Octopus Tales At Theoule Entice Avid Searcher
An adventurer describes obsessive octopus hunting near Theoule, France, following vivid coastal scenes and local lore. Despite efforts with a rope dummy and family help, no octopus appears, and the narrator abandons pursuits to imagine Hugo and the sea while plans shift toward Paris.
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Heonte
Canenen
Alps
Saint-Menorat
Herbert Adkins Gibbons
Aarner's Magazine
Pointe da T'lSsquillon
Qnes
Nod
Theoule
Hope Eternal
Victor Hugo
Slice
Attrat
Octop
Paris
Frederick's Reply Wins Hearts at Breakfast
A four year old, Frederick Waltice Grayston, surprised his parents Dir and Mrs W Grayson of Wuntington by quoting scripture at breakfast after being told to wait for warm cakes. He responded be thou kind one to another showing his sweet understanding and concern for his mother.
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Frederick
Frederick Waltice Grayston
W. Grayson
Wuntington
Frederick Walhice
Daddy
Grayson
Indianapolis News
Wool Surplus Seen Despite War Demands
National Rotary Goods Association figures cited by David Kirschbaum indicate a 1 260 000 000 pound wool supply for 1918 with 120 000 000 earmarked for war use. Milwaukee Sentinel notes domestic consumption in 1917 at 600 000 000 pounds and warns that even doubled army needs would leave a surplus for civilian use. Garments, knitting yarn, and coats face shortages and rising prices as merchants urge early buying for next winter.
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David Kirschbaum
National Rotualory Goods Association
Milwaukee Sentinel
Whale Margarine Use Tied to Norwegian Shortages
The Department of Conservation reports Norway’s shortage of provisions has led to using hardened whale fat in margarine. Whale catching along Norway’s coast, banned for years, will resume. Deteriorated whale fat in margarine raises harmful effects on consumers according to Lefor information.
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Norway
Department of Conserve
Ths Department
Decinek
Anti Sampling Rule Affects Food Sample Distribution
Los Augedes notes an ordinance limiting house to house distribution of food samples. The bulletin questions enforcement for nonedible items and whether enclosing samples in groceries is allowed. Trade sentiment leans toward interpretations permitting the practice.
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Los Augedes
Foold Baoread Bulletin
Proxy Marriage Crisis in War Era Camp Dramas
In a domestic tale set during wartime, Phebe Burnham schemes a proxy marriage to Sumatra in two weeks. Captain Seaton offers as a surrogate groom, while Phebe grapples with love, duty, and a quickly evolving plan amid family pressure and a dramatic cable from Franz.
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McClure
Agnidicate
Sumatra
Phehba
Tutt
Franz
Phebe
Pines
Pease
Seaton
Arin
Borneo
Viet
Tve
Wire
Tax lien auction notice for Indiana county lands
Public notice announces a treasurer’s sale of within Indiana county unseated and seated lands for delinquent taxes under Acts of Assembly. It states the lands will be sold at the treasurer’s office and invites interested parties to claim rights before the sale date.
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Inidlina County
Indiana
Homer City Fire Department Incorporation Notice
Notice announces a charter application to the Indiana County Court for Homer City Fire Department to extinguish fires and support fire engine hook and ladder and other companies. Hearing set May 13 1918 before Judge Langham. W C Chapman attorney. Annotated with administrator and other notices.
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J. N. Langham
Court of Common Pleas
Indiana County
Homer City
Snock
S. M. Tack
Tambs LL. Jack
Holletters
Administrator Notice and Executor Notice for Indiana Estate
Notice from Cunningham Fisher attorneys announcing administrator WM Batter for Nancy A Faith estate Acknowledges claims must be presented duly authenticated for settlement and those indebted to pay promptly. Also executor Daniel Duncan of Aliro Duncan estate in Burrell township requests creditors to file claims and to settle debts promptly. Dated April 3, 1818.
