Not a term of opprobrium in school mix up incident
In central New York a boy was called a poor man and the remark drew an irate mother to the school. A physician noted the exchange, and the mother demanded clarification. The staff member claimed no such term had been used, while a health card listed the phrase poorly. The confusion left both sides startled and the matter unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cerstala
New York
Veriong Beale
Tim
Soucu
Skipper Regretted His Fib In Fisher Tales
The skipper of the Falmouth vessel in North Sea Fishers and Fighters by Welter Wood laments feuds with sharp tongues. He recalls persistent, intrusive questions from a dame in a rough exchange about sea life and hardships, describing stubborn, weary reactions and the taxing nature of such inquiries.
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George
Cheanty Ib
The Afibi Prisoner Interlude in Decoded Verse
A fragmentary excerpt notes a prisoner charged with ragranes and a garbled exchange about honor and greeting, mentioning a Madison/Washington style dispatch and a playful reference to a “Hichmond Times-Dieputeh.”
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Prisoner &T
Honor
Nora
Hichmond Times-Dieputeh
Where the Ancients Excelled
A terse report from the New York Herald notes feats of ancient prowess, mentioning Diijan and raven imagery while remarking on endurance during shared hardship and the cost of perseverance.
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New York Herald
Winter Garden Work Aids Crop Protection And Fertility
A 1920s gardening guide urges raking up debris and burning infested plant waste to shield next season's crops from pests and disease spores. It also prescribes spreading well rotted manure, composting materials, and maintaining a year round compost heap to enrich soil and improve beds for vegetables like lettuce and beans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agrimuture
Gariden
Beddlag
Lina Leon Ured
New US Method For Extracting Phosphorus From Rock
A four new method devised by the United States Department of Agriculture aims to extract phosphorus from raw rock phosphate. If practical it could aid the fertilizer industry and improve supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agroiltnre
Strynchine Useful to Destroy Rabbits in West
Farmers in Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and surrounding states report large scale rabbit destruction. Government and agricultural agencies collaborated on poisoning campaigns and other controls, aiming to protect orchards and crops from heavy rabbit damage and economic losses.
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Agtealury
Jess
Mate Wibltts
Agetculture
Jao Wolson
Qoodiup
Minkloka
le Hucenit
Idaho
Oregon
Whaldurstin
Nevada
Guin
Slite
Bureau of Biological Survey
Bart
Jack Yahbiis
Superior Brace For Fence Posts On Curved Ground
A historical note describes a fence bracing method to resist wire pull on curved terrain. Posts brace against tension, projecting about a quarter inch, with 7 inch diameter timber spacers and redwood rails to outlast the wire. The system requires sturdy notching and creosoted components to prevent wobble and extend life.
Campaign for Better Sires Aims to Improve Livestock
The Better Sires campaign, supported by the United States Department of Agriculture and coordinated with state and county agents, fosters breeding programs across many farms. Initiated 14 months ago, it mobilizes breeders and producers from all livestock strata to raise quality stock nationwide.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Wiqtos
Rgénta
Byklemnlig
United Sites
Tireeders
Pwngen
Getting Products to City Through the Wartime Transport Network
The article discusses moving farm products to urban markets via integrated transport systems. It notes the shift from selling locally to reaching multiple markets, stressing rail and road networks, and the need for policies to secure fair prices for farmers under wartime conditions.
Headache relief claim from German retreat account
Fragmented wartime text describes a medical claim about head pain and nasal discharge linked to illness, followed by a broad war report praising Allied advances and German retreats. The readable portions mention a product promise and a World War II era narrative mixed with marketing language.
St Jacob’s Oil Claims Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
An old time ad promotes St Jacob’s Oil as a home remedy for rheumatic pain and aching joints. It promises relief for stiffness lumbago backache and neuralgia, urging readers to visit drug stores to buy the product.
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St. Jacoby
St Jacob's Ol' Ix
Harinthas
Anil
Kimber
Honval
Jacobs
Polar Bear Swim Reported In Arctic Tides
Explorers recount Polar bears swimming long distances in icy Arctic waters. The report notes extensive endurance, with bears traversing great stretches from 40 to 50 miles offshore, challenging prior beliefs about their limits.
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Err
W. Shufeldt
Margazier
Potar Burs
Kate
Nearty
Ind
Important to Mothers Examines Bottles of Castoria
The notice urges caregivers to inspect every bottle of Castoria distributed by Camougoid sentedy for infants and gud children. It emphasizes a long-standing trust dating over 30 years and notes concerns raised by parents about Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Canada’s Fuel Resources and Regional Distribution
The article discusses Canada's fuel resources with a focus on coal deposits in Alberta and Saskatchewan. It notes extrema in the east and west, the presence of peat bogs, and a large unexplored stretch between coal provinces.
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Canada
Alberta
Provences
Skakatchewan
Fragmented OCR tease hints at street scene and quotes
A garbled OCR fragment presents a stray dialogue about fashion and social behavior with names and phrases mostly unreadable. The passage reads like overheard chatter or an inexact transcript from a 19th or early 20th century page, with phrases about dress and propriety interwoven with unclear attributions.
Diamond Yes and Dyeing Card for Wool Fabrics
A fragmentary notice describes a dyeing card labeled Diamant Dyys used with a Diamond Fryest packaging. It references safe color matching for wool, alli, corn, and lingo fabrics and notes consumer guidance from a color card addendum by Groggley.
Fragmentary Historic Note on Storm Scene Figures
A garbled OCR snippet hints at a scene with a figure named Ula and a tense moment near a storm and fire. The text is severely damaged, but suggests a narrative of crossing or moving toward danger with unclear actors and actions. No clear dates, places, or proper nouns are reliably extractable.
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Postum Cereal Company, Inc
Battle Creek, Michigan
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United Slater Repiartsmeut
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Germany
Rome
Ameriin
Elon
South Dakota
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Doan
Imier Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
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Lanne Bromwell
Wrocebys
Ula
Uredd
Loriont Manet
de Marce
Gerst
MLK
Cascara
Ant la Grippe
L. I
Poe
Tapas
Manny Ey
Avery
Dhe Agglata
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