Catnip At The Zoo Impresses Big Cats And Parrots
An article recounts how catnip, unknown to zoo animals in their native homes, elicited strong reactions from parrots Macaws and a range of big cats at Lincoln Park. Parrots erupted in noise and attempted to reach the plant, while African leopard Billy and lion Major reacted with vigorous appetite and unusual behavior. The cheetah-like tiger and lioness likewise showed interest, with kittens playful and vocal.
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Lingoin Park
Billy
Lilly
Three Hours of Courtship Ends in Quick Chicago Wedding
John Engel of Poquonock and Catherine Barckley of Glastonbury wed after a three hour courtship on New Year’s Eve. Engel, 54, a shoemaker and father of nineteen, married once before. Barckley, 36, had resumed her third husband’s name. They traveled four hours by electric car to Windsor to marry Rev. E C Tree at the Congregational church, then returned to Engel’s home for a brief honeymoon.
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Chicago
John Engel
Poquonock
Catherine Barckley
Glastonbury
Coan
New Ywear
Engel
Africans Return From European Humiliation Dark Social Exchange
A fragment reflects on a trip of two African women taken through German and Belgian scientific circles. They are shown as curiosities, guarded and questioned by inquisitive researchers, fearing poisoning and forced to endure endless demonstrations before eventually returning to Africa. The tone critiques colonial attitudes and the dehumanizing gaze of European science.
Women and War Time Woes in Atchison Humor Column
A satirical look at women balancing career and marriage during wartime. It pokes fun at female ambitions, courting habits, and social expectations, noting a North Atchison woman running a company without Gov Leedy’s permission and other light jests about dresses, weddings, and rural life. The piece blends playful stereotypes with wartime sentiment and social commentary from Atchison.
Acquitted by the Crowd in Leadville Trial
Powers, once an engine wiper turned public official in Leadville, faced a capital horse stealing case involving a Missouri prisoner. A shouted intervention aimed at discharging the prisoner led Powers to rule the motion in favor of release, a decision cheered by the courtroom crowd and followed by celebratory gathering at John Shea's.
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Powers
Burnhim
Denver Times
Leadville
Canon City
Kennedy
Hiw
Court House
Joplin
Limove
John Shea
Noted Young Ladies' Academy at Notre Dame Opens Sept
An advertisement lauds St Mary's Academy Notre Dame Indiana for its eighty seventh session opening September. It highlights moral physical and intellectual education attracting pupils nationwide and from abroad with a scenic setting on the St Joseph River. Directors in Notre Dame P G Indiana provide particulars. Thomas W Maloney chosen governor by Democrats of Vermont. North Dakota Republicans nominate F B Faugher for governor and H F Spalding for congress. J B Cheadle named for congress by ninth Indiana district Democrats.
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St Mary's Academy
Notre Dame
Indiana
St. Joseph River
Academy
P. G
Thomas W. Maloney
Vermont
North Dakota
F. B. Faugher
Congress
J. B. Cheadle
Unclear OCR Summary of La Bourgogne Disaster Remembrance
A damaged text notes a memorial service in Paris for La Bourgogne victims. It mentions survivors from the wreck arriving in Paris and references names and places in a garbled way. The fragmentary report suggests a maritime disaster remembrance with limited readable details.
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Pari
la Bour- Bosne
la Bourgogne
Paris
New York City approves bond issue amid varied reactions
The New York municipal government approves a bond issue drawing mixed responses. Officials and residents discuss potential impacts on public services while debates continue over financing and long term costs. Local leaders emphasize accountability and transparency in the process.
Ribbons or Ties Amid Chandelier Discourse
In a quirky exchange Bangay notes many neckties dangling from a chandelier, sparked by a jest about riding a wheel. The dialogue shifts to weather and a playful hint about grandfather’s talk of stewed rabbit and summer’s end.
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Henun
Fancher Leads Poortvertier Heads North Wakola GOP
Fancher runs for povertier seat in North Wakola with Velat as key ally. Local Republicans rally, citing party unity and future victories.
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YB. Fancher
Povertier Heads
Wakola
Velat
Out of Tune Nerves and Faulty Instruments
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a music instrument in disrepair causing discordant sounds. References to tuning, nerves, and reactions from players or audience appear, though many words are garbled. The passage hints at a chaotic scene with strained performers and problematic gear. It reads like a stray poem or diary fragment rather than a clear event report.
The Pigmies of aprica inDr Stuhlmann collects two girls
Four years ago Dr. Stuhlmann, famed African explorer, brought to Germany two dwarf young women about seventeen or twenty from forests northwest of Victoria Nyanza captured by Arab raiders. A 25 year old four and a half foot man with them died soon after arrival. He spoke little Suaheli and none of his own language. The girls were returned to Africans for months to survive a German winter. Only sixteen words of their tongue were learned. The tale suggests the narrator views such people as of low culture.
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Suitnlmann
Germany
Victoria Nyanza
Or. Stuhlmann
Hurone
Russia Takes Reprisals Over Untethered Trade Treaty
Report indicates Russia has begun reprisals against Germany for failing to honor the terms of a commercial treaty. The action underscores escalating tensions in postwar economic relations and may impact bilateral commerce and diplomatic exchanges between the two nations.
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Russia
Germany
Coughing Leads to Consumption in Early Notice
An unusual fragment suggests medical advice for coughs and consumption with references to Kemp and a remedy. The text también mentions a Sunderland England fire with losses estimated over 2000 dollars.
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Kemp
Sunderland
England
Wheat price and seed catalog note from Wisconsin listing
An item lists grain prices and cultivation tips including wheat at 40 cents a bushel and references farm seeds and postage costs. It mentions John Zerberd Co of La Crosse, Wisconsin and highlights a payment note for farm seeds. The second line reports the death of J. B. Rafferty, a prominent Waterloo businessman.
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John Zerberd CO
la Crosae
Wis
CND
Women Find Comfort In Lydia Pinkham Remedy
Serene comfort in old age is rare for many women due to health troubles. Mrs. Pinkham has helped numerous women through advice and Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A testimonial from Mrs. J12 Orms describes relief from headaches, dizziness, hot flashes, and nerve issues after using the remedies. The article notes Mrs. Pinkham’s long experience and her ongoing care of correspondence with sick women.
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Lytia B. Pinkham
Dera
J.12 Orms
Horner St
Johnstown
Mig
Piax
Jean
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