How Uncle Sam Builds Roads at Ohio State University
A historical account describes a model road on the Ohio State University grounds in Columbus illustrating Federal and state road-building practices. It details construction steps, materials, and equipment, including a 25 foot by 1 foot drive, a 10 ton steam roller, rock crushers, brick and gravel base, and layers of granite and crushed stone, all compacted to form a durable road.
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Joan W. Decker
Ohio State University
Homer
United States Department of Articulture
Ohi State University
Columbus
Townshend Hall
Wan Ie
Jbhorse
Nto
New York and Brooklyn Celebrate Thanksgiving with Folkloric Dress
The piece details festive street scenes in New York and Brooklyn during a Thanksgiving period, describing crowds in costumed attire, parades, and public dinners. It notes communities like Wilmington and Baltimore adopting customs, with costumes ranging from cavalier to modern burlesque styles, and children playing in the streets under broad, festive aims.
Thanksgiving in Boston 1631 a scarce feast amid hardship
A fragmented retrospective recalls the 1631 Boston Thanksgiving amid scarce provisions. The Winthrop party and others endured harsh winter shelters on Shawmut peninsula while Captain William Pierce's arrival with provisions and lemon juice stemmed scurvy, framing a stark portrait of early colonial life and limited fare.
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Boston
Wiithrop
New World
England
Provisiona Inken
Shawmut
Beacon Hill
Willam Pierce
Commone
Vayage
Winthrop
Jett
Ronnie Insen
China
Motorman Gave Name Sada-Wah Joins St Louis Rails
Admiral Gotherich Indian, a Motorman in the St Louis railway service, appoints Purest Poselyes aged 23 born in Wisconsin and educated at Haskell, to operate on the St Lavain Street lines. He is grandson of a former Urlin chief and is listed as Pawlers x 23 years old with the name Sada-Wah.
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Poselyes
Imbin
Urlin
St Lavain Street
Mull Mande
St. Louie
Hollis
Bronx
Pawlers
Wisconsin
Uthe
Sada-Wah
Tle
Haskelletitut
Lawrence
How a Russian Soldier Died at Retreat
A fragmented account describes a Russian soldier dying during a retreat. The text mentions cruelty, digging a grave, and a general’s reaction, with uncertainty about the exact events and wording. The tale hints at suffering and wartime brutality without clear dates or names.
America’s Oldest Building in Afietten Town
The piece notes the oldest house in Afietten, contrasting it with winter resort hotels. It states the building was one of the town’s principal structures when it was erected, highlighting its historic significance despite modest current pretensions.
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America
Afietten
Many Offices Few Candidates in San Marino Election
A fragmented notice describes a struggling effort to fill state offices as San Marino faces a shortage of suitable men. The article notes the difficulty of finding qualified candidates amid a sparse population and limited pool of applicants.
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Repriciw
San Marino
Amtatiest
Widat
Bathing Regulations Pass In Reading Dwellings
Reading England enacts ordinance requiring baths in all future dwelling houses within the borough. The move aims to improve sanitation and public health across city properties, outlining construction standards and compliance timelines for new homes.
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Reading
Eng
Valued Train Schedule Fragments From Vandalia Line
Fragments list multiple trains and times including Pittsburg, Terra Haute, New York, and St Louis routes. Entries show departures and daily schedules with various train names and times such as 6:50am, 7:00pm, 12:20pm, and 4:46pm. Sparse readable items indicate rail service timetables for the era.
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Pittsburg
New York
St. L. Lim
Fast Mall
Capital Fup
Eddy
Z. H. & Effingham Ac
Chi
Gt L
Complex Rail Timetable Fragments Across Divisions
A dense OCR of railroad schedules lists Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis division times, with numerous trains and daily editions. Entries include American Express, Knickerbocker, New York lines, plus Michigan Peoria and Columbus segments, showing departures, arrivals, and service types across multiple divisions.
Rail lines schedules for Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis division
Fragmented timetable shows multiple trains including Indianapolis division trains with times and delays. Entries list Capital Express Chicago St Louis Indianapolace connections, St Louis Louisville division services, various ex press and mail trains with daily or Sunday only designations and departure times across stations.
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Lake Erie & Wester R. R
Ndianapolis Express
Early Indiana Rail Line Schedules and Expresses
Historical timetable snippet lists trains on the Indianapolis and Vincennes route with Cairo and Vincennes connections. It includes the Vincennes Express depart times, the Smitten and Franklin line, and various schedule codes such as dy 7:20am and 7:50pm, with references to express and freight services and track stops at Cairo and Vincennes.