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W. C. Chapman
Tiosy Lockard
Lnte
Borough of
Indiana
Mahel C. Lockard
Nullroad Ave
Vw. C. Chapman
Sarah H. Nest
Indluna
M. OL
Wigle
Iis
Amidesburg
W W. C. Clapman
Notich
J. M. Stipson
East Mahoning
Lownent
Wguinst
Uc Praimpe
GE. Samelox
South Ninth St
HikIn & Crepa
J S
J. Houcher
Bite
Wisllu
Haylor Bey
Joan J. Boucher
Spovgler
Apell
Peelar
J. N. Banks
Mary
A. Guimth
Nillana-Boroughy
Clalina Agalasé Gata
Savings & Trust CO
Cunningham
Peeler
George
Houck
Green Township
Duck, Brecutoy
Peeler & Eit
Isaac K. Miller
Black Hek Township
Indebio
John H. Miller
Jenni Miller
R. D
Binksville
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Wallage
J.C. Wallace & Son
Philadelphia
St. Indiana
Pictorial Review
Opportunity
THE
Homer City, PA
S.C. Steele
Cashier
Geo
Leydic
Philadelphia Street
Louve
Persoma Avronbioi
Qalis
Records
Shee ‘T Masie
Patronize Progress
PTB
Kranz
Phehe
Beau Prodi
Onbay
Haid
Armagh
Krank Maaters
Bag Armstrong
Waa
Anthony Albeet
J Kothler
BANKS
My Cochran
McGee Samuel Radeltte
Inslow
Thomnas & Wilson
HBA
Meredith
Tno
Willimws
Aia
Coal Russell
Ash Cressey
Coal
le Gibson
Lot
David Tanner Seane
Chas. Bennett
John Ber
Lot Birk Vegans
Maxgie Harmon
SOA
Frank Mardis
Jno
Stiles
Ames Shultz - Sabesee
Margie Shultz
Coal Salomon Pteuer Hrs. & A
Beleniee
Margaret Hineg
Frank L. Stiles
Lot Noah Custer
Picker & Hamilton
Eo Edwards & Gen
Maynee
Arthur Galentine
David Pollock
THA
Irvin Simpson
Atau Irylu Simpson
Tits Lot Hurry Stricklar
Martin Anglevisitee
Herman Crouse
Nomenick Meo
Pasanéa
Lot Alusile
Balse Yunkas
Sam Jno
Amatoul Barts
Kaul Chioysen
B. I
Lot Devinney
Arial Ewing
Sur
Ardy Hancock
Wite
Stoney Bendouis
Lek
Enh
Byoskin
Suretano Daurello
Tuts Cove
Luigi Catte
Si Das
Moosters
Sane
le Ton Moore
Paul Handuhaik
Spey
F. W. PF
Gockard
J. BP! Watson
Fee Watson & Fenkins
Dalia Patterson
Attai
H. Ark
Kier Lamar
Cambell
Sane Lad
L. Ferier
Frank Gaser
Tre Bieees
Lot Dine
Richanstt
Newton Miller
Daltoners
Owen Smith
Harry Gartis Bae Yaeitak M
Burie
At . W
Calhoun
M.S
Minnie Woodway
Dane
Glen Coa Mubeli
Roger ‘I. Addy
Deter Decker
Sere Lulemin & Green
St. Smith
McCrackon
Star
Agere
Ayer
Willams R
Archie Hadden
DeLanceau ‘Tire
Asadrerry
J. M. Coleman
Lota J. H. Lingers
Donahue Betiere
D. J. Mielster
Coal Stover & Shept
Frank Stanley
L. Snyder
Harris
Isiiaett
AG Coal A
Ade Tire
Frank Weaver
Favense & Kuntz
McDivith Bees
Theyre
Maioning
Weaver
Mra
Antea
Giovanni Ferrari
Sau
Gordon Fortunati Fee
Maniilion
Chas. Moralli
Ninn & Sutter
ALT
Lafayette Sutter Glo
Effie Dwinrom
Mia
Bessie Ward
Kreeste Kostlig
Samuel Lowry
Sinith Te
Antonio Cesaria AD. Ad. DL
Sneddon
Clausen A. H
Maggie Tatman
Susie Karmal
A. W. Te
Taemity J. Mmery
J. Williams
Rhain Zambo
John Burns
Brett Fras
M. Melenters
Irn Miller
Maggie Good
A.J. Pellock Sable
Rake Denatl Oe
G. Cessna
Teate
RAYN
David Smith
Speedy Va
Smith & Sons
J. B. Lewis
Carl Smith Stettebe
K. McEihees
Toate
Amuse
Swartz O
Wilesh
Sheen
Mary Brady
J. Brady
Lot J
Buterbaugh
Cantalder
Sheer
Vila
W. P. Hoberts
Chas. i. Gutostare
J. B. Guthrie
Chariotte Houstin
Pearl Gingham
Eugene Lettie
Salvatore Malar
Guiseppe Salamora
Anthony Sakelittle
Lobertha Sliver
John Stronk Tees
Wilson Severi
Ad Wagner
Emma G. Wise
Yanco Beets
Frank Basil
B. Anderson
A. C. Bowera Gumine
Wwingers
H. B. Engle
M. Gennnett
Ishatte Murray
Wauguman
J. A. Engle
W. Cc
M. SM
Blalravine
Harry H. Wilson
M. Brown
James M. Marvex
Blairsville
Indian County
A. T
Coulter Wigg
DuBois
Pollock’s
Indiana, Penna
Victrola
S. Ren Pollock
Court House
Emilh
DAR
Federal Street
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