Red Cross workers in flood area relay harsh scenes
Emily Ferris writes from Havana and Liverpool about Illinois flood relief work. She describes impassable roads, flooded towns, and hospital conditions as Red Cross teams aid residents. Ferris notes 80 percent ground water, hotel flooding, and grim living conditions.
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Emily’ Ferris
Iinois
Emily Ferris
Illinois
Red Cross
Havana
Liverpool
Bath
Beard
Ted Gross
Sangamon
Tolows
Migs Ferris
Bureau of Child Research
Hai
Olarwhe
Allen County
Hlinais
Committee of Business
Redi Cross
Life Among European University Women Described
Miss Mina Russ describes women at European universities entering top schools in growing numbers. She and colleagues studied conditions of women students across England France Germany Austria Hungary Jugoslavia Poland and Czecho Slovakia. The international student conference near Savoniti involved many nationalities with translations in English French and German.
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Mina Mare’ Russ
G. A
Patrdad
England
France
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Juge-Slavia
Poland
Czecho-Slovakias
Miss Russ
United States
Eavone
Conim
W. C
Tom Wau
Marjorie Day
Jeawrenee
Thehish
Dorothy “Larsson
Topeka
Vallage
Southwick
AEU
Miss Rose
Conference of International Mudent jSeevier
Danube
Amla
Nodsho
Aig
Breith
Christmss
K. U. Py
Jeanalessone Tabernational
Awark
Conrad Tlefimiani
Kh. U
Isinow
Gens
Bra 7
Fragmented Notes on Education and Refugee Themes Across Europe
The fragment describes students and refugees seeking education amid nationalist tensions. It mentions dormitories, a central building, and various countries like Roumania and Austria, with references to expression and talk of peace. The text hints at dissatisfaction and cultural exchange through concerts and friendships despite division.
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Rene
Balkan
Roumania
Austris
Prize setting for America the Beautiful hymn contest
A 1927 notice invites native-born American composers to submit a musical setting of America the Beautiful for mixed voices. A $500 prize funded by governors’ wives and the National Federation of Music Clubs will award one noble text-based hymn to be freely printed. Manuscripts due March 1, 1927 to Mrs William Arms Fisher in Boston. award presentation March 21, 1927 at the Past Presidents Assembly banquet.
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Jérusalem
America
Katharine Lee Bates
Assembly of the Inional
Bates
Music Publisshers
Qestate
Fund For
Minnesota
Hans
Peast Presidents Assembly
Irs
Ri M. Gray
Hote
Lassen
Naal Federation of Music Clubs
Fee Hatin
William Arms Fisher
Boston
Dein Ohiedro
Ajit
Federation of Abasic
Fashionable Evening Gowns and Velvet Accents Describe Gala Styles
A fragmented fashion piece catalogs evening frocks featuring velvet trims, bows, and georgette fabrics. It notes bustles, fitted bodices, and sash or belt details, with emphasis on back drape effects and high necklines in shifting 1920s style.
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York
Hong
Jongelle
Jane
Christmas Cards Feature Etching at KU Library
A Journal World piece describes Christmas cards with a hand tinted etching titled Window in Watson Library at Kansas University. The copper plate engraving, designed by Miss Clare Hatton of the University design department, depicts an oriole window and a Latin cross motif formed from the letters dux rex lex.
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Watson Library
Lawrence Heaven
American, Association of University
Follier
Watstin -Library
Christ
Dux
Rex
JournalWorld
Miss. Clare
Hatton
Univer- Pitty
Women in Berlin Teach Domestic Science for Community Ties
European report outlines a program to train domestic science teachers in centralized schools to improve mother community relations. The plan aims to boost teacher parent links by providing standardized courses and extended hours, with broader social benefits noted across regions.
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Berlin
Preston
Toijon
Actiaily
Chieghr
Christmas Pudding Candy From Old Recipes
A fragmented historical recipe shows a candy made from dates figs nuts and vanilla. Steps mention dissolving sugar milk and cream, forming a soft ball, cooling to knead, rolling and slicing or shaping, with notes on storage and freshness.
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Entaree
Needle cases for sewing kits and fastener repair
An emergency list of small sewing tools and needle cases sold downtown. It describes compact items about three inches long with bright colors on celluloid exteriors, reinforced ends, and small spindles containing thread. Also notes compartments for needles and spare thread, suggesting placement in handbags and easy access for quick repairs.
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Enius
Hess Khimbie
Thage
Cook Vegetables for Three Roles in Co Kitchen
A domestic science teacher at lick school outlines methods for cooking vegetables. Use plenty of water and avoid overcooking to preserve nutrients. Serve at peak flavor and note onions spinach cantaloupe and other essentials as favored vegetables.
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Atronis
Aspiv
Helen
Tehhe
Donestic
Lick
Fragmented Text Summary in Hinged Language
A garbled OCR passage presents scattered words and phrases with no clear event or coherent narration. Names, places, or dates are unreadable, yielding only disjointed terms such as foods and items without context. The fragment provides no verifiable facts to summarize into a titled news item.
Extraordinaire Gift Suggestions and Holiday Decorations
A fragmented shopping page outlines diverse gift ideas including handmade lamps, floral textiles, and bewitching Bohemian glassware. Items from Be CPOWERS and ROWGLANDS BOOK OF STOR are advertised with prices like 8.75 and notes on practical presents for family members.
Fragmentary Old Belvoir Dinner List Names
A highly garbled OCR fragment lists numerous individuals including Baldwin, Mrs Garten, Otto Tethe, Mr Omed Buck, Walter Brow, Joe Miller, Joe Ditmer, Edwards, Chas Gein, Mr Axel Hetsbroih, Wusk acorn Bridas, Mr Rey Cheb, Abs Chistian, Manila, and Mrs Hans Ussen, suggesting a Sunday dinner scene with scattered names and places.
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lGhester “Baldwin
Garten Lvin
Otto Tethe
Omed “Buck
Walter
Brow
Dren
Joe Miller
Ditmer
Edwards
Gein
Axel Hetsbroih
Rey I Cheb Wing
Abs Chistian
Manila
Hans. Ussen
London Ad Anew Trains Quietly Attract Riders
A fragmentary London advertisement hints at a transit service with the note to sit and ride, reflecting a plain spoken promotional line. The snippet mentions travel and seating, signaling an informal public notice about transit etiquette or availability.
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