Raising the Maine lifting plan eyed by army board
Washington reports on John F. O Rourke proposing a harbor lift to raise the Maine from Havana mud. The plan uses pneumatic caissons and cables, with a large work force, costing around 1 million dollars, and outlines expansion of Fort Sill and Port Bliss developments alongside it. The Army and Navy weigh airship potential against fortifications.
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Washington
John F. O'Rourke
Hudson
Poughkeepete
Pennaghvania
North River
Oliver
Maine
Havana Harbor
William H. Bixby
O'Rourke
O'Rourke Pln
Army Board of Engineers
War Department
O'Hourks
Pneumalio Catesons
Eatles
Man
Fort Sil
Okio
Curtles
Aerop! Exaltes
Army
Navy
Tse
Higher Education Urged by Dr Limon Flesner in New York
At a New York dinner, Dr Limon Flesner, head of the Hockefeller venture, urged mass higher education and spoke on the latest laws of hygiene. The remarks spanned reform of public thought and education, with a digressive tale about cremation and a social critique from London on thrift and the poor.
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Limon Flesner
Hockefeller Tventure
New York
Eaid
Daal
Dash
Selentiat
Bobby
Lond Lanadowne
Bagland
Wald
London
Atlantic City
Lord Rosebery
Land Toenbery
Lord Lansdowne
Lane Downs
Keene
Fragmented Lines Create Confused Message in Local Note
A garbled OCR excerpt shows unclear phrases and names. The fragment hints at a discussion or notice but lacks coherent details, making it difficult to identify event, location, or people involved. Further readable text needed for a reliable card.
When Not to Swim and Weed Control Admonitions
A Colorado Agricultural College article warns of peak weed growth in ditch banks and roadsides, urging timely burning to prevent seed spread. It also cautions on water safety, advising swimmers to know when not to swim and to avoid dangerous dives, stressing prevention over rescue and urging prudent gardening practices for perennials and proper watering.
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D. B. C. Longyban
Colorado Agricultural College
New York Times
Muloh
Yim
Plucky 17 Year Old Girl Survives Rattlesnake Bull Chase
In Galeton Pennsylvania 17 year old Sarah Brandt on a wild rose picking trip was bitten by a rattlesnake on her bare arm a mile from help. Her terrier diverted a charging bull and household aid arrived with antivenom saving her life after a 48 hour illness. Her brother later hunted a black bear and fired to rescue her.
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Galeton
Sarah Brandt
Mise Brandt
Meldade
Mise Hrandt
Mies Brandt
Abe
Menatine
Bear
Mise Eirandt
Eignas
Cintrens
Mr. Bear
Bruins
Black Beetle Destroys Aster. Woman Warns of Pest
A garden notice warns of a destructive black beetle threatening asters. The remedy described is a soap and kerosene emulsion to spray plants. as soon as the beetle appears, early and persistent application may prevent further damage.
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Ry i. Martindale
Tent Life in Town Inspires Yard Tepees and Vines
A rustic guide suggests transforming unused yards into shaded play spaces by erecting tepee like frames from bamboo or poles and wiring cloth screens. Plant fast growing vines such as nasturtiums morning glories gourds and grape to provide year round shade and color. Small indoor tents may accompany the setup and a Navajo rug adds a cultural touch.
Fragmented dialogue on duty and family expectations
A doctor admonishes a patient who admits he cannot stop selling weapons and wealth to please family members. The exchange reveals pressure from relatives and the patient’s inner conflict between duty and desire.
Unclear OCR fragment on pitcher remarks and reactions
Fragmentary text shows dialogue about a pitcher and surprised reactions from Mrs Balfan and Georget. No clear event, names, or date to establish a proper news item.
Efficient Sow Breeding: Age, Litters, and Seasonal Care
A breeder notes that sows reach peak performance around the second or third year and warns against breeding before eight months. Two litters annually wear out sows faster than one, and confinement during nursing reduces vigor. Winter litters require extra care, with March and September best for two-litter cycles under equal conditions.
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Acheney
Must Have Exercies for Pigs in Growth
An old farming note outlines need for exercise and healthy feeding to build vigorous pigs. It stresses balance between activity and feed, warning against excessive running or coarse diets. Proper exercise fosters appetite and lays a foundation for profitable pork production.
Statue to Sir Philip Sidney Gains Dutch Support
A local plan to erect a statue to Sir Philip Sidney is under discussion in Zutphen with Dutch backing. Subscriptions are sought to fund the statue and provide mulch for the site bed using grass clippings and root material. The piece notes roses, bedding, and plant care tips as part of the project’s community effort.
