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Vandalla Line Railway Time Table Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment shows timetable snippets for the Vandalla Line with multiple train numbers and times such as 1:08 am 7:15 am 1:03 pm and 4:20 pm along with scattered notes like No 18 No 3 and No 27. It includes stray references to SP Bogeth North and a line labeled The Bile Four.
Grand Cross of the Russian Order of St George Notable Recipients
The Grand Cross of the Russian St George Order, founded by Catherine the Great in 1768, has been awarded only four times in 130 years. Catherine II received it ex officio. Grand Duke Michael Nikolayevich and Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolayevich were honored for campaigns in Asia Minor and Europe. Czar Alexander II wore the cross during the centennial celebrations.
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Giraffes and Wires Trouble Tropical Telegraphs
At an Institute of Electrical Engineers meeting in London W L Preece described tropical damage to telephone systems. Giraffes in East Africa push through wires and pull down poles. white ants eat wooden poles. bees use a telephone as a hive. spiders spin webs over wires reducing insulation resistance to a few ohms.
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Iceland’s Founding And Early Growth Under Nordic Pioneers
A historical sketch notes Iceland’s founding around A D S874 by Norse settlers. John Fiske compares the colonization to Puritan arrivals, cites rapid population growth to 50 000 and a thriving economy with sheep cattle crops and trade with Norway Denmark the British Isles. Political freedom justice and naval dominance supported swift wealth and cultural development.
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Disliked Egotism in a Lonely Moral Dilemma
A wife asks why he feels lonely and he laments egotism in society. He critiques kings diplomats lawyers and selfishness, claiming to be the only consistently moral gentleman, which deepens his sense of isolation. The excerpt portrays a satirical view of moral superiority and social hypocrisy.
Ebony wood described as durable material for furniture
The passage discusses ebony from India and Ceylon, noting its hard texture, dark color, and use in furniture making. It mentions the wood’s age related color and its historic use with ivory by the Greeks to enhance appearance.
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India
Ceylon
Wong
Not For Her A Courting Exchange In Foreign Nobility
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt shows two women debating marriage to a bored foreign nobleman. One insists she would not marry a man who courts with a bored air despite his noble status.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Enthusiastic Aviator Explains Biplane Principles
In a lively exchange with a young lady, the aviator stresses the crucial point that keeps the craft aloft. The dialogue mirrors a New York Times style explanation of flight dynamics after a lengthy practical delineation.
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New York Times
Madie Why Question Proposals in Private Exchange
Conversation shows Marjorie hesitant about a marriage proposal from Charlie. The dialogue indicates uncertainty whether Charlie will propose, while Madie presses for candor about feelings toward him.
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Marjorie
Judre
Oldest Observatory Claims In Mogul Era History
The Peking Observatory, believed by some to be the world's oldest, traces its founding to early Mogul rule under Rebel Khao, the first emperor of the Mogul dynasty.
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Bay
Ees
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Ihev
Gavent Garden Recalled In London Convent Heritage
A fragment recalls a garden once linked to a convent in London, noting its past owners and its role as a site connected to the Weatr tuster era and Tegembla ext Eruit Markel.
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Garien
London
Vacation Essay Urges Restful Outing For Renewal
An extended meditation promotes vacation as relief from routine and urban life. It argues outdoor solitude, nature, and travel renew the mind, body, and spirit, contrasting city life with primitive calm and urging readers to seek a week or two away each year to gain hope, tolerance, and vigor.
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Miles D Lowry1915 Martinsville Obituary
Miles D Lowry born near Westfield Illinois June 9 1857 died August 24 1915 at his mothers home near Martinsville He married Elvenia Phix in 1889 they had one daughter Bessie He leaves his mother wife daughter four sisters Nancy Rosetta Nettie Lettia one brother John and many relatives He joined Bethel Baptist Church in 1885 and remained a member Funeral services were held August 26 at Martinsville Baptist Church conducted by H C Croslin with Elders G L Huggins and L G Fasig burial in Kettring Cemetery
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Board of Review Visits Oblong After High Assessments
The Crawford Robinson Argus reports the Board of Review traveled to Oblong last week to inspect raised assessments. They found poor village conditions and re assessed values from 150 percent to 450 percent. Two properties drew attention with current valuations far below offers rejected at 5000 and 4000 dollars respectively.
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Oblong
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