St Patrick's Sports Day at Showgrounds in aid of school
St Patrick's sports day on March 20 1915 at the Showgrounds features bicycle foot and horse events with judges and stewards named. Open races offer cash prizes and entry fees. admission to grounds set at 1 shilling and children under 10 free. A procession from Shire Hall at 11 am precedes a grand Irish National concert in the evening chaired by F Hegarty with G W McFarland as secretary.
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Cd, McGrath
M. Dowling
W. J. Lindsay
M. Green
W. D. Hogan
J. Cooper
E. Whelan
W. Grant Morton
J. J. Barry
J. Markhaw
E. Taylor
W. I. Lindsay
M- Valence
Jno
W. G. Hegarty
J.B. Doherty
H.hagan
8. Crowe
T. Renoble
FE. Taylor
J. Markham
M. Kiely
M. Greet
J. Reynolds
A Love
J. O'Connor
J. McNamara
W Orford
A. Burbidge
C. F. Hegarty
J. P. Hanson
A. Shaw
H. L. Simon
Shire Hall
F. Hegarty
G. W. McFarland
Thi Bank
Sickof General Banking Business
Equitable
Collins Street
Melbourni Aig
Sper
Hoary Sans Jess
Radanyim Town and Co ‘Sienna Tae
Basktup and Exchange Bun
Ree
Tino King
Sa Ape
Savings Bank Department
Victorian Central
Melbourne
Qommennes
Kell Darr
Goreason
Jumanry
Denon Miller
Brave Soldier Hla Sixth Medal in Desert Watch
An aged veteran, a vidette in a perilous dawn watch, endures hunger and thirst as Arabs close in. Surrounded by sand and danger, he is killed in a final stand, earning a fifth medal inscribed with a chieftain's praise for bravery.
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Egypt
Zululand
The Sins of the 80n In Busreh Persia
An elderly local man recalls a harsh instance of punitive justice in Busreh Persia. A robber attacked a rider and demanded money. the rider beat him and sought the head sheikh who arranged severe bastinado for the culprit and his father. The father was punished for not guiding his son.
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Busreh
Persia
Baksheesh
Theorin
Becass
Stula
The Scot and Nancy Debate Marriage in Orphan Alms House
A Scotsman argues Nancy should marry him to avoid life in the alms house. Nancy resists claiming to wed another man could deny heaven, while the suitor insists John Lemmins is kind but not churchly enough.
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Nancy
Andy
The
Kirk
Edison laments English laborer efficiency. factory closed in near London
A Londoner correspondent recalls Edison in New Jersey, noting English workers lag in productivity while praising the English mechanic. Edison explains a plant closure in England due to lack of payback, contrasting with better output from French Belgians Germans and Austrians. He requests insight into causes of perceived decline among common laborers.
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United States
Mr. Edison
New Jersey
Gay
Excee
Hera
England
London
Europe
Hints for Amateur Singers from Clerici in English Magazine
Advice on voice production stressing relaxation and muscular control. Emphasizes correct tongue placement, even breath, and mental discipline over temperament. Warns against mannerisms and overemphasis on words before tone, citing Clerici from English Illustrated Magazine.
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Jay Debar
Giovanni Clerici
Salt as a factor in health and beauty standards
The article argues salt supports digestion, blood quality, and flesh, linking it to beauty. It cites Russian meals starting with salted bread, salt-water tonics, Irish potato use in youth, and salt’s historical value. It notes salt in medical use, massage, and potential future social roles, contrasting with sugar.
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Pling
The Only Way to End the Insurance Trouble
A man with a bandaged neck greets a caller at his door and explains that the best way to deal with life insurance is to avoid future trouble. The exchange hints at ongoing hardship and a decisive, grim method to end the problem.
Sailor Leaks Sunk Steam Launch At Portsmouth Harbor
A steam launch from a battleship sprang a leak and sank quickly in Portsmouth Harbor. A nearby boater watched as crew swam to a boat and clambered aboard. The boatman mistook the sinking craft for a submarine and declined rescue, while a bystander’s dog bit him, prompting humorous remarks about the dog’s reach.
