Nature Toils For Him In Bradford Oil Field Tale
An Irishman named Michael Grath becomes a small oil producer on barren land in Bradford Pa. He uses a water wheel to pump oil, expanding to a second well and a shared tank, steadily increasing income despite low oil prices. The piece contrasts dream of wealth with the steady, grueling work that yields small fortunes.
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Bradford
James‘Tuckeraon
Louisville Courier Journal
Kiondike Dinils
Treasoare
Siberia
Texas
Alaska
Tossi
Waature
Nature
Michael Grath
Jersey
White Grath
Ous
Grath
Thia New Rockefeller
Pennsylvania
Cvar
Russia
Coar
St. Tatersburg
Moscow
Dealend NEW NECK TRIMMING
A discussion on new neck trimming styles notes many neckpieces sit too high in the back for those with long down-hanging hair. The Yvette neck ruching draws attention at the sides and front but remains low at the back, creating a balance with youthful coiffures.
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Yio Bo
Th y Swettd Ruffle Hair Accessory Guide
Instructions describe making a decorative neck ruffle from silk in a yard and a half of ribbon and half a yard of silk to match. Cut four circular ruffles from the silk, sew to the ribbon, tie knot at front, and wrap around neck for a flattering, chin-lengthening effect.
Light Instead of Heat Causes Sunburn Says Researchers
A Chicago Inter Ooonn report explains that light, not heat, causes tanning and sunburn. Actinic blue and violet rays affect skin more than red, while blue glass blocks them. Protective measures include blue veils and avoiding striped light exposure to prevent burning.
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Chicago
Morera Pop-Overs From Mrs S T Rorer
Beat eggs with milk and flour without separation until smooth then strain and bake in greased gem-pans at a moderate oven for 45 minutes. The batter should rise to about six times its volume and serve with pudding sauce. Substituting whole wheat flour is suggested. use better pans for light metal.
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S. T. Rorer
Indies' Home Journal
Sachet Rag Recipe For Perfumed Sachets
A thrifted old note describes a sachet blend using cloves nutmeg cinnamon carraway seeds mace tonka beans and orris root all finely powdered. It suggests buying pre crushed ingredients from a druggist and sealing the mix in a plain cloth bag tied with a ribbond to keep moths away and scents strong.
Death of Mrs John Drew Remembers a Stage Icon
The obituary recalls Mrs John Drew born in England in 1618 and trained under Junius Brutus Booth. She married three times including John Drew, changed theaters in Philadelphia, and starred in numerous classics. Her long career shaped American drama and left a void on the stage.
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Mrs. Drew
Death
John Drew
Booth
King Richard
New York
Old Bowery Theater
Drew Way
Henry Hunt
George Mossop
Chestnut Street
Colley Cibber
Cheage Tribune
Louisa Lane
Liverpool Theater
Mrs
Drew
Lane
Kintock
Girk
Olympic Theater
Philadelphia
Junius Brutus Booth
End
Jim
Brek
Joseph Jefferson
Tyro
MRA
Soldiers to De Tattooed on Battle Field
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a French plan to tattoo soldiers with a mark to control bleeding in battle. The text notes deaths from untreated wounds and mentions the government considering a scheme to aid wounded men by enabling self blood flow stopping, aiming to increase survival.
Platts Candidate Wolcott May Be New York Mayor
Republicans may nominate Mr. Wolcott for New York mayor against Heth Low. Olcott, a 35 year old district attorney and Platt pick, is described as a hard working, reform leaning lawyer with strong Republican credentials. A tandem bicyclist anecdote and varied political notes follow the candidate profile. Also notes czar’s sacred ring tale and a Swiss milkmaid wage quirk. A Home sect near Perry, Oklahoma resists doctors and water, seeking quarantine.
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Wolcott
New York
William Blac Olgoit
My. Platt
Heth Low
AG Low
Platt
Columbia College
Olcott
Col. Fellows
Aly. Olcott
Aldermen
Tammany Wen
Inen
Unusual sight in Philadelphia sketched by the Tec
An odd scene in Philadelphia draws attention as observer Patt of Grelers describes a rare sight involving Alma and Lege Hetween Them. The report notes the pleasant, unusual attraction and provides a rare glimpse into local life observed by SUBNET observers.
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Patt
Grelers
Alma
Philadelphia
Rail timetable shows mixed departures and arrivals for multiple lines
The page lists North and South departures at dawn and evening, Express Special timings, M K and P schedules, and connections with Southern Pacific, St. Louis Limited, and San Antonio routes. It details east and westbound arrival windows, daily and weekend variations, and service to Houston Galveston New Orleans and Kerrville Boerne.
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North
Southern Pacific Railroad
Mexico
Blagi Pass
Horston
Galveston
New Orleans
Houston
Sagle Pass
St. Louis Limited
Waco
Fort Worth
Dallas
Kansas City
Eouta
St. Louis
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Cuero
Wav
Alouston
Gelverston
Beeville
Corpus Christi
Rockport
Boerne
Kerrville
Electric Bitters Promised To Cure Many Ailments
Ad promises Electric Bitters as a cure all for nervousness loss of appetite constipation and dizziness. Claims boost to health and strength with guaranteed results. Available at KF Kalter & Co's drug store for fifty cents or one dollar.
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Russia
Moscow
St. Peters- Tare
Ritters
Kalter Soo
For Rent Building Corner Commerce and East Streets
For rent a two story building with basement on the northeast corner of Commerce and East streets. Contains a 4x50 tent and large halls on the second floor. Apply to Fe Wolfson. Also notes finest old whiskeys and wines and cigars at Rull Bros. 15-27-41 it.
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Fe Wolfson
Rull Bros
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Broad Street
Phuwadelfhia
Switzerland
Creek
Perry
William M. SK. Olcott
Wyatt
Mayer of
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