Fractured San Antonio Light Item From 20th Century Wire News
A fragmented San Antonio Light wire report notes several items from New York City to Texas. The text mentions a 149 percent figure, a March 3 act, and a public posting in Acris Texas, with references to commerce and a legal proceeding.
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San Antonio
West Tork
Tony
Mae “Acris
Tex
Regitrade Cotio Artiulo de Negonda Cinea
Malestragica da Corruon
Lpria
Pittes
Paineas Avenue
Ban Ahtonto
Idle Minds and Courtroom Barrage of Juvenile Justice
A Chicago judge studied ideas to bar youths from courts to curb criminal influence and idle spectators. The piece argues adults share susceptibility to harmful courtroom cues and suggests public reading as a constructive activity for idlers and loafers.
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Chicago
Shall Girls Smoke Aboard Clubs Debate Smoking Rooms
A New York City meeting of thirty clubs for women discussed whether to provide smoking rooms for members. Directors split on the idea with some arguing it would prevent clandestine smoking, while others favored leaving clubs without such rooms. The discussion highlighted tensions between progressive social spaces and evolving attitudes toward tobacco use among women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Heve
Chile
Debate on Women Smoking At Home Reflects Shifting Rights
A discussion in a New York housing context centers on whether women workers may smoke at home. Proponents argue independence and late hours despite moral risk, noting latch keys and door policies now allow women to enter after curfews. Critics warn against endorsing vice, but the piece frames personal liberty as advancing equality.
Eye Campaign Urges Fixing Vision For Nation’s Workers
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis calls for national effort to improve workers eye sight. He notes modern life strains the eye and many suffer defective vision while few seek proper treatment. Emphasizes need for regular eye exams and corrective care to reduce health and productivity losses.
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James J. Davis
Secretary of
Labor
Whithey
Proper shading of lights aids eye comfort in reading
The passage argues that glare from electric lights causes eye strain and nervous disorders. It notes many people read under improper shading or angles, suggesting better knowledge of good vision could prevent problems.
Alaska natives face hunger from river salmon fishing
In a New York interview Bishop Peter Trimble Rowe warns that commercial salmon fishing on Yukon and Copper rivers threatens native food supplies. He cites starving children and dogs fed due to lack of fish, arguing civilization has harmed Aboriginal peoples and urging justice for Alaska Natives amid corporate harvesting.
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Peter Trimble Rowe
Alaska
East
New York
Ska
Yukon
Coyper
North Atlantic
Parlor Confessions of a Waiter and the Parade of Pretenders
A veteran waiter reflects on customers who treat waiting tables as demeaning, noting how patrons seek camaraderie while tipping for jokes. He recalls tales of aspiring hosts who once started as waiters, arguing that good service should not be belittled and that genuine respect drives every successful dining career.
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Mary
Keuta
Asuma
Walter Ventures
Choices we save money by sharing with others
Fragmented prose discusses prudence in spending and sharing wealth, suggesting prudent savings over extravagance. It contrasts covetousness with domestic savings and hints at social behavior, advising against impulsive indulgence. The text weaves toward moral reflections on restraint and a cautious approach to personal finances.
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Ting
Fragmented Victorian dialogue about a nurse and child speech
The text presents garbled dialogue with characters Howard, Mamma, Ralph, and others, interspersed with fractured phrases and names. It appears as an OCR corruption of a nineteenth or early twentieth century scene featuring domestic speech and misheard lines, lacking clear narrative or event.
Hidden Wealth Then A New Life In City Fashion
Rose Ryder, living with Aunt Alfreda's memory and poverty, discovers a $25,000 inheritance. The windfall prompts a city shopping spree with Rose’s companion Mrs. Ryder, revealing a transformation from frugal dress to stylish attire and a reimagined life amid social bustle and mistaken self-worth.
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Rane
Roxé
Rose
Alfreda
Ryder
Rowe
Dreas
Mra
Ryder Wood
Untitled Descriptive Tale With Bird and Officer Exchange
A fragmentary 1920s style scene unfolds aboard a ship or coastal setting where a boat crew and a naval officer interact amid jokes and urgent chatter. The moment touches on a parrot, a captain, and a curious visitor, with a tense aside about Christmas and a forthcoming vote or decision.
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Sealife
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Serge Tad
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Mange
Igmontientud
Mio
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Tsee
Indy
Ippon
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