Sponge Devices for Stomach Cleaning in Surgery
A long, error-filled description extols new mechanical sponging instruments used to wash the stomach during surgery. The device consists of two flexible wires that open a sponge to absorb fluid, enabling gentle removal without forcing swallowing. It claims benefits over traditional washing methods and cites a New York physician’s anecdote.
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Disney
Scienee
Fatie
New York
Narnia
Cortigtny Gites
Ulysses and the Pony Race Amid Royal Court Intrigue
A fragmentary tale describes Ulysses, a plump boy, attempting to ride a pony at a royal gathering. The crowd watches as the pony struggles, a laugh at the boy’s expense, while others pursue feats and political scheming unfold around the entertainment. The scene blends courtly behavior with rural riding tricks and a moral tone.
Mustaches Through History and Cultural Significance
A historical reflection on moustaches and their social meaning, tracing male grooming as a universal habit while recounting a tale of Moorish Spain and Christian rulers who used facial hair as a simple sign to distinguish believers and nonbelievers during periods of tension.
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Spain
Fishes Caught Bullets on a Warship's Fishing Day
A group of naval officers recounts an odd aboard experience on the monitor ship Terr when bullets supposedly crossed the water while they fished for sport. An officer recalls a prior voyage where revolver practice yielded bullets in the sea, then fish were pulled up with bullets still in them, sparking disbelief among crew.
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Moniter Terre
Sunny Hook
Naval
Ap Otticu
Chern
Tidhing
Ip Tv
New York Suny
Incipient Consumption Remedy Traced To Tea Syrup Cure
A 19th century Atlanta Constitution excerpt recounts a self cured case of consumption through persistent tea syrup and herbal decoctions. The account details a young sufferer who divided effort between diet, sun exposure, and a homemade syrup blend, claiming recovery after weeks of trial.
Depew Jokes and Anecdotes Through the Ages
The article recounts Chauncey Depew’s humorous timing and humor aids such as private joke repositories, noting both spontaneous wit and studied quips. It includes sketches of his youth, classroom anecdotes, and references from contemporary papers and Irish folklore about the three-leaf clover emblem.
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Chotneey
Pepew
Depanw
Tita
Euppine
Gide
Depew
Waller
Chauncey
An Easy Living
Fragmentary OCR item notes a person named Mary and a man asking about work. It mentions someone working various places, a few coins saved weekly, and tensions with hires who become angry or refuse. Details are unclear and names/places are partially garbled.
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Mary
Maya
Fragmented dialogue amid garbled text from a 16th century letter
A highly corrupted OCR passage presents a jumble of names and phrases. The readable parts hint at a misquoted conversation or letter with references to individuals and locations, but most of the material is indecipherable and cannot establish a clear event or report.
Ancient extroganne and ear ornament lore described
A garbled antiquarian piece recounts ear healing in ancient Rome and lists famed earrings and dresses. It mentions Popima’s earrings valued at 70,000 and Marie de Medici’s baptism dress priced with gems. The text references nobles and crowns, noting lavish jewelry and ceremonial attire amid a chaotic narrative.
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Leollia Pau
Collvnla
Dorale Sriae
Deeb
Lars Na Webt
Poe
Faustine
Iin
Donnela
Seneca
Adori
Weimnen
Rome
Poppima
Casar
Colpurin
Maré de Medicis
Giamonds
Philip Thywl
Burkundy
School Notes Detail Student Health and Activities
Lottie Bagley and Alton Brock on sick list. Watson Irwin visited school Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Frank Grover left school. Charley Van Wegen succeeds as librarian. Mrs. Timby visited Tuesday morning. Miss Frances Harlock visited in the afternoon. Herbert Allen returned after a three weeks absence due to his mother's illness. Declamations by John Gerber, Frank Bennett, and Eva Van Derbeke given in chapel Tuesday morning. Young Men's Debating Society held first meeting Monday night at the Light Guard Armory with officers: Grover President, Van Ween Vice President, Brock Secretary, Bangs Treasurer, Murphy Critic. Sophomore class hosted a swell reception at Wright House parlors last Friday night for St. Louis and Ithaca sophomores. guests stayed until two o'clock after refreshments and games.
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Lottie Bagley
Alton Brock
Watson Irwin
Frank Grover
Charley van Wegen
Timby
Frances Harlock
Herbert Allen
John Gerber
Frank Bennett
Eva van Derbeke
Young Men's Debating Society
Light Guard
Charley van Ween
Ray Bangs
Charley Murphy
Wright House
St. Louis
Ithaca
Lost watch and chain found near Burton Go residence
A lady's gold watch and chain were found about forty rods west of Burton Go's residence in Sumner township. The finder, Sarah Gee, states the owner may claim the items at this office by paying for this notice.
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Burton Go
Sumner Township
Sarah Gee
College Notes and campus events in Alma notes
Henry Thompson spent Sunday with his parents in Saginaw. The indoor meet was postponed to March due to a Detroit game. Prof Dravis spoke in St. Louis on The Work of the State Geological Survey. Senior class meeting held in the college chapel. Female club members show warily. Juniors and Seniors study Sociology and may advise on Coxey and Kincred movements. Limited fare to Detroit for a basketball event. Physical director Knox changed basketball game plans with Ortroin M. A. Egyptian mummy gift to Dr. Brooks noted. Alma delegates praised at Y M C A state invention conference, with strong turnout and pledges. Next convention set for Battle Creek. Caldwell Syrup Pepsin advertised for constipation.
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Henry Thompson
Saginaw
Detroit
Dravis
Farmers
St. Louis
State Geological Survey
College Chapel
Imale
Clits
Waraly
Xnol
McKindey and
Sherman
Knox
Ortroin
Mareb Dath
Alina
Kannie
Captold
Crane
Brooks
Scott
Inventioni
Maration Grigsby
Frank FP. Knowles
Bates
William Born
John B. Stevens
Weston Johnson
Frank W. Metahe
Willian J. Knox
Alma Delyation
Ami
Presidon Kurowles
Balm Cream Balm and relief praised by Dover letter
A Dover reader from October 31, 1806 reports rapid relief from Balm and Catoril Cure after first application. The writer notes plans to obtain Kiv's Cream Balm and mentions Ely Brothers in Warren Street distributing the full size and trial size remedies.
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Dover
N. H
Merseks Bay Bros
Mes
Prasncay
ELY Bros
Warren Shon
Village Council Minutes of Almaville March Adjourned Meeting
The village council minutes note adjournment and corrections to the record including petitions from Mrs. Writ ait and additions to the village boundaries north of Pine Ave. They discuss water works, cemetery gear, bridge material, and payments to various contractors, with reports from the cemetery commissioners and village treasurer. The clerk is directed to update interments and water records, and new inspectors are appointed for the coming village ballot.
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Alma
Micn
Mar
Mortine
Alm
Tinker
Kelly
Maker
Gia
Hanna
Upen Kotler
Alber
Ima
Barbner
Pine
Pine Ave
Une
NAK
Smith & Viel
Holmes
Altaa Santarum
Hs Pettyjohn
Liam Keats
Dent & Co
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Brown
Treasfer Ath
Tiekor Ginky
Cpt
Mann
Registration Notice for Village Election in Cran at the Figure ot Alcan
Notice proclaims a village election to be held Monday March 8 1897 at the Cran site near the Figure of Alcan Mah. Voters will elect one village president Willing fork chair Tsefor Hwee shore Gat Tem and one Nelson. Polls open at the Maged building and close at dusk. Totten Clerk announces the official voting time and location.
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Anil
Cran
Ne & A. Totten Clerk
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