Hunger drives girl to bank job in New York tale
In New York a hungry young woman named Mildred Prevost travels from Denver with little money seeking work. Bankman Macpherson recalls her persistence after arriving penniless, enduring cold and hunger while pursuing a job at a Riverside Drive address. The article portrays her struggle and the city’s harsh conditions for job seekers.
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Alba
New York
Sia Waa
Croin High School
Neuver
Pennsylvania
Waw York
Mit
Alice
Rivervite
Mr. Macpherson
Tenine
Heatland
Ryminger
Rung Sit to Pay for Mother's Funeral Expenses
In a terse note the defendant explains the need to contribute toward her mother’s funeral expenses. The account mentions a small payment and a name, with details obscured by the damaged text.
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Fundeal
Putshargh
May Innasyerte
Alee
Elf
Gap
Diamond Found In Hoo's Stansach Hredsavilli
Fragmented report notes a diamond discovery near Hoo's Stansach and Hredsavilli with unclear details. Names like Mel Sovvent Joba Pugs and The Whi WAN appear in garbled form suggesting a local mining or jewelry event. Further readable text hints at a ring and possible fouling or conflict around the find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stansach
Hredsavilli
Expansion of the United States sheep industry urged
The United States faces a need for broad expansion of sheep farming to raise mutton and wool output, stabilize prices, and compete with cattle and other livestock. Growth hinges on science, range access, and better marketing, with co operative wool sales and improved handling to reduce costs and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United
Départment of Agriculture
Cvey
Ie Tome
Ikis
Aparby
Industes
Ant Tha
Fenthon
Germany
Sarah Gad
Canada
United Kingdoms
Trorans
Alicea
Noth Mente
Mus
Central
Wen
Ing& Inerensa
Riewale
Reccos
Sudan Grasa Annual Not Surviving Winter
Fragmentary text discusses annual growth conditions and implies potential failure to survive winter. Mentions ethno-cultural factors and water availability affecting masaia aclt formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudan
Danderine Promise for Beautiful Hair Revives Dull Early 1900s Ad
A vintage advertisement hypes Danderine as a tonic to revive neglected hair. It claims to restore vitality, strength, and shine, selling a dramatic transformation from dull, dry, or thinning strands to a more youthful look with a refreshing, non greasy feel.
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Klee
Japanese Empire Population and Uninhabitable Areas
The document notes Japan's empire spans about 114,760 square miles of uninhabitable land contributing to congestion, with a total population near 50,745,000 in Japan proper and 74,000,000 in possessions. It highlights scarce arable areas and crowded regions in certain parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Korea
Gasgarets for Liver and Bowels Product Note
Distorted ad text describes Gasgarets claimed to aid liver and bowels. Mentions box price 106, with misspelled symptoms like headache indigestion and constipation. Fragmentary and unclear reference to "The Flisver" and local slang.
Women Can Dye Any Garment Drapery in New For 16 Cente
A vintage advertisement promises women can dye or tint worn faded garments and draperies. The spot suggests a 16 cent price point and positions dyeing as an easy home restoration. It reflects period styling and household DIY language.
Diamond Drew dyeing kit claim prompts confusion
A garbled advertisement touts a dyeing kit with phrases like Diamond, Droggista, and Dircedona claiming guaranteed home dyeing success. The text is unclear but markets a reliable remedy and color variety for first-time users.
Dandelion Butter Color Used by Millions for 60 Years
A quirky note on Dandelion butter color sold for 85 cents a bottle in drug and general stores. The text also references Gothic language phrases and a tongue in cheek aside about women versus men, noting the lean toward women being better in some contexts.
Lake of Trinidad and Magodo take deposits described
An article notes the slow fall of Pitch Lake Trinidad in the West Indies a vast natural pit of asphalt yielding about 200000 tons annually though appearing soft the surface supports walkers at night refineries and exports. It mentions Magodo take in British East Africa a ten mile long soda deposit likened to a white sheet with excavations forming new deposits annually and potentially inexhaustible.
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Trinidad
West Indies
Kenya Colony
British East Africa
Reyent
Hepth
A. Palleray
Jake Ik
London
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Denver
John Mackherson
Mr. Knox
stveMierson
Mr. Koox
Millle Phaeson
Bellevue Hospital
Fuanita
Mfr
MicPherdon
Miva
Mie
Pherson
Minin
Howaver
Mast
Mhyullins
Jah
Becaums
Droggista
Adier
Castoria
Fletcher
Allcock
BAYER
Handy Bayer
Nujol
Rey Vy
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