Oldest Sumerian tablets deciphered at Penn Museum
George A Turton and colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania museum report deciphering ancient Sumerian tablets. One tablet dated 4000? BCE describes a farmer ridding his field of locusts and caterpillars via a necromancer, while another tablet records a canal built in Babylonia around 6 000 years ago and a third notes land transfer for bronze money with gold and silver known but not used as currency.
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George A. Turton
University of Pennsylvania Museum
Darton
Anus
Babylonia
Naram Sin
Erin
Nippur
Cuticura Complexions Soap and Ointment Ad
Cuticura offers soap to cleanse and purify and an ointment to soothe and heal skin, scalp, hair, and hands. This sample ad invites readers to request free samples by mail with a postcard, directing to Cuticura Dept XY Hosten and noting availability everywhere.
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Coticura
Alone with God Becomes Source of Personal Strength
A reflection urges that great deeds come when individuals retreat into wilderness solitude to seek divine help. It cites figures like Moses, Jesus, and Elijah and notes solitary communion yields enduring visions guiding future work. The passage credits God as the sole ally in strenuous life missions.
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Mises
Midian
Vau
Arabian Desert
Fisherman Plans to Buy Fish for Lie Avoidance
A man who had a day off to fish ends up tempted by a fishmonger. He asks for a dozen large trout and, with a sly plan, tells the shopkeeper to throw them to him so his wife will believe he caught them, insisting he cannot tell a lie.
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Sten
Fradley
Tea Drinker Feared Paralysis Reverses with Postum
A letter claims steady tea or coffee use can trigger nerve and heart symptoms, numb spells, and sleepless nights. After quitting tea and switching to Postum, the writer reports no headaches, fewer bilious attacks, better sleep, and a stronger heart, with a sales pitch for Postum includes two forms and a slogan.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
View of Wilson Administration From a Kansan Point
The Kansas City Journal defends the Wilson administration against claims of failure. It argues the president failed to connect with the people, faced European war and Mevinois crisis, and contends tariff and currency reforms show notable progress despite opposition in Congress.
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Wallington
The
Kansas City Journal
Wilson
Congress
Wilkon Han
Democrat Party
Ivot Jost
Indianapolis News
Ludt
Prosperity Amid Hope From Business Leaders in 1910
Department heads report a wave of prosperity sweeping the country. Federal Reserve, commerce, and other agencies note improved collateral, rising confidence, and a retirement of emergency currency. US Steel's Frick declares no fear of bulls, while James J Hill says business seeks a clear field and restored confidence for the 1910 political landscape.
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Federal Reserve Board
Department of Ecommerce
United States
Henry Jay Prick
Siance Committee
United States Steel Corporation
Iiary
Frick
James J Hill
Countess Applauds President Wilson for Panama Trip Tradeoffs
The countess applauds President Wilson for giving up a trip to Panama and San Francisco to stay close to international affairs. She notes the need for his foreign relations services but doubts staying in Washington as peacemaker in Europe will suffice while military operations continue on a tremendous scale.
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Countes
May Even Things Up In Statewide Political Stir
Republicans celebrate wins in St. Louis and Chicago while promising larger triumphs, as New York GOP leaders warn that Albany actions could cost the party control next year.
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St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Albany
Indiana man in Alberta recalls crops and climate contrasts
Walter Harris of Warren township Indiana writes from Maesar Alberta praising Western life while critiquing farming failures. He cites Crowfoot Farming Company yields on 1250 and 1350 acres, war price hopes, cattle ranches, and notes that landowners who prosper laugh last as drought and market swings shape outcomes.
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Walter Harris
Julietta
Warren Township
Indiana
Lves
Maesar
Alberta
Crowfoot Farming Company
Ohico
Washington
Ohio
George Clark
Hussar
Harris
Grove's General Tonic Ad Joke Note
An old advertisement touts Grove's general tonic claiming quinine and toning benefits. The comic line contrasts a harried merchant with a doctor who jokes about stopping advertising. The piece reads as a period product gag.
Talk Less and Think More Provokes Mixed Reactions
A concise editorial weighs the value of restraint in thought and speech. Readers compare traditional wisdom with modern aims, noting practical benefits and potential risks of silencing ideas in conversation and decision making.
Remarkable Floral Debut at Wake Ceremony
Margaret Wake stepped forward to receive a ceremonial bouquet amid a stunned audience. A dark haired woman in a sweet face hurriedly reached for her hat, while Wake gracefully acknowledged the gift as the crowd applauded the moment.
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Margaret Wake
Mier Winke
Anarchist Society Member Resigns Amid Confusion
A fractured, archaic style plea shows a member seeking resignation as President Dut vy, questioning others and lamenting the end of glory in the bomb business while mockingly referencing an old fashioned woman and trades for snuff and cal l i.
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Anarchist Society
Brozzer
Adder
Challenges Facing Our Nation in Moral and Social Struggles
The speaker warns that dangers rivaling past wars threaten the nation. Corruption in business and politics, temperance failures, drug abuse, education, carriage and divorce, mistreatment of dependents, prisoners, defectives, and papers are cited as threats that could devastate the country. The call is for vigilance and resolve.
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West
Dodd's Kidney Pills Helped Man Find Relief
James Melmniel of Oakier suffered ten months with kidney and bladder disease, backache, burning in the urethra, sleeplessness, fatigue, nervousness, swelling, and breath shortness. After physician care, he found relief only after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He believes he is permanently cured and recommends the pills, available by mail order from Dodd's Medicine Co. Bureau, N. J. Also includes offers for Household Hints and music.
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James Melmniel
Oakier
Dodd
Dodo's Medicine Co
Burcauo
Quip by Akinside and J Baller Gloom mocked by judge
A brief mock exchange features Alexander Akinside the dyspert and J Baller Gloom the widely known misanthrope. the judge voices sharp sarcasm about the dullness of men. The fragment hints at contempt for ordinary men and a theatrical courtroom style remark.
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Sen
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria Bottles Carefully
Mothers are urged to inspect every bottle of Castoria for infants and children, ensuring it is the genuine safe remedy. The notice emphasizes that Castoria should be used as directed and warns against imitation or unsafe products.
Fragmentary Local Quip Echoes From City Star
A garbled OCR style excerpt from KRunsae City Star features an odd dialogue with phrases like decorated with one when he left and various nonsensical lines. The readable content is minimal, leaving the exact event unclear and the language largely indecipherable.
Scrmb blers play echoes in muddled transcript
Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled note on a game or play. Mentions Tad, flow, trey, old tad aunt, BR Met, Wyreeh, and reference to getting out of her. Lacks clear events, names, or places to confirm.
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