Hidden trade secrets of a Hartz bird industry
Fragmentary OCR describes a town in the Andreasberg area of the Hartz region, noting a yearly production figure around 250000 birds and a distribution split among Russia and Europe. It mentions 10000 kept in homes and emphasizes traditional breeding skills passed from father to son in a secluded industry with training needed.
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Andreasberg
Hartz
Russia
Ropean
Germany
Andreasbers
The Flume and War Echoes in Fragmentary Text
Fragmented OCR text mentions a ravine and a flume with height and width details, Evanco Germany war shots and losses, and a dessert product Jell-O. Also references a cavalry hospital tent and wounded, with garbled phrases about measurements and flavors.
Eastern manager of the day on sun observation outing
The article notes a plan for a sun observation outing on May 28 1900 led by an eastern manager. It mentions fitting lines with rest observations across the Carolinas Virginia and Alabama and references professors colleges and students. It cites travel from New York and New England colleges and invites inquiries to Colonel Thweatt at Easton Pennsylvania for mailed calculations.
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Satt
Carolinas
Virginia
New York
New England
College
Allentown
Thweatt
York—Oall
Easton
Flowers Mixed with Greens Used for Table Decor
A fragment notes flowers mixed with greens used for table decor in a decorative display. It mentions placement and aesthetic purpose for events or settings where arrangements enhance the table presentation.
i O the New Dessert and Its Odd Notes
The fragment hints at a dessert titled i-O with four flavors including Raspberry and Strawberry and mentions opera and Shakespeare. It appears as a stray note quoting prices and spelling variants, lacking clear event or person details to form a full news item.
Fragmentary OCR Note Retains Vague Date Fragments
Readable portions mention a date pattern and names but lack context. The text shows garbled words and scattered numbers suggesting a local notice or brief item rather than a full article. No clear event, person, or organization can be determined from the available fragments.
Water supply on troop ships with condenser system
The Building World describes a condenser based water system for troop ships. It notes twenty tons daily condensation from the tank and iron piping to decks. Soldiers receive six pints per day, horses via tubs, tropics allowance rises to a gallon, with portable 400 gallon tanks in lower holds and lift pumps fore and aft to feed individual tanks.
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Tropics
Mrs Buggins Chooses Pajamas Over the Robe
A Philadelphia Record note tells how Mrs. Buggins seeks emancipation of her sex through wearing pajamas for boys. She visits a Chestnut street haberdasher to select boy’s pajamas and jokes about sizing while admitting she has no children.
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Mrs. Buggins
Mr. Buggins
Chestnut Street
Grain O coffee substitute promotes safe, smooth drink
Try Grain O ask your grocer today to show you a package of Grain O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. All who try it like it. Grain O has the rich seal brown color of Mochi or Java but is made from pure grains and the most delicate stomach receives it without distress at the price of coffee.
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Java
Curem Caldwell One Day Laxative Brono Quinine Tablets
Ad claims refund by druggists if not cures. J W Goon’s signature on each box noted. Mentions lead pencil as oldest writing implement over two centuries old.
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J. W. Gnoon
Mra Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Promises Pain Relief
An 19th century remedy claims to ease child teething discomfort and gum inflammation. The text notes calming effect and gentle relief as a preferred option for mothers seeking relief for distressed infants.
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Winslow
Labastine wall coating promotes durability over kal semines
Labastine is promoted as the original durable wall coating available in white or fourteen tint options by adding cold water. The product is described as pure and long lasting for walls and ceilings, sold in five pound dry powder packages with full directions.
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ADIES
Alabastine Ads Warns Against Counterfeits and Imitations
A lengthy ad from Alabastine Co warns against dealers selling imitation wall coatings under similar names. It touts Alabastine as a pure durable finish safe for church and school interiors, usable on plaster wood brick or canvas, and claims health protection with proper packaging. The notice urges buyers to insist on labeled packages and to consult paint dealers or druggists for a tint card and free booklet.
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Iconia Moountains
New ‘S
Ith
Arth and
Mrs. Buggins and the Pajamas
Bward
Ensible
Alabastine Co
Grand Rapids
Mich
W. L. Douglas
Chicago
Clevelai
Pevens & Uteastington
de Os Qtland Natrait
Ste
CEPR
Fulton Seeet
New York City
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