The Boll Weevil Pest and Farm Insect War
An extensive discussion on insect pests threatening crops, notably the boll weevil, and the methods used to control them. It covers natural predators like ants and birds, importation and release of beneficial insects, and the evolving strategies to reduce crop losses while lowering living costs. The piece cites entomologists and references historical outbreaks and responses across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Harrison
Athens
Ltr
Bia
Clase Gbaerranen
United States Department of Ts
Vulture
God Turing
Nature
Willians
Texas
Patare
Sierra Nevada
Binds
Fