A Soldier of Commerce by John Roe Gordon
An excerpt shows dialogue about tracking an ameer’s boat and plans to reach Siloon and Bokhara. Palpak seeks aid from Harvey and Nevisky to rescue kidnapped women, with a convoy and a risky boat journey toward the Siloon Pass.
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John Roe Gordon
Khiva
Emer
Sileon
Biboon
Ameer
Bokbars
Palpak
Siloon
Bokhara
Siloon Pass
Ue Kharaleghax
Harvey
Anany Vulunbiew
Bukhara
Gulf
Nevisky
Bilows
Ter Eoast
Orstruth Nevisky
Orxkot
Orskeft
Fireproof building plan in steel and concrete
Two Baltimore architects propose a six story structure for Mr Hilgenburg built entirely without wood. The design uses reinforced concrete and steel for walls floors and doors with wire glass windows and cement topping. Chief purpose is to prevent fire damage and protect occupants.
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Baltimore
Hilgenburg
Minneapolis
Dogs Demonstrate Ambulance Service at Wimbledon Exhibition
Two highly trained dogs displaying aid work in wartime helped simulate locating wounded on the heath. The dogs wore Red Cross harnesses with bandages and a keg of spirits hung at the neck as part of a staged first aid drill.
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Amde
Wimbledon
England
Red Cross
Ambulance Corps
Herreroland
West Africa
Manchuria
A Stanch Merchantman Mary L Newhall Built From Warship Timber
A Bath Maine four masted schooner the Mary L Newhall is described as built from live oak timber originally purchased for a U S warship in 1862. The timber lay submerged at Portsmouth navy yard until two years ago and the ship has earned an Al rating for fifteen years due to its durable aged wood. A vivid note of naval history accompanies the vessel. A rhinoceros blocked an Uganda railway train near Motumba, ripping into the engine and damaging the first carriage while the train halted near Sultan Hagond.
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Mary L. Newhall
Bath Me
United States
Portsmouth
SN. H.) Navy Yard
Uganda
British East Africa
Sultan Hagond
Motmbasa
St. Janes
A Curious Custom of Women Show Shoes in Hotels
A Victorian note describes ladies at hotels carrying two pairs of shoes to display the exact size of their feet to corridor servants. Shops in Paris and larger bridal wardrobes are said to market tiny footwear as keepsakes. The piece also mentions fortunes and bequests tied to postwar Dutch and Boer relief efforts.
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Womun
Pars Uyn
Unclear Court Proceedings Prompt Missing Transcripts
A fragment describes Maine court sessions in January and a court stenographer death. The text questions the feasibility of continuing trials without transcripts and who bears costs, highlighting uncertainty in court procedure.
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Maine
Antioch Social Roundup and Local Moves
Carl Walls and Harvey Barnett visited on business while Miss Etta Colvin returned home after a sister visit. A baby boy was born to the wife of Oliver Carey. Miss Ora Maddox hosted an oyster supper for friends last week. Erastus Kays has recovered from illness. Rev. Allen preached here Sunday to a large crowd. Clarence Ashby visited sister Mrs Sweazy on Sunday. Theo Welch and Luther Snyder were in Bloomfield Saturday. Ben Keeling bought a horse for 75 dollars from Stan Mitchell. John Anderson family spent Sunday with Thos Colvin. Miss Sallie Snyder and Herman Colvin visited Miss Lizzie Moore Sunday. Edward Mitchell and wife attended church. Ed Curtsinger family moved to Johnsonville.
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Carl Walls
Harvey Barnett
Etta Colvin
Oliver Carey
Ora Maddox
Erastus Kays
Rev. Allen
Clarence Ashby
Sweazy
Theo Welch
Luther Snyder
Bloomfield
Ben Keeling
Stan Mitchell
John Anderson
Thos. Colvin
Sallie Snyder
Herman Colvin
Lizzie
Moore
Edward Mitchell
Ed Curtsinger
Johnsonville
Lucién Pinkston
Edward Pile
Near Maud
J. M. Montgomery
Nan Scott
Effie Coulter
James Coulter
Charlie Scrugggs
Sue Vice
Viola
Tatham Springs
Nannie Pinkston
Lucien Pinkston
Valley Hill
Sam Montgomery
J. M. Leachman
Dudley Sutherland
Pearl Sutherland
Josh Inman
J. M. Shields
John Armstrong
Springfield
Clem Cutsinger
Lloyd Colvin
Litsey
Lueien Pinkston
Erastus Shields
Chaplin
Artis VanArsdale
Pleasant Grove
Addie
Sam Settles
Fenwick
Hillsboro
F. M. Showmaker
J. S. Yankey & Co
Mr. Shields
A Shields
W. L. Jenkins
Wm. Scott
Robi
Mclvoy
John
Turner Scruggs
Wade Hardin
W. P. Cheatham
Perryville
Fred West
Sam Crume
Ed Sutherland
Harrodsburg
Ormsby Showmaker
W. B. Shirley
W. S. Gibbs
Annie Mellroy
Flinch
Allen Reddix
Evansville
Ind
Milton Grider
John Grider
Florence Scrogham
Sam Burkhead
Miss Hardin
J. A. _ Sims
Tom Scrogham
Kirkand
Ezra Jones
Maccabees
Will Sims
Mercer County
Anna Burton
John Turner
Cal Shewmaker
Harry Turner
Fanny Shealey
Alvin Foster
Belle Birch
Mayme Merritt
Nora Goodlett
Lena Roger
T. J. Miller
W. W. Hyatt
Anderson County
Ida Wells
Birchwood
Hillsboro society notes and local deaths in brief
Fair weather news and social items from Hillsboro include Lucien Pinkston’s party for youths and visits among residents. Obituaries note Miss Artis VanArsdale and Addie Settle, both dying of pneumonia with interments planned. Hints of local trades and a barber shop anecdote from the Washington Star wrap the column.
