From Mire head disaster to electric canal boats in travel notes
The piece recounts the 1952 Mire head disaster survivors, a Birkenhead tale of duty, and notes on anemia from carpet arsenic. It also surveys chalk briquets as fuel, London bridge history, electric canal boats planned by New York and Buffalo Steamship, and Ecuador’s vast virgin forests rich in dye woods and cinchona.
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Mire Head
England
Birkenhead
Africa
Etye
Kuttner
New York & Buffalo Stemship Commu
New York
Buffalo
Hurson River
Pacific
Ecuador
Amazon Basin
Miss Irma Coxe Finishes 150000 Real Estate Diagrams Project
After eight years of work Miss Irma Coxe completed copying 150000 diagrams of real estate surveys damaged by fire in 1906. She split each sheet by hand and mouth-ed each sheet on a linen slate to preserve the history of every San Francisco lot from 1862 to 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Coxe
San Francisco
Bishop Defends Pride as Conscious Superiority
A learned bishop faced criticism from denominational peers for vanity, with the bishop replying that it is not conceit but the consciousness of superiority. His measured tone and heavy bearing quieted the dissent.
Lincoln announces candidacy for legislature in 1532
Lincoln greets fellow citizens and confirms his intention to run for the legislature. He characterizes his politics as short and sweet and mentions being solicited by many friends to stand as a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Wisconsin Library Reveals Popular Topics In 1 147 Subjects
The university of Wisconsin department of debating and public discussion shared the most popular topics from last July to April this year with woman suffrage leading. Immigration restriction minimum wage and commission government followed in popularity. A note on Roman hypocaust furnace describes heated air circulation under floors. Axel Swanson of West Concord Maine has twins hands that move together and abundant hair with no need for a razor.
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Department of Debating and Public Discussion
University of Wisconsin
Commission
Axel Swanson
Weat Concord
N. A
Fraser
Prayer Turned Sneeze Call Through Plague History
A historic note explains that the cry find brews me arose from plague days when sneezing signaled illness. It started as a prayer to be delivered from the deadly epidemic and became a vocal expression after sneezing.
Rural Arkansas Pastor Hears Pecos Baptism Request
A rural Arkansas pastor traveled to Pecos Texas to baptize J B McVonnell the wealthy ranchman who paid travel expenses. The report notes McVonnell wished clerics to perform the ceremony and indicates the trip was arranged to satisfy his request.
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Arkansas
Pecos
Tex
J. B. McVonnell
Mc(onnell
French researcher studies cold effects on animals and snails
A French researcher has spent years examining the impact of low temperatures on animals and plants. The study notes that common snail behavior responds to cold. Further results outline how exposure to cold alters physiological processes in these organisms.
Care and fitness for households in daily life guidance
A mid century homemaker health piece urges regular washing of the scalp with soap and water, brushing, and use of electric fans to improve living comfort. It stresses dental care, personal hygiene, nasal and tonsil cleaning, baths, and measured exercise, advocating annual health checks and dental visits for a healthier, more efficient person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankenstein
We Are an Outdoor People From Sealle’s Weekly
Outdoor life charms all ages as camping becomes a popular vacation pastime. Modern camping outfits bring home comforts to seasides, woods, and mountain tops, while camp fires and sunshine foster health and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sealle’s
Brenay
Wenan
Child
Wetting Concrete For Road Surfaces During Construction
The article notes that continuous moistening of concrete roads is essential in hot weather and that inspectors struggle to enforce wetting specs on new work. It suggests using earth coverings to retain moisture and mentions Western builders creating edge dikes and longitudinal pools to cure under water.
Earle Seeks Quick Marriage Amid Divorce Inquiries
Miss Charlotte Herman plans a swift wedding as Earle seeks separation from wife Dora Sitford of Oxford. A bitter dispute over alimony and custody surfaces with claims of pending divorce before October and inquiries into a prior marriage.
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Charlotte Herman
Backes
Dora Sitford
Oxford
England
New Yor
Karke
Germany
Ocean liner waits while lovers wed at city hall
In San Francisco the Willochra delayed its 11 a.m. sailing as Alma Maxine Gooding of Papeete and Capt. Edward B Thebaud of the Philippine constabulary wed at the film of a marriage license bureau. Magistrate Creighton married them after a 30 minute hold. The couple then boarded the Willochra, leaving long behind their planned voyage. The heiress had planned to wed an Englishman, Ford Ames, but the romance ended in the dockside ceremony.
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San Francisco
Royal Mail
Willochra
Nerville
Alma Maxine Gooding
Papeete
Tahiti
Edward B. Thebaud
Philippine Constabulary
Miss Gooding
Captain Thebaud
United States
Cupid
Munson
Nelville
Charles BK. A. Creighton
Creighton
Lawford Ames
Ames
Sacrifice that Transforms Crutches into Kindness
A small town sermon inspires unseen acts of giving. A crippled girl offers her crutches as a sacrificial gift. the plate brings in hundreds as others are moved to match her generosity. The tale ends with gifts multiplying and hope spreading beyond the church.
