New Woman Feels Like Independence in Piqua
Fragmentary ad style text notes a new woman in Piqua Ohio seeking change. It includes testimonial flavor lines about relief from ailments and a mix of product mentions such as Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and Putnam Fadeless Dyes. The source blends quotes and domestic scenes with advertising snippets.
Old Maid Gertrude Hammond Seeks Suit Amid Village Gossip
In a 1914 American village tale, Gertrude Hammond, labeled an old maid, faces matchmaking pressure as neighbors discuss marriage prospects. A homely peddler, a barn climb, and a mishap with a wagon tool box lead to a comic settlement where Gertrude considers marriage to end social scrutiny.
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Melure News
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Gertrude Hai Elal
Garret
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Roberto
Gertrude
Robert Hillik
Mra Taylor
Helen Blakely
Sam
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Fitigh
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Misa
Bualeos
Siammond
Reverend Heinrich Wunder Dies In Chicago Pastoral Life
Funeral notices recall Rev. Heinrich Wunder D D a leading Lutheran pastor in Chicago who died December 22 at age 68. He served for decades at Paul’s Church and preached during and after the great fire, having baptized about 17 000 and married roughly 7 000 couples while conducting many funerals. His long career spanned 64 years in active ministry.
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Heinrich Wundex
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Wunder
Chicago
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At. Paul's
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Mexican envoy says Mexicans love America and want peace
Charge dAffaires Alcarn of Mexico says Mexicans trust the United States to settle the Tampico incident fairly and deny any war sentiment. He stresses friendship and affirms no wish for conflict as he travels from Washington to Toronto.
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United States
Alcarn
Waehin
Horta
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Mexico
Mexico City
America
Washington
Toronto
Canada
Good Old Rebel Ballad and Its True Author Debated
A Collier's essay weighs what makes a ballad and traces The Good Old Rebel to Major Randolph, not a traditional folk piece. It discusses misattributed authorship, reconstruction era bitterness, and various readers' versions, noting the song’s enduring public vogue.
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Collier's
American Folklore Society
Charlotte
Major Inner Randolph
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Virginia
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Willams & Wil Company
Richard N. Brooke
Washington, D. c
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Itoo
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West Virginia
H. M. Cheese
Wilmington
N. Y
Brooke
Laura Lee Davidson
C. Powell Noland
G. L. Franks
Shreveport
Berry Lee Priddle
Huntington
W. Va
M Davidson
Duchess of Manchester
Idy Mandeville
London
Prince of Jalea
Ita
Temperature Color Paints Efkalin and Acolorin
A European paint named Efkalin changes color with heat from bright red at room temperature to brown red, dark red, and near black at higher temperatures, then reverts on cooling. Acolorin, another European product, reflects sun heat on glass slate or metal roofs, keeping surfaces 16 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit cooler.
Scouts to Discover Efficient Employes on Rail Line
The Canadian Pacific railroad adds a scout to identify and advance deserving workers across the system. His main role is to report those who merit promotion while noting those lacking, aiming to boost efficiency and morale among railroad staff.
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Canadien Pacific Railroad
Cam Pacific
Brazilian Bird Songs in Scribner Notes
Theodore Roosevelt writes about caring for wild birds and beasts, describing woodland thrush music near Rio Janeiro. The piece recalls springtime in October to September and the beauty of forest song heard near the ground and in treetops.
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Scribner
Oman
Rio Janeiro
Ander
Songful birds and vivid notes amid Argentine landscapes
The narrator recalls a ringing bell like note heard in aléPVale and praises a singer among birds seen in Argentina. He describes rigger pig bird, white-banded mne bird, spurred lapwings, Spanlertive and daring behaviors, and notes various colors and behaviors of the birds observed along the country’s reed areas.
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Alépvale
Ntina
Hudson
America
Ayrape
Flovkas
Fragmentary Rail of 1930s Labor Testimony in Milwaukee Journal
The readable lines hint at a labor inquiry involving John Feller and wage scales, with references to unions, employers, and labor advocates. The text shows garbled OCR from a Milw Journal piece, mentioning investigations, strikes, and international comparisons, but lacks clear, complete facts.
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Bia
John Bb
Feller
Milous
Ortad Tate
Ugats
Dalw
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Train Appears in Dark Tunnel Spells Awe
Witty exchange between Mr Hooligan and Misther Mooligan as a train vanishes into a tunnel sparks a humorous remark about the brain missing the hole. An advertisement for Castoria promotes a children’s remedy with decades of use.
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Mr. Hooligan
Fletcher
Mean Insvination and an Odd London Scene
A fragmentary London Opinion piece shows a woman in distress seeking brandy, a druggist offering options for immediate or carryout use, and a satirical glance at advertising and art. It blends quips about fly killers, postimpression art, and Punch style wit.
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Kalmiyi
London
Tailor Seeks Goods at Wholesale Firm in Curious Scene
A country tailor visits a large city wholesale warehouse and tests a talking tube on the fourth floor. A banker’s reply delays Samson’s goods, while other quips show rural humor and cross conversations from street chatter and farm life.
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Samson
Kuster
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