Golf popularity rises with millions of players worldwide
A 1913 Lawrence Daily Journal World item compiles statistics showing nearly two million golfers in the United States, with spending around 40 million annually on clubs, balls, greens fees, and transportation. It notes growing club memberships, many golfers use public links, and gives annual cost estimates per golfer and total for club players. It also mentions women’s golfing activities and standard equipment costs. The report reflects early 20th century rise of golf as a popular sport and economic activity.
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United States
Whyett
Wolfe
Vitigang
Ateeady Cerutier
Dreaming of Days When Appetite Was King
An old advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a quick remedy for indigestion. It claims the tablets ease pain after meals, promote digestion, and allow eating soft mushy diets again. The copy urges readers to visit a physician and buy the product for cents with a strong sales pitch.
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Stuart
Splendid Remedy for Kidney Ailments Featured in Ad
An advertisement recounts a testimonial from H Crawford of Granby Missouri praising Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root for kidney trouble. The piece notes Crawford’s improvement after using the product and invites readers to request a sample by mailing a request with two cents.
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Kilmer
Crawford
Granby
Missouri
March
Hove
Fragmentary local notice yields scattered phrases
Fragmented OCR text references Petersburg. Disconnected lines mention a pistol, a person, and reactions of parents and others. Little clear action, location, or date remains. no identifiable names or events can be firmly determined from the surviving fragments.
Robbery at Naples Jewelry Shop Ties Broth ers to Theft
Police traced a $100,000 jewelry theft at a Naples shop to two brothers running a fruit business. Children found some stones hidden with oranges and citrons. The shop was seized again and police uncovered the stolen goods hidden in age, fruit, and a trunk. The janitor's quarrel at a church is noted amid the cold, with local firms referenced.
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Naples
Gaspare
Wis
Arages
Eirons
Trun
Bristow’s Kansas senatorial plans amid 1910 party shifts
Reports from Topeka and Washington indicate Bristow may return to Kansas for Christmas and decide whether to seek renomination as a Republican or align with the Progressive party. If he fails to run as a Progressive, a rival field could form against Curtis or another Republican, with White and party leaders unsettled about the best path forward.
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Kan
Dec Menite
Stites
Joseph Ob. Bristus
Kansas
Tuye
United States
Hristow
Ani
Topeka
Washington
Eed
Bristow
Sride
Cupper
Remeblican
Enhvengun
Republica Organization
Pine Ny
Charles Curtis
Popekio
Ming
William Allen White
Joy
Giderlestite
Maniy
Ltd
Wien
Stubbs
Roosevelt
Bristo
Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief For Stomach Upset
An advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a fast acting remedy for heartburn gas and dyspepsia promising relief within five minutes. It claims the product is scientific harmless pleasant and sold nationwide with a 50 cent cap. It features a sample address and urges readers to buy from local stores.
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Cape
Public interest in protecting song birds and nest boxes proposal
A murky historical note urges urban protection of songbirds through shaded parks and bird nest boxes. It discusses the need for community effort, training, and materials to place simple bird boxes in trees to shelter nesting birds during the season.
Woodward's Round Corner Offers Holiday Photo Albums
Woodward's Round Corner presents a small series of remembrance outing prints for Christmas, featuring practical Kodaks Premog and Brownie cameras. Practical means a simple tool for users with no skimp work in Eastman Camera products, priced from $1 to $25, with most totes designed for teens and celebrations.
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Woodward
S Eastman
Victoria Fig Syrup Ad Warns Against Unsafe Use
A vintage advertisement warns caregivers about unsafe dosing of Victoria Fig Syrup for children. It urges consultation with a pharmacist or doctor and highlights potential hazards from improper measurements, urging readers to follow directions and avoid overuse.
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Eunubertel
California
Protsch BUuits and Beat Prinps Repair Stables and Co
Protsch BUuits listed at $25 and up and Beat Protsch BUuits at $25 and up. Plethine OBrien & Co at 621 Mans achi offers pump repairing aged jobs.
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Obrien &Co
Mansachi
Alrept
Fragmented garbled OCR health ad leads to noisy text
A distorted prompt fragment with unclear phrases and stray punctuation. It mentions contact elements like a phone and random words that do not form a coherent news item or event. No identifiable persons places or organizations are established.
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