Minnesota Representative Schell's views on blindness and perception
Minnesota Representative Schell discusses how society misjudges the blind, noting experiences during travel with his young son. A diner anecdote contrasts expectations with a blind man's needs as he seeks pancakes and sausage. The page also reports dubious home remedies for plaster removal using gasoline plus unrelated brief notes.
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Shell
House of Representatives
Minnesota
Schall Wee
Minneapolis
Washington
Douglas
Radium in Surgery and a Hazardous Labor Scene
The article explains how radium emits alpha beta and gamma rays and is used in deep tissue surgery to destroy diseased cells while sparing healthy tissue. It notes the need for skilled operators to balance effective treatment against damage to good tissue. A separate field report describes a dangerous ground-digging accident with workers using a sledge in hard soil as a white passerby urges caution.
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Scientific American
Cers
Tom
Andy
New York Post
Cork Prisoners End Hunger Strike To Aid Recruitment
Reports say Cork prisoners abandon the longest hunger strike to join the national effort. A message to Lord Mayor O Callaghan from Arthur Griffittes of Sinn Fein praises the prisoners and urges them to support Ireland, sending orders to nine surviving younger strikers and promising aid from Red Cross.
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Cork
Eris
Ireland
Recruitment to Full Strength Washington Armies
A fragmented report notes recruitment pressures as Washington plans to mobilize forces. Mention of World Exposition preparations and a meeting of national leaders hints at broader wartime and labor trends. The text references planning stages and rising employment amid ongoing military buildup.
Mexico Refuses Recognition Over Provisional govt
In Peso Texas Mexico will not accept recognition from any government under actions that lessen the People’s rights. The note was sent by Huerta’s Provisional government and received by Mexican consul general Louis Montes de Cen in El Paso. It was forwarded from Washington to El Paso.
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Peso
Tex
Mexico
Cvalctions
Ja Huerta
Lauis Montes de Cen
Sgite
Washington
el Paso
Woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Sanative Wash for relief
A Mrs. Coane from Se tae: Coane Sk, WW remneten, says severe head pains and blocked bowels vanished after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Sanative Wash. She states she could do housework again and urges publication to help other women.
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Mrs. and Se Tae
Coane Sk, WW Remneten
Peterson's Ointment Fame From Patient Letters
Local testimonials from Mies Mary Hil of Pittsburgh and A B Ruger of Racine praise Peterson's Ointment for curing long standing piles and skin ailments. Letters claim piles disappeared after use with additional notes of relief for sores rheum and chafing. Products advertised with price and mail order info.
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Peterson
Mary Hil
Pittsburgh
Ory
A.B. Ruger
Washington Avenue
Racine
Oimtment Co
Puffle
Select a Dairy Breed Suited to Local Conditions
Readers are urged to choose a purebred dairy breed best suited to their community conditions. Emphasizes cooperation with neighbors, obtaining reliable calves, and using registered stock with proper lineage. Recommends studying breed history, bloodlines, and sources from agricultural colleges and the USDA.
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Rational Semerigtion
Breeders Discuss Pedigree Portraits and Sale Prices
A fragmented report details breeding circles examining pedigrees and breed photos. It notes public sales, bidding values, and breeder remarks about bloodlines across generations, emphasizing the influence of lineage on prices and enthusiasm.
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Association of
Breel Chiemsee
Leerdpe
Determining Cow Age by Horn Rings and Teeth
The standard method estimates a cow’s age by counting horn rings, with a ring roughly every year after the first three years. Teeth shape, size, and wear are also used to aid aging.
Fragmentary Memoir Passages Mention Death and Peace
The readable bits reference a death and a pursuit of peace beneath a framing of names and phrases. It mentions George and Leben and a dated document, with scattered odd spellings suggesting garbled OCR from an historical page.
Aspirin Warting案 on Bayer label and uses
An aged advertisement notes aspirin as Bayer's aspirin product for colds headache neuralgia rheumatism pain and toothache. It cites a price for small tins of twelve tablets and mentions larger packages sold by druggists. The copy includes a trademark definition and a line about buckwheat cake awaiting its turn.
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Duite Mayer
Bayer
Eaiso
Fractured Scribble Notes on Gas Illness and Remedies
A chaotic OCR fragment discusses illness from gas, medical self treatment, stomach pain, and references to remedies and costs. It mentions Mrs WooH, Pareon Ricantic, and Montini, with vague claims of relief and warnings about expenses.
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Statesman
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Holyoke
Shokel
Beck
Rebbit
Agbithon
Postumum Cereal Co. Inc
Battle Creek
Mich
The
Red Cross
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Sour State Collezce of Agriculture
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Valvabie Satorcia Lass
Frente
Sabah
Mehler
el Eed LA
Canada
Jean OP VT
Boy Gee
Itawa
Can
Bennett
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Omaha
Neb
Yawkins
Rick Années
Indree
George
Tyniriah Hawking
Tyniriah Hawking Vnvested
Pan
Batonic
Puss
Mrs. Wooh
Yand Ratonic
Montini
Lencoln
Sanitarium
Sulpho
W. Everett
EE Leon Beanet
Ros Rae Pires
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