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Home Mission Board
Vamker
Littlenes
Ashe
Maggie
Agriculture in Peru by Peter MacQuee
A Peru focused look at traditional farming methods describes simple tools such as a stick with a shoe for grinding, and the three principal implements on Peruvian fields. The article notes irrigation ditches and local practices shaping crop cultivation across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Peter MacQuee
Vate Bn 9 National Magazine
South America
The Harvest Field by ilvert Parken
Fragmentary OCR text presents a literary scene with recurring phrase The Harvest Field and author ilvert Parken. The piece mentions sleep and regiments, but details are unclear due to damaged lines and garbled wording. Further readable context remains unavailable.
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Ilvert Parken
Dust and distant fields stir in a fractured vision
A fragmented meditation on land and war echoes through wind torn imagery. The speaker notes dust, trees, and soldiers in a barren expanse, with references to incense and sacrifice. The scene shifts toward crops lying near railway lines awaiting shipment and weathered by approaching transportation.
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Arcady
Cities Asked to Get Together in Aid Call
Topeka Capital reports Mayor Hlankenburg of Philadelphia calls on cities to organize formal aid and protection against public Unity corporations. Municipal public militia members form a powerful and alert rust and combine, as editors note familiarity with the vast operation.
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Topeka
Hlankenburg
Philadelphia
Miliiy Semnoren
Newspaver
Gratia
Suniel
Hemorrhoids and Health Warnings From Constipation
Medical note outlines causes of hemorrhoids including constipation and heavy meals, with extra details on vein dilation, spleen swelling after meals, and alcohol. Describes thrombotic external hemorrhoid, risks of bleeding, and cautions against injection therapies while urging medical advice and lifestyle changes.
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Niemeyer
Niemerer
Income Tax Gains Ground In U S Government Budget
The income tax, once controversial, now appears permanent and expanding. It collected over 70 million dollars in its first 10 months and Secretary McAdoo predicts about 100 million annually. The piece notes political backlash among the wealthy but argues the tax fairness will be recognized over time. It cites criticism from opponents and a Springfield Republican quote about wealth and influence in New York.
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Indianapolis News
Supreme Court
McAdoons
Wilson
Springfield Republican
Manattan Island
New York
Railroad Reform Laws and New Haven Scandals Highlight Reforms
The text argues for railroad reform measures to curb fraud and improve safety after wrecks and scandals. It favors criminal prosecutions of officers, restitution for looted funds, and strong Interstate Commerce Commission oversight to deter fraud, promote publicity, and prevent future abuses in railroad finance and management.
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New Haven
Norris
Nebraska
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ee Ne
Guacrenip
Ulek
Everal Caetanel
Congress
Frisco
Wanamaker and Rockefeller Capitalists Clash Over Labor
The 61 Joule Republic notes John Wanamaker of Philadelphia and John D. Rockefeller Jr. of New York as capitalists who hire workers yet disagree on labor questions. The younger Rockefeller shows influence while Wanamaker shifts, but their views on labor remain unsettled and evolving in a dynamic era.
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Wanamaker
Rockefeller
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
New York
Uutanas Hoekele
Otha Vadusintel
Britain Promises Support If Germany Attacks France
London reports say Britain pledges aid to France if German forces attack the French coast or shipping. Foreign and defense officials note mobilization effects and Parliament will decide on any war declaration. Britain also pledges Belgium’s neutrality and reacts to German violations in Belgium.
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London
Hing
Yleacy Grey
House of Common
France
English Channel
Xopig
Fryish
Eneie
Bea
Great Britain
Edward
Algiers
British Isles
Germany
Pritons
Great Briain
Belgium
Profanity in Golf Writings From Flagg Piece
The American Magazine essay by James Montgomery Flagg mocks swearing on the golf links and offers epigrammatic lines about curb and unleash of language during play. It notes preferences for restraint and artistry while presenting humorous expressions and imagined exclamations tied to golf mishaps and shots.
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James Montgomery Flagg
Golf Cours
Nic
Refatvar
Action Too Slow and Penalties Highlight Trade Talks
Fragmentary notes describe delays and penalties in a negotiation involving a key figure and a party labeled Jr Khan. The text hints at a written procedure and a 1 percent element, suggesting financial or contract stakes, with unclear timing and outcomes.
Romawhat Di lted Prophet Recalls a 11th Hour Hope
A garbled political piece recalls a prophet-like figure and his vision for the November vote. The fragment hints at a democrat triumph and mentions a named era of change and a remembered, distant forecast.
Te Teed of the Class of See Opel M By O Mie
Fragmentary notes describe a school class group or reunion with unclear names and a few readable terms. The text references Opel and a date-like fragment but lacks full details to confirm event, place, or people.
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Inter Mountain Globe
HM. H. Gunderson
Hulett
Crook County, Wyo
Leeda
Hunslet
Aouth
Thames
London Bridge
Alte
Henry III
Saxony
Walla
Paris Arrondissement
Bown Ap
Uosty
A Evans
Earle
Wtmens
Edgar B. Thebaud
Britain
Kitchener
Kingdon
Earl Kitcheners
Egypt
Greatrain
Arion
Ree Dehic Sidatan Nt
Jr Khan
Ork Herald
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