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Phillip Sidney
Sir Philip Sidney
Zutphen
Isd
Spain
Holland
Great Britain
Rubbing It In Minn Who Wondered For Cheaper Meal
A waiter recalls a boss's glare at a menial diner scene. The man paid a 50 cent bill and asked where in the neighborhood he could get a similar meal for six, prompting the brusque reaction described by the witness.
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Pemborhood
Gracious Refusal Echoes From Catholic Standard Tale
A fragment from the Catholic Standard and Times recalls a Victorian scene where a woman exclaims in astonishment and a man argues about a train incident. The dialogue hints at church, manners, and mishearing in a cramped social vignette.
Canary Bird Hangs Itself in Can of Grief Near Reaford
Grieving Mrs. Martin Hammond near Reaford Delawares reports a canary, once a mate for two years, killed itself by hanging from the cage top after repeated failed attempts. Neighbors found the bird after a final, unseen act. The bird was known as a beautify songster.
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Del
Canary
Martin Hammond
Lightning strikes graveyard scene near Roseville cemetery
In Zanesville a lightning bolt hit a grave at Roseville cemetery, shattering a vase and a coffin box and gouging a hole through the earth. The bolt traveled to the coffin, leaving damage that was repaired the next day. Grover Moore had died in an Akron streetcar accident a year earlier.
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Zanesville
Qin
Grover Moora
Roseville
Moore
Akron
Quotations on Crime and Food from a Chicago Boarder Dialogue
A Chicago man shoots his wife to keep her at home while he is away, prompting dialogue about the act and its moral weight. The exchange continues with remarks on the punishing bread and the dilemma of lesser evils, highlighting domestic tension and social banter.
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Chicago
Sunday the Preacher Who Beat Baseball Riches
The article profiles Billy Sunday, once a scrappy major leaguer who quit baseball for the pulpit. It notes his extraordinary earnings, lavish lifestyle, and ability to draw 6,000 people twice daily in cities like San Francisco, New Orleans, Chicago, and New York, with 300,000 reported conversions. It contrasts Sunday with rivals and quotes Dr. Thomas Green on Sunday’s platform style and influence.
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William A
John J. McGraw
Giants
Johnny Evers
Chicago
Noclety Belle
Dilly Gunday
Dr. Thomas & Green
Hampton's
San Francisco
New Orleans
New York
Green
George K. Stuart
Tenneance
Ham Jones
Stuart Lo
Stuart
Grant Returns East to New York Command
General Frederick Dent Grant is appointed to command the Department of the East, returning from Chicago where he led the Department of the Lakes. New York welcomes him, while Chicago sorrows his departure, and Grant notes he will visit the city on leaves. The transfer marks a major military assignment during a busy season.
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Sp Hin
Germany
Grant
Governor's
Ordnance Department
Eneral
Frederick Dent
Agwo
Department of the East
Chicago
Mia
New York
Nephew of Roosevelt Aims for Congress in New York
HRODORR DOUGLAS ROBINSON, nephew of Theodore Roosevelt, seeks a congressional seat. Opponents question his New York residency and elicit debate over the Herkimer county homestead where the Robinson family lived. If he wins, he would represent a district previously led by Roscoe Conkling, Francis Kernan, Hillel Roberts, and James Shenan.
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Young Robinson
Elinon
New Yorker
New York City
Herkimer County
Robinson
Douglas Robinson
Hoosevelt
Roscoe Conkling
Francis Kernan
Hille H. Roberts
Janes & Shen Wan
Ex baseball pitcher candidate for Senate from California
Former baseball figure A G Spalding announced he seeks the United States Senate seat from California. Born in Byron Illinois, he rose as a pitcher and executive, founding A G Spalding & Brothers. He vows a clean campaign and broad sports interest. His fate will be decided in August primaries.
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Smert GO
Spalding
Califor
Soalding
Chicago
Washington
United States Senate
Byron
Tih
Boston
A. G. Spalding & Brothers
Spaldi Manufacturing Company
United States
Europe
California
Letting the Cat Out of the Bag Origin Story
A folk etymology proposes the phrase began with pigs in bags called pokes. Buyers who did not inspect the animal risked purchasing a “plelh poke.” When the bag was opened the cat would jump out, exposing the scam.
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England
A Brief on Gurtaina Curtains and Shades
A concise note discusses room lighting with curtains as key elements. It argues curtains set the tone of a space while asserting shades are never necessary, urging firmness on the matter. The piece presents a short design stance without further details.
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Gurtaina
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Presidio of California
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Navy Department
Aight Tagartis
Curthe
Robert & Oliver
Glenn Curtion
Young Penn
Sylvania
Black Beetle
Aster
Mr. Daltan
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Mre. Balfan
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Mate
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