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Portsmouth Harbor
Stolidis
Fog’s bizarre effect on animals and a man in London
Fog confuses birds making pigeons motionless and silent for hours. Chickens stay still, and a kind man wanders lost in London, claiming the ground sounds different in fog. He visits daily from a suburb, noting weather changes the sense of ground.
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London
The True Optimist in the Face of Barriers
The piece contrasts sham optimists who ignore obstacles with true optimists who, facing barriers, combine patience and energy to forge a path. It cites a great soldier who earned trust by acknowledging danger yet remaining confident in success when backed.
Genius and the drive behind brilliant work
A student discusses genius as an inborn capacity and the role of enthusiasm in hard work. He argues that even skilled labor benefits from hopeful, confident inspiration and that people should pursue the work they feel most interested in to achieve great things.
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Taurela
Loyalty to Friends Guides a Woman's Popularity
The article urges women to cultivate steadfast loyalty to their close companions as the key trait for social popularity. It argues that loyal women avoid evil thoughts about friends and rebuke back-biting and gossip, fostering a noble character and a lasting sense of gratitude from trusted friends.
Fruttarian and Golfing Solicit: Odd Exchanges at Public Spaces
A Fruttarian asks about a bagged package and faces rules on entry and a two penny check. A solicitor playing golf asks a caddie for advice after mishandling clubs. A quip on flattery contrasts paying compliments with paying bills amid misremembered dialogue and garbled wording.
Road maps and faded text guide readers through city schemes
Fragmented OCR notes discuss maps and routes, naming places and groups in vague terms. It hints at a collection or study of regional layouts with references to streets, landmarks, and a few proper nouns. The legible bits suggest a historical catalog of maps and planning details.
Towns Built Up As London Moves Major Locomotive Works
John Burns will host Britain's largest moving project as the L and S W R relocates its Nine Elms locomotive engineering works to Baddelga in Hampshire within months. About 10,000 people will migrate, including 2,000 company employees, with 5,000 to 6,000 dependents and extra tradespeople joining, mirroring past shifts like Wolverton and Homestead migrations. A similar scale occurred when Jaipur expanded, with tens of thousands uprooted in a single day as new cities rose to replace others.
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L. and
S.W.R
Nine Elms
Baadlelga
Hampshire
North Western Railway
Wolverton
Bucks
Crewe
Andrew Carnegie
Homestead
Washan
Jeyporsum
Frederick ‘Treven
Marquis De D Disguised Footman For Free Medical Care
French surgeon Velpeau recounts a tale of the Marquis de D adopting a footman disguise to obtain free treatment at the hospital. A fortnight earlier Velpeau refused a 4000 franc fee, and later learned the patient was a nobleman’s footman in Saint Germain. The surgeon demanded a 10000 franc charity cheque as a formality.
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M. Velbeau
Mar
Velpeau
Velpemuhile
Hin
Saint Germain
Asure
Monsieur
Ey ‘Remely
Public Charity Bureau
Paris
Marquis de D
Dress Makes The Man Woman At Home And In Public
The article urges women to dress well at home as well as in public. It argues half a life is spent at home, so home attire should be neat and appropriate. It contrasts frowsy outfits with sensible morning wear and more elaborate afternoon or streetwear. It notes widespread emphasis on appearance in business life and calls for clean, well brushed personal care and scrupulous toilet habits.
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Sloven
John Gets Out Of It With Carpet Plea And Plans
In a domestic scene Mrs Newbride pleads for help beating a carpet before a move. John refuses, citing risk of ruin though the couple jokes about transporting items and wearing coats to save expenses. The dialogue ends with the wife seeking money to please her husband.
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John
Acchue Marsh Bookserbe MT Fashion Show Opens Daily
Local shop advertises latest spring and summer fashions from ACCHUE MARSH Bookserbe MT. The store offers viewing daily with extended hours and a focus on new season styles for men and women.
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Acchue Marsh Bookserbe
MT Establishment
Main Serene
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