Music Among the Negritos Described in National Geographic
A National Geographic bulletin details Negritos music and dance. It notes bamboo nose flutes and a carved wooden stringed instrument from bamboo with earthen bridges, with the Bana ga bronze gong common. It describes pantomimic dances, strange singing, and dispels rumors of widespread nudity among wild Philippine peoples.
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National Geographic Magazine
Mare
Philippines
Mindanao
Electricity and Agriculture in German Practice
A lesson on applying electricity to farming drawn from German practice notes that cheap power was secured by agricultural co operatives. German co operatives grew from one in 1801 to 267 by 1910 and 80 to 700 by 1913, with some generating electricity, others buying bulk supply, and some pooling to ensure rural supply where a central plant isn’t justified.
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J. I Crowley
London Society of Arts
Germany
Tokyo girls school costume change for three institutions
The Japan society bulletin reports new uniforms for three Tokyo girls schools. Freshmen wear pink jackets and violet skirts, second year wear blue jackets, third year outfits become brown coats reflecting maturity. Schools affected are Girls' Commercialal School, Yamawaki Girls' High School, and Atowss Girls' High School.
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Tokyo
Japan Society Bulletin
Tayo
Commercelal School
Yamawaki Girls’ High School
Atowss Girls’ High School
Fragmented OCR text hints at dialogue between Kil and Purist
The readable lines show a garbled exchange referencing Kil and a fan, with mentions of throwing, tearing, and soft breath. The passage is incomplete, with many garbled words, making a clear event or outcome hard to determine.
Fragmentary street scene note comes through in garbled text
A jumbled OCR fragment describes city life and a Sunday work scene with reference to drivers and hired help. The text is unclear but suggests staffing or labor at city stables and a note about penalties or duties. No clear events or names are recoverable.
Tea Use Harms Health In Public Warnings
An extract warns that tea excess harms the nerves and mind, noting that even in Ireland and the United States some people drink excessive amounts. The piece cites dangerous ingredients and addiction as leading to widespread insanity and ruined lives, urging moderation.
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Ireland
United
Staes
Island Fights for Survival Against the Zuider Zee
An island stands in a uphill struggle as the Zuider Zee expands driven by tides and land loss. The island resists with barricades while centuries of defense falter as the sea advances. Fishermen note dwindling fish and rising vulnerability as the land recedes.
Fragmented Cathird Observation by Julin Burroughs
The narrator wonders if Iammora is pleased or annoyed by the cathiri and notes the bird’s conspicuous song in a general chorus. Quiet observation reveals how power and subtlety shape perception, with a desire to see the subordinate figure less conspicuous.
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Juln Burroughs
Day of Judgment and Eclipse Reflected in Writings
The fragment reflects a view of the Day of Judgment and the need to observe and remember events before they are forgotten. It mentions astronomy, eclipses, and the hope that society will witness a new epoch only after careful observation, not rushed impressions.
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Tehony Chapman
Paoling the Cost and Engagement Rhights
In a fragmentary dialogue, Kathryn questions the expense of a large engagement ring while Kittie lampoons social expectations. The exchange hints at multiple engagements and a syndicate arrangement among suitors, reflecting themes of marriage pressure and dowry.
Notices of the Primary in McKean County
McKean County Commissioners publish a notice listing offices and candidates for the upcoming primary elections. The text references dates and the selection of delegates to national and state party conventions, including Republican and Democratic party roles and committees.
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McKean County
Ollowa
United States
Hute. Fenton
Local political slate listings in McKean County
One Democrat member, Sweven Prohibition, delegates and seven alternate delegates to the National Convention. Prohibition state committee member, one county committeeman in one election district for each party. Names include Joseph P. O'Conner, A. J. Bund, Q. &. Galvarin, and Commissioners UL McKean County.
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Prohibition
Oneti
Joseph P. O'Conner
A. J. Bund
Q. &. Galvarin
UL Mckean
Smethport Board of Health orders cleanup by May 1 1920
Borough of Smethport demands thorough cleaning of all premises including cellars yards and alleys to be kept sanitary at all times. After May 1 the board will remove rubbish and charge the cost to the owner with penalties up to five dollars. Screens urged on all windows and doors from May 1 to November 1 1920. Smethport Borough Board of Health President T Hungivitle and Secretary Thos Morrison sign.
