Fragmented OCR Ration of Historic Ad and Notes
A collage of fragmented phrases, names, places, and ad copy from a historic page. Contents include references to Tort Fort Aken, Altea Ba ay Wir zane Pan, MeLe sale, Constantine Paystelan, Bt. Henry, Harlem Life, travel ads to Colorado Springs and Pueblo, a sleeping car via Burlington Route, humorous quips about constipation remedies, and various blurred product pitches and street notices. The readable bits suggest a mixed-era newspaper fragment with ads, personal asides, and stray quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altea
Zane
Henry
Rome
Medea
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Burlington
Denver
Denver la Uty
Chicago
M. Ollee
Clark Street
Incredible Narrow Escape Behind a Giant Engine
A bear chases engineer James Russell around the massive 12 ton Corliss engine in a Nevada quartz mill. The bear is drawn into the belt and is killed by the flywheel as Russell escapes with the lock preventing aid. The engineer credits the spirit of his late daughter for the miraculous saving incident and had a silver plate made for the engine.
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James Tissell
Neva A
Allce
James Ruswell
Wre
Bis
Aunap
Ally Moor
Faater
Reqm
Grigaly
Ike
Chicago
Alice
Bashful Bachelor Confesses Love and Bashful Fits
A dialogue recounts a gouty gallant blaming predestination for his lifelong bashfulness toward women. He recalls many failed loves, including a Tennessee visit where a garden misstep led to a proposed yet thwarted courtship. The tale ends with Magda, news to the blind, and reports growing thicker.
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Magda
Five Friends Quarrel After Long Friendship
A fragmentary Washington Star item notes five longtime friends who have quarreled beyond reconciliation. The dialogue implies lingering tension and broken trust as the five are described in brittle, satirical terms, reflecting a mood of strained relationships and social distance. The text also includes garbled OCR phrases hinting at medical or dietary discussions and a metaphorical attack on intellect.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Grain-O Grain-O Drink Marketed to All Ages
Try Grain-O, Ank your grocer today to show you a package of GRAIN O, the new drink that takes the place of coffee. Children may drink it without injury and adults like it. Grain-O resembles coffee in color and taste, made from pure grains, non caffeinated, and sold for 16 or 26 cents per package.
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Java
Lincoln Park Souvenir Book Offered to Chicago Visitors
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway distributes a souvenir book titled Bouvenir of Lincoln Park featuring notable spots in Lincoln Park. The 4 page publication showcases half tone images and portraits for citizens of the Great Republic. Price requires twenty five cent stamps and mail to General Promengor Agent H Heatford at 410 Okt Colony Building, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Park
Chicago
Milwaukee & St Paul
Porte Age Atamps
Gen. H. Heatford
Promengor Ageni
Okt Colony Building
Hiengo
Colorado Summer and Bathing Beach Erosion Noted
Fragmentary notices describe scarce bathing along a beach washed away by tides and a travelogue tone extolling Colorado outdoors. Mentioned are Judge Volorada and a profits ad for an illustrated Colorado book, with references to travel via the Santa Fe route and a domestic scene about busy bees.
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Volorada Kimmer
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
W. J. Black
G. Frey
Topeks
Kan
W. Hagenbuch
Z. A. Kansan
City
Notre Dame University enters its fifty fourth year
Announcement urges parents and guardians to inquire about Notre Dame University Indiana as it opens its fifty fourth session on September 7 1897. The notice touts superior instruction and character development and invites letters for particulars before sending youths away for study. It also references advertisements and a light anecdote on professor lectures.
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Notre Dame University
Institution of
University of Notre Dame
Indiana
Dr Kay’s Ren ovator Promises Fever Cure For Indigestion
Ponger Aboud warns readers of digestive trouble and fever risk. Dr Kay’s Renovator is advertised as a remedy that targets stomach, bowels, and liver, claiming to cure indigestion and chronic ailments with pleasant intake and a $1 price. It includes a free 6 page look and home treatment claims, with postal order details to Omaha.
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Ponger
Aleep
Ax Goods Uc
Dr. Kay
Tecipes
Addr de B
J. Kay Modest
Omaha
Nob
O Connell Heart Relic Note in Rome Anniversary Service
On the fifteenth death anniversary of Daniel O Connell a requiem was held in the Church of the Irish College in Rome where his preserved heart lies under the See of St Peter. The relic bears Daniel O Connell natus Kerry obit Genoa May 16 184? aetatis annum 7. Gypsum in summer gum applications outperforms ash mixed use. A merchant anecdote describes a foot operated bell and a hurried exit after a brief visit.
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O'connell
Daniel O'Connell
Fragmented Ode Fragments From a 19th Century Broadside
A garbled transcription presents short verses and stray lines about U S interventions in Cuba, a Maryland outdoor gathering at Greensbury Point, and brief quips on fitness and self mastery. The text mentions a Musical Tramp and an itinerant worker, with disjointed lines from poets or columnists.
Odd Century Bazaar Snippet Sparks Curio Talk
Fragmented OCR reads like a mismash of 19th century quips and ads with references to hair care, governess etiquette, and various products. Notable names include Boston Globe and Puck style lines, with prices such as 70 cents for a medicine and mentions of Castarete candy and soothing syrups. The text blends humorous dialogue, a flirtation with travel and wealth, and assorted consumer notices amid garbled phrases.
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Theo
Harlem
Kay
Mr. Newwro
Uae
Mra Newewod
Busines Gollingski
Mein Young Freud
Foo
Victoris
Cleveland Plain-Dealer
Doobie Harness
Tobacca
New England
Sviey
Ayet
Ayer
Indard
Columbias
Og Oye
Colombia
Mall Farm Trent Eran
Neti
Winite
Pate
Axe
Tennessee
Milo
Popela
Paraguay
Castletor
Dillback
Pote Allen
Allen's
Allen B. Olmsted
le Roy
Bnyland Factorien
Hax
Santa Fe
Lev
Ishn
Eas
Mer
Nighter
United States
Roth & Greensbury Point
Iris Questa
Self
Mama
Lil
Boston Globe
Coe
Esaicienten
Pele
Germany
Willian
Gread
Puck
Matt
Camilly
Winston
Catton
Dumleigh
Jutham
Flo
Morthcott
Winilsor
Ort
Cauda
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