Wool Growers urged to favor proper wool twine for market
The St Louis Wool Trade Association urges growers and dealers to use proper twine for packing wool. They criticize current wool twine as loose and heavy, causing defects, and recommend India three ply No 0 size as a cheaper, better option. They call for advance orders to supply local retailers and prevent poor quality packing that harms domestic wool sales.
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Mississippi River
India
St. Louis
Taft Letter urged Maryland voters be allowed to vote
The Carthage Democrat notes Taft wrote to Maryland Republican chairman Roening asking that Maryland voters be permitted to cast ballots in the upcoming primaries. It argues the right to vote rests with citizens, not with officials, and mocks implying some places may “allow” Black voters to vote only if they can fill out their tickets.
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Taft
Roening
Maryland
Mr. Taft
Farm Supplies at Schooler Grain Co Include Corn Fertilizers
Readable notes indicate corn growing fertilizer on hand including manure potash and other soil amendments in stock at Schooler Grain Co as part of a local agricultural supply listing.
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Schooler Grain Co
Special tax plan urged to fund roads
A discussion favors a special tax system to build roads gradually, arguing it benefits the whole township though late builders pay longer. It notes yearly limits of about three miles and questions future needs ten years hence in Golden City.
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Golden City Herald
General Frederick Grant Dies in New York Hotel
May General Frederick Dent Grant, eldest son of Ulysses S. Grant, died last Thursday in New York City at Hotel Buckingham after treatment for diabetes and heart trouble. Born May 30, 1956 in St Louis, he was 68.
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Frederick Dent Grant
Hotel Buckingham
New York City
Gen Grant
U. S. Grant
United States
St. Louis
Cured of Solitaire Habits Stories from a Domestic Dispute
A wife recounts her husband’s nightly solitaire habit that strained their marriage. She admitted envy and frustration, deciding to learn the game herself after years of his single minded play and social withdrawal. Her attempt to join him sparked tension before he abandoned the pastime.
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Swente
Eimpat
Honebend
Definition of home from a public school essay
A student in a public school recently wrote a definition of home. She described a home as where people live and where someone comes home to find people there, creating a sense of welcome and belonging.
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Publice Echool
Napoleon's Capripham Appetite Details
The text describes Napoleon enjoying fowl cutlets and coffee in a coded, humorous antiquated style. It suggests he ate only when hungry and reacted to requests for food, with references to dining rhythms and table readiness, though the phrasing is garbled and inconsistent.
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Napoleon
Sin
Good substitute for Gardines canned herring
The article notes that Malag herring when Guile young are canned and manneted for sardines in olive oil and claims the home product is as tasty as the imported article. It argues there is little excitement over importation and promotes domestic production as wholesome.
Fragmentary Uplift on Dam Word Misread in OCR
A reader notes a confusing OCR fragment about the word dam. It explains two distinct meanings unrelated to profanity and clarifies the context as a harmless term with small value. The piece emphasizes that the term is not a profane usage and provides linguistic cautions.
Power to bind and take away the tyrant’s fee and will
The excerpt questions the tyrant’s power to bind what he takes, urging knowledge of the ancient precept Know Thyself. Epictetus’ warning about self-control contrasts with sovereignty over others wealth and will, stressing inner restraint over external power.
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Epictetus
Prom Night Manager Grapples With Troubled Star
A manager asks what she troubles with the prom denuai star, noting she was pleasant before. The stage manager responds that she now resents all the press agent writings about her.
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Tos
Letter Undraped In Odd Postal Mixup
Five year old Lola went to the door to greet the postman and found a postal card she mistook for a letter. She exclaimed that it was a letter for her but it somehow lacked ink or print, turning the moment into a humorous misread in a quaint street scene.
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Lola
Gini
Milten’s Reading Quest Prompts Strong Spirit and Endurance
A fragment from a Milten narrative describes a toll of fatigue from constant reading yet emphasizes perseverance. Miltoa’s self discipline and steady effort are highlighted as key to sustaining focus and improving comprehension.
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Miltoa
Credit Societion Cooperative Credit Figures Report
A report shows 3406 urban and rural cooperative credit societies in Indie with 124 008 members and a working capital of 5 442 580 dollars, of which government contribution amounts to 260 585 dollars. The figures reflect ongoing and improving cooperative activity.
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Credit Societion
Indie
Look to the Future Winlwh Every Day Ended
A reflective fragment notes daily effort, urging a fresh start tomorrow. It emphasizes persistence, rising spirits, and leaving behind past blunders to begin anew with renewed resolve. The quote echoes Emerson on seizing each new day with calm determination.
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Emerson
Easy Method of Mailing Salt at Sakio Mexico Springs
The article describes a process for treating soaking salt at the Sakio Springs Mexico. It notes a solution with four to a certain amount per oct and pumping into tanks where evaporation concentrates to a fraction. Water is evaporated, and the salt or egit is refined and swept out.
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Sakio
Mexico
Muddled Eve of Charity Talk Echoes Courtly Rhetoric
Fragmentary verse skims a medieval scene where a lord warns of plans to donate something to charities. A graceful listener protests, claiming misinterpretation and personal motives. The odd dialogue hints at duty versus desire without clear context or resolution.
Embroiderers' Guilds Spread Across Central Europe
Fragmentary text describes embroidery workers, predominantly women, organizing across regions including St Gall and Bavarian Austria. Mentions the spread of the industry from early stages to areas around Lake Copatance, and notes large numbers in the range of thousands in the era.
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St Gall
Faden
Wortemburg
Bavarian
Austria
Principles of Honest Living Through Brief Writings
A quotation from Sir Thomas Browne on living honestly and applying simple rules drawn from law and prophets to daily conduct. It emphasizes abridging labor and carrying essential ethical guidance in compact form.
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Watebell
Sir Thomas Browne
Plumber and the Rat Tale From Old Times
A curious old story recounts a plumber who kept water rats for a while and took one on calls. The rat was driven into a drain and burrowed into the sewer, illustrating odd practice and practical mishap in a bygone era.
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Alwtyn
Hia Iitertyi
Cours
Rainy Day Tip for Improvised Umbrella Repair
A fragmented snippet from National Magazine offers a rainy day repair idea. It suggests mending a torn umbrella without thread or needle by weaving two small hairpins in the fabric to secure the repair. The tone reflects practical improvisation in adverse weather.
Meo Ore Window Sign Shocks New York Times
In brisk street chatter a shop in One Hundred and Twenty fifth street has adorned its window with a curious notice urging passersby not to lounge against the glass. The sign reads Meo Ore requested not to lounge against there witdows.
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Willimer
A Minor Setback Laces a Pleasant Day Outdoors
A brief line notes a touch of bad luck as a single tree was broken, but otherwise the outing went well and participants enjoyed a fine time.
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