Oklahoma Growth and Statehood Story by Brace
A historical overview traces Oklahoma’s rapid growth from its opening in 1889 under President Harrison to its admission as the 46th state. It highlights land rushes at Guthrie and Oklahoma City, development of towns, and the state’s later political emergence with ten presidential electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klahoma
Benjamin Harrison
Oklahoma City
Guthrie
Cty Council
Oklahoma Herald
Wes
United States
Oklahoma Territory
Congress
Oklahoma
New Mexico History Ties to Spain and U S Territory
A compact timeline notes New Mexico’s origins with Spanish explorers, the founding of Santa Fe around 1605, periods of Native revolt, and eventual transfer from Spain to Mexico then to the United States. It outlines territorial shifts through 1848 and 1850, the carving out of Arizona and Colorado, and New Mexico’s 1912 statehood. The region’s size and electoral status are also mentioned.
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New Mexco
Mexico
de Vaen
Bate
Santa Fe
Spain
New Mexico
United States
Territory of Mexico
Texas
California
Arizona
Colorado
Ban Mesleo
Old Almanacs and April Fools Tales From The British Museum
A fragmented item notes almanacs from the reign of Ramos the Great and a one year old misbelief. It recalls April Fools warnings about starting a journey or going outdoors before daybreak as unlucky, reflecting superstition in earlier times.
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Ramos the Great
Five Wonders of the World The Traveler’s Guide
A columnist lists the five wonders most worth seeing: The Taj Mahal, the Vatican, Mount Wilson Observatory, Shakespeare's Stratford, and the Panama Canal. It argues these feats of architecture science and engineering embody human genius and invites readers to seek further readings in the library.
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Great Wall
China
Canal
Canton
Ching
Peking
Bank of the Nile
Cairo
Orient
Agra
India
Shah Jehan
Sultana
Moomtitz-Imahal
Vatican
Rome
Mount Wilson Observatory
Los Angeles
Shakespeare
Suritford
Pahame Canal
Falls of Nigra
Grand Canyon
California
Fundy
Luray
Mountain
Alps
Luly Loulve
Bay of Naples
Rey Foun
Thihes
The Romance of Words from Olden Times
A compact survey traces how the word rogue evolved from a caravan guard and stoker to a general epithet for a rascal. It notes Dryden and other writers using jury of thieves and “devil's back guard” as stage and literary references in earlier centuries.
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Dryden
Don Sebastian
Ma Beets
Puller Dkewise
Mother's Cook Book Delights For Warm Days
A vintage recipe blurb lists Creamed Chicken In Crown of Rice Sardine Hors d oeuvre Coffee and Tapioca Trifle and Green Peppers Stuffed With Mutton. The text provides preparation ideas, ingredients, and methods for several dishes suitable for summer cooking.
Unclear Wording Recipe Fragment from Wartime Newspaper
Fragmentary wartime kitchen text shows steps for a dish involving draining, chilling, filling, and baking in a moderate oven with broth added occasionally. Mentions Vere and a 1951 source. Details are incomplete and some words appear garbled.
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Wartern Neweheper
The Trained Nurse Offers Great Opportunity for Women
By Jessie Roberts of The Trained Nurse, an era of better pay and hours for nurses is coming as demand rises. Legislation to compulsory registration of nurses is debated. The Red Cross advocates strict training and licensure to improve status and wages for qualified nurses.
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Red Cross
Bn ‘Aure
Yale
Why I Am a Scout Promotes Boy Scout Fund Drive
A Chicago newspaper reprints a Boy Scout essay praising the service doctrine. It notes scouts aided the war effort at home by raising funds for Red Cross and Liberty Bonds, performed first aid and message carrying, and upheld virtues of loyalty honesty and selflessness. The piece urges readers to donate to sustain scout work for a safe government for children.
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Chicago
Newepaper
Boy Scouts of América—America First
Boy Scouts
Red Cross
Boy Scouts Nm
America
Scouts Locate Stolen Car by Wireless Report
A boy scout named Barney overheard a car theft report broadcast to 5,000 amateurs via a high power station. He noted the stolen Harvard Square car’s make and number, spotted the car by the roadside, and phoned police, leading to the car’s return to its owner.
