Alexander III Praised as Peasant Emperor in Russia
The Dundee Advertiser recalls Alexander III’s self declared moniker peasant emperor and his claim to honor the moujik as the world views the era ending with the Romanoffs. The London Times correspondent M de Blowits notes debates on how history will name the ruler who died protecting autocracy.
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Alexander
Russia
Nicholas Romanoff
M. de Blowits
London Times
Paris
Alexander III
Mather
Nivhoing
Alexander Tit
Dieson
Kuasia
Dundee Advertiser
The Fireplace and Its Place in Home Comfort
The fireplace occupies central social importance in a home as the gathering point for family and friends. It should be placed in the room’s center or at one end with a wide, open line to accommodate guests, and its construction reflects taste. Materials like brick, tile, wood, and other options suit various styles and color schemes.
The Value of Birds in Agriculture and Economy
Fragmented text discusses birds affecting crops and economic costs, mentioning owls and hawks as pest control, a New York context, and speculative figures. Contains disjointed phrases about space and public duty, with multiple misread terms and garbled sections.
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New York
York State
Owls
San
Road Through Sleep A Memory of childhood travel
A sleepless patient recalls advice from a weary doctor who suggests a bedtime method: walk through a familiar road in memory, noting every sound, scent, and detail. The speaker imagines a childhood route toward sleep, often reaching a stone bridge and a swimming hole but never finishing the journey.
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Alient Hospital
the Atlantic Monthly
Damon's Creek
Don’t Dress Up for Photos Says Famous Photographer
A noted photographer urges calm when posing for a portrait. He warns that fashion shifts make clothing date a picture, while facial likeness matters more. He notes actresses often have advantages but argues interior ease outshines attire. He compares outfits to kimono timelessness vs fleeting trends.
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Gover
The Absentminded Professor Tours Indianapolis
The absent minded professor from a university town visits Indianapolis for a convention and tours a department store elevator. He muses on the sign reading Tin car express to Mfth and plath floors Up only and wonders how the car descends. The piece contrasts the comic moment with a note about humane treatment of cats and nocturnal animal activity.
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Werrish
Indianapoli
Wty
Atores
Aleeaty
Indianapally News
True Economy in Spirit and Practice
The article extols true economy as joyful and not mere abstinence. It argues that true economy means making the most of what one has, extracting the greatest benefit from available resources during one’s period of possession.
Toe Music Flirting and a Man’s Fatigue Transcripts
Dialogue fragments from a 19th or early 20th century column show playful flirting about tired eyes and a promised cure. Names like Syracuse Orange Peel and Doctor appear, with snippets of social chatter and a brief shopping encounter with Mr Brown.
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Donna
Syracuse
Legal Blanks for Sale at This Office
The office lists legal blanks available for purchase including warranty deeds claim deeds and mortgage related forms. Additional blanks such as contracts for sale of realty bills of sale and leases may be added as demand grows.
Physical Culture For Business Men And Soldiers In Training
The article argues for universal physical culture for workers and professionals, calling for eight weekly hours of exercise to strengthen the sedentary clerk. It urges home routines if group training is unavailable, praising muscle, nerve, and overall physique as essential for every sensible man.
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Hix
Bright Boys and Girls Head Shapes and Intelligence
A 19th century study summary quotes Karl Pearson linking head size and shape to intelligence in children. It describes intelligent boys as conscientious, robust, quick tempered yet self confident, with larger heads and lighter placement. Intelligent girls are likewise conscientious, athletic, quick tempered, less self conscious than dull girls, and with marginally larger heads and curlier hair.
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Karl Pear
Heredity
Inscriptions Hidden in St Bophia Mosque Texts Found
Travelers recall visible inscriptions once inside St Bopha in Constantinople when it was a Christian church. Moslem rulers covered them but not entirely. The inscriptions on a doorway and the dome bricks reveal Latin and Hebrew phrases about salvation and God. The article notes this amid the decline of Muslim power.
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St. Bophia
Presidential Golf At Columbia Country Club
An account from the Argonaut recalls President Wilson playing golf at Columbia Country Club near Washington with German leader Wilken. The scene notes two officers stepping aside to let the president pass as he drove, and describes a misdirected shot that landed where it should not. The piece reflects on the president’s frequent contact with public life and the occasional trouble that follows.
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Columbia Country
Washington
Germany
Wilken
Ehh
Wilson Dhrove
Tiagieirates
Argonaut
Homely Philosophy on Rest and Travel News
A garbled passage from the Atlanta Constitution reflects on waiting, travel, and the need for rest upon arrival. It suggests a calm, communal view of shared comfort and the sufficiency of rest for all as journeys proceed.
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Buster
Trouble Ukes Company
Atlanta
First Principles Recruit Learning Soldier Trade
A drill sergeant notes the recruit’s progress toward becoming a soldier while the commander questions his readiness. The exchange hints at rough beginnings, hunger, and old fashioned practices contrasting with new training. Newswire style snippets reference various papers commenting on discipline and self-preservation.
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Weill
Richmond
Notice to Creditors in Multnomah County Court
In the Matter of the Estate of Clara Jane Balch deceased Charles B. Russell appointed Administrator with Will annexed. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Attorney George J Perkins 1117 Board of Trade Bldg Portland Oregon within six months from first publication dated December 21 1917.
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State of
Oregon
Multnomah
Clara Jane Balch
Charles B. Russell
George J. Perkins
Board of Trade Bidg
Portland
Clara Jane Baleh
Bertha P. Willman
J. F. J. Willman
Willman Estate Administrator Named for Bertha P Willman
J F J Willman has been appointed administrator of the estate of Bertha P Willman deceased and has qualified for first publication of the notice. The notice appears in the local record with the first publication dated December 21.
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J. F Willman
Bertha P. Willman
Estate of Alice Anna Morris Prosecuted in Oregon
Edward R. Morris appointed administrator of Alice Anna Morris deceased. All claims must be presented to attorney George J. Perkins at 1117 Board of Trade Bldg Portland Oregon with proper vouchers within six months from first publication dated December 21.
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State of
Ore
Agee
Anna Morris
Edward R. Morris
Alice Anna Morris
George J. Perkins
Board of Trade Bldg
Portland
Oregon
Edward Morris
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