Porcupine Corrects Hedgehog Misnomer in Woodland Encounter
Bob Rabbit and Tim Hare meet Mr. Porcupine who insists on his single name and explains differences from Hedgehog. He demonstrates quill defense and tail weaponry to deter the pursuers before they flee. The tale clarifies misnaming and animal identities in a forest moral scene.
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Porcupine
Hedgehog
Mr. Hedgehog
Bob Rabbit
Mr. Porcupine
Tim Hare
Bob Rabbi
Bop
Tim
Mr. Hedge
The Origin of the Word Jazz in American Speech
The term jazz arose from New Orleans musician Razz noted by Lieut. James Reese-Hurope. His group sparked a wave of imitators across the South and Midwest, culminating in the spread of the word from Atlantic to Pacific as jazz entered dictionaries.
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Mark Twain
James Reese-Hurope
S. A
Razz
New Orleans
South
Missouri
Middle West
Atlantic
Pacific
Rough Neck Problem Sparks Laundry Dilemma
A narrator describes a rough neck incident and a messy laundry routine. Shirts and collars are damaged, with a claim of frequent washing in a trench area. The tale hints at violence and fear, noting a weapon and a damaged shirt stripe.
Dorothy Gish on the screen and abroad voyage
Dorothy Gish, the popular film star, recently sailed on the Imperator for a vacation abroad. Her screen work is familiar to millions who rely on motion pictures for entertainment.
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Dalnty Dorothy
Gish
Imperator
Mies Gish
Porcupine and Bob Rabbit Clash Over Courage
Bob Rabbit defends Hog calling him a coward as Mr. Porcupine is mocked for not fighting. Both animals boast sharp quills and a tense exchange highlights pride and fear in a forest confrontation.
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Hog
Mr. Porcupine
Bob Rabbit
Beauty Chats on Blemishes and Their Cures
Edna Kent Forbes explains cosmetic blemishes such as birthmarks smallpox scars powder marks and tattoos can be treated. Methods include skin peeling for pits caustic and electric needle for birthmarks peroxide injections for powder marks retattooing for tattoos and cautious scar revision to reveal new skin.
New Frocks For Fall Wear Show Subtle Shifts In Fashion
A New York fashion summary notes women nationwide are buying more conservatively as prices rise. The piece outlines fabrics like serge, duvetyn, wool jersey, and satin, with long waists, embroidered details, and beaded evening gowns. It contrasts Paris trends with American taste and stresses quality, beauty, and fit over cheap goods.
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New York
Sergo
Duvetyn
Paris
Local style chatter on collar stiffness and laundry claim
A speaker muses about stiff collars and wood trim while noting a laundry bill that claims we use only soft water. They suggest removing nails at times and wonder if it’s a good idea.
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Deesa Laundry
Notable Names Appear in Public Notices and Ads
Fragmentary OCR shows references to W Gillinan and Gervase with quotes about health and sanitary dairy barns. It also mentions Daubsleigh with paintings hung as cigarette advertisements across tobacconists. The text is garbled but centers on advertising and public mentions.
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Young Daubsleigh
Baby Should Have Chance Health Public Service Message
The article promotes breastfeeding as best for infant health, noting lower mortality for breastfed babies and advising nursing for three to four months or up to ten months if possible. It cautions that if milk is insufficient, safe cow's milk may be used with physician guidance and temporary shortages may be overcome. It also mentions fashion notes on vests white veils and camel hair accessories.
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Jesus
Christ
Paul
Public Health Service
Foolish Melancholy and Hysterical Passion Quote
A reflection on melancholy as a hysterical passion that provokes unbidden sighs and tears. The comparison to ink staining white paper frames melancholy as a meaningful yet contented deception.
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Lockhart
Cats Released to Clean Pittsburgh Rats Backfire
An army of cats in 0C Pittsburgh helplessly panicked a menagerie kept for rat control. Lions tigers and other beasts refused to cooperate as elephants and rhinos fled, revealing the plan’s folly and chaos in the building.
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Highland Parts
Pittsburgh
Aspirin Bayer Drug Ad and Early Oil Well Report
An early advertisement praises Bayer aspirin as a trusted headache remedy with unbroken Bayer packaging and proper directions. The piece also notes a McClintockville oil well owned by Joseph I. Robinson, completed in 1801, producing 0.25 barrels daily at current prices, once selling for 62 cents a barrel.
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Bayer
Ady
McClintockvillea
Joseph I. Robinson
Oil City Correspondence Public Ledger
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Rich Color for Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use on wool, silk, cotton, and mixed fabrics, promising fade resistant, even color with each package. It markets ten colors and guarantees perfect results when using Diamond Dyes Color Gold.
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Drogelst
FALLS CATARRH MEDICINE PROMISES RELIEF
An advertisement explains FALL'S CATARRH MEDICINE builds the system and cleanses the blood to resist colds. It claims repeated acute catarrh can become chronic and promises internal action through the bloodstream to reduce inflammation. Circulars available from B J Cheney & Co Holando Ohio.
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Wall
B. J. Cheney & Co
Holado
Ohio
Quotations on Status in a Big Town Society Scene
A fragment shows a guest praising a druggist as a pillar of the community while noting a hostess presents a fine table and wine. The dialogue hints at social esteem and local reputation in a small town setting.
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Iitmgelf
Brightest Crowns In Heaven and Fortunes Quotes
A collage of quoted maxims on heaven tribulation fortune and happiness from B H Chapin Stochesou Stantford Lerbert Spencer. The piece links heavenly crowns with earthly gains and suggests inner heaven precedes outer bliss.
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B. H. Chapin
The Heart Truly Great Quote Passage
A reflective line asserts that no heart remains truly great without tenderness and compassion, underscoring moral virtue in human character. The quotation emphasizes kindness as inseparable from greatness, linking strength with mercy.
The Christian’s Ripening Corn Metaphor
A brief line quotes Guthrie comparing the Christian life to ripening corn as faith deepens causing humility and bowed head toward spiritual growth.
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Guthrie
Eatonic Users Do This Get the Greatest Benefits
A reader notices Eatonic benefits from weekly use, claiming relief from rotting bloating heartburn and stomach misery. Recommends taking one or two tablets after meals for several weeks and finishing a full course to remove excess acids and toxins. Advised to consult a druggist to spread the word.
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Eatonic
Chicago
U. S
No Advance Information About Love at First Sight
A fragment dialog questions belief in love at first sight and asserts there is no second sight. The lines hint at romantic skepticism and a playful exchange about fate and perception.
Pure herb family med elng claim not found
Fragment discusses a generic herbal remedy praised for regulating bowels stimulating the liver flushing kidneys sweetening stomach and purifying blood but lacks clear specifics or verifiable details about a product or producer.
Bulgarian Blood Tea Promised to Aid Ailments
A vintage style claim promotes Bulgarian Blood Tea as a cure for stomach liver kidney rheumatism and blood disorders. It touts rapid recovery and cites the 1918 influenza epidemic use by thousands, urging families to keep a box for emergencies and to ask a pharmacist or grocer for a trial.
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Bright
Doan
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Mr. Burns
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Yonkers Statesman
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