Self-preservation versus love in nature and society
A storm on the Dakota prairies tests the instinct of survival as two Yankton Indian women cradle their babies in blankets to endure freezing conditions, with the babies surviving. A Kansas City married woman, four feet tall and twelve, is ordered to attend school or be spanked.
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Robert Montgomery
The
Puyallups
Montgomery
Washington
England
Dakota
Kansas City
How Much Are You Worth
A discussion notes that human value is measured by earnings, citing a $50 monthly worker worth $10,000 and a 20 year parental cost of $4,000. It questions assigning monetary worth to babies and women, then contrasts European streetcar policies with American practices, criticizing prioritization of dividends over passenger comfort during rush hours.
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United States
California
State Board of Health
Carnegie
France
Lady Wellington
Building Trades Plan to Feed Strikers with Large Land Grab
The Building Trades Council of California proposes to acquire 20 000 to 50 000 acres for onion farming to absorb unemployed workers and feed strikers during labor disputes. The plan argues hunger as a flank attack and claims nature will solve many problems if given a chance. Vermont rejects inheritance tax and direct primary law and is labeled backward.
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Building Trades Council of California
Great Onion Labor Agricultural Enterprise
von Ob
Curiosities Mark a Life Full of Small Scores
The fragment hints at a reflective meditation on human striving and the endless pursuit beyond basic existence. It notes dust as origin and ambition as driving force, suggesting a poetical inquiry into meaning and desire.
Foggy voyage tale with staring shore remark
In a fog a steamer stopped at a river mouth and an old lady asked the captain why he delayed. He said he could not see up the river. She retorted you can see the stare overhead. The captain replied that until the boiler busts they are not going that way.
Sleep and routine cited for better rest in old note
A brief piece advocates mild evening exercise to promote sound sleep. It laments many counterfeit or imitation items such as imitations of men butter gold watches and diamonds. It also notes Paraguay cotton as a challenger to king cotton.
Mouseydear Snacks on Toasted Cheese From Red Box
A lively mouseydear emerges from a hole and roams a room in search of food. It discovers a red box with wire devices and several holes, each offering a tempting bite of toasted cheese. The creature eagerly selects a piece and nibbles it.
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Mouseydear
Osgar and the Recruiting Sergeant in a wartime banter
A humorous dialogue shows Osgar tsE Der seeking enlistment and debating roles in the army. He quibbles about arms branches, rations, and medals while discussing the fate of soldiers and the value of being wounded or killed for the country, prompting the sergeant to steer him toward the hospital corps.
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Osgar
Otter
Fred Schaefer
Ongar
Mars
Perry
Adolf
Umbrella maintenance and plague agent caution note
A quirky historic tip suggests adding a drop of oil to the umbrella center monthly to prevent rib rust. It adds a morbid line about killing a rat ending the career of a bubonic plague distributor.
Fragmentary Verse Lip Service on Modern Life
A mosaic of witty lines hints at marriage, finance, health fears, and inventor heroes. The speaker notes the humor and harshness of urban existence while referencing Milady the artist and John Jacob Astor as both millionaire and innovator. The tone blends satire with social observation.
Diana's Diary Beach Show Reclaims Sirius Street
Miss Dilipickle plans a beach show to pacify Sirius street but discovers the canine population is dead after an apparent attack. The scene recalls a Slocum disaster as residents search for suspects while Mr. Ketch offers an alibi and warns against further action.
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Sirius St
A Cook Tour and Satirical Observations in 1908
A humorous column quotes William T. Stead transmitting Franklin’s spirit to claim Cook reached near the pole with no Peary mention. It then dismisses real estate fraud, advises avoiding battleships, and jokes about a map of the world and senators’ safety pins, ending with a wry note on American senators.
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William T. Stead
Sir John Franklin
Dr. Cook
Peary
Transnational Railroads and Playful Classroom Dialogue
The fragment mentions Argentina potentially gaining three transnational railroads and names Fortune tellers Bradstreet and Dun. It then presents a classroom joke about parts of speech focusing on a nose, with a teacher and students debating grammar. The tone resembles light humor and local-column whimsy.
Tall President Weighs Comparatively Much
The note claims President Tall weighs about 300 pounds while Napoleon Bonaparte weighed about 126 pounds at his peak. The comparison highlights dramatic differences in stature across two figures.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Railroads Earnings Rise Dramatically 1902 to 1910
The article notes a jump in total railroad revenue from 1 726 380 267 in 1902 to 2 779 246 875 in 1910. It contrasts opinions on whether railroad rates should be increased and touches on cultural observations about fame and public speaking.
Congressman Berger Remarks Spark House Tension
When Congressman Berger rises to speak the house may descend into a chamber of horrors for some safe and conservative gentlemen. The heated atmosphere hints at sharp ideological clashes during the session.
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Berger
House
Chamber of Horrors
Be Proud Then Why Rest Contented With Thin Hair
An advertisement for Ayer's Hair Vigor promises improved hair texture and fullness. It claims the product adds softness and richness, making hair thicker and heavier, while color remains unchanged. The copy urges readers to consult a doctor, noting safety considerations.
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Ayer
Star Circle members listed for riddle contest
A weekly contest offers Book Reward No 2 to the member submitting the best original riddle. The notice lists Star Circle participants up to Thure Clare 1 including Mildred Minger Ide L Rupert Blanche O Netii ry Kapp.
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Leland T. Hampson
Northport
Wash
Mies Muffet
Star
Clare
Mildred Minger
Ide L. Rupert Blanche O Netii
Ry Kapp
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