Freshmen Sweep Prizes in Nortonville College Event
Farin on a freshminn team from Nortonville wins first while Kart Calloway of Monep Ma takes second and Lorintete tin of Utica Kan earns a sophomore prize. The lively contest awards gold prizes of five dollars and a freshman gold plate. George Neff of Kansas City presents prizes and notes eligibility excludes juniors and seniors.
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Farin
Nortonville
Kan
Kart Calloway
Monep Ma
Utica
Geor
Neff
Kansas
Nell Alaways
Ill-Fated Battle Leaves Leaders Dead and Wounded
An Indian clash near Mesieulli, Mexico, left Stanley Williams fatally wounded by a missile that fractured the skull and brain. Hasan and five others were killed five miles away as the field hospital treated the injured. The Tallens chieftain was later buried in the Tivule graveyard.
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Mesieulli
Stanley Williams
Who
Vesterdae
Hasan
Mtristtt
Tallens
Dha
Williams
Work and the Lady in Victorian Era Debate
A London Weekend piece argues the Victorian lady was ornamental and parasitic, denying work while men claimed gentility. The article predicts a shift where women must share in the world's work, breaking old norms and family dependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Johnson Sinking and City Official Dies in Sinking Spell
Mayor Tom dulinsdt. and city official Tom Johnson suffer a sinking spell during night. The physician says he may live through today or longer. Carpentry and repair work offered. contracts for building repairs sought. Baker Bell 1825 Silty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctevelal
Tom
L. Dulinsdt
Baker
Bell
Supreme Court Resolves Two County Appeals Saturday
The supreme court handled two county cases. The Unuuieni versus Oren appeal was rejected, allowing the Donel county verdict to stand. The Tee et al versus Motin-Lealwirth appeal was modified to reflect the merit found, with the record adjusted accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Douglas County
Daniel B. Unuuieni
Eliha J! Oren
Donel
Tee
Unclear text about teams and adjective delays
Fragmentary report notes many teams seeking entry and a delay in qualifications. It mentions possible league arrangements and ongoing effort to finalize admissions but no definite names or dates are readable.
Hunt Bros Relishes and Spring Repairs Mentioned
Fresh pickle relish sold at Hunter Bros for twenty cents a quart. Phones 21. Umbrellas for repairs as spring rains approach. G L Butter Civic League prizes offered for Junior League finest drivers and best flower or vegetables. Winners to be announced at dinner at Winne n's Rest. Genevieve and Chalkley noted. Lost black leather axe with papers. return to Was. Danadun, Uni a Fig cof Bana.
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Hunter Bros
Civic League
Winnen
Hunkédehildren
Genevieve
Chalkley
Verberavin
Tie Frill
Danadun
Unia Fig
Old colonial notes found in hotel trunk history book
A hotel owner in New York discovers an ancient history volume in his trunk. The book, printed in Annapolis in December 1775, bears signatures and a four dollar note with colonial monetary values. The find, described by the New York Sun, hints at early American currency and era details.
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America
Hoteckerbocker
New York Sun
New York
Lal
Mayland
Annapolla
Cay
Annapolis
PC Green
Samuel Loudia
Nine Hours Sleep for a Fool Is Stated Not Always Enough
An old saying claiming nine hours of sleep suffices for all is challenged. The piece notes sleep needs vary by age and constitution, with children requiring twelve hours, teens ten, and healthy adults eight to feel refreshed. It cautions individuals to adjust sleep as needed for optimal rest.
Linen in Ireland and its historic color tale
The excerpt traces linen and its bleaching, from ancient times to modern Ireland. It notes Irish textiles famed for linen, with references to historical terms like glota of Ireland and Egyptian mummy cloth, and credits Ireland’s climate for superior natural bleaching by Irish dew and rain, highlighting quality and durability.
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Henry
England
Ireland
Little Isle
The Summer Cottage Hat Stand In Lawn Room
The feature describes summer living contrivances for comfort including a 31 inch red hat stand with a soft cushion for a straw hat. The stand is ornate with cretonne or printed fabric, lace edging, brocaded fabric, gold lace trim, and ribbon flowers. It also notes satin or linen versions with embroidered tops.
