Patient declines operation amid scarecrow tale at Baltimore church
In Baltimore nearly four years a man urged by his doctor to undergo an operation recalls a time of anxiety while a church christening unfolds. A father names his son Pershing Fock Haig Marne Mons Lloyd George Wilson Jones, prompting a stunned rector to ask the mother the name of the other child, who whispers Maud.
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Baltimore
Calverton Rd
Pershing
Fock
Haig
Marne Mons
Lloyd George Wilson Jones
Maud
Can I Be Cured Sufferer Questions Healing Hope
A garbled plea asks Can I be cured while describing pains and cries for help. The fragment hints at seeking medical or communal aid, urging not to despair and to pursue available remedies though the text remains unclear and difficult to interpret.
Difference in Salary Requests At Work Leads to Tense Talk
A group of young workers sought higher pay today, one requesting more money on grounds of need and another asking for a chance to earn more. The manager refused the first request and explained the root cause as a pay discrepancy.
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Kimply
Delicacies and home meals rival delis in a busy life
The piece argues home cooking can be cheaper and fresher than ready to eat items though cautions about potential ptomaine issues. It lists recipes to prepare morning dishes for reheating at dinner, including Ham Loaf and Chicken or Ham Croquettes with steps and ratio measurements.
Little Children Reach For Toys in Poem Fragments
A fragmentary verse voice speaks of poor children reaching for toys that prove elusive and fleeting. The lines reflect longing and the sadness of broken playthings through the voice attributed to W. Wilcox.
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W. Wilcox
BUMMER FRUITS FLOWERS AND Ice Delights From Porch and Garden
A vintage guide describes elegant ice cream and fruit desserts served away from formal luncheons. Recipes include Cherry Roll, Strawberry Delight, Blossom Mousse, Poached Peach, Watermelon Cups, and Canteloupes Cones with decorative garnishes using cherries, strawberry leaves, angelica, and fresh flowers.
Tuberculosis Eradication Drive Affects Interstate Cattle
The United States Department of Agriculture plans July 1 1919 restrictions on interstate cattle shipments not tuberculin tested. Efforts focus on accredited herds and area work with co operation from states, owners, and inspectors to eradicate bovine tuberculosis, supported by about two million dollars in state funds and partial indemnities. Minnesota, Virginia, and Alabama show leading test totals among states.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Federal Department
Aso
United States
Horde Unser
Minnesota
Virginia
Alabama
Preventing Cotton Gin Fires From Static Electricity
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that most cotton gin fires in the South are caused by static electricity. A new circular, Cotton Gin Fires No 28, explains grounding gin machinery to prevent sparks and fires, with guidance also on matches and other ignition sources.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States Meat of Agriculture
South
Bureau of Chemistry
Texas
Uncle Sam
Department
Farmers Warn of Hog Losses and Pasture Advice
The article notes many farmers lose money raising hogs due to costly feeding methods and urges ensuring work horses have regular pasture. It highlights balancing ration with pasture access and cautions against overreliance on grab feeding techniques.
Descent of the Imperial Yard and Westminster Standards
A historical sketch outlines the tangled lineage of Henry Le Arm’s length and the Westminster standard yard. It notes copies of pre 1884 measures and the 1760 yard and troy pound, damaged in the 1834 fire, with the Henry VII yard now obsolete as a reference.
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Henry le Arm
Jord
Walla
Westminster Palace
Manchester Guardian
Board of Trade
Henry VII
Jewel House
Parliament
House of Commons
War tale of a gown and a clever exchange
A brief, bright wartime vignette about a young man on leave and his sister at a victory ball. He is teased for the dress, she questions its cost, and a sharp reply about value leaves a humorous sting as they banter over twenty gold sovereigns and thirty to cover it.
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Tidlane
Nhiing
Jibway Seen In Comfortable Circumstances Claim
A fragment suggests questions about Jibway’s wealth and status, noting efforts to project an impression of affluence tied to a $10,000 bungalow amid speculation and nonchalance. The readable bits imply scrutiny of his finances and lifestyle.
Slim Principle Sparks School Rivalry Turned Fight
A Tidlane school quarrel with the neighboring ward school's pupils escalates until the principal threatens a beating for any further clashes. The conflict centers on a taunt about the principal's figure, prompting the altercation that ultimately ends without punishment.
John Henry Remembered In Sunday School Pride
John Henry, just graduated from the Infants’ class, filled his parents with pride by memorizing the twenty third Psalm. He misread a line shouting that the Lord maketh me to lie down in green pastures, prompting a playful exchange about language purity and the stubborn fog of misheard text.
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John Henry
Infants
Lias
Hla
Xeldau
Tian
Mumima
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Denver
Ees
Gall Rake
Maurice Thompson
Bummer
Vers Meewe
Libby
M&neill
Chicago
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Becaue
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