Embarrassing Moment Cited in Court Conductor Fare Dispute
A courtroom exchange recounts an awkward incident when a traveler, while removing items from a handbag to pay a conductor, accidentally displayed a plug of tobacco. The judge remarks on the incident as evidence in the case.
Divorce Lawyer Quips on Acknowledging Hard Bargains
A fragmented exchange hints at a divorce dispute with a lawyer noting the stubborn stance of clients and a reference to a large employer. The dialogue style evokes courtroom banter and concerns over property and employment implications in a Chicago setting.
Soldier’s Late Return Sparks Guard Test
A guard on a public highway stops a tired private from Company D after a half hour of waiting. The soldier, carrying a paper, requests entry at midnight citing fatigue as his reason. Maj. Ralph W. Keller is mentioned in connection with the scene.
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California Fig Syrup Adopts Child Health Theme
An old advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It claims a coated tongue signals illness and promises relief from constipation with a pleasant taste. Warns buyers to seek genuine California Fig Syrup and avoid counterfeits. A second snippet recounts a humorous neighbor story about a boy defending his father.
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Too Weak to Fight Ancient Event Becomes Topic
Fragmentary text suggests debates over a historic clash or ritual event. Names, places, and clear details are missing, leaving only hints of a struggle or competition described in a faded OCR fragment. The item reads as a garbled account of a confrontation or contest without coherent context.
Mixed signals in town spark neighbors’ wary exchange
Fragmentary OCR yields a brief, colorfully mistranscribed report about local residents reacting to an alleged incident. Names and places are unclear, but the piece hints at social friction and a question over community safety or behavior.
Desires Of Nations Outlined At Peace Conference
Nations map postwar aims as Paris delegates push claims. France seeks Alsace Lorraine and Rhine frontier changes with buffer states, while Britain pushes self determination, transit freedom, and mandates in Africa and Asia. Italy seeks Tyrol, Dalmatia, and Albania protectorate, with broader Balkan disputes looming. Belgium and Belgium reparations feature prominently as talks unfold.
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Passports Denied Negro Delegates in Washington
The state department refused passports to Black delegates seeking to attend a pan African congress. Officials say the French government does not consider the moment favorable for such a conference.
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Harrison Denies Resignation After Arrival Report
New York governor general Francis Burton Harrison denied reports that he planned to resign after arriving Sunday aboard the Sellandera from Mantle. He stated the claims were untrue and reiterated his commitment to his office.
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Boiled fragment prompts eerie misread medical chat
A garbled OCR note shows a cryptic exchange with a doctor about throat trouble and a parlor clock. The text mixes fragmented words like Tea Tile and AF 008 with names and hurried phrases from a Boston Evening Transcript style source.
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Proof of Friendship Reframed for Clear Shared Strength
A fragmented text discusses friendship and mutual support, focusing on how reactions and shared experiences reveal strength. It mentions a person named Ebiemi Gulker and references generosity, cooperation, and reciprocal aid as core elements of true friendship across diverse groups.
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More Cholera Serum Produced Under Supervision
The United States Department of Agriculture reports higher hog cholera serum production in the year despite fewer cholera cases. Officials warn against unregulated medicines, stressing serum as effective and requiring licensed establishment preparation. Federal rules mandate farm-sourced animals for serum and virus, with veterinarians overseeing inoculations and testing. In 1917, 260 million cubic centimeters of antisera were collected, with about 1.87 million destroyed as unfit.
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Wolf Hunt Postponed in Curious Western Frence Visit
A muddled report describes a canceled wolf hunt during a Western visit. Officials and newspaper men debated how to handle disruptions and secrets, with hints of plans to avoid further trouble. No wolf was seen that day.
Recipe for Gray Hair Dye Promises Easy Home Use
An article fragment advertises a home hair dye made from water Ram a Barbo compound and glycerine claiming to darken gray hair without staining the skin or rubbing off. It notes full directions are available in the Barbo Compound exchange offer and emphasizes low cost and easy preparation.
Doctor Urged An Operation In Baltimore Md
A Baltimore woman recounts nearly four years of organic troubles and monthly bed rest. After medical teams urged surgery, a sister urged Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound which she took for five bottles and states it cured her, enabling a return to work.
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NeStiir B. Rittingham
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Food Producing Machine Prepared by Agriculture
A government note likens hogs to machines that convert feed into pork, stressing faster output boosts owner profits. It argues that limiting grain while hogs graze on pasture may force greater forage intake and cheaper gains.
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Few American Soldiers Blinded in Combat Wounds
The Army and Navy Journal cites the surgeon general as stating that probably more than fifty American soldiers are blinded from wounds in the war. This is noted as remarkable given the scale of engagement and fighting intensity where Americans served.
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Grain feeding boosts hog growth and profits in pasture systems
The article argues that supplying grain to hogs on good pasture accelerates growth and yields higher profits by saving labor and reducing disease losses when marketing at seven to nine months. It notes rising popularity of salt feeder devices that allow hogs to eat grain in pastures or dry lots, with questions about universal applicability.
Public Eye quip about camera time from Senator Sorghum
In the Public Eye the comment notes Senator Sorghum spending much time before cameras. He claims he has little to say but cites equal visual interest to listeners, downplaying self-importance while acknowledging public attention.
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Divided Ownership in Local Property Case Emerges
Fragmentary notes indicate a dispute over ownership between Kaleker and The de Smith bay with mutual claims. Bocker references a possible related case, but details are unclear and dates are missing.
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Stomach Ailment Relief Ad Promises Instant Batonics Cure
An old style ad extols BATONIC as a universal antidote to acid stomach and indigestion. It claims instant relief from gas heartburn and bloating, improves energy, and promises a money back guarantee if symptoms persist.
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