Red Roof Outing Tramps through Country Life
Lucile recounts a breezy summer trip with Arthur Knight Uncle Bob and Betty to Red Roof a cottage by the river. After a plan for a boating day a mishap with Bettys bathing suit causes light friction at dinner and reveals evolving Egyptian life under American influence with daughters educated in English and social transitions.
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Arthur Knight
Ben
Red Roof
Europe
Bob
Betty
Arthur
Huntie
Uncle Bob
Knight
Grosaly
Lucile
Iness
Egypt
Bayot
Meret Kind of Incident and Quiet Confrontation
A brief note from the Blake Journal discusses a Meret Kind incident and a calm exchange where a woman kicks at another without perceptible interruption to the ongoing conversation, highlighting an odd social moment.
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Obig
Blake Journal
Heavy Chickens in Demand in Preference to Turkeys
A Baltimore American writer reports high demand for baby chicks hatched in May and sold at Thanksgiving for 4.50 per pair. He notes he could sell more at that price as customers prefer chicks to turkeys whose price and quality vary. He markets Plymouth Rocks to identify pullets early and sells pullets during May and June, highlighting his simple selection method.
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Baltimore American
Plymouth Rocks
Poultry Hanger Described by Boston Poultrymen
A simple device used in killing fowls involves a string and a thin wooden disk hung from a nail. The fowl’s legs are aligned, the disk circled around them, then the bird hangs head down to prevent escape. To release, reverse the setup and slid the disk aside.
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Boston
Poultry Feeding and Housing Guidance from a Manual
A rustic guide notes that flocks need steady green feed and regular meal frequency. It advises two daily duck feedings if grass is plentiful, richer yolks with extra corn, and free-ranging chickens can struggle with leg issues. Dry bran aids young chicks, while weekly disinfection and proper pen separation reduce overcrowding and boost long term profits.
Chess Lessons With the Pink-Gowned Girl
A young man teaches chess to a girl in pink, who eagerly insists six simultaneous games would be fun. They discuss pieces, moves, and misunderstandings with playful banter, the girl marveling at the queen, bishops, and castles while insisting on making sense of the game.
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Pink
Jora
Arthur
Marlo
Fels-Naptha Soap Promises Labor Cost Reduction
A vintage advertisement extols Fels-Naptha as a scientific soap that lightens washing effort. It claims the product atomizes dirt, loosens fibers, and halves labor by soaking, rolling, and rinsing with minimal effort.
Doll's ancient origin noted by collector Lovett
History cannot name the inventor of the doll yet finds the toy a boon to mankind. Five hundred years before Christ girls played with a primitive form, and Edward Lovett possesses a doll from those ages. The relic, a weathered baton shaped like a doll, proves timeless appeal of imaginative play. No sale value is known for this prize.
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Christ Little Girls
Edward Lovett
Ike Berittle Slater
Dundee Advertiser
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Taatibe
Loughry
Ladies’ Home
John Kelly
W. R. Loughry & CO
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Anty Drudge
Dolla
Vogel Bros
Sixth Street
Viara
Pittsburgh Bank For Savings
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H. H. Steving
C. Heber Steving
M. Edith Steving
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!