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American Radio and Research Corporation
Medford
Mase
Harvard Square
Cambridge
Barney
Vad
Scout recalling a decade of service to boys through the scout program
Willow of Philadelphia, a ten year scout man, praises the scouting work. He notes seven years as scoutmaster among various groups brought him pleasure and believes the program offers unmatched character building. He hopes to continue his involvement in coming years.
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Willow
Philadelphia
Tom
Newark Scouts Inspect Marshes for Mosquito Control
Boy Scouts of Newark conducted an inspection hike to observe mosquito extermination methods practiced by the meal mosquito ex termination commissions. They plan to camp on the meadows during the study.
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Boy Scouts of
Newark
Scout Remembers Brother With Memorial Wreath
A boy scout, in loving memory of a neighbor and former big brother who died overseas, saved his pennies for years to buy a fine wreath for the grave. Memorial day observances honor those who gave their lives in the great war.
Unclear Ad Pack Promises Local Furnishings and Repair
Fragmented OCR text mentions corsets, tire repairs, novelty items, and a furniture/repair theme with garbled names and addresses. Likely a local classifieds snippet listing multiple services and goods including corsets, tire work, novelty items, and college-related terms, with poor OCR clarity.
Mother Spolted It All at the Lime Pit Incident
A fragmentary report recounts a troubling scene involving two young men and a woman linked to a Chicago jolnee whine. The speaker recalls pressured flirtation, a claim of love, and a feared confrontation as a mother swore and left the area with one man, leaving the youths frightened and scattering.
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Bee Howe
Remarkable Dinner Memory With Elsie’s Comical Chick Chant
Mrs W G recalls a dinner where a startled little Elsie, sitting with a pained look, crumbled bread on her plate and sweetly addressed the chicken as Here chick, chick chick! Her clever plea drew a roar of laughter and a swift rescue.
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W. G
Elsie
The Candid Hostess at Mrs Mutterieg’s Celebration
A brief scene from American Legion Weekly with Mrs Mutterieg hosting friends at her marriage congratulations. She jokes in a casual, intimate tone inviting guests to feel at home and enjoy the moment. The piece captures social norms and light humor of a family gathering.
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Mutterieg
American Legion Weekly
Not Unusual Doctor Patient Chart Exchange
A fragment suggests a conversation in a clinic where a doctor urges full charting while a patient and a nurse discuss the moment. The snippet hints at care routines and staff interaction but provides little concrete detail or identifiable names.
Fragmented Advice on Sewing Machine Repair
A garbled note offers basic, rough guidance to use soap and plan to fix a sewing machine. It mentions life, preparation, and a person named Lenny, but details are unclear and the meaning is fragmentary.
Ink removal method for fruit stains described in old text
The passage details using phosphates and ferric oxide to remove stains from vegetables and fruit skins. It mentions applying a mix of four portions of tartar and portions of powdered alum to lift stains. It also references washing with phosphate and various steps to restore color without harming the produce.
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Paris
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Knoe
Boston
Jonathan Brace
F. A. Walker
Blackguard
Conyrtatt.y
Browning
Faye
Vere
Mar Weet
Quint
Reed
By Jessie Roberts
By Douglas Malloch
Cherub
Iim
Rey
Renn
Scouts
At Ly National Cite Scouts of America
Scout
Brother
Salt Lake
Boyd Par Jewelers
Boyd Park
Main Street
Iyers Cleaners & Dyers
Broadway
SMATS
Marke
Seale
Om San
Salt Lake Stamp Co
First South
Sale Laur
Ieean
Duynes-Besbe
Salt, Lake
Ratsous
Noiaesn LU
Whabesale Co
Box
Fulton Mat
Oldsmobile Distributors
Cara & Tracks
Weedene Lactina
A. E. Tourssen
Mats
Gill
Hank
Abdominal
Hi Busmar Co
Urpuks Arcata
ALTO
Merhiowy Bulit
Pater Welding & Repairina Ge
Fox Wi
Schou Poly
Business College
Main St
Salt Lake Cry
Parsons
Wulivar
Werview
Standard Tire Works
Mage
Kay
Bork
Knudson Novelty Co
Moler Baruenollege
West Temple Sirens
Miyself
Lenny
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