Peruna ads and snippets of opinion from old papers
Fragmented quotations praise Peruna as a stomach and nerve tonic and laxative, with personal testimonials from Mrs Bal and Mrs Shaw. The text also mentions a London theatre writer and a labor leader reacting to peace negotiations, all reflecting period promotional and editorial voice.
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Mary Fownell
X PD
Poy Neste
Prabe
Perans
Peremla
Aintor
Perann
Bal
G. Mernack Shaw
Lefeh
Wright
London
Shaw
Wren
Oldest joke collection spans forms across eras
The writer recalls a timeless joke told in many guises from Talmud to vaudeville, noting its persistence in culture. He describes variations seen in shows, streetcar humor, and newspapers, and invites readers to clip and send more examples for a growing archive.
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Vilen
Joe Miller
Matrimonial Gamouflage Confuses Partners in Comic Exchange
A fragmented and playful text shows a dialogue about disguises and worn masks provoking confusion in a marital exchange. The speaker questions whether their partner notices the complex appearance and implies ongoing antics behind a facial concealment.
Fragmented discourse on war era romance and duty
In a clipped exchange the speaker rejects duty as a soldier while accusing another of exploiting unemployment and uniforms. A father figure is referenced, promising marriage despite strain. The dialogue hints at deception, family interests, and hidden motives amid wartime pressures.
Prayer Display Inspires Gratitude in Religious Ceremony
A local church service featured a moving display of devotion as congregants prayed for guidance and unity. Leaders urged quiet reflection and communal support, highlighting faith’s role in fostering resilience during challenging times.
Cuticura Ointment and Soap Ad Preserves Clear Skin
Cleanses and soothes the skin with Cuticura Ointment then washes off in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. When clear, maintain this with Cuticura daily. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Has to spoon under guard at Ft Benjamin Harrison
An Indiana news account describes three young women visiting a soldier in the Ohio artillery battalion at Ft. Benjamin Harrison. After a brief parade-ground stroll the man and his sweetheart returned to the guardhouse, where the guard posted kept distance as other prisoners watched and jeered.
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Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Ohio Artilery Battalion
Indianapolis
Pertileaion
Warshal
Tane
Latog
News Of A Week In Condensed Form
A sprawling compilation highlights varied events from the week including political debates, military service, and notable deaths. It notes Gerald F. Du Pont’s death in Utah, William G. McAdoo’s Salt Lake visit, industry wage boosts in Rhode Island mills, and Roosevelt’s call for a democratic world order. Also covered are draft board penalties, German espionage hints, and labor shifts in Ogden Utah while New Orleans reports a suicide.
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Intermountain
Utnkbie
Tie Md
United States
Gerald F. du Pont
Maurice du Pont
Asheville
N.C
T. Coleman du Pont
Wilmington
Del
Ogden
William G. McAdoo
United States Treasury
Salt Lake
Liberty Loan
M. Ziglech
Tonopah
Nev
Nation Inn
Price
Utah
HB. B. Goetamann
Joseph Castelli
Francesco Vetere
Hartford
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Cook Clayton
Federal Court
Georgia
Prson
Federal
New York
Henry Seligman
Brooklyn
Nathan Sheliche
Lazarus Jacobson
Mopeha Island
South Pacific
South Seas
New Orleans
W. Sutledge
Oakland
Cal
Lewis
Europe
United
Ven Bernstard
Ty Ho Pasha
Varin
Berton B. Lawi
Gener
Pluot
Dlan Fraverson
Dew Moines
New York State
War session of Congress ends with passing major measures
Washington reports President Wilson attended as Congress adjourned after a marathon session. Key actions included the army draft law, two war credits measures, loans to allies, war tax, espionage act, food and fuel controls, and prohibition steps. Senate and House debated suffrage and constitutional amendments amid vast war appropriations and future tax and bond legislation. The World Championship game opened in Chicago as the White Sox defeated the Giants 3 to 0 and 4 to 1 in front of large crowds.
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Washington
Sen Alin
Congress
Lan Pollette
Wisconsin
Hay
Wilson
Turing
Wilton
Bat Howe
Nis Roan
Senate
Tate Ving
Redfield
Burleson
Pershing
Biber
Atorma Follette
Kellong
Minnesota
la Vellette
St. Paul
Notve
Suyan Ts. Anthony
Panama Canal
Graft Evaders Imprisoned at Leavenworth Prison
The report notes that several suspected graft evaders were imprisoned at Leavenworth with fines and civil penalties imposed. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate official action by federal authorities and a connected commission.
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Leavenworth
Uch
Most Venomous Snake in India Described in Detail
A fragmented OCR passage describes the Behis cartnnn or cobra as among the most venomous snakes. It reportedly reaches about 18 inches, is deadly in its bite and capable of striking with precision. It notes aggressive habitat in India, its tendency to confront rather than flee, and tactics like coiling and striking within a defined reach. The text emphasizes potential dangers to humans and describes visual cues such as rustling sounds and raising the head before attack.
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India
Give Hired Man A Chance To Improve Family Life
A farmer discusses supporting the hired man and family by allowing weekly trips to town and church, involving improvements to the tenant house, mutual aid in housekeeping, and shared activities like canning. The piece argues that investing in the hired man's quality of life benefits workload and morale.
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Rome
Mga
Porm
Pirenide
Canning
Unprecedented Prosperity in Nineteenth Century Novel
The passage notes the unexpected rise of the novel In prune as the era’s most popular form, contrasting its reception with Creek writers of the Golden Age who failed to fully develop prose fiction. It observes later poets turning to verse, and Brander Matthews suggesting a singer must abandon songs to pursue prose.
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Prune
Carey
Epie Pantry
Brander Matthews
Fragmentary OCR Phrase About School and Boy
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a boy at a school and foot of a cliff with unclear context. The readable words suggest a narration about a student or teacher but lack coherent facts, names, dates, or places to establish a clear news item.
Fragmented OCR note on names and dialogue
A garbled OCR snippet shows incomplete dialogue between individuals, with phrases about exile and a botched reference to names. The text is largely indecipherable, containing stray letters and fragmented words that obscure clear meaning or events.
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