Fragmented classroom dialogue on parts of speech
A garbled OCR excerpt shows a fuss about parts of speech in a classroom. The dialogue mentions nose and mouth as possible parts, with students joking about grammar while a pupil claims not to cry out.
Modjeska Reflects on Art and Calling in Memoirs
In her Century memoirs Muwe Modjeska writes that she pursued art for its own sake rather than fortune and fame. She recalls a life of hard work, obstacles, and occasional misjudgment but says the rewards were spiritual and the joy of artistic achievement. She emphasizes the empathetic power of theater and pride in contributing to Poland’s cultural heritage.
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Lfe
Modjeska
Gons
Poland
Concentrated Purpose and Aim as Life Lessons
A Saint Nicholas column recounts Lincoln’s lesson to schoolboys about aiming true and concentrating purpose. It emphasizes that a focused aim and steady effort surpass flashy but unfocused talent. The piece stresses developing a personal talent and directing effort toward clear targets.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Lincoln
White House
Mr. Unicoin
St. Nicholas
Hand Work In Japan
A family scene in Japan shows members crafting lacquered items. A young man sands wood trays while two daughters lay foundation layers of a glutinous base. The wife designs patterns and the husband places mother of pearl or ivory, each step shared in a communal family project.
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Japan
Mak
Tabor
Ehaici
Lewis Wingfir
The Mean Thing The Suffragette Conversation
A clipped dialogue shows a suffragette urging help from Mr Goodgraft while he laments impossibility. The exchange hints at campaign tensions and requests for action, culminating in Mr Goodgraft offering to call his favorite prisons.
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Mr. Goodgraft
Fragmentary OCR Note Mentions Artistic Mediums
Fragmented text hints at age related media or mediums but lacks clear names, dates, or events. The readable portions show garbling and misspellings, providing no verifiable facts to form a full news record or identify persons, organizations, or locations.
Splendid tomb of Amenophis II in the tombs of Egyne
In the vast underground complex the royal chamber holds an empty sarcophagus except for Amenophis II. His face appears serene under a glass top with a faint electric glow. The scene evokes 3500 years of sleep as explorers imagine the ancient king’s long rest and the rise and fall of Egypt’s empire.
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Egyne
Amenophis II
Egypt
Gaddis
Linto
Abies
Paris
Trby
Mount Olympus
Mar
A Diana in Africa and a perilous river journey
In a Harper's Weekly feature from Aosta, porters ferry loads along a treacherous marshy river. The crew jostle for position, some boxes fall overboard, and fear grips the men as they battle to reach the shore.
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Aosta
Harper's Weekly
Kissing Declension and Related Terms
A compact glossary of kissing terms including plurals and cases. It defines Kissing as a noun, notes 42 as a name, and links kiss forms to social roles. The passage uses encoded phrases like rekiss and pluribus to describe multiple kisses and social situations such as kissing by elders and wid rotations.
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Buss
Rekiss
Pluribus
Hernibus
Ribus
Neighborly Precaution At Local Drug Store
A new clerk at the drug store returns a prescription to a longtime local customer. The clerk explains he could fill it if the customer were a stranger, but he won’t fill for residents nearby, echoing a local saying from Success Magazine.
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Success Magazine
Fragmentary Juvenile Conversation Cited in School Context
A fragmentary dialogue depicts a pupil named Willie Nisemarker who, after dinner, claims he slept. His mother discusses discipline and a potential whipping, noting she would wake him if needed. The exchange reflects a quiet, domestic schoolday scenario.
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Willie
Alust bachelors believe that mr ringe is a failure
A fragmented line from an 19th century column suggests a dispute over a man named Ringe, with rivals labeling him a failure while other writers remain silent. The garbled OCR leaves the exact context unclear but centers on personal reputations and local opinion.
No Shakespears: views on Shakespearean text and stage practice
A fragmented critique discusses the tolerance for Shakespeare’s textual variants and bawdy passages. It notes Elizabethan higher standards, cites Len Jordon and others, and argues for preserving original text while permitting selective omissions in public performances across eras.
