Personal and Literary Curiosities From a Fragmented Column
A sketchy 19th century column notes diverse literary and personal items. It mentions a two penny Milan publication of Latin poetry, Bryant and Homer translations taking years, Josiah Lynn now blind in a New Jersey poorhouse, the Wyoming National Bank naming Wolcart J. Memphres a 24 year old bank president, and quotes about Shakespeare and Will Black with anecdotes of a luncheon in New York.
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Milan
Bryant
Homer
Josiah Lynn
Day Gould
Gouldsboro
Peorhouse
Karsville
N. J
Wyoming National Bank of Warsaw
N.Y
Wolcart J. Memphres
Willains College
Everness
Dams J
Joseph Jefferson
Schneider
New York
Plack
Ree Prrahia
Williaa Hk
Black
The Color of Water a Public Health Concern
Investigations show water color stems from vegetable stain and suspended matter. Color varies with vegetation, contact time, and location. Methods to remove color include chemical coagulation, oxidation, or intercepting upland water before it reaches streams. Most coloring is cosmetic, not harmful.
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Arthur E. Bostwick
Gray hair boosts romance and maturity in heroes
A Chicago novelist, cited by the Tribune, argues that a white haired hero appeals more to readers and audiences. The piece notes women favor mature, experienced men who can convey romance without ailments, asserting that the gray head signals age and wisdom while a youthful face sustains idealized romance.
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Chigago
the Tribune
Lim
Hoas
Tra
Sentimenta
Toman
Tinus
Remarkable Speed Of The Whippet In Sprint Racing
The whippet, praised as a dot-cross breed with top blood, is described as a sprint specialist. It outpaces larger hounds over short distances, with rapid acceleration and high top speed. Notable records include Rosette Radnage's 206 yards in 12.44 seconds and Canada's 13.15 seconds for 100-yard dashes, highlighting the breed's exceptional short-distance performance.
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Leslie
Rosette Radnage
Canada
Toronto
Whale skeleton found in Arizona attracts attention
A Phoenix report notes the University of Arizona Turson museum has a skeleton of a large whale found south of Yuma. Scientists debate origin, with theories it swam into the Gulf of California or washed ashore after a migration. Other regional finds and odd fossils are mentioned amid uncertain details.
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Tote Miuseum
Universit of
Arizong
Turson
Yuma
Phoenix
Arizona
Gulf of California
Russia barred Wis Fook censorship in lecture discussion
A professor discusses Russian censorship during a lecture by Tres Franklin IL Giddings. He notes oppressive methods and cites that Mr Ward's Dynam is banned while Mr Lesic's book faces censorship. A Slav student explains why the title itself signals dissent to Russian censors.
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Tres Franklin IL Giddings
Nhe
Russia
Lesi
New York Times
American grain elevators reshape US storage network
Farmers sow over 80,000,000 acres of corn and 20 percent more oats, prompting a surge in storage facilities. Dakota, Kansas and Nebraska farms send grain to railroad elevators with 10 000 to 100 000 bushels capacity, linking to domestic and foreign shipments via multiple transfer steps and modern handling processes.
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United States
America
Engineering News
Dakota
Kan
Nebraska
Tidewater
Fragmented quote from Washington Star on marriage and appearance
A partial Washington Star fragment quotes a wife describing her husband as harsh yet gentle while discussing his insistence on appearances. The readable lines hint at a domestic argument about tone and behavior.
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Washington Star
Bargains Mean Business at H I Everly Store
CIA H Everly bases bargains as July sales push. Eleven dozen Madras shirts at 50c, lawn fabrics below early season prices, oxford shoes and children's footwear reduced, remnants and clearance stocks moved. Store promises large assortment, late-stock clearance, and deep discounts to draw shoppers.
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Tira
Cress
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Staven
Sa Fayes
Posse
Ark
Praferwerk
Snow
Wanen
Wis Fook
Aminens
Thors
Wade
Cort
Keystone Watch Case Company
Philadelphia
American Grain Elevators
DR. ED. Baker
Bellman Patents
Hagerstown
Bellman, SR
Wake
Bellman
Nec
W. Antietamst
Howard Fridinger
Fire Insurance
Sun Inc
Oties
Germania Fire
Gre
The
Bob
C. Harry Keller
Halton Btd
Hagerstown, Ma
DR. Fenner
Fenner Hies
Fenner
W. H. McGogin
Olive Furnace
Saat Lune Serge
Nccardell Bros Clothing
Nature
Hagerstown Brewing Company
W. D. Wilson & Bro
Potomac
Ade
FAC Rstingen
Maryland
Full Line Furniture
Mak
BUY Direct
Main’s
Market House
Manufacturers’ Supply Co
M. L. Main
Danzer. Lumber
Millett
John Gassman
Oley
CIA
H. Everly
Everly
Chas. H. Everly
Shafer Bros.Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters and Furnishers
W. Washington ST
Hagerstown, JD
Lemon Bros
Griffon Tailor Made Shirt Waist Co
Barry
Semon Bros
Salem Avenue
Greencastle
Washington County
Perry Spring
Emmert’s Hardware Store
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