Cincinnati West and Detroit Ex Daily Rail Schedule Fragments
Fragmentary OCR shows Cincinnati and Detroit exchanges with times listed as 4:00am 8:05am 10:40am and 3:00pm 5:00pm 7:82pm. The readable items reference Cin Cincinnati West and Cin Day West and Payton Exp with page indicators. The text preserves schedule snippets without complete events.
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Cin &Lou
Alghi Exady
Cincinnati Accomma
Stl & Cin
Clu. & St. L- Spi
Cincinnati Exp
WC & Stl
Cincinnati Express
Cincinnati Lim
Lou
Loulhville Express
White City
Cincinnati Accomm
Indianpolis
C.,w
Rich
Ind
St L
Cin
Weab
Low
Chicago
Adya Am
Kankaken
Ankakes
Chicago Express
Cincinnati
White City Spl
Lafayette
Cin, & Wash
HAMIL
Cincinnati West
Fant Mail
Gin
Dot
Payton
Day
West
Cie
Detroit
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M. LS. T
Loomis
Acatot Nlladelphia Medical College
Siam
Ous Medical Department
Barestors
Addresa M. J. &. T. Co
Toledo
Weber Drug CO
Gov. Washington and
Illinois
Uncle Sam
Wenay, J
Huder
Brooklyn
Lhe
Wilmington
Rayelry
Newark
Ivase
Baltimore
New York City
Gaianis
Elm Guarda
Marker Rangers
Cavaliern
Begeiog
Steeta
Bownen
Horne
Hoor
Pilestrians
Od Baker
Neientierhoud
Imey
Admiral Goodrich
Beerprevents
DufLed
Panania Eau Cone
W. Washington
Io. Ranas Panter
Vrorton
St .At Drugeitls
Orsecl
Oi Malvoor Mfc
Lengwater
Bold Ty Weber Drug Co
Claypool Hotel
Cor
Warth
Vanier
Scott's
Santal-Pepsia Gapsu
H. Huder
Roe Tea
Gale
Ned
Ifit
Indianapolis Union Railway
Cnan Ance Sundy
Vandalia Line
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chi
St. Louis R'Y
Cleveland Division
Bos. Lim
Cleveland
Anderson Exp
N.Y
Box
U'n Cy & Bl
Art Ac
Knickerbocker Sp. Dadty
Ped
Lim
Ady
New York Lim. Sdy
Tn.y.p
St. Exady
Southwestern Lim
Fr. W. & Elhart
Wash
Anderson Express
St. Lous Lim
American Express
H. & Union C
Peh Lim
Sdy
ST. Louis Division
Pah
Lim Sdy
Lim, Sdy
Prh
St Lents Mall
Tod
Col & Day
St Leedsdy
St. Louis Express, Sdy
Sthwes'n Lim. Dandy
Mat
T. H. Accom
N.Y. & Bon. Li
St Louis Mi
Cin. & Wanb
Kalck'r Spl
N.Y. & Peb Lime
Michigan
Elkhart
Elkhart Ac
Benton Harbor
Michigan Mall & EF
Peoria Divison
Peoria Express, Sdy
Cot. & Cin
Peoria Exp & Mall
Champaign
Western Express
New York & Onto Spi
Champaign Accommo
Peoria Express
Peoria Division
Columbus Express
Lynn Acomma
Ohio Special
Lynn Accomma
The
St. L. Tim
the Capital
Chl
St. L
Indianapolia
St. Louis
Priesburg
Priesburg Spl
Hwam
Columbus Accomp
Keystone
Atlantic Mail & Exp
Wisam
Southern
Louisville
E Southern Exp
Ai Lou. & Mart
Madison Ac
Sundy
Madison
Lov
Mad
T? Low
Pitts
Chi. & Lou
Sanfay
Low & Chi
Suady
Indianapolis & Vincennes
R. R
Cairo
Vin
Vinceonew Exp
Spen. & Fr. Uck Ac
Spen. & Fr. Lick Ac
Vincennes Exp
Cairo Express
TON & Dayton R’y Division
Indi
Ace
L & Peo
Springfield Division
Spf & Decatur Mall
Bt Louis Express
Scdy
Pddy
Tuscala
Springfield & Decat'r
St. & Sp
A. A. Zion
JO. Schoen
Massachusetts’ Ave
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