14 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1914
Page
1
A London Times report describes Alpine curling as a costly, meticulous craft. Frost, water tests, and ice leveling by an expert are used to shape the surface, with nights spent refining holes and surfaces to achieve flawless ice for the sport.
The fragmentary text highlights playful kitchen experiments with a pint jug and spice, plus a sample of curious quotes from The Windser Mage and Chicago Herald. It references a riddle about measurement, a caddie and players, and a New Orleans Times snippet about a dress stain, all presented as scattered curiosities from old newspapers.
Fragmented OCR style lines mention a doctor patient interaction and a conductor of a medical procedure. It hints at memory, head resting on a shoulder, and questions about drinking. The legibility is poor and many words are garbled.
One of the best farms in Indiana county at Shelocta comprising 112 acres of fertile land with excellent buildings and modern improvements. For particulars contact R. 8. Fleming 263 5 Twelfth street Philadelphia or L. E. Miller Esq Indiana Pa. Sat Wed 3t x.
A fragmentary text debates the word infinite and its use in 19th century style prose, criticizing journalism and fashion writing. It cites Boston writers and a New York example, noting vanity in language and the demand for precise prose. The piece references public discourse on linguistic excess and media trends.
A locksmith in a major New York hotel describes the key system with individual keys for each door, a master key that opens all doors, and specialized keys like the instant key and d eter genns key that disable other keys. The system includes a master key, a walter key, and others that affect door access and lock function within the hotel.
A vivid overheard dispute laments a failed telephone exchange as a caller vents at poor service. The dialogue references unanswered calls and a misplaced number, revealing strained communications and personal irritation with the local system.
A garbled collage of jokes quotes and captions presents quirky lines about prizes people and performances. The readable fragments hint at humorous exchanges between artists patrons and townsfolk with stray proverbs and wry reflections.
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