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Len Jordon
Blandard
Shale Shéare
Dianes
Beyland
Ameri Republic
Aer
Lenna
Romeo
Jalet
Henry Wl
Ventce
LumstenAtte
Dyamiut
Othe
Harpers Werle
Sheralin
Eerraink
Slack Hard origin and a famed murder mystery tale
A garbled excerpt traces an origin for a phrase Slack Hard and discusses a feared extortion scheme tied to a murder case. It references mysterious killers, a warned death for nonpayment, and a dagger illustration associated with a name linked to alien residents in the United States.
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Armigers
Girides
Birek
Soeiery
Wide World Magazine
Seat
Skirt care and wardrobe tips from an old guide
Practical advice on preserving skirts and garments, stressing pressing, damp weather care, extending waistband stretch, and using sturdy skirt hangers. Suggests close shelving, using rods to keep clothes neat, and a simple canvas strip near the closet wall for support.
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Wriel
Prodigal’s Crusty Uncle Seeks Restless Revenge
A crusty uncle weary of pecuniary pleas urges sending the prodigal son to his father to compel a fatal outcome. A sober, dark tone hints at a perilous family plot centered on violence and debt.
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Crusty
Lesties
Boston Transcript fragment on baseball diamonds and costs
A fragment from the Boston Transcript discusses a person named Zack and a ring, then mentions baseball diamonds and questions their expense. The readable text hints at a casual, domestic cue about jewelry and sports facilities, with no clear event or outcome.
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Zack
Boston Transcript
Tint the innocent bystander seldom skorns enough to be otherwise
A fragmentary line recalls a bystander often overlooked in scenes of conflict. The note implies restraint or avoidance of escalation and hints at moral judgment without detailing events or individuals.
Minority members to report on committee selections amid Senate speeches
The Minority readies its report of committee selections as several speeches are scheduled including Senator Young on city government. Debate alludes to reorganizing commissions, with references to Meantown and Washington. The House adjourned at one, while the Senate paused to let committees proceed.
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Senator Young
Commission Government
Chad Fieath
Ie Mnderston
Appuet Ianie
Eladiee WaMstupis
Bert Liani
Marmy
Horee
Senate
Long Winded Speaker Ends Speech in House Anecdote
A lengthy floor speech in a legislative session was halted for irrelevance. The speaker quipped that his remarks were for posterity. Jon Randolph urged him to continue, joking about the audience being present for posterity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representatives
Jon-Randolph
Arvine
Cyclopedia of
Wall Street in Distress Signals Weak Financial Outlook
A New York financial article notes distress on Wall Street with an unfavorably shaped outlook. It mentions hardship among brokers and a cautious tone about the market's near term prospects, reflecting stagnation and uncertainty in the financial district.
Decline in Markets Sees Witcher Business Shift
Fragmentary report notes unusual activity near Wall Street with references to beakers and clerks amid a broader downturn. Mentions high alert "Hite Alpes" and vague terms suggesting market instability and shifting traders. No clear people or organizations identifiable from the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Tale of Two Poor Nephews
A tale contrasts two nephews who try to honor their rich uncle. One gifting a costly gold watch is dismissed as wasteful, while the other sends a simple card. The uncle praises the thoughtful card, drafts a new will, and gives his fortune to fund a study of prehistoric manifestations of misery in fossilized animal remains.
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Sephew
Fee
Defeat Kansas City team as red rivals collide
Scrambled text from early edition notes a Kansas City team defeating an opponent amid noisy crowd in a tense matchup. The fragment hints at a competitive clash with likely regional stakes and a decisive outcome. Further details are unavailable in the readable OCR.
First Methodist Church Services Engage Congregation
The First Methodist Church invites members and guests to join upcoming services and gatherings. Attendees are urged to participate in the warm, cordial atmosphere as the congregation prepares for special events and observations. Fellow parishioners are encouraged to bring letters and enjoy the community fellowship.
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