First Prize Love and Loss in a Publishing Scheme
Roscoe Merriang, an aspiring novelist, battles poverty while chasing a dream of winning a literary prize. Shirley, secretary to editor Mr Woods, helps reveal a swap of fortune when Duryea and Neva award a deal worth $2,000 for a cover and two more novels, changing their lives.
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Rencoe
Wns
Duryea & Neva
Shirley
Woods
Mahment
Hew
Roseole
Inter Cude
Mins Moore
Pabe
Tescor
Jiley
Roscoe
Flo
Bucko
Lenin Pont Point bin
Noa
Phu Bey
Duryeah
Moe
Mr. Woods
Doans & Company
Aime
Dying by Inches and the Revival of Specimens
An old naturalist note describes animals or shells revived from apparent death after soaking in warm water. Some specimens revived after years in drawers, though many had not been cataloged. The text contrasts human death with miraculous reanimations in nature, noting unexpected life returning to preserved samples.
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China
Wey
Good News at Last Wife Transcript Clippings Rally Conte ntions
An OCR fragment presents a noisy exchange with punctuation and dialect remarks. The readable portion notes a late night quote about contempt and a remark praising pews, suggesting a humorous or sensational snippet rather than a full story.
Noteworthy Harness Racing Feats Highlight Record Year
A garbled report praises harness racing feats with several world records and standout performances. Notable mentions include Lee Axworthy’s sensational trot setting a world record, Louise Cutter’s trotting filly besting the semen pace, and multiple young horses showing promise.
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Merrow
California
Lee Axworthy
Earh
James J. Corbett Speaks On Temperance In Rural Sermon
James J. Corbett, former heavyweight champion, spoke at a rural pulpit near Corbettville. The evangelist pastor Roy McHinnie Roberts invited him to address Sunday school attendees about temperance and living simply. Corbett, who said he never drank, outlined personal rules for moderation and health, including limited meals, water use, and daily exercise.
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Kentucky
B. Roberts
Corbett
Hix Aus Monee
Training Camps 1917 National League Players List
Fragmentary roster notes show teams and locations including Chicago New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia St. Petersburg Tex Springs Ark and other city references. Details are incomplete with several garbled names and stray punctuation.
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National League
Chicago
New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
St. Petersburg
Pha
Brooklyn
Fot Springs
Ark
Tex
Moston
Mini
enAugust
Minvrsi Springs
Macon
Gaverees Puleating
Waxahachly
Racksonville
Pla
Cleveland
New Orleane
Sports Fragments Highlight Baseball Promoters and Golf Costs
A garbled mix notes Jack Dilson opening a cafe in Minneapolis and a golf course in a big office building. It mentions minor league dealings, a Chicago recall of pitcher George Zabel, and a tale of a fallen heir to $10,000 a year. The text surveys sports figures, venues, and offhand opinions with little coherent narrative.
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New York
Harry Fratee
Ome
Minneapolis
Cirage Nationale
George Zabel
Los Angeles
Chicago
Pat Lewis
Kanes
Courage Is Big Asset In Baseball And Life
A fragmented article discusses courage as vital for players facing the plate and for observers watching the game. It links resolve to hitting technique and compares baseball to broader acts of standing firm in sport and life, citing unnamed figures and remarks on effort and discipline.
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Bettie
Career of Billy Sullivan White Sox catcher from Wisconsin
Billy Sullivan a famed White Sox catcher born in Oakland Wisconsin forty one years ago began in Western all star leagues and moved through Cedar Rapids Dubuque Columbus and Grand Rapids. He joined Boston Nationals then Chicago White Sox from 1900 until ending his active career after 1915.
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Billy Sullivan
White Sox
Oakland
Wis
Comiskey
Billy
Olf
Ceder Rapida
Dubuque
Columbus
Grand Mapida
Sullivan
Boston
Fowler Named Captain Of Pacific University Football Team
Tommy Fowler, quarterback for Pacific University at Forest Grove, elected captain for the next season after a clean fumbless record in the previous recruit period. Fowler was among the team’s key ball handlers and leaders.
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Pacific Coast College
Tommy Fowler
Pacific University
Forest Grove
Eusners
Jine Bern
Evening Caeaairy Tale of Candle Party at Witty Witch Cave
A fragmented Fairy Tale narrative recounts a Candle party planned for Witty Witch’s birthday. Characters like Paley Queen and Paries discuss carrying candles and a Proclamation while fairies, elves, and brownies arrive with treats for a birthday celebration hosted by Mr Grant and the queen.
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Daddy
Clanteter
Whitty
Grant
Stariya
Pablos
Mr. Grant
Stop When Finished. Bale all thingy stop when you have
A curious phrase prompts reflection on restraint in speech and the impulse to end a discussion. It emphasizes thinking before speaking and avoiding interruptions while people share thoughts and ideas. The snippet pairs guidance with a playful, fragmented tone.
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Hiri
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Snalls
Belveiney
Kent Lavy
Velgt
Mary Pat
St Peieew
Mabel Prasteet
Tod
Mise Hoeele
Yong Harsee
Srisac
Murphy
James J. Corbett
Janes
Corbwit
Roy
Mhinnie
Dim Corbett
Jack Dilson
Ine Manapolla
Jack
Tess Willard
Louie Brawar
Fred Fulton
Witbird
Jesh
Charen Walker Ie
Clarenge Rowland
Mal
Maranville
Boston Braves
Bhortetop
Wien Fred Mitchell
Weeithman
Chick Keane
Walter Moronville
Oriel
Fred Mitchell
Coir Uge
Geore of
Veara
Mary Graham Bonner
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