Restoring Mohair Velvet Upholstery With Damp Cloth and Steam
An illustrated guide explains reviving worn mohair velvet or velour upholstery. A damp cloth stretched over the fabric and mild steaming lift fibers back to an upright position, restoring appearance. Mohair pile resists wear, stays clean, and often outlasts the vehicle, with care from Senaford Mills and related outlets.
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Kneerzer
Chicago Nash Company
Ruth Ray
Hester Hatch
F. F. Knoerzer
Jelen Hatch
Velmo
New Mohair Fur "Koangora" Debuts in Sanford Mills
Sanford Maine announces a new man made fur fabric named Koangora crafted from Angora goat fleece. Developed on a special loom and coloring process, the fabric mimics fur with its own distinct quality and will be used for coats for men women and children. Sanford Mills and Koangora Coた of Buffalo distribute.
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Sanford
Maine
George Goodall
Ade
Jie & Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Sanford Malls
Century-Old Mohair Furniture Found in National Contest
The Household Science Institute of Chicago discovered mohair upholstery pieces well over a century old in response to a £250 prize for the oldest mohair covered item. Since opening, over 3,000 entries from nearly every state have poured in, with armchairs and sofas dating before the War of 1812 noted among the oldest. The prize requires mohair, not horse hair, and the day-to-day use of the oldest piece highlights enduring textile choices from bygone eras.
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Yousehold Science Institute of Chicago
Union
Aboad
Public Nuisance Snoring tale prompts physician advice
A man visits his doctor for help to quit snoring. Asked if it disturbs his wife, he replies that it disturbs the whole congregation, a quip reported by the Southwestern Episcopalian.
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M. D
Witty old bachelor asked about wedding guest
The bride and groom exchange playful lines as an old bachelor guest, wary and glancing over his shoulder, is teased about watching his hat and coat rather than the ceremony.
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Winger
Osweiler Candidate for County Commissioner Nomination
Political notice endorses I N Olweil Osweiler as best qualified for county commissioner. Born near Elizabethtown Lancaster County, educated locally then Eastman Business College. Longtime businessman with 38 years in clothing store, GOP supporter, active in Farmers Mutual Insurance and Chamber of Commerce.
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I. N. Olweil
Olwelles
Wen
Lancaster County
Elizabethtown
Tie
Eastman Business College
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Hertzler’s
Osweiler
Republican Party
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
Eliabethtown
Chamber of Commerce
Samuel G Zimmerman Republican Candidate for County Commissioner
Samuel G Zimmerman, a prominent Lancaster County Republican, is known for rugged honesty and straightforwardness. A lifelong farmer born and raised in the area, he has long served public affairs, including 22 years as a committee man and two terms as East Earl Assessor. He first sought county office in 1923, won the nomination and general election, served from 1924, and now seeks to win again with broad party backing.
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Samuel G. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Mr. Zimmerman
Lancaster County
East Earl Township
Ady
How To Tighten Door Knobs To Latch Fix
Door knobs sometimes fail to turn the latch. Loosened set screws in the handle are usually the cause. Remove the knob, tighten the latch screws, and reassemble to restore operation. Regular checks prevent sticking or failure.
Life Span 300 Years Claims by Retired French Doctor
A famous French doctor, age ninety-nine, asserts life can exceed a century. He even says dying at eighty-five would be considered young, challenging conventional views on human longevity.
Economist predicts US population cap fears isolation
In the Cleveland News a commentator warns the U S population may never exceed 170 million and voices a solitary concern about national growth. The piece implies broad doubt about future census results and demographic trends.
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United States
Cleveland News
Fighters on Foot and the Word Infantry History
The article traces the term infantry to a page of a apigut, explaining how the name evolved for foot soldiers. It notes early language shifts and the link between linguistic roots and military roles across ancient communities.
Collecting a Fee and Roving Mutters in News Snippet
A garbled OCR fragment references collecting a fee, Lar observ ing Nealed ar teaved, and a muttent rules fee. It mentions a man urging rapid payment and a whack at seven, with unclear dialogue about life and time. The text is fragmented and lacks clear subjects or actions.
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Nealed
Vais
Andy
Joy Ride Sparks Sacking Joke From London Tatler
A steam roller driver returns home to his wife Unit and jokes about being fired. He explains the sack means red tape and he was sacked for coming home to dinner on his roller, a quip reflecting bureaucratic wit from the London Tatler.
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London Tatler
Trouble you’re looking bad old man in Browne tale
An acquaintance questions Browne about trouble and he answers briefly. When pressed, Browne reveals the trouble is domestic. He explains his wife remains a pearl, but the child’s mother is the problem, calling her the mother o’ pearl.
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Browne
Wonderful Driver at Crossings Echoed by Pathfinder
A Pathfinder quote highlights a driver named Harry as exceptionally skilled at railroad crossings. The excerpt frames crossings as dangerous yet commending his ability to glide over them without clearly revealing whether a train has struck. It underscores public perception of driving nerve at crossings.
