Reed’s Quorum Ruling Sparks House Turmoil
The article recounts a disputed roll call during a legislative session led by Reed. Only 163 members answered, short of quorum, triggering violent disruption as Democrats and Republicans clashed over attendance rules and constitutional authority. The chair’s ruling stood after intense debate, with Reed’s party backing him and the Supreme Court later affirming the decision.
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Thomas Seca
Besemcty
Santen
Ieee Ocak
Committee On Elections
Republcan
Crisp
Carlisle
Speaker
Reed
Mentucky
Supreme Court
Beard of the Turk and Albanian Soldier Death
A Turkish officer remarks an Albanian soldier killed his own father in a grave misjudgment. The sultan sent condolences as the colonel’s widow pleaded for reprieve, but ten of his battalion carried out the death penalty. The article also notes old slang about cheese and its forgotten usage.
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Washington Star
Art of Throwing Kisses and Farce in Parisian Gossip
A quirky clipping quotes a college professor on how young men throw kisses, contrasting a fanciful Mericap gesture with a comic misread. It weaves in playful dialogue about manners and a seven year old named Ethel, ending with a joke about the earth swallowing something.
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Chicago Tribune
Precepts and Principles in Unclear Text Fragments
The readable fragments discuss ideas about rules and beliefs but are incomplete and fragmentary. No clear events dates or named entities are present to identify a specific person or organization.
Directing a Battle How the General Staff Keeps in Tow
A brief overview from the New York Tribune explains staff officers’ duties during battle. It covers observing troop needs, ammunition supply, and executing orders from the general. It notes staff authority during core actions and defense moves, plus extensive training in military science and war theory.
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Spain
Eac
Ace
New York Tribune
Resourceful Blondine-Werty Giddygad noted for powder mistake
A humorous item from the Youngstown Telegram recalls Blondine-Werty Giddygad as the most resourceful girl. A young man teasingly points out a powder spot on her nose, and she replies she always does that when she eats marshmallows.
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Blondine
Werty
Lincoln's Quick Wit On Strange River Road Request
A fragmentary tale recalls Lincoln being asked by a stranger to share a ride on a dusty road to Minots. Lincoln responds with a pithy quip about the plan and the stranger’s eager reply, reflecting his sharp humor during circuit days.
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Minots
Lincoln
Cause of Mis Pessimrem Orator Vo Surface Things
Fragmentary prose hints at social commentary and moral reflection. The text references depth, needs of fellow creatures, and crowd perception with mockery and allegory. The readable parts suggest a philosophical or satirical meditation on human behavior.
Marching Troops Need Proper Feet and Food for Victory
The article stresses that infantry fitness hinges on well fed soldiers and sound feet. It discusses sock and shoe design, foot hygiene, and the importance of arch support, noting how the army shoe and foot care evolved to reduce blisters and improve marching efficiency.
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United States Army
Pass
Furleugh
National Guard
Herman Meyer
Chloroform in Fiction Questioned by Experts
A skeptic argues that chloroform cannot render a grown person unconscious while asleep. A second expert notes it would require multiple attendants to restrain a patient during anesthesia. The discussion casts sensational tales of chloroforming as likely imaginary.
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de. J. T. Gwathipey
Why Rivers Overflow And Flooding Mechanics
An article by Arthur E. Morgan in Scientific American explains rivers as natural channels that widen under flood tides. It cites the Coldwater, St Francis, Miami, and Mississippi rivers showing normal capacities vs flood flows to illustrate why overflow occurs. It also includes a domestic note on a simple homemade silver polish using ammonium or soda with oxalic acid.
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Arthur E. Morgan
Scientific American
Mississippi
St. Francis River
Boun
Miami River
Ohio
Red River
National Magazine
The Ares: World Sex Anew
The fragment references the Ares as a world stage for sex anew, hinting at a thematic piece about renewed erotic exploration and global cultural shifts through intimate encounters.
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Ares
Administrator's Notice Ends Some Local Plot Details
Fragmentary notice describes an administrator’s order affecting public property and a pending action. It names no clear dates or locations but implies a formal review or sale process overseen by a local official. The readable portion hints at procedural steps and potential deadlines to be observed.
Estate Callet Notice From Yambili County
Estate matter in Yambili County Oregon states the attorney Batt for Patrasey issues notice dated March 11. The notice requests within a month from date of decision, actions related to the estate formalities and claims.
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Desoceea Cf
Yambili
Vaaid
Tan Ot Cotate
Annales
Honrion
Batt
Isos Patrasey
Las Lam
Fir Plane First Issue and Last Issue Notice
Notice dated February 18, 1915 states the first issue on February 18 and the last issue on March 18 for the Fir Plane publication in Oocesealet.
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Jssue
Notice of Administrator Sale of Real Property and Costs
A notice announces an administrator sale of a parcel described by odd text fragments including land, chains, and a claim for costs. The action lists a price and references court-related authorities and land parcels. The readable content indicates a sale by administrator with costs to be borne by the claimant.
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Clarence Butt
P. F. Hawkins
Cha. Eldriedge
First National Bank
DR. A. M. Davis
Ferguscen'al
J. C. Price
U. S
de. E. P. Dixon
John 8. Rankin
U. S. National Bank
Littlefield & Romig
Physicians and Surgeons
First Nat'l Bank Blig
Thos. W. Hester
Dixon Building
Newberg
Oregon
Sarah E. Smith
Fred H. Wilson
Osteopathic
Offics
Newberg Vs
G. E. Stuart
Main St
C.E. Brown
D.V.S
Gordon's
Render Browne Ranch
Scholls
Congress
Beard OF the
Ethel
Papa
Aenee
Toweh
Good
Wow Home Sewing Machine Company
Orange, Mass
Collier’s
Cmear
Inston
Tess Sar
Chase & Linton
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