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Board OF Health
Borough of
Smethport
Board of Eealth
Arna
Smethport Borough Board of Heath
T. ¥. Hungivitle
Thos. W- Morrison
Leessmeathport
Penna
Estate of Eugene Duffy Letters Testamentary Granted
Notice that Letters Testamentary have been granted by McKean County Register of Wills to Rev B J Donohue executor residing in Smethport Pennsylvania. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly and any legal claims must be presented properly authenticated to the undersigned without delay.
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Eugene Duffy
Keating Township
McKean County
Pennsylvania
Smethport
B, J, Donohue
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Smethport Reader
Mrs. Elias Smith of Malin Street Smethport says she suffered years of backaches headaches and irregular kidney action. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she gained relief and has had no backache or headache since and her kidney function returned to normal.
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Smethport
Elias Smith
Malin St
Smetaport
Dean
Kinney PiUs
Boan
Odin
Doan
Notice from Committee on In oat Hast teen alle
Government order cites the committee’s actions and advisories regarding a claim process. It notes that imports and other claims must be presented by a specified gate, with the Lay committee and SERIO overseeing the claims and deadlines.
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Roy
Rive
Feston
One car remains of fur she of red auto syarales
A single remaining used red Studebaker touring car with six cylinder engine five passenger capacity in good condition. The seller offers to demonstrate and sell at a bargain to clear up space. Interested buyers urged to contact promptly.
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Studebaker
Memorial fund to build American Legion national headquarters in Indianapolis
Russell G. Croylaton former War Camp Community Service leader joins drive for a Memorial Building to house the American Legion national headquarters in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce leads a fundraising push, aiming at several million dollars with state and local support planned. A plan contemplates purchasing twenty blocks between two parks to create a central campus facing the city library and post office.
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Russell G. Croylaton
Organizition Dividon
Allecina Legion
National Headquarters
Indianapolis
War Camp Community Service
Whiel
Oxeaut Lve
Minneapolis
Legion
Wooster
Mr. Creviston
Fourth Tudlum Infantry
Tews
Minnesota
Nebraska
Noriaval Soule Duekota
Sirinas
Tee
Stalion
Kansas City
Middle West
Yeans
Thdinnapolis
Rhemprial
Legion Posts
City Post Offic
City Lbrary
Commander of New Post Formed at Walter Roy Hospital
Corporal J. Bute was elected commander of a newly formed American Legion post at Walter Roy hospital in Washington DC. About dead, sick and wounded men receive care as the group grows with two hundred signers at first sight. The post hopes to be fully organized by the first of the month.
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J, FE. Bute
Leviton
Walter Roy Hos Pial
Washington, D. C
Bate
Qchristmaas
Pravkin D' Oller
Mr. frOter
Brite
Euline
Cobb
Yan Sonuster
Plan Endorsed by Labor Amid Americanism Debate
The plan wins labor support amid disputes over patriotism and civic duty. Prominent figures defend cooperation with allied groups while emphasizing unity against subversive plots. The article notes patriotic concerns and calls for national solidarity to protect American ideals.
Poppy as Memorial Flower For American Legion Adopted
Franklin D Olier calls for the Shirley poppy to be the Legion memorial flower after tacona Wilsh post No. 2 adopts a resolution in favor. The draft resolution honors comrades who sleep in distant lands and urges remembrance with annual red poppy displays in cemeteries parks and private orders.
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Franklin D'Olier
The
American Lexion
Legion
Edward B. Rhaen
Tacona
Wilsh
Wrstington Post
Arnes
Tly Rim
Shirley Apps
American Legion
Ives
Local elects official amid cryptic wording
In a puzzling note from a small town, an individual described as 14, FP, in His Moria Town, Cede, Ohie, allegedly elected a mciaher of LG Franke Bust No. 22 of Mar y to the office a delfy marshal. The text also claims not every veteran holds an OM, BL" in his own hometown.
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Moria
Cede
Ohie
Franke
Mary
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