Signature of Boer Leaders in Historic Peace Pact
An aged report describes the Briteh and Boer Leaders peace agreement with Louis Botha’s signature noted as fine and clerkly, while Delarey’s is roughest. It mentions De la Rey and Christian de Wet, with slight name spellings and pronunciation observations. A separate health ad touts a three day cure for inflammatory rheumatism, claiming dramatic relief for a Lebanon Indiana woman. It also notes a satirical take on why women lie in a late 19th century novel excerpt.
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Louis Botha
Delarey
de la Rey
Free State
Christian de Wet
Locusts Wreak Havoc and Odd Health Claims Highlight 19th Century Notice
A fragmented 19th century notice discusses Defiance Starch pricing, a pastor receiving an annuity policy of $400 annual income, and various health claims about butter color and the human system. It mentions locust outbreaks in 1874 that devastated crop belts across several states and notes a consumption cure for tuberculosis with a Norwich address, along with unrelated dietary assertions and sensational remedies from period sources.
Two Ways to Look at Things by Edward Bokn
Edward Bokn argues for a twofold view of life to reduce friction and expand sympathy. He says bold individualism need not clash with respect for others, and that judging harshly harms discourse while thoughtful openness reflects strength of mind.
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Edward W. Bokn
Ladies Home Journal
Fear and Diet Reform Link in Grape Nuts Claim
A Connecticut woman describes chronic digestive and heart trouble eased by Grape Nuts after years of dieting and nausea. She reports renewed energy, weight stability, and looks younger, claiming no medicines since using the cereal. The ad cites Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan and invites readers to seek “The Road to Wellville.”
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Napoleon
Connecticut
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Best Hold Up for Skirts by a Hygienic Dress Advocate
A north side charmers promotes shoulder hang to lift skirts instead of waist ties. A physician endorses this hygienic dress style to develop neck muscles and achieve a rounded contour, while practical boots and turn-back collars suit the look. She cites effort, wit, and Defiance Starch as key to best results.
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Dan
Unclear text fragment from Washington Star interview
A series of garbled passages describe workers at a plant joke about a new hire and a mishap with hot hammers, a child soothing remedy, and a succession problem involving Emperor Francis Joseph. The readable parts mention a new worker teased with a dangerous prank and a court intrigue over archdukes Frans Ferdinand and Otto.
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Francis Joseph
Frans Ferdinand
Tome
Hie Soroyal
Empresa
Otto
Frans Fer Wood
Culling the Flock for Better Poultry Quality
The article urges strict culling to improve a poultry flock. It recommends removing inferior birds, especially those lacking stamina and slow to mature, to boost meat yield and overall quality, noting trap nests aid selection but are not always feasible for farms. It emphasizes practical aims over show stock.
Egg study on poultry eggs shows varied shells and nutrition
A Maine station analyzes egg shells and contents across fowls, turkeys, geese, ducks and other birds. Findings show shell percentages, yolk to white ratios, hydration, protein and fat distribution. The piece also discusses egg producing strains, breeder aims, and notes on English apple imports and market dynamics.
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Maine
Turkey
Beware of Mercury Ointments and Old Ship Relic Found
Fragmented notes warn against mercurial catarrh cures and highlight a river Lea discovery. An ancient hull, linked to Anglo Saxon times and King Alfred, was raised near the Farnham Channel alongside relics. Also mentions Home Week in New England, urging New Englanders to visit, with Rollins of New Hartford leading Old Home Week efforts and Vermont Massachusetts adopting the idea.
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River
Lea
House of Commone
Alfred
New England
Kadiev, Rollins
New Harpalitea
Hat Atate
Haw
Daughtorea
Gov. Rollies
Vermont
Marye and
Macachusetts
Church Pastor Harrison Jones Dies at 89
Nev J. Harrison Jones, pastor of a church in Alliance, celebrates his 89th birthday and a 70-year ministry. He witnessed his denomination grow from a few small churches to a larger 5006 member era, and took part in a field’s regiment during the war, with a note on a murdered year tenth pine.
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J. Harrison Jones
Aliance
Ehogpinio
Oarfeld
Denver milliner’s hats stir horses’ hate note
A Denver hat maker travels to New York and records horse hate, returning with 600 hate for horses. On a later day in Denver she offers to give them away to fret comers. The western horse is likely ready to line up and call that would be fine if refined.
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Denver
New York
Wortland
Marquis Salisbury wears largest collar in Parliament
An 19 percent inch circumference collar worn by the Marquis of Salisbury is noted as the biggest collar in Parliament. The House of Commons also saw a wide collar worn by Bill William Harcourt in a similar display. The record collar, worn by Bobby Spencer, is described as the highest and deepest.
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Gollara
Englah
Marquis of Salisbury
House of Commons
William Harcourt
Bobby” Spencer
Engineer's Remarkable Record Surfaces in Pension Tribute
An All American railway engineer, long celebrated for a flawless career, has been honored on retirement after forty two years of service. He maintained a personal log of miles traveled, totaling over 1,402,297, a record described as unmatched in locomotive history.
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Wey
Western Canale
Western Canada
Bright's Disease Cured by New Treatment at Whitehall
A recent case in Whitehall reports recovery from Bright's disease once deemed incurable. Air Lon Manley, once told to expect no recovery, describes years of kidney and liver trouble, back pain, and poor health. After medical doubt, a treatment allegedly restored his health and vigor, with gratitude for the doctors and the treatment.
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Whitehall
Air Lon Mantey
Mr. Manley
Literacy Among Immigrants And Port Of New York
Fragmented OCR text discusses literacy among arriving immigrants at the New York port. It notes a portion of adults unable to read or write and mentions studies, statistics, and reference to an Arctic expedition presenter concluding human helps in the Arctic.
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New York
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Tote Serview
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Washington Star
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Winslow
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Witness
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Xinas
National Free Church Council
Chesebrotton Mfg, Co
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New Youu City
Lewis
Peorte
Atlantic
Cary
Wichey
Miss Whittaker
Savannah
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dean Mas. Prxegan
Lydia E. Pinkhan
Lydia
Pinkdam
St. W. Savanagh
Ilises Mes. Pinkham
Lynn
Wass
Weoven
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Pingkham
Lydia Sk. Pinkham
Todian
Pinkbum
Diuseville, Va
Lydia LE. Pinkam
Lydia K
Pinkham
Defiance
Defiance Starch CO
Omana
Chicago
Kansas City
Chicago & Alton RY
Alton
Elesin
D. Bowes
ST. Louis, MO
W. N. U. ST. Louis
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Plymouth Rocks
England
McFarland
Nottingham
California
Oregon
Engileh
Canada
Toute
Cotaine
Hayton Weil
Sorrremienr
Otter
Thade Mark
St.Jacobs Oil
Bright
Proure
Stockdon
Polar
Katese University
Han
Arctle Ote
Tay
Kent
Vinesia Opera
Sanker
Mermod & Jaccard Jewelry
Tewo
Mermod & Jaccard
T. WU
St, Louis, U
Doetat Peleet Haas Te Imercee
Canale
Shy Janet Icaber
Minith Sirwet
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