Disfigured skin and bones described in ominous tone
A fragmentary notice catalogues severe deformities and illnesses as alarming evidence of danger. It hints at a character named Serofala and mentions a nefarious use of a remedy or agent causing debility, with obscure Latin-like phrases and incomplete phrases.
Poems Return to Light for Rimer Says Philadelphia Press
A Philadelphia Press note reports poet Rimer finding some success and "holding his own" with new poems rather than sending them out. The exchange suggests growing confidence as he reassesses his approach to publication.
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Rimer
Philadelphia
Yankee methods rile European exhibitors at Prague fair
At the Bohemian annual agricultural and implement fair in Prague the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company of Chicago showcased reapers mowers and binders drawing heavy attention and orders. German and Austrian firms protested underhand methods and police stayed out. Americans captured about 80 percent of orders, sparking tension and a near riot fear.
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Chicago Daily News
Prague
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company of
Chicago
McCormick Company
Accounted Por Grave Looks For Burial Evidence
A fragment notes someone saying he looks so grave because he is buried in him alƒ. The readable text focuses on a somber tone and a question about burial, with limited names or places evident in the OCR fragment.
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Himalf
High Altitude Effect on Sire Puree Inhalation
A brief note observes that at high altitudes the sire puree and inhalation occur more completely through the lungs than at lower elevations, suggesting altitude influences respiratory processing.
The Beaten Girl Reveved
Bertha laments a broken engagement as a thief steals her dog Fido. The exchange with Kate reveals the distress over the missing pet in a New York snippet.
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Kate
Bertha
Fred
New -York
Plate Powder Polishes Liver But Harms Health
Plate powder, often made from lime and prepared chalk, yields a splendid polish on a liver but is dangerous. Mercury-containing mixtures in plate powder cause severe injury and health risks.
Lost marriage proof prompts playful millinery bills
A humorous local item notes Mrs Newlywed and Mr Newlywed joking over missing marriage documents. The pair pretend that receipted millinery bills could serve as proof of ceremony, reflecting a light, whimsical tone in the notice.
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John
Open all night saloon sign greets traveler in Savannah
The speaker recalls arriving by Georgia Central train in Savannah and finding the station ringed by saloons with a large illuminated sign over one proclaiming Open all night. The remark notes the local drinking hubs and nightlife atmosphere.
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South
J. B. Joesph
Georgia Central
Sevannah
Meaning of cockades and who may wear them
London Correspondence explains the significance of cockades and which individuals may legally wear them. It traces colors tied to offices and nations from England to Europe, noting black for servants of royalty and various hues for other groups, and concludes the inquirer is not entitled to wear a cockade, though many do so without awareness.
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Fervante
New York
F Lee Carter
England
United States
Hanover
Charles I
William of Orange
Holland
London
Germany
Austria
France
Spain
Portugal
Belgium
New York Town
Careless Kindness Turns Honest Woman Into Imposter
A Spectator example shows sympathy driving a deserving poor woman into professional begging. A deserted, needleworking mother with writing skill sent bundles of items and a letter pleading for help while hinting at a “sad crisis.” She describes struggles to feed and clothe children and mentions debts and memory.
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the Spectator
Journal
Indies
Mer
Thale
Fragments on Divorce, Cheese, and Farm Twine In 1900s Clippings
The column weaves gossip about Samie's divorce and alimony, notes a gigantic Canadian cheese, and markets Manila twine price comparisons. It discusses farm fibre supply, prices per acre, and the impact of eastern manufacturers on fibre markets including Yucatan and the Philippines.
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Manila
Portland
Oregon
Yucatan
Philippines
Teal Offices and Sky Scraper Views in Manhattan
A jumble of stray notes from Town Topics mentions teal offices atop sky scrapers, cosmetic cures for walking discomfort, and Monopole Groceries branding. It also cites fashionably old ad lore about Opal stones and cave coral, ending with a humorous exchange from the New York Times.
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Manhattan
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