Odd Magic Jar Tale From Chinese Fables
A humorous excerpt recounts a Chinese folk tale of a magic jar that multiplies items. A greedy judge swipes the jar, a magistrate’s family chaos ensues as fathers burst from the jar, and the rightful owner is forced to reclaim his wealth. The narration reflects Mr. Clarence H. Pos’s commentary on Asian stories.
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Clarence H. Pos
China
Ali Baba
Mair
Sud
Loma
Heeao
Mare Mur
Doan's Ointment Promises Relief for Piles and Itching
A testimonial notes lasting cure of itching bleeding protruding piles after several applications of Doan's Ointment. Mrs Dickson of Jamestown and a husband in Sydney report immediate relief, a long-term cure, and no recurrence in twelve months. Product advertised at 2d per pot via Foster Mullan Co.
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K. Dickson
Wolf Street
North Parade
Jamestown
Seya
Dean
New Style Shoulder For Various Fabrics Adapts To Mix
Describes a shoulder design suitable for muslim, pridt, or silk goods and adaptable for spriga checks or spotted fabric. Interiors use plais usserial with tiny rattons. Fastening may be spring hooks on black figured sponge cloth with white or mauve vest and cuffs edged in black, forming an afternoon blouse with a black skirt.
Diamond Deal Turns Costly for Longtime Customer
A large manufacturer overcharged a steady customer by deducting value from most shipments. After the customer complained of flaws and demanded a ten percent reduction, the supplier agreed only if payment came immediately. A remittance arrived, but the goods had not yet been sent. The customer continued to object to the perceived unsatisfactory quality.
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Walt
0 Words 6 Woeda Words 3 Words as Tigurwr and Initial
The fragment offers no clear event, person, or place. It reads as a garbled OCR snippet with token-like phrases and lacks distinct entities to summarize into a concrete news item. No verifiable facts present.
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Tigurwr
Farm Insurance Rates For Livestock and Implements
A fragmentary notice advertises low rates on life and property coverage for farm stock including cattle haystacks and farm implements. It promises protection against death from natural causes accidents and fire with details to follow.
Fragmentary OCR Idea Piece on Bread, Labor, and Industry
A garbled set of observations discusses daily bread consumption, Berlin public services, medical recognition, and a temple bell in North China. It mentions workers in difficult factory tasks, high wages, and the abundance of steel used in nibs, gun factories, and champagne bottle caps.
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North
China
Hue Howe
Ina
Printed and Published by Heonen Tawra Hows
An office notice from the street printing house identifies Heonen Tawra Hows as the publisher. It records the act of printing and distribution from the local office, indicating official publication at a street address.
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Heonen Tawra Hows
Thir Street
How to Make a Bed in Traditional Home Care
A vintage guide describes airing the room before bed making. It instructs turning down covers to expose the mattress, placing pillows on a chair, and opening the windows. It details layering sheets and blankets with precise tucking, edges, and options for repairing worn blankets.
The Transition From Old Style to Modern Barber Shampoos
A brief reminiscence notes the shift from bending over a basin to rinse with a two-eponged press and modern spray. It recalls the era when barbers manually poured water and squeezed from cloths before the hose and better devices changed the routine.
Elusive elfchief Cepid and a tale of affection
The text describes Cepid, a fabled elfchief, and a romance with Sor Obanati marked by unrequited love. Obanati confronts rejection as he visits a home where a ten year old boy Billy probes the unusual affection and jesting about May weeks.
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Ional
Obsdiah
Billy
Lights On Vehicles Exempt Nights Chronicle
A fragmented OCR list lists various dates and numbers, noting exempt nights for vehicles across months from January to December. The jumbled entries include months with paired day ranges and stray figures, ending with a final figure 223.
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