Mean Trick Brings Silence For Wife In City Tale
A Tuscaloosa man uses a book cover showing many yawns to derail a lecture at home. When his wife starts in, he reads aloud, making her stop as she grows tired. The item is linked to a famous joke about a worried joke.
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Tluntsville
Kansas City
No Occasion For Alarm In Elopement Plot
In fragments from the Chicago Record Herald Perey and Darling scheme with Deacon Poorman to elope. Perey reassures Darling while Tatvs speeds to ready the preacher as a potential pursuit looms over the family.
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Perey Moneyiegs
Deacon Poorman
Perey
Chicago Record Herald
Fragmentary Quip Exchange Between Characters in Fanciful Dialogue
A playful exchange features a garter and a Yale figure debating scandal and public opinion. The dialogue hints at themes of reputation, pride, and defiance, illustrated through quirky lines distorted by OCR-like errors.
Local Happenings in Willisburg and Surrounding Area
Willisburg notes fuel shortages and tobacco movement to market. Local crops and livestock face bad luck. several residents report illness and travel. Social events include a Flinch gathering with an elegant luncheon and a Maccabees oyster supper planned for next Saturday. Notables and visitors are listed with frequent mentions of Springfield Harrodsburg Mercer and Perryville.
Mt Zion Social and Family Gatherings Report
Miss Lydia Williams spent Sunday with Miss Claudia Neale. Mrs Emma Neale and daughter Claudia joined Miss Fannie Dawson at Chas Williams home. The 88th birthday of deceased Sanford Bishop was observed at Jessie Williams home on February 17 with his children and grandchildren present. A dogs raid killed five of S A Bayne’s finest sheep. The Woman's Home Mission Society meets Saturday with Mrs Kate Williams at Maple Nill. Blanche and Nora Bonta visited Mrs S A Bayne.
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Lydia Williams
Claudia Neale
Grant Hays
Robert Graham
Owensboro
S. A Bayne
Emma Neale
Claudia
Fannie Dawson
Chas. Williams
Woman's Home Mission Society
Kate Williams
Maple
Nill
Blanche
Nora Bonta
S. A. Bayne
Jessie Williams
Sanford Bishop
Sue Williams
Lydia Bishop
Notice to settle books and notes of J. G. Mansfield
The message states that the books and notes of J. G. Mans field are with the sender and requests immediate settlement. The signer identifies as W. EL Seuceman.
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J. G. Mansfield
Settle
W. EL Seuceman
Local Farmers Advertise Sale of Livestock and Grains
Subscribers free column lists numerous farm sales including a five year old Jennet, two fresh milk cows, a milk cow with 100 bushels of seed oats, Bluegrass seed, a six year old mare, and a safe driving horse. A note ends with report of a serious defect found in the battleship Ohio.
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F. F. Mudd
Frederickstown
Town
Farris
Aean
H. M. O’nan, Sr
Edict Barman Ete
W. S. Gibbs
Wil
M. W. Seay
Springfield
G. A. Benedict
Cw. Aue
W. D. Claybrooke
Sprit
En ‘Wiliam Simms
R. F
DLN
Saoirse
Eene
Alee I
Market Prices Fragment Show Poor Clarity
Market notes give scant details on bacon hams and poultry pricing with garbled terms and missing units. Sidestar and Chietens appear as unclear items while prices per pound are inconsistent or unreadable.
Bent Her Double and Sought Aid from Doctors
Fragmentary lines describe someone bent double seeking rest and relief, apparently aided by doctors. The text hints at illness or pain and a visit to medical professionals, with a note of the person attempting to recover or regain strength.
Market Fluctuations Reported for Livestock Trade
A distressed stock market note discusses livestock buyers and packers amid fluctuating prices. It notes cattle and veal demand with uncertain futures, mentions packers and shipping concerns, and hints at health remedies for animals. The fragment references Chami and Liver Tablet therapy as a remedy for a disorder.
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F. R. Toombs
Bo Kharan
TOR
Saleeman
E.C. Boggs
Keemer
Antioch
Washington Star
Yale
le Sage
Willisburg
MT. Zion
the Sun
Eee
Hodapp & Miller
Sun'y
Bardstown
Louisville
Ohio
OUR
Beeves
F. T. Cox & CO
Springfield, Ky
Tom
ED Lawrence
Marks & Green's Mill
Springfield Market
Ellen Tana Ballon
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