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Harry
Pathfinder
Senator Sorghum Divides Over Outlining Policies
Senator Sorghum responds that he has not outlined a policy to constituents yet. He says he is reviewing the policies his constituents presented and deciding which to adopt.
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Sorghum
Opportune Time Sparks Tight Talk Over Money
In a tense exchange a character urges restraint as another warns of a stern lecture from father on handling money after a day of stock losses. The dialogue centers on risk, pride, and family dynamics surrounding financial guilt.
Darling promises never to forget you in playful note
The present tense exchange ends with a humorous twist as Darling declares a birthday tomorrow while playful remarks about aging and divorce spark a cheeky dialogue. The snippet mirrors gossip column tone from Tit-Bits and SWETR. The lines hint at romance, humor, and an upcoming birthday.
Willing to Admit It Marjorie-Ro I Cannot Marry You
A fragmented dialogue from Stray Stories and Pathfinder items shows a suitor rejection leading to remarks on others and patience in marriage. A boy earns money for a ukulele while a grandfather funds a saving plan, and a poet quips about a future dowry of $50,000.
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Marjorie
Claude
Portrait and Family Quips From a Family Album
A humorous trio of captions plays on likeness and memory. A man jokes that a portrait shows a former admirer while his wife points out a photo of himself with hair. A mother cautions about excess candy for Junior as siblings exchange remarks.
World machinery production and employment figures
United States Commerce Reports indicate global machinery worth about 6 billion annually. Over 2 million workers are employed in the sector, with the United States, Great Britain, and other leading countries each contributing substantial numbers. Data reflect broad international production and labor scales.
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United States
Great Britain
Scentare
Ineach
Divorce Notice for Florence A Darragh in Lancaster
Alias subpoena for divorce in August Term 1930 No 2 commands Florence A Darragh to appear before Lancaster, Pennsylvania judges on Monday September 17, 1931 at 10 a.m. to show cause why John K Darragh should not be divorced from matrimony. Sheriff Pp. P. Dattisman signs.
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Florence A. Darragh
Lancaster
Court of Common Pleas
John K. Darragh
P. Dattisman
Urias BE. Schrum
Uriah E. Schrum
Cauge
Clara E. Schrum
Psp
Dattisman
Victor M. Sauder
Rola Zink
Elmer E. Zink
P_ BP
Divorce subpoenas issued in Lancaster County terms
Several divorce proceedings are listed with subpoenas to respond in Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas. Clara E Schrum to appear for a show cause in 1931 August term. Gertrude D Sauder to appear for divorce from Victor M Sauder. Rola Zink to appear to show cause why she should not be divorced from Elmer E Zink in the 1981 term.
Divisions of Poetry and Definitions of Epic Lyric Drama
The text explains three principal poetry classes: epic dramatic and lyric. An epic narrates events in a hero or heroine life. A lyric expresses the poet mood. Drama emphasizes action. Drgnatic poem emphasizes action.
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William A. Wilbur
Anthracite and Bituminous Coal Terms Explained
The term anthracite comes from anthrax and denotes hard coal with nearly pure carbon. Use anthracite alone and avoid coal tautology. Bituminous is an adjective describing soft coal and is followed by coal, noting it yields significant volatile matter when heated.
Prothonotary’s Notice and Executor’s Notice in Pa
Prothonotary announces a confirmation nisi for Clara C Gormpf guardian of Gormpf weak minded. Farmers Trust Co of Lancaster as guardian. Executor’s notice for Harry R Franck late of Warwick Township deceased. Letters testamentary granted to Lizzie France Executrix. Creditors and claimants urged to present claims at Kissel Hill Lititz PA.
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Nisi
Gormpf
Clara C
Farmers Trust Company of Lancaster
Guardian
Harry R. Franck
Warwick Township
Kissel Hill
Lititz
Lizzier
France
That Hollow Feeling and the Gear Shift Incident
A fragmented report describes a faulty gear shift and a missing sensation as a person pays ten dollars and a patient renders a mark, with Troit News noted as the source and the event seemingly forgotten.
Burial customs in ancient practices and regional exceptions
Cremation of the dead was the general practice of the ancient world with important exceptions in Meros where they buried in sepulchers and in Chita where they were buried in the earth.
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Meros
Chita
Coal marketing appeal urges early purchase for best heat
The piece explains that prices rise with supply and demand, noting demand peaks September through March. It promotes buying coal in August, claiming higher heat, purity, and less ash, with delivery via phone request and a visiting representative.
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Pat Watey
Senaford Mills
Ses
EO Wau
Gen
Licmser
England Textile Mills
J. N. Olweiler
Hubby
Willie
Junior
Bernice
Gertrude D. Sauder
Elmer E, Zink
W. H.muth & Co
M. Ada Schnerer
Huebener & Habecker
Main St
Hershey & Gibbel
Lititz, PA
C. B. Helm
Long & Company
Pennsylvania
Reading
Philadelfaia
Priladelphia, PA
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