Porto Rico progress under American rule praised by Allen
Governor Allen told Amherst Alumni that US stewardship in Porto Rico has raised living standards, boosted sugar and tobacco crops, and moved toward self government. He cited fertile soil, good climate, hospitable people, and a growing economy with rising output and investment.
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Charles H. Allen
Amherst
Porto ‘Rico
Allen
Hawce
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
Tropics
Herwe
Legisla
Aerial Navigation Progress Hinted by Exposition Figures
Reports from the era cite Santos-Dumont and other inventors advancing lighter than air and aviation experiments. References mention sea trials, breezes, and multiple directed flights, noting improvements and regulatory context in the Commonweal and related journals. Strong entities include Santos-Dumont, Paria, and references to Mediterranean trips.
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Santos-Dumont
Paria
Move Carlo
Maghi Toseil
Ti Sea
Pen
Public interest in executions sparks moral rebuke
A county sheriff faced criticism for restricting passes to the execution scene while a crowd of about a thousand gathered in the jail yard to watch the hanging of John Luts. The editors condemn public display and urge authorities to curb such morbid curiosity, hoping Luzerne’s scene won’t recur.
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Sylvania
John Luts
Jacobs
Harburg
Luzerne
Fragmentary notes on Roman emperors and artifacts
The fragment mentions fourteen Roman emperors with clean faces and refers to a bearded Nero represented by one boat. It notes disbelief about authenticity for Dat Jere and states no picture statue or pillar piece from a palace can be sold or given away without authorities consent.
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Nero
Fragmentary description of a bizarre German instrument scene
A garbled OCR fragment describes a strange instrument called the nagelselgs with a circular wooden frame holding sixty of seventy pine items, played with a bow. It references a towering structure resembling a spear and a wife’s bracelet used as a thumb ring, but the text remains incoherent and unclear.
Fragmentary relic notes from ancient site and minerals
Readable fragments describe Jerusalem and a crucifixion site, limestone shores of the Dead Sea, pumice from a volcano linked to Sodom and Gomorrah, plus scattered data about Peru, workers, and various minerals. The text is garbled with inconsistent figures and missing context.
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Jerusalem
Jenin
Dead Sea
Sodom
Gomorrah
Orange Salad Featured In London Hotel Menu
In London a hotel serves a distinctive orange salad. Oranges and lettuce are combined after peeling, with a tangy dressing. The dish appears as a crisp, cold starter using large California or Florida oranges sliced through the center and arranged over lettuce, finished with French dressing.
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Hotela
London
Tornia
Florida
Fragmentary astronomy note on color cues in Ursa Major
A garbled OCR passage discusses a pole star in Ursa Major with references to blue green hues and chrome colors. It mentions rubbing and touching with white and a hive, then a vague action of holding and removing wax with a piece of edge. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates.
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Ursa Jt
Allah
Fragmentary cooking instruction fragment about beef
The readable text provides partial guidance on cooking meat and temperatures but is incomplete and lacks full steps or measurements. It suggests boiling or simmering and mentions degrees, but no clear recipe, times, or quantities are evident.
Electric Bitters Prove A Cure For Various Ailments
A reader recounts long standing illness and weakness reversed by Electric Bitters. They report relief from backache headache dizziness and constipation after trying the tonic. The testimonial mentions age 78 and kidney trouble finally cured. Local sellers Price’s J H Houck’s in Pittston and G D Etrob’s in West Pittston carry the remedy.
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Hough
Scratch and itch plague ointment for sale at 50 cents
An odd fragment notes a mysterious skin complaint causing daytime irritation and sleepless nights. It advertises a Dean's ointment available at any drug store for 50 cents, promising relief from the troublesome condition.
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Dean's
Wall Paper Hints for Right Room Choice
The article discusses selecting wallpaper by room and period, prompting readers to plan ahead. It notes that modern walls vary in texture and tone, urging careful consideration of color, pattern, and the room’s purpose before purchasing.
The Delineator Helps in Room Design Details
A garbled passage discusses using The Delineator for interior planning. It mentions memorized writing drills, room layout, woodwork color, wall hues, adjacent room tones, and budgeting for decoration. The text also hints at calculating proportions and border treatments for uneven ceilings or walls, though content is unclear.
Fragmented textile notes describe color patterns and room decor
The passage outlines color schemes and wallpaper patterns including pinks terracotta and greens. It mentions using one paper for ceilings, stripes, and a dish of ornamental textures, with references to a dining room and a town setting.
Fragmentary caption word salad from a colonial era page
A garbled OCR fragment mentions colonial heat and a few scattered terms like Pamplin and late with pictures. The text is incomplete and does not form a coherent event or names suitable for a full news item.
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Ora
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