Divergence in Pacific island races noted in immigration bulletin
A National Geographic Society bulletin outlines three distinct Pacific races. Papuans inhabit New Guinea and nearby regions. they are irreligious, quarrelsome, cannibalistic and wary of strangers. Polynesians show elaborate religion, hereditary chiefs and local castes, favor dress, navigational skill, and tattoos.
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Pacific Islands
National
Wuphic Society
New Guinea
New Caledonia
Fiji
New Zealand
Hawaii
Satau
Tahiti
Peumotn Islands
Restoring Conscience Through Restitution and Duty
The article argues that conscience remains sharp over time and restitution can repair wrongs. It cites belated payments by individuals and corporations, sometimes to ease an accusing conscience, and notes cases like a debt repaid after nearly thirty years with interest. It mentions broader social issues and even mentions a North African migrant context and a vow to provide wives, reflecting the era's voice and concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance
North Dakota
Ohio Beate Journal
Disastrous Abundance and the Five Aces Tale
A fragmentary diary-like quote recalls a belief that too much of a good thing harms, with a witty remark by Moctus Jom about once finding five aces in circulation in a poker game. The playful line hints at abundance leading to trouble and a humorous anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jom
Fragmented OCR Caption Sparks Lingering Mystery
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a bizarre exchange about a jug and a person named Magnaine. The readable bits mention a forgotten urchin and unclear dialogue about obtaining the jug, with no clear place date or additional context.
Pig Club Records Show Big Gains in Purebred Swine
United States Department of Agriculture notes boys and girls pig clubs pushing purebred pigs and better hog management across the South. 1918 profits and herd values surged, with county auctions, school lunches turning to swine, and many clubs reporting large gains in hog numbers and prize winnings at regional fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
South
Georgia
Pie Club
Naif
Adhoml
Pig Club
Duroc
Pedigree Not Essential for Hog Breeding Say USDA
United States Department of Agriculture officials argue that pedigrees are not necessary for hog breeders. They warn many purebred hogs are inferior and warn buyers, especially novices, against relying on pedigrees alone. The agency emphasizes judging quality and standard type over claimed bloodlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Marmalade Recipes From A Vintage Kitchen Manual
A fragment shows multiple marmalade and preserving recipes including Orange Marmalade Amber Marmalade and Golden Marmalade. It lists steps for peeling citrus, boiling, steeping, sugar addition, and canning, along with additional dishes like Tomato Conserve and Creamed Eggs With Sardines and other pantry preparations from a historical guide.
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Moe
Fifty Fifty Yere Money and Cops In The Mix
A compact note notes a split over money abundance and police action. It mentions two contrasting sides labeled Fifty Fifty and hints at an exchange involving a yegg and law enforcement. The fragmentary item suggests a street level debate or shorthand on crime and finance.
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Newport
Willy
Elie
Elerrien
August Flower Claim as Digestive Panacea in Old Time Ad
The advertisement markets August Flower as a universal remedy for indigestion fermentation sour stomach headache and constipation. It promises liver stimulation and intestinal cleansing and claims the product is sold everywhere. The piece also contains fragmented lines about meat prices vegetables and a food vendor.
Mammoth Cave Rival Found in Mexican Mine
Workers at a Matehuala mine near San Luis Potosi, Mexico uncovered a vast cavern said to rival Mammoth Cave. The shaft runs over 800 feet below the mine level and spans about 15 feet in width. Its length is unmeasured but explorers plan surveys soon. A sulphurous fountain pours a blue stream, noted as among the grotto’s strangest features.
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Mammoth Cave
Matehuala
San Luis Potoa
Mexico
Republic
Kentucky
Lock and Pride Echo in Quoted Reflections
The excerpt frames “Lock” as a euphemism for mental laziness and contrasts pride with two seasonal aspects, describing it as spring and an early fall. The text repeats the idea and presents the two notions as interconnected, highlighting a philosophical stance on motivation and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pride
Duel Indefinitely Put Off By Wisconsin Congressman
The article recalls a historical duel linked to Roger A Pryor of Virginia and Potter of East Troy Wisconsin. It notes Pryor’s refusal to bow to a listener and mentions the duel’s aftermath, with items including the weapon and related letters on display at a state history museum.
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Potter Dryar
Roger A. Pryor
Virginia Cob Eressman
New York City
East Tray
Walworth County
Wisconsin
Dnp
TSOC
Heanehe
Congressmin
Bowle Blves
Pryor
Krilves
Shite Historiemuseum
Millison
Married in Bathing Suits Wedding on the Shore
A couple elopes after a friend and her father attend a summer event. They ask a minister on the shore to wed immediately, the ceremony taking place in bathing suits on the beach as a rain delay unfolds and the father’s disapproval fades.
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Campliye
Chienze
Home Assistant Training Aims Clear Dishes Drying Role
The WoC training schools for home assistants promote tidy dish care and quick service. Since launching, 100 calls for home assistants have arrived and 70 have been filled. Grace White notes graduates learn to prep, store, and clean kitchens so dishes dry without streaks.
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Grace HL. White
Golf Bugs Cause Family Fuss at the Course
The passage describes Willie and his father at the golf course where Willie scratches himself and his mother worries. Willie suggests he has golf bugs, indicating discomfort or an itch that unsettles the family during an evening outing.
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Wille
Tigress TF
Willie
Holstein Bull Brings Record Price At Auction
A Holstein bull attracts a high bid heard to have reached 3.1 million, drawing attention at the livestock sale. Experts note strong demand from dairy producers and大型 buyers.
The Joy of Motherhood in Ellensburg Washington
An elderly married woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving long standing health troubles and enabling her to bear a child at home. The ad urges women with functional disorders to try the remedy, citing 40 years of experience and offering specialist advice from the Pinkham company in Lynn.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Ellensburg Wash
Lydia BE
Pinham
Lydia E. Pea
Mra. S. Been
R. No
Ellensburg
Wash
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Retort Courteau Nel World Belle Refuses Wedding
A puzzling fragment notes a dispute between Courteau Nel and Belle about marriage. The lines imply Belle refuses an approach while heat or tension surrounds the interaction, leaving the exact context unclear.
Cutieura Remedies Touted for Baby Rash Relief
Ad copy promotes Cutieura Soup for soothing infant rashes with baths, then Cutieura Ointment and Tulcum powder for fragrance. Claims the products offer pure relief and lists a 25¢ price, appearing as a general advertisement.
Dining Plans Mention Friends and Dinner Swap
A conversation notes that a couple of friends will dine tonight, preferring a plan over picking up takeout. The exchange suggests a casual arrangement with Mes and Stalley weighing options and arrival times.
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Stalley
Mes
Stulley
Agreed With the Doctor in Family Health Moment
Mr Griffin spent an anxious afternoon at the office and hurried home after an unusual hour. His wife recalls the doctor saying the patient is overworked and urges rest to regain health, echoing a firm belief in medical guidance.
One Drawback Washington Cleaned Tack Goods
Washington, a colored man, works as a tack goods cleaner in a tale of his clever but flawed method. He wraps horse fore legs with fly paper to trap fleas and tries to catch Mr. Phy, while a woman he works for compliments his fly paper with a humorous remark about the event. The scene shows the horse’s legs getting tangled and Washington needing to separate them.
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Mr. Schleusner
Dean
Boltousner
Suburban Ave
Welleton
Ian
Washington
Phy
Sid
Hutcher
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