Pigeons Lose Market as Wireless Telephony Looms
The article reports a shift away from carrier and homing pigeons as wireless telegraphy improves. Navy yards at Brooklyn and Norfolk auctioned high bred birds, signaling a decline in pigeon work for military and commercial uses. Prominent breeders like Twombly of Medford note wireless could cut demand, though some private and weather bureau users still rely on birds.
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Stenor Marconi
Bnt
Ttrooklyn Navy Yard
Norfolk
Charlestown Yard
Navy
Brooklyn Yard
Weather Bureau
Boston
Maine
North Carolina
Pile
New Jersey
North Car
Olina
Sig
Marion and
Medford
Twombly
Canada
Wed Way
New England Federation
Telsonburg
Ont
Lawrence
Mass
Ag Aes
Medfont
Mr. Twombly
Marriage by Assessament
Marriage is described as a hazard and a new variation on speculation. Societies offered bonuses on marriage, grew widespread, and accelerated marriage rates through a scheme resembling a savings plan. Funds collapsed as members stopped contributions, leaving investors strained and many brides abruptly stopped. Liquidation ensued with severity, and the boom in matrimony was followed by a sharp decline.
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Servin
King honors James Haylett for fifty years of service
Gratitude presented by King Bidwarn to James Haylett of the English life saving corps recognizing fifty years of service. The king joked wishing Haylett would live to a hundred and then go to heaven, drawing a hearty laugh from the monarch.
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Bidwarn
James Haylett
English Life-Saving Corps
Haylett
Ready-made clothes feature in store window display
A brief remark on how ready-made suits flatter a man’s figure, noting that even a dummy in the shop window resembles a well-dressed gentleman.
Market gardeners listed for Becca WH
Fragmented text mentions market gardeners and Becca WH, with unclear names and roles. The readable portion implies a listing or notice of local horticultural workers connected to a place called Becca and WH, but details are insufficient to identify individuals, dates, or outcomes.
Responsibility in secrets and beret bearing
Advice on trust and discretion compares sharing personal secrets to guarding neighbors. It stresses the equal weight of entrusted information and cautions against unnecessary handling by others.
Millet seed price and availability posted by seeds provider
A terse agricultural notice markets millet seed with pricing. John A Salzer Seed lists 0 to 1.00 per hundred weight with low freights and large plantable acreage claims, indicating bulk millet production potential and vendor names like Salzer Seed.
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John A. Salzer
Ba Crosse
Wie
Joel Chandler Harris Resides in Atlanta Frame Cottage
The author Joel Chandler Harris lives in a small frame cottage in Atlanta Georgia writing for six to seven hours a day. He uses a typewriter and produces between 1500 and 3000 words daily.
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Joel Chandler Harris
Atlanta
Fragmentary ancient correspondence with royal figures
A damaged fragment describes Sir Artoun Sullivan bearing an utter from a princess and a new queen Alo Satein. The text includes garbled lines about a letter and a wattle métikey, with quotes suggesting royal reception and misinterpretation. The source is unreadable in key places, but hints at a royal exchange and confusion over intent.
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Artoun Sullivan
Alo Satein
Mather
Artinin
Fragmentary Local Notice With Scribbled Names
A garbled OCR passage lists scattered names and places including Pruittred Thee Shere and various fragments such as Po CHENEYARICO, Miz Walditie, Tolnta, Waalsute Delete, and Ohta HT Ciavtri Ouee. The readable items imply a damaged public notice or listing with no coherent event or outcome. The text contains multiple misspellings and inconsistent terms, preventing clear identification of a single action or deadline.
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Waitlomleepost
Tolnta
Smlib Hyakite Oesta
Theréenid Acadvmy Plans Memorial For Immortal One
The academy aims to mount a monument for a famed immortal figure. It will showcase the full tale of the prodigy and honor the artist. The project anticipates a trustworthy representation despite the sculptor’s challenges.
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Académcian
Silccary Hotel Des Dovetivas
You Can Get Alien'' Fool-Tase Free Sample
Ad for Alien's Poot Base powder claims it cures sweating and swelling and makes new orthopedic shoes easier to fit. Promoted by Allen & Olmsted Le Roy. Priced at 25 cents and available at druggists and stores.
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Alien
Allen & Olmsted, le- Roy
New Cure for Kidney Disease Promoted by Church Company
The item advertises a supposed cure for kidney and other ailments through a Great Discovery sold by The Church Kidney Core Company of New York. It cites testimonials from individuals including Lothaniel Anioraan and Mita Viola Beanie and urges readers to contact No. 40d Fourth Avenue, New York for more information and treatment.
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Mier Viola Ovarieg
Patersburg
Ind
Anteios
Board of Review Bureau of Petsiotue
We Srigtion
Marty
Lothaniel
Ines
Greenwood Soc
Lila Tane
Alvin D. Lane
Aes
E.R. Dinsmore
Rath Qeerieud
Minis
Alec
Quinn
Church Kidney Core Company
Fourth Avenue
New York 5
The Woman's Corner in Hostess Etiquette
A column extols composed hosting praising absolute control of nerves and a calm demeanor. It argues a model hostess must smile despite china breaks and anxiety, using imperturbable tact and culture to keep guests at ease during an evening.
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Waltar
Description of rose satin blouse with velvet trim and bolero
A blouse described as rose panme trimmed with black velvet ribbon features a bolero style at the top with three overlapping folds. The folds extend onto the sleeves forming a sleeve napa and the half low neck finishes with a decorative edge.
Tiatory Throatband Fashion Across Velvet Styles
The Philadelphia Telegraph notes throatbands as a fading Pris accessory in velvet black or colored versions. Embroidered in gold and studded with gems, bands form varied patterns and intervals, sold with waistbands and cuts to match any dress. They suit daytime and evening wear, even broad throatbands for dinners or theater dresses.
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Philadelpha Telegraph
Forecast of Fashions in Velvet Ribbon Trends
Forecast notes narrow black velvet ribbon as a trim for simple evening gowns. Corduroys and silk-faced velveteens appear among popular fabrics. Bodice draperies in black create a chic effect across all shades, with stitching details on wrists, skirts, wraps, and sits.
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