relief in battle, along with a tendency to trust until betrayed and to avoid lasting grudges after disputes.
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North America
Tie
Earth
India
Ufaula Journal
All Men Are Born Equal Says Bat Map The Evening Lost
A quotation argues that innate traits shape success more than beauty cleverness or luck. It suggests that handling one’s perceived handicap through effort builds character and persistence, with self belief as the decisive factor in achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slater
Corruption in Language Splinters London Weekly Gossip
A scrambled sample from a London Weekly piece mocks language decay with bent phrases such as The Goat and the Compiss and The Bull and Mouth. It parodies distorted phrases linked to naval terms and local pubs while noting the odd Bird of Bavaria motif in Laneaddhice slang.
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London
Hxeign
Tha Jaeknas
Boulogne
Bavtia
Winglow Marriage Blessing By Local Congregational Minister
A village wedding in Winglow Me saw two couples wed at the parsonage with papers in order. The Congregational minister Willan presided. One couple served as bridesmaid and best man while a town youth urged the father to accept the charge.
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Atenant
Willan
Yong Man
Mr. Wiliams
Sunday Card Playing Prohibited in England
The article recalls a time when English law banned card and dice games on Sundays. It cites a declaration against profaneness and riot, enjoining all subjects to refrain from playing any game on the Lord's day in public or private places.
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England
Vier
Seaver
Enlarged finger joints and relief methods
Enlarged finger joints cause annoyance and mortification. They stem from cracking the joints, hard work, rheumatism or gout. Relief may come from Yeht rotary plassage around the joints with the thumb and fingers and upward strokes, plus oil of wintergreen.
Not Too Much of Fool Notions in Pather Dialogue
A fragment shows Pather remarking Alpernon’s lack of sense about money, while Miss Cayenne protests and insists that Algemnon proposes to no one except heiresses. The dialogue hints at social games surrounding wealth and marriage.
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Pather
Alpernon
Miss Cayenne
Poerfectly Naived1. Old Gentleman Timwell Scene
A fragmentary dialogue shows an old gentleman praising a young girl while she rebukes flattery. The tone hints at a social crossfire between a complacent older man and a self aware girl, with emphasis on perceived propriety.
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Timwell
Jook
Memory Destroyer Confesses Its Hidden Menace
A dialogue reveals a journalist’s quizzing of a man named 41 about what fully erases memory. Girren suspects substances, but the response claims the so called memory destroyer is ironically doing him a favor, with references to alcohol or tobacco dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girren
Trowth
Woman'n Work Thatta Never Dent Keeps Shoppers Guessing
A light provincial note asserts shopping puzzles persist as shoppers seek unknown items and the right match. The piece playfully contrasts first and second thoughts in daily retail rituals.
The Quality That Counts in Selecting Leaders
An old emphasis on level headedness and reliability over brilliance. The piece argues that for responsible positions, sound judgment, steady nerves, honesty, and the ability to stay calm under pressure define the ideal candidate.
Russian Army Oddities Curios Taboos and Traits
A London journalist notes unusual Russian army customs. Giants enter the Preobrashenski guard, fair men join Ismailowski, a turned up nose marks Pawlow guards, and dark haired Guards chasseurs. Officers of guards outrank line captains, while infantry officers in line regiments are few and a private’s lot is harsh.
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Gars
London
Preobrashenski Bodyguard
Ismailowski
Pawlow Guards
Guards Chasseurs
Guards
Tar and feather punishment in medieval England
An 1189 decree by Richard I introduced tar and feathers for thieves. Before Holy Land voyage, the king ordered shaving the head and pouring boiling pitch, then a feather cushion placed on the head. The offender would be set ashore at the first port for further punishment.
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England
Richard I
Holy Land
Fragmentary memoirs on beauty and famed figures
Disjointed lines discuss beauty ideals and famous personages with speculative claims about artists, Cleopatra, Mary Queen of Scots, and Mary, Queen of Beots. The fragmented text offers no cohesive argument or clear events, presenting rumors and dubious assertions about appearance and personas.
Smallest British Mammal Mentioned in Stritheh Tale
The passage notes the ehrentionse as the smallest mammal in the Stritheh tale and among Britain’s smallest, surpassed only by one other species in Europe. It compares measurements of the Harvest minuse and the lesser shrew, detailing head length of about two to two and a half inches and tail length around one and one third inches, with teeth so small a lens is needed to see them.
