Great Britain’s Fastest Ship Facing Weather Delays in 1854
The Great Britain ship faced short detention due to bad weather during the Crimean War era. Returning to Liverpool in 1854 it was noted as the fastest ship in the world by a London Chronicle report, and was linked to fears of a Russian invasion as its voyage sparked public interest.
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New Year Greeting Confusion In Early 1920s
A quirky exchange shows a person misrecalling the date New Year wishes echo a recurring ritual. A spouse teases about the ritual while the speaker admits difficulty writing the new year correctly until mid January.
Swat the Big Figures
A fragmented science teaser notes a scientist predicting a trillion scars for the earth and hints at a sudden, warning cut in estimates. The garbled text suggests a cautionary line about unexpected shocks in measurements.
Marking Down a $1.50 Article Sparks Interest
The note states that reducing a one dollar article from 1.50 to 1.20 boosts appeal. It highlights pricing tactics and consumer response without extra details or examples.
Hall's Catarrhal Deafness Medicine Ad
Catarrhal Deafness cannot be cured by local applications only. It requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is advertised as a remedy acting through the blood to reduce inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube and restore hearing. Circulars free. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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J. Cheney & Co
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Ohio
Distinctive Lady’s Skin Care Advice in Ad
An advertisement extols a lady's refined appearance achieved by perfume and thorough cleansing. It recommends Cutlcura Soap for a bath with warm water to cleanse pores, followed by Cutieurs Tuleuns powder for a clear healthy complexion.
Pays to Be Prudent In Culver City Studio Tale
A movie producer recalls a funny incident on a Culver City set. A night watchman advertised his big dog for a small one, claiming his dog fights constantly and could spark trouble if another well known dog appears, risking his job.
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Culver City
Loca
Linyd Hamilton
Lehrman
Uses for balsam wood as cork substitute gains steam
Balsam wood, known for over a century, is emerging as a cork substitute in some roles. It is the tightest commercial wood and when paraffin treated becomes viable for many uses previously served by cork. Quick disposal is needed after cutting as it rots rapidly in tropical exposure where it grows.
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Tropics
Ragtime Recitation Sparks Irony in Cinempat Enquirer
Br. Duker delivers a recital titled Ragtime as the Cinempat Enquirer notes the line Ragtime. Rags make paper, Paper makes money, Money makes banks, Banks make loans, Loans make poverty, Poverty makes rags in a pointed critique of economic cycles.
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Br. Duker
Cinempat Enquirer
Fragmented Alphaville Dialogue from a Lost Page
A garbled handwritten reminiscence shows Rogers speaking with an absent minded friend. The dialogue includes misspelled words and partial phrases such as yesterday Mira Pulsom recognizing him and asking his name. The text ends abruptly with fragmented lines.
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Yeaterday
Mira
Mark of Cain excerpt reveals love conflict and blackmail threat
Avice faces Kane Landon and Judge Hoyt as Hoyt pressures her to help clear Kane by fabricating a suspect. She agrees to marry Hoyt to save Kane while insisting her love remains with Kane. Fibsy investigates a clue about the Trowbridge murder, pursuing a beetle trap theory with Miss Wilkinson.
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Trap That Was Set In McGuire Case Revealed In Judge Hoyt Talk
In a courtroom exchange with Judge Hoyt Terence McGuire claimed his clothing purchases were controlled by his sister, a statement the defense argues confirms a broader manipulation within the scheme.
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Judge Hoyt
Terence McGuire
Lobby Propaganda in Washington Parallels The New Lobby
A Standard notes new parate lobbies in Washington. Senator Thom as of Colorado cites 1% hot half chosen lobbying as Hoyle. The pew lobby uses strong propaganda to pressure congressmen with information and implied threats. It aims to shape voting on bills and appears as a unified demand from various groups.
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Washington
Thomas
Colorado
Haif
Hoyle
Pew
Washington Star
Claus
Are Men vain about looks money and health
An ad cites health as dependent on pure blood and stable ingredients. It promotes Dr. Pierces preparations and urges families to send for a trial bottle to Buffalo New York with a 10 cent charge.
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Buffalo, N. Y
Old 17th Century Witchcraft Book Found in New York Sale
The 1682 London work Trium viratus was sold for 8510 at a New York book sale. Dr. Frank P. O'Brien owned it before Lathrop C Harper acquired it. Cotton Mather owned the oak bound volume and used it in witchcraft accusations and Wonders of the Invisible World. The volume, long deemed lost, was found two years ago among discarded attic junk.
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Joseph Grinvil
London
New York
Frank P. O'Brien
Lathrop C. Harper
Theoak
Cotton Mather
Mather
Improvement Noted in Josh’s Growing Respect at Home
Farmer Corntessel notes Josh shows more respect for parental authority though he still rarely heeds commands. Josh’s mother adds that progress isn’t instant but asserts he has reached a level of maturity where talking back is less frequent.
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Farmer Corntessel
Birthday Regard Sparks Odd Pun Between Littles
A playful exchange unfolds as Little Edward asks what was received for a birthday and Little Arthur answers he was born, delivering a simple, humorous moment from a family or diary-like record.
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Arthur
Edward
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