New Apapar Reporter Recalls Early Pay Struggles and Ghost Incident
A veteran apapar reporter in New York recounts years of financial strain early in his career as a single man earning a first class salary. He tells of saving by mailing part of his wage to himself at the office, with money arriving Monday. Dr. Hepworth recalls a ghostly encounter in New Orleans during medical studies.
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Apapar
New York
Tappattngie
Wal
Saul
New Orloana
Laclede
New Orleans
Saul Tsien
Tian
Athens
Miss Axtoll
Min Axtell
Miss Axtell
Tino
Nabob
Raybury Bank
Miteling
Sania
Ettirad
Buelish
Norodhet
Ton Muil
Teaot
Ansoni
Arceactil
Jayeth
Sven
Emulsion and Health Advice Ad from Vintage Ad
A fragmented medical advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion to aid digestion and nutrition. It mentions cod liver oil becoming an emulsion when taken, claims economy and easier consumption, and invites readers to request a free health booklet from CAREFUL LIV Inc.
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Scott
Discovering Summer Sodas From Carbonic Water Factories
A detailed look at how summer beverages are made from carbonated water, soda fountains, and syrups. It explains the science of carbonic acid gas, distillation, and agitation methods, noting modern high pressure retorts and the difference between plain soda water and true soda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Typhus Fever in 19th Century Medical Notes
A garbled medical piece discusses typhus fever and typhoid concepts, citing origins in crowded conditions and differences from typhoid. It mentions transmission via air, isolation in homes, and symptoms lasting weeks, with historical notes on hospital admissions and notable figures, including Crosby and Gounod, alongside a travel anecdote about Arkansan observations and Japanese empire demographics.
The Rio Tinto Copper Company split into contints for work
The Rio Tinto copper company of Spain divides its works into contints. Men form pairs to work in gangs for six or twelve units, with eight hours of labor daily and about 87 cents daily pay. They choose companions, buy necessities at a slight premium, and receive medical relief, family aid, recreation clubs, and Sunday work is optional with other arrangements. A fashionable Porte drink is hot boiled milk with sugar and orange water.
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Bay
Imblbad
Kaverazes
Uttla
Oda
Aummer Rinks
Lima
Iano
Sh Hila Foutti
Vonrest
Rio ‘Tinto
Great Copper Company
Spain
Ndas
Consux
Porte
Pretty Polly’s Stock Phrase in a Battle With Tooke
A garbled reminiscence describes Pretty Polly, a parrot prized by the crowd at Tuky’s barroom. The bird’s antics, its cage escape, and the boy Joey’s pursuit unfold amid comic chaos and local color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretty Polly
Tooke
Cows and horns puzzle a farm boy questions
In a rustic exchange a boy asks why cows lack horns and why they make sounds like “sows” while his father explains the practicalities of cattle. The dialogue wanders through misheard words and curious observations about cows and their behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiille
Phil
Wille
Yu Janne
Avery
Lhyyn
Adi Gaited
Willin
Anit Lieernadon
Mr. Bronson
Jourdert
Amd
Avon
Harn Declares Gubernatorial Fealty Amid Turbulent Debates
A garbled account describes Harn, Songtor Hill, governor of New York, facing a delegation about public works and political aims. The piece notes his calm demeanor and steady resolve under pressure as critics press for policy details and election objectives.
Tipplog in Switzerland Examines Tip Culture on Continent
A fragment discusses Swiss tippling culture and wage implications for workers. It notes how staff rely on tips, with references to rental costs and the earnings being tied to customer generosity. The text mentions Georgia and a markingbirds metaphorically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit Wimselves
Jist
Georgia
Fragmented OCR note hints at colonial era references
The readable text shows garbled lines about Portugal Britain Australia and a range of odd terms, names, and addresses. It mentions Cream Tininh walls and a July fall, with scattered fragments suggesting a damaged historical notice or column. The piece remains largely unreadable.
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Inen
Jdtheita
Ttia
Queen Victoria
India
Adam
EYL
Tauern
Wigan
Simon Rewy
Hartine Ledeidered
HOODS
Ms. Cmntstina Weatree
Hallyer
Slee
Lin Beatatier Dunce Mais
Tavlal Algention
FryenDievralss
Montgomery
Bradfield Regulator CO
ATLA
Gite
Ae Sorat Aya
Wien
Herly Phi
Vines
Lal Hotter
Nis
ASI Phytnea
Anil Rohan
Gifiscaw
Wilis Talthe
Voizeil
Bose
Fiji
Leo
NASA
Han Quinn
Wwe
Mingaenid
Ibsistad
Ole
Nial
Jane
Hemlock
Kayley
Io Elites
Tate Hijs
United States
Hetween Dan
Helioriic Hospital
Ibis
Mysleal Aztre
Patti
Finnay Crosby
Pe Keilty
Geile
Nak m Sigeter
Paris
Ming
Sitti
Joseph Norvin
Joey
Mora
Nime
Hee
Gen Howes Tieotveyon
Pusturers
Jory Wo
Pally Tal Boon
Thamp
Thorn
Dior
Songtor Hill
Covernor
Yio Chatirwin
Ditasarion Weekly
Switzerland
Win Daly
Alee
Wa Gaen
Chin
Castoria
Mina
Ching
Caxton
War
Citron
Shi
Portugal
Awetralia
Warrau
Anit
Ely Mkolmers
Warten
Hwadan Bas
Echool Gardens
Walasle
Edward Dalanc Lutag
Rendar
Malone
Paul
Minne
Fullmuta
Allan Trady
Heltinls Artis
Elven
Qantas
Paricer
Freionia
Mylish Garda
Irca Tita Cove
Hrits Snitetor
Wiehity Kas
Tmin
Colao
Uae
Tugetliue
FEPS
Harvard
Walter
Viereo
Leah
Dehwid
Mercurial
Fulton
Ark
Tago
Aten
Eusachs
Itial
Bansen
Prister
Humboldt
Pene
Ion
Lane
Alo
Wer Oeer
Bray
W. Baker & CO
W. Baker
Dorchester
Mare
Mie Iy
Jonny
Ronuer
Malate Wees
Tie Eleanaing
Wyatt Pen
Winks
Elin van
P Peesenss
Fe Gael
Rifles
Pensions Fend
Nite Eo
Cibata
Migeablon
Penaiay Seiya
Patrick O Farrell
Wren
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