The Education of the Parrot and English Style Reflections
A vintage essay excerpt discusses teaching a parrot to talk and mirrors on English composition. It cites Bishop Werleworth and Augustin, praises classical authors like Addison Swift and Johnson, and notes benefit from studying Latin and Cicero to improve English prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheera
Newnan
Auty Moston
Krow
Coe Lee
Bishop Werleworth
St. Andrewa
Ely
Addison
Swift
Bollighreke
Johnson
Burk
Hume
Gillon
Macauay
Tomny Add
Horsey Walpole
Clcero
Long Plicht of the Humming Bird in New England Wanderings
In this Ladies' Home Journal excerpt, a sweeping, poetic reflection describes a hummingbird’s journey and mythic scale, linking tiny motion to vast landscapes. The fragmented prose invokes distant places, ancestral routes, and the wonder of travel beyond known shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labrador
New England
Ladies’ Home Journal
Lack of Clothing In Tannda
Fragmentary historical excerpt recounts severe clothing shortage among Wa-Ravirumtu people missing wigs and fur garments. A border encounter described by a Celtiberian observer notes villagers crowded around tents while seeking modest attire and barkcloth garments amid hardship and crowded camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tannda
Jae
Kode
Bebe
Barkelon
Unclear Island World Description From Fragmented Text
Fragmented OCR describes an island with two sisters, references to months and a deep history. It mentions a mysterious “adept” and a coastal area where inhabitants are described as clever and ruling the land. The passage is garbled and loses clear events or identifiable names.
MeSwineys cave jets sea water in explosive bursts
In County Donegal at Meswines Near tert Head a rock-cave known as MeSwineys cave is said to produce jets of water over ten feet high when the sea roars and winds blow from the north. Explosions or air blasts inside the cave may accompany the event, creating dramatic fountain-like outbursts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meswines
Tert Head
County Donegal
Ireland
MeSwiney
The Rapid Moving Fly Description in Insect Flight
A fragmentary note describes insect wingbeat speed and its effect on movement. It states a common house fly makes about 1000 strokes per second, capable of an advance movement of twenty five feet, and notes naturalists believe this could increase sevenfold.
Misread message ends in curio exchange
A playful snippet from Der Dorfbur recounts a caller asking if someone is at home to receive a horse whip. The reply says the person is very sorry but still at home, creating a humorous mix of apology and miscommunication.
Oldest Royal Dynasty in Japan Turns 2000 Years
A compact remark noting Japan’s royal line as the world’s oldest, extending uninterrupted for two thousand years. The witty exchange about skipping breakfast adds a domestic aside.
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Japan
A Wet Month Surpasses Rain in Prior Years
A period of unusually persistent rain is reported for June with total fall reaching 6.37 inches, higher than the normal 2.04 inches. The excess is attributed by meteorologists to atmospheric vibrations from volcanic eruption activity while some blame air strata, with four previous years totaling 4.52 inches. Greatest precipitation occurred on the 1st, crops damaged especially watermelons, and the outlook remains dubious.
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Pow Doesbons
Operula Feuer
Monet Pele
Martinique
Meteor Logion
Ineal Nisteorologien
Starion
Smith
Michigan
Baking powder labels mislead grocers by private brands
Analysts warn grocers rushed to stock and sell health questionable baking powders labeled as pure. Private brands often mix alum, sulfuric acid and other fillers, while standard government certified powders using cream of tartar promise safer results. Rocky Mountain Tym promotes antiaging claims.
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Rocky Mountain Tym
Bivine
Resolution to Vacate Water Street in Alma Village
The Alma village Common Council adopts a resolution vacating the portion of Water Street south of Center Street to the Pine River. A public hearing for objections is set for July 29 in the council chambers. The resolution will be published for four weeks in the Alma Reporter. Attest by Village Clerk William W. Kasch.
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Common Council
Alma
Eaid
Water Street
Bn Eath
Center Street
Pine River
A. D Lkr
Alma Reoent
Seid
William W. Kaschi
Widlaw Village
Chork
Dissolution of Alma furniture partnership of Dean and Edmond
Notice states the firm of John W. Dean and Edmond Dean dissolved by mutual consent on June 20, 102. All accounts payable to John W. Dean who assumes liability for all debts. Also mentions excursions to Portland Maine by rail with round trip fare details and dates in July and August, with incomplete garbled text and names.
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John W. Dean
Edmond
Dean
Alma
Michigan
Mutal
Portland
Ith
Oil company formed to bore for lighting fuel at Elwell
An Elwell communication reports the Elwell Oil Coal Mining Milling and Peel Co has organized with a $10,000 capital, $45,000 paid in, to begin work immediately under an expert borer from Ubi. Officers listed include IP Taylor as president M D Fristoe as vice president JT Carr as adviser A 4 Phelps as treasurer and Nelson as director.
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Elwell
Elwell Ol
Coal Mining, Milling & Peel Co
Taylor
M. D. Fristoe
Vepresident
JT Carr
Avoretery
Phelps
Nelson
Adventists of Michigan to Hold Alma Camp Meeting
Adventists of Michigan plan a state camp meeting in Alma in August likely starting around the 20th and lasting about three weeks. The grounds lie south of the Pere Marquette railroad, north of the college, with expectations of about three thousand attendees.
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Adventists of
Michigan
Alma
Bean Harvester ad promises genuine Muller Hean Harvestar
An advertisement urges bean raisers to buy the genuine Muller Hean Harvestar patent by Leitay Ion Co. NY. It claims the machine is more common than competitors and offers improvements as affordable as older models. Sold by O W Hirsths & Sox in Alma Michigan.
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Leitay [Ion | Co
le NY
Patints
O. W. Hirsths & Sox
Alma
Michigan
German Boschee Syrup A Trusted Cough Remedy
A Good Thing German Boschee’s syrup is hailed as a fortunate medical discovery. It cures coughs colds and lung troubles by removing the cause and restoring health. It has stood the test of years with two million bottles sold annually since 1865. Three doses ease ordinary cough. Price 75 cents. Also Laxative Bromo Quin ing Tablets claim one day cure with no pay.
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A. Boschee
Roschee
United States
Sharrar & Mulhotland
Excursion Offer to Provence by Steam Train
Round trip fare available for an excursion to Provence with single-rate travel via rail. Extended dates and return options shown. contact local agent or Gro. Wo Vaux, A. GP & T. A. for details and bookings.
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Gro. Wo Vaux
Obteago
Ambiguous OCR Note Seems to Reference Property Allocation
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a legal or property note involving Clebe and Weve, with phrases about endowments and appropriation of property. Names and places are unclear, likely a brief local legal notice or notice snippet.
Estate sale notice in Gratiot County
A probate notice items away from the estate of Semcon Lowe and heirs. The Hermanble Judge of Gratiot County orders sale at the village premises of Af i to settle debts and distribute assets. The auction will be conducted by an administrator and the public is informed of the sale terms and time.
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Ater Morea
Galaerot
Semcon
Lowe
Potier
Wireworks
Lhewudere
Loveland
Deceaud
Gratiotno
Afi
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Hota
Arthur
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Ann Arbor
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Frankfort
Lippincott’s Monthly
Vermeulen’s Dept
Alta Michigan
Provence
Ea Gwald
HS Ptrst Young Maorle
UNIOF
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Davat
Tie Ethnol
Rita
Noah
Thetis Conbibang
Bial Shence
Khenior
Ferraney
Fe Nildier
Martie
Lennie
Dukoard
Tom Pepetyigne
Heliway
Haley
Ormler
Lahall
Niekone
Turkey
Gale
CPA
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Ithaca
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