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Europe
Deficient ideas of Koreas in religious language
The piece notes Korean idiom limits reverent terms for God, prompting Christians to say “that gentleman says” to avoid sacred forms. It discusses language lacks articles and idioms for concepts like faith, love, grace, holiness, justification, and notes cultural linguistic shifts observed in The Life St. James Gazettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sueer
Iie
St. James
Commodore of the Street Collision Sparks Street Outcry
A hansom cab driver rimmed a horse on a crowded street as a youth pleaded with him. The exchange echoed a tense moment with the rider responding defiantly while the whip remained in front, underscoring a fraught urban scene.
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Chen
Landon
How to Help the Dead Lady Note in NYC Class
A teacher records a child’s note excuse claiming they aided an elderly woman who died and had no one to do her work. The quirky message reveals a mistaken idea of responsibility and care observed in a New York classroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Imma
Moe
Aly Settled Widow Capture Rumor Sparks Barroom Talk
In a tense exchange, Aly claims the widow is being pursued, while a man questions why she would marry Joe. He recalls her confession the night they met that marriage was her plan, fueling whispered speculation.
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Hoe
Ranney
Joe
The Worm Turned Improvised Richly Timed Exchange
A fragmented OCR snippet shows a surreal dialogue with a barber and names like enid Timpinn, implying a literary or humorous piece. The readable bits hint at a playful or noir atmosphere without clear event details or a coherent narrative.
Quote on Excellence and Appreciation by Thackeray
Next to excallience is the apprecia tion of 14. The fragment presents a Thackeray aphorism praising excellence and appreciation, likely from a periodical or literary column. The incomplete text suggests a quotation about recognizing merit and gratitude.
Jersey Youth Recruited Into Paris Hotel Dining Service
A Nebraska youth reared on a ranch is hired by a Western hotel owner to work in a Paris head waiter’s dining room. Clad in abbreviated jeans, he is sent to his station with orders to obey without question. After hours he explains he watered trains as his “station” duty and then shifts to assisting with baggage in the porter’s role.
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Tin Station
Nebraska
Boniface
Flo
Ginner Lonr
Walter Corps
Frightening Feint Appears in Gloucester Fishing Plot
Lt Wan Ureent receives a misdirected river trick as a fisherman boasts of a monster catch. A later reply from a trading firm clarifies no such fish exists and instead sends three smaller salmon trout with a curt assurance of prompt service.
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Gsherman
Scothind
Abrivad
Wrendler
West Post
Fiuit
Regatta Arranges 1776 Whitebedkl Rival at Vortee
In 1776 Lord Lyttelton and the Savoir Virre club planned a June 23 regatta at Vortee to be held on the river from Lorion ridge to Millbank with a grand fair along the water. After the prizes for rowing, a ball for the Temple of Neptune followed at Heuelagh with Dukes Gloucester and Cambridge and the mayor in attendance.
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T. Doggett
Nqzantic Aporia
Fuginndt
Lord Lyttelton
Savoir Virre
Vortee
Millbank
Heuelagh
Schorneter
Neptuiw
Gloucester
Cameridge
Cesoral
Haddie Choices Spark Color Clues in Salmon Debate
The Providence Journal quotes a fish vendor explaining finnan haddie smoking and color differences as means to identify genuine smoked haddock. He notes haddock has white flesh while haddie varies in shade, urging careful eye for color to avoid misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fianan
Providence Journal
Grocers Guild Colors Shift in Early Fifteenth Century
A fragmentary note recalls grocers' guild attire evolving from scarlet and green to scarlet and brick. It mentions civic officials in purple and ties to Sir Plait and local mayoral ceremony.
Fragmented bank note leads to tense moment
A chaotic exchange reveals a bank situation gone wrong as an overdraft and a rushed signature spark suspicion. The speaker confronts the teller about a clock cashing issue and a rushed handwriting or order.
Fragmented OCR Note on Names and Terms
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Pall deck and a forty second falsehood, with unclear references to Vanhashed Uneahand-Well and an express along a pack of Tes. The text lacks coherent events or identifiable entities.
Fragmentary snippet on crime and price reports from Washington and Drostia
A garbled passage notes a Chicago club leader remarking on harming women and profit. It mentions Washington Test and a yearly published drug price in Drostia eight years later, with a “state” impact implied.
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Rerson
Washington
Drostia
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