Cotton King Again Boosts Cotton Prices and Quail Imports
The piece notes rising cotton prices based on Census data, projecting limited unsold U.S. supply by October if sales continue. It also reports a surge in blue Mexican quail imports, mainly to Kentucky, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, describing the quail’s meat and historical abundance of Bob White and related game birds.
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Census Bureau
Bureau
Anpath
Bob Waite
Mexing
United States
Kentucky
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Rio Grande
Canada
Bob White
Mesxicoe
Middlewest
The Passing of Bob White Quail in Local Subdivisions
An old-time quail named Bob White faces rapid decline as suburban expansion, hunting, and habitat loss erode remaining populations. The piece laments the disappearance of the species beyond preserved pockets where landowners guard habitats, noting threats from trash cleanup, prairie destruction, and harsh winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aninnie
Kmall
Bob Wintes
Bob White
Walleye
Bay Rum Bay: Prohibition Threat to Virgin Islands Trade
A fragmented, polemic account laments threatened loss of bay rum supply due to the Volstead Act and prohibition enforcement. It notes centuries of male grooming customs tied to barber shops, the Virgin Islands’ role as producer, and calls for congressional action to preserve the trade. The piece contrasts American tastes with island livelihoods amid shifting federal policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Rey
New York City
Kokomo
Bnd
Virgin Islands
Denmark
Ile
Gonree
Serbia
Beyerter
Bayer
Bay Rum and Barber Shop Nostalgia Decline
The passage laments the loss of traditional Bay Rum in barbershops. It contrasts old, familiar aromas with a modern array of unfamiliar hair tonics and brands priced at 15 to 21 cents per application, noting the disappearance of the tall white Bay Rum bottle and the classic shaving ritual.
Friendly Enemies of Kansas Politicians duel ends as sportsmanship
In Kansas a public clash between Governor Henry J. Allen and editor William Allen White over anti placard orders leads to a theatrical sprint to reconciliation. White defied the order, Allen prodded with rhetoric, a train chase ensues, and a public speech follows. Despite sharp lines, both men remain allies in public life and politics.
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Henry J. Allen
Kansas
William Allen White
Emporia
Allen
Henry
Nditor White
The
Emporia Gazette
Bill
Bin
Lenry
Tenry
Will
Loirys
Love Me or Not in a Moral Verse by Thomas Caraplon
A fragmented 19th century verse fragment explores love, choice, and restraint. It contemplates whether love must be mutual and voluntary, arguing that forced affection cannot endure and true admiration rests on genuine feeling rather than looks.
Rise of Achrodite in a Tin Age Tale of Coast and Night
Fragmentary OCR evokes a dramatic sea saga with mythic figures such as Athor and Thalia, blending metallic climates and churning waves. Vague names hint at a voyage through haunted galleries, coral buoys, and stormbound chases, with legendary entities shaping a nocturnal shore.
Wacky House Party Tricks and Broken Furniture Myths
The fragment humorously lists supposed party tricks and mishaps from social gatherings. It claims gin can alter wood finishes and a guest’s leg can vanish after a spill. It mentions a movie star hosting, a guest losing a leg, a bookcase destroyed, and warnings about rubber glare safety.
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Tl T-Phillips
Ile
Weller
Tiadenyborg
Phy
Dosnt
Long Island
Bhuit- Gordon
Stoth Fitzgerald
Watching the Parade By John Pilgio
Judge Gary warned of ethics gaps in big business and warned that without ethics greed can distort markets. The piece recalls consumer folly under bright shop windows and the lure of luxury, noting a trend of trusting hasty purchases amid a fragile economy and rising store bankruptcies.
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John Pilgio
Gury
Gary
Emernon
Meschant
Mantha
Windins
Coxey the Persistent Captures Congress Debate
The piece profiles Jacob Coxey’s public works plan and his confrontations with Congress. It describes Coxey’s twelve year effort, his stamina in debates, and the belief that he will gain appeal despite strong opposition. It notes anxiety among some lawmakers about Coxey’s persistence and potential future political moves.
Health and Success By If by Addington Bruce
Health and Success argues that good health boosts mental alertness vigor and work efficiency, aiding appearance and employability. It links vitality to confidence and social perception, warning that poor health undermines effort and opportunities, urging ongoing health care and self care for personal and professional advancement.
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Addington Bruce
Wid Benlih
Evergy
Wenson
Oliver
Dereon
Goola
Ager
Leonixa
UO Dalmsling Neeson
Questtom
Snel
Lothar
Fragmented Moral Muddle Reflects Social Tensions
A garbled 19th century style piece mocks happiness and loyalty, depicts suspicion and envy among men and women, and hints at social flirtation and deception. It references religious and missionary themes while portraying strained relationships and fragile loyalties.
Where to Go Matlon Devives Weran and Rialia Tale
An election notice notes roles and appointments at a rural national company. Mr Wrout is promoted to manager after ten years at Mahite Alabama, transferring from the company branch to lead operations. The text references several misreads and garbled place names and titles.
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Manneree
TM Prout
National Bivealt Company
Auenciling
Woteh
Wrout Cones
Mahite
Ala
Clare
Previguk
Three Sea
Fragmented tale mixes fare, lore, and mischief in a tavern
A garbled local scene unfolds with references to a tavern, a motorbike ride through the countryside, and an exchange about lodging charges. Names appear distorted, with hints of a writer or author hosting a discussion on art and society. The text ends noting a court schedule for the week.
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Nae
Hrereid
Dhe
Wuety
Ovvan
Martaray
Whlesa Steel Bay
al Foyer
Thalia
Ted
Dunelog
Silom
Rosy Glenn
Rausie
Mackness
A. Beera
By Merbert Corey
Washington
2. C
Massillon
Obi
Tuere
Yi Atont
Coxey
Hearing Bonds
Avocntion
Tord Gmes
Paxat
Fiat
Spirot
Groenbacktso
Saya
Momen
Russia
Carranza
Mexico
Coney
Boxey
Congress
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Lome
United States Senate
Courae
Thal
Renbien
Kevan
Matlon Devives
Rialia
Pelnores
Naturdags
Bolennanahiy Chub
Gunter
Luekkupa Association
Countey
Countey Hotel
Rathoe
Margaret
Hell
Kre
Ieee
Seelian
Rink
Migalna
Blake
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