Emma Bassett a Self Made Indianapolis Business Leader
The article profiles Emma Bassett of Indianapolis, detailing her rise from poverty in a small town to becoming a respected businesswoman. It highlights her early work, night courses in stenography, a multigraphing machine purchase, and her successful printing business.
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Altrusa
Rotary
Manile_ Ross
Indianapolis
Abdut
Emma Bassett
Emma
Indiana
Smiths
Miss Bass
Aerial Performer Mrs Horchem Aims For 20000 Miles
The article profiles Mrs Horchem an aerial performer from Ransom Kansas with a Wichita based company. It notes her travel as an aerial taxi driver carries passengers commercially and records miles flown toward a 20000 mile target before winter ends her touring. Her background includes education in Portland and Seattle and a notable altitude record of 16399 feet at St Louis on July 5.
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America
Ransom
Kan
Portland
Seattle
Horchem
Wichita
Mike
Jetter
Unclear OCR Fragments Highlight Daily Life and Food Labels
Fragmentary text references a wife making up her mind, discussions of wisdom and jail, a bachelor habit, and a busy household. It mentions the United States Department of Agriculture and a new hard wheat variety suitable for macaroni, plus a candid remark on a woman’s cold demeanor.
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Woma
United
States
Department of Agri‘culture
Paris Fall Mode Opens with Bright Colorful Frocks
Paris fashion eyes focus on Deauville and Auteuil looks as the fall line evolves. Designers push tunic blouses, scarfs, and plaits into slim silhouettes while vivid colors and white black pairings dominate accessories and gowns.
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Cheruit
Maude Lely
Paris
The Gospel Message of Invitation and Covenant
A devotional piece interprets Isaiah 55 as the gospel call to all souls to come to the waters and receive life. It highlights the threefold invitation Incline your ear Come unto me Hear and the promise I will make an everlasting covenant with you even the sure mercies of David. It urges acceptance today and cites scriptures from Isaiah John and Hebrews.
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David
Ign
Jehovah
Christ
Isaiah
God
Absorption in Work Tempts Personal Relation with Christ
The text warns that constant work can become a substitute for personal relationship with Christ. It notes the unselfish drive of devoted labor can sharpen temptation to neglect spiritual bonds and replace faith with constant duties.
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Christ
John
Little Sunle7 Child Surprises Dad On Subway Ride
A small girl on her first subway ride asks if her father caused the accident when lights go out. He denies it. She retorts that such mischief is just the sort of thing he would do.
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Rehoboth Sunday Herald
Inventor weighs publishing testimonial on hair restorer
A Wisconsin agriculturalist recalls three bald patches before using a new hair restorer and notes a positive change, while a friend questions what the published testimonial would say. The exchange blends curiosity and belief in the product's benefits.
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Wisconsiny Agriculturist
Seemed the Right Place Gags Over Watch Repair
A comic exchange riffs on seeking repairs at a second-hand store with a witty line about a broken second-hand. The quip plays on expectations and misdirection.
Pictures Missing Of Words Words Words
A humorous note recalls Ham letting a sad remark about missing pictures and the disappointment of friends who say it is too bad he has no comic section.
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Hamlet
Incoherent Quote Complicates Local Gossip
A fragment from Brown Jug captures a murky exchange about an elderly man named Jack, rumors of lost money, a failed gum machine, and unspecified investments. The dialogue reflects informal chatter rather than verifiable news.
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Jack
No Discrimination Tolerated Book Agent Is In
A lively exchange notes no discrimination in housing with the lady of the house and a cook declaring all Indies present. The dialogue, though garbled, centers on inclusion and hospitality in the domestic scene.
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Cook
Groundhog Run-In Sparks Wry Road Debate
Lucile accuses Lewis of hitting a groundhog on the road while Lewis remains unfazed, joking that the animal was a road hog and deserved the outcome. The exchange presents a humorous, small-town moment between two neighbors.
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Lucile
Buck
Lewis
Nighttime rumor details shared in a sleepy aside
A fragment notes a late night exchange about a story that surprised the speaker and a tired reply stating a wish to know more. The odd phrasing hints at a whispered tale or gossip overheard at an odd hour.
Incomplete Portraits Highlight Silent Manners
A fragment hints at a man who spoke little and later acquired a flour, reflecting a quiet character arc and social observation in a local column.
Heavy Snow Drifthalting My Peek
A narrator notes a heavy snow drift blocking view as he makes a shift to look. The line evokes a wintry scene with humor and an exaggerated exclamation.
Portage Question on Canoe Trip Plans
The item notes a Portage discussion about whether to undertake a canoe trip this year or switch to a walking tour due to the burden of carrying a heavy canoe.
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Nix
Mrs Jones Enrolls in Correspondence School
A 19th century exchange reveals Mrs Jones joined a correspondence school last winter and learned not to depend on her husband to mail her lessons. The anecdote highlights domestic misadventure and self sufficiency.
Plaid Fashions Shift From Juvenile to Adult Women
Fashion note highlights plaids in chic garments for women and children. French designers present plaid chiffon and plaid ta fleta dresses in red brown green and yellow. Practices favor shorter frocks and practical sun protection for children, while adult styles trend toward two season lengths.
Noted Sermon Quotation from Reverend Stearns
A fragmentary quotation from Rev. D. BM. Stearns urges complete surrender to the Lord’s will, likening people to tools in a Nazareth carpenter’s shop and to be wholly at divine disposal. The readable line reflects religious exhortation common in historical church discourse.
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Nazareth
Rev
D. BM. Stearns
Repenting and Forgiving as Christan Virtue
A quotation attributed to Chris an Evangelist contends that repentance does not stem from forgiving enemies, mending a wounded heart, or feeding the hungry, suggesting a paradox in moral actions and spiritual renewal.
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Chris
Character and Creed Quotations from The Congregationalist
The saying contrasts creed and character, noting some men have creed supreme to character while others have character superior to creed. It reflects a moral observation from The Congregationalist on personal integrity.
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Congregationalist
Many and Ian Offer All for Humanity, Heartbound
An archival line from the Christian Advocate portrays the duo Many and Ian pledging everything they own for the sake of humanity, framing a moral decision as a charitable pledge.
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Ian
The Real Things The Real Things Are The Unseen
A brief reflective note quotes Forward praising the real things as unseen, suggesting deeper values beyond surface appearances.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Mothers
Endorsements from mothers in Milwaukee Buffalo and Vienna describe Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restoring health after childbirth. Letters claim relief from nervousness fatigue and pain and note the product is safe for nursing mothers. Fortunes say it helped and many recommend it to others.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Lydia EB. Pinkham
John Mitzke
8Th Ave
Wis
Buffalo
Lydia E.pinkham
Iumsiie
N. Y
Vienna
South Dakota
G.W. Freeman
Vienna, South Dakota
Lydia Eakain
Sue
Painters at China’s Mercy Amid Brush Shortage
The article notes painters rely on Chinese workers for brushes as Russian supplies are cut off, causing paint brush prices to rise. It says the crisis was severe during and after the war but has since stabilized.
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China
Better take two at Good Hardware
Customer asks about sturdiness of an item at Good Hardware. Clerk confirms it is sturdy and warns the customer to buy two to avoid breakage. The exchange ends with a quip about courage and doing what is right.
Castoria Advertisement Claims Generations of Use
An old style promotional blurb touts Castoria as a safe substitute for castor oil paregoric teething drops and soothing syrups. It claims no narcotics and says directions are on each package with physicians recommending it. The line hints at a familiar signature.
Ashe and Beeche Discuss Brother as News Artist
London answers reveal Ashe asks about his brother working as an artist for the newspaper. Beeche confirms he draws crosses on pictures to mark crime locations.
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Ashe
Beeche
London
Swamp Root Endorsed for Kidney Ailments Ad
An advertisement proclaims Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a leading remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. The ad touts gentle effects and urges trying a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Butcher Says Son Disowned For Being Too Fast
A quoting butcher explains he sent his son to college for knowledge yet disowned him after two years. The reason given is the son grew too fast. The exchange highlights a clash between traditional expectations and youthful progress.
Freshen a Heavy Skin with Cuti Cura Talcum Powder Ad
Advertisement notes Cuticura Talcum Powder as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio. It promotes an antiseptic scented powder for face skin baby and dusting and claims it renders other perfumes superfluous. The line also cites a rise in public high school enrollment from 1,156,095 in 1871 to 2,181,216 in 1920.
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United States
Court Testimony Describes Street Singer Shout
A policeman testifies at court about a street singer’s performance. He recalls an occasional shout and the magistrate asks for the nature of the shout, noting an exclamation as he hurt.
Rare 12-piece blue white dinner set passed through generations
A 200-year-old ten set cherished by Mrs. Plaupton B Miller of Alfred Maine remains complete with 12 pieces. The blue white cling has a willow blue stripe and blue polka dots and originally belonged to Mrs Morris great great grandmother. It has been handed down to the eldest daughter on each wedding day. Obedience is the key to every door.
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Paris
New York Herald-Tribune
Directoire
Queen Victoria
Milady
Deauville
Auteul
Deauville Sands
Patou
Mandeleine Vionnet
Plaupton B. Miller
Alfred
Maine
Morris
Pinkley Says He Is Raising and Selling Chickens
Miss Brown questions Pinkley as he confirms he is entering business by raising and selling chickens. The exchange ends with a light jab about appetite.
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Miss Brown
Pinkley
A Fair Question The Artist Sale Dialogue
A quotation exchange shows an artist offering a prized painting at half the catalogue price and a prospective buyer asking for the original catalogue cost. The brief snippet captures negotiation dynamics and the art market tone.
Had Not Forgotten About The Vacation Money Owed
A brief exchange recalls an unpaid loan from last year used for a vacation. Jinks replies that the matter should be put aside and taken a break to clear his mind.
Winter Season She And He Conversation
Fragment from a dialogue about night time and sleep. The exchange notes fatigue from long weights and a need for rest. No clear location or date is provided.
Simple Living and Rainy Weather Sayings
The passage extols simplicity as greatness and notes nature lovers should be content when heavy rain pours. It uses a proverb about weather to underline a cheerful acceptance of nature's mood.
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American Legion Weekly
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Toledo
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Idva
Heavenly Host
Ben Mulford, Jr
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Northwestern Yeast Co
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