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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
2
The notice states that starting March as 157 A.CURTE Fare will be charged for second class mail in Pekin. The article mentions a change affecting postal rates and advance payments in the Pekin area.
A fragmented word collage mentions Mrs Winkle and John with domestic concerns, a town council piano purchase and inspection, a caution about safety aboard a voyage, American colonies in Paris, and a Western Australia gold find reported near Coolgardie Kalgoorlie with early notes on ore richness and uncertainty about extent.
Farm and Fireside contributor argues early home environment shapes a child’s character more than other factors. Personal experiences as both child and parent illustrate how home surroundings mold behavior and future prospects.
A fragment describes destroying ants using brimstone and various powders. It mentions placing substances in an earthen dish, dissolving, and dusting water or air to drive ants away. The wording is garbled but conveys an insect control recipe.
A short discussion notes how many people can speak correctly without hesitating or faltering. It contrasts proper grammar with common mistakes and suggests that mastery depends on practice and understanding of sentence structure.
The fragment notes Texas and its territories rising in rank within the union, claiming wealth and population growth. It compares value of railroads and wealth to other states, suggesting Texass surpasses others in key metrics.
Readable guidance on pruning geraniums in white winter, pinching off flowers, and watering. Emphasizes thorough weekly watering and light moisture between limos if needed, aiming to keep plants healthy through December.
A fragment voice attributed to Uncle Eben discusses how personal truth relates to one’s business, urging alignment between belief and practical action. The line hints at cultural or dialectal speech and suggests a broader theme of integrity in work.
A popular movement begins to preserve Australia’s stringybark trees noted as the tallest in the region. The effort focuses on conserving native forests and protecting the species from overexploitation.
A clipped quotation notes that a man quotes bravely and will not rely on invention when memory offers a suitable word. The line reflects Emersonian thoughts on wit and expression and the value of memory in speech.
A Mohammedan seeks the feat of memorizing the entire Koran to earn the title Hafis Cincinnati. The pursuit is described as rare and requires rigorous study and dedication within the Muslim scholarly tradition.
The Church of Christ at New Pekin holds social meetings every Sunday at 10 and 3 30 PM with preaching by Johns on the first Lord's Day of each month. College Hill repeats Sunday gatherings with 3 30 PM services and monthly sermon.
Martinsburg church invites everyone to Sunday night services led by Lucil Meenho with monthly visits. Partor to face Marcnaburg Church of Christ on the fourth Sunday and again Sunday night each month, with roving program announced.
The notice lists multiple church services including M E Church Penn auntay, Emanuel ME Church Posehn, Bethel ME Church and UK Church with preaching on Sundays and Wednesdays or Saturdays. It invites attendance and notes Sunday School at various early morning times. Elder EE Young is listed as pastor.
Olive Branch Primitive Baptist reports preaching on the fourth Saturday. Wyehe Studs and Sunday night services noted at various chapels including Dorris Chapel Christian Church and Blue River Missionary Baptist with regular Sunday services. Martinsburg U B Church posts Sunday dates, while Mt Zion Baptist Church lists Lat Sunday in earth and summer preaching patterns. Pastor references include Tev Crantaed and M K Apple, with weekly prayer meetings and wedding-related oversight noted.
An old advertisement claims a Voley Cathartic Tablet relieves indigestion sick headache chilliness and other delayed action ailments. It touts a painless method and refers to NRURetL and a pharmacy listing. The copy mentions Milan watering streets and electric tram cars with reservoirs emptied by perforated tubes.
An engineer explains a method to split a mass of iron using water. A block about two feet square and four feet long is bored with a one inch diameter hole to a depth of three to four inches. Water is applied and the hole sealed with a fitted plug. A strong blow on the plug splits the mass into two pieces.
Two small boys in a lane near Ue Hivoree valoay in lta harass a man near Ullly's manima and Alvordes. Hans comments on a meeting, while another woman remarks on a perceived misfortune. The excerpt is garbled and difficult to parse for a clear event or outcome.
The text appears as broken OCR with incoherent phrases about vehicles and individuals. It does not present a clear event, names, dates, or locations to summarize into a proper news item.
In a lively exchange, Miss Peacher returns from school leave and faces questions about her energy and management. Mise Gadsem comments on her vigor, noting it remains high despite the time away and the burdens she carries.
A fragmented excerpt presents a debate-like scene with a Professor of Astronomy and a Hostess figure whispering cautions. The dialogue hints at a perilous comparison or metaphor tied to a beautiful star. The text remains obscure but centers on celestial imagery and a tense, confidential exchange.
The readable fragments describe a generic historical notice or brief with unclear names and dates. It mentions a person or event in a vague context, providing little detail about location, organization, or outcome.
A garbled advertisement fragment mentions a rival attraction and a hotel not used to advertise. It notes awkward wording about comforts for one dollar and a counterclaim sign offering none of the discomforts of Rome for two dollars, citing conflicting slogans.
A garbled dialogue shows Wedderly and Mrs. Wedderly trading lines about bread and family memory. The scene shifts to names like Pye, Buthers, Slithers, Ming, Buithers, and Sthere in a disjointed, playful exchange, with a stray comment about a hired man and a coinage of phrases.
An unclear excerpt shows Ar Iniunties and Biggs arguing about a claim of beating someone. The fragment mentions Higging and a clever Onander with Diggs dismissing it as nonsense. No clear event or outcome is present.
A new book argues property is civilization’s basis and that the dollar outranks the man, a stance the writer condemns as materialist. Meanwhile, oil pollution on Scotland’s east coast devastates waterfowl as birds drown or starve after coating on rocks and drifted shores.
Serbia records 675 men aged 100 or more, about one in 2260. Ireland follows with 678 centenarians, one in 8130. Boanari de counts show one in 140 centenarians per 48,600. Norway has 28, one in 46000, England Scotland Wales total 192, one in 177000. France 213, one in 180750, Sweden 20, one in 250000, Germany 73, one in 702000.
The New York World reports for the quarter ended September 20 an Ireland population increase of 5598. Birth rate 20.8, death rate 13.4. Despite Europe’s war turmoil, Ireland shows a rare economic upturn and population growth for the first time in about 70 years.
The St Louis Globe Democrat cites scattered quips on humor and society from wartime gossip. It notes shifts in gold reserves among major banks, questions U S drug-use figures, credits grape seeds with new value, and comments on poverty and the Nobel prize with bemused observations.
A garbled OCR style note references a change of front and a crusade. Names and places are unclear, with broken phrases and quoted remarks creating an incomplete account of actions and reactions. The readable bits imply confusion and urgency but lack concrete facts or structure.
The snippet records a fragmentary dialogue noting a anticipated return described as a boon to some people. It mentions two speakers Miss Slim and Miss Plomno, with casual remarks implying mixed reactions to a forthcoming event. The text is sparse and lacks full context.
A dialogue shows a preacher and his wife joking about starting as missionaries to cannibal islands next month. The snippet frames a domestic satire with sharp ethnic and gendered irony.
In a domestic farce set around a club evening, Peck and his neighbor improvise a chicken dinner after a hurried kitchen scramble. A door mishap triggers a confrontation with Mrs Harmon, revealing frayed marriages and the comic fallout as couples confront home life.
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