Pest wasps devastate English crops and nests record
Reports say a severe wasp pest in parts of Brigin caused growers to destroy at least 887 nests breaking all previous records. A separate note mentions Ernest Marvig of York patenting a series of nests connected to circulate cold through eggs to affect hens. A quoted exchange shows ongoing concern over preparedness and a dinner table remark references a family scene.
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England
Brigin
Ernest
Marvig
York City
Change in Coffee and Gag Welt Experiences
Fragmentary text describes alterations to a café routine with nonsensical phrases about quitting coffee and gag Welt. It mentions an "ohan's coffee experience" and a two week period without food or milk, though details are unclear.
May storm and town secrets swirl in Corinth chapter
In Corinth, Adam Carr confronts Horace Blagden as rain nears the town. Jabez and relatives discuss King’s tales while plans advance for the Bright mansion and a new public library, with marriages and moves shaping a restless social web.
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Jabez
Joan
Midthorne
Mr. King
King
John Payson
James
Jake
Mary
Eric
Jaden Carr
Amos
Preachrey
Firat
Corinth
Competition versus regulation in Texas gasoline pricing
A Waco Morning News summary notes conflicts between oil companies and state regulation as independents raise prices and a fixed rate debate emerges. It discusses allegations of price gouging and calls for stricter controls amid recent 1 cent and 2 cent increases, questioning the fairness of state fixes versus competitive markets.
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Waco Morning News
Texas
Eee
Spe
Prosec
Jealous Guardsmen Oppose New Army Plan
Washington and Asheville report the 17th annual National Guard Association session framing opposition to President Wilson's continental army plan. Delegates rejected endorsing the proposal, preferring a Guard led reserve system and fearing subordination to federal authority.
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Wilson
National Guard Association of the United States
Asheville
N. C
Manhattan Club
New York
Henry D. Hamilton
United States
National Guard Association
Executive Committee
Legislative Committee
Continental Army
War Department
National Guard
Bonaparte's Surrender at Sedan in 1870s Memoir Style
In a vivid historical reminiscence, the scene recalls Louis Bonaparte's surrender after Sedan. Napoleon III accepts the sword, then moves with his captive army toward Wilhelmshohe. Prisoners endure harsh bivouac near the Meuse under brutal weather, with thousands captured and scarce nourishment.
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Fuarda
Louis Bonaparte
Germany
Sedan
Saint Arnaud
Montmatre
Iges
Meuse
Wilhelmshohe
Small Scale Cooperation in Housekeeping and Vacations
A 1915 McChire News essay argues cooperative housekeeping can reduce costs. It suggests shared services during summer vacations, such as a single nurse for several families, shared cooking in one cottage, and pooling labor saving devices like washing machines, manglers, and a vacuum cleaner.
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McChire
Byidicate
New York City
N. J
An Alien Idea of Morals in War Era Discourse
A fragmented World article discusses American and German communities amid wartime munitions debates. The piece probes moral questions and tensions between allied and enemy loyalties, reflecting social attitudes of the period.
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New York World
Gennans
Fragmentary historical note on early civilization and symbols
A fragmented text discusses the emergence of early civilizations, their preservation methods, and the symbolic marks used by ancient peoples. It mentions world relations, burning, and the finding of bas symbols, hinting at the rise of complex societies.
Constantinople Through Loti’s Eyes in Stamboul’s Glow
The excerpt evokes Constantinople as Pierre Loti’s favored paradise comparing Paris, praising Stamboul’s minarets domes and mosques that crown the city while ships puff smoke along the Bosphorus. The imagery contrasts sea, sky, and crowded quays with timeless Moslem architecture enduring through eras.
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Pierre Loti
Constantinople
Paris
Masien
Limestone Cave Air Piped From House for Eve’s Year
Fragmentary note describes air piped from a residence into a limestone cave system to provide ventilation or comfort for a yearly event. The text is unclear on location or exact purpose beyond the ventilation setup.
War Deaths Hit Insurance Companies
British industrial life assurance firms have paid $4,302,450 to heirs of 46,200 soldiers and tailors killed in the war. Claims for officers reach about $14,000,000 with individual payouts ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, including a $500,000 case. An advertisement touts Denison's Seminole Brand coffee sold in 3 lb cans for $1.00.
Serbs Seek Seat of Government in Mock Movie
A provocative joke about Serbian leadership portrays a Shakespearean scene with mock government, while commentary notes women dressing up to mimic airs as a social trend.
Why Anuric Is an Insurance Against Sudden Deaths
Sufferers from backache rheumatism and kidney trouble are urged to consult Dr. Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel for a sample of Anuric. The ad claims Anuric dissolves uric acid and cleanses kidneys, promising health preservation, blood vessel protection, and blood pressure regulation. It cites meat eaters and lime-salt deposits as beneficiaries and markets 60 cent packages.
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Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N. Y
Anuric
Dr. Pierce
Death in Room Four Leads to Buried Mistake on Liner
The ship doctor told the death watch steward that a man had died in stateroom 4 and ordered burial. Hours later the doctor found the body still there and the Irish steward claimed he thought the room was 46. He had gone to that bunk and heard the man ask if he was dead, replying no, then buried him after hearing he was “pretty war dead.”
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Adam Carr
Horace
Mr. Blagden
Adam
Hastings
Sam
Napoleon
Sedan
William
Daumont
M. de Miemarck
Louis Bonaparte
Hove
Bismarck
AlUlia
France
War of Thim
Real Skin Comfort Ad and Social Snippets
An old advertisement touts Cuticura skin emollients offering soothing relief for irritated skin with free samples by mail. The piece includes social observations about women, wisdom, and appearances, noting reactions to red hair and the idea of a pretty girl amid wartime context.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Man Returns Worn Neck Tie After Rejection
A young man enters a cry shop and asks to return a necktie worn on the night he proposed to his girlfriend who refused him. The salesman notes the tie has been worn, prompting the dispute over the return.
The Limit Quip on Impossibility during Conversation
The dialogue compares impossibility to a camel through the eye of a needle and a collar button slipping from fingers. The exchange highlights playful figurative limits and everyday objects as humorous metaphors.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Highlighted in Ad Copy
An advertising snippet touts LAX ATIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary Quinine for tonic and laxative uses. It claims no head ringing and notes a single patented form by EBW Grove Bev Ady. The passage ends with a curious aphorism about poverty.
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Ebw Grove
Dr. Pierce Pellets Labeled Benefits and Odd Quotes
An advertisement claims Dr. Pierce's Pellets aid liver bowels and stomach with one pellet for laxative and three for cathartic. A separate remark notes actors pay over $5 for a dog. The text also contains threats toward a blind man and a cynical line about ambition versus ability.
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Harold
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George Barr McCutcheon
Mer Gf “Grausterk
Trestem Bing
Deda, Bead & Co
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Aaute Cove
PET
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San Francisco
Congress
Washington
Sperini
Aident
Blates
Intel
Bonaparte
Victor
Hig
He Bas
Fletcher
Eubeente
Denison
Denison Coffee Co
Chicago
Amerca
Waoroben
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Oldert Laupery
Rtbwest
Kata
Lstad Pott
Aulworagaar
Catal
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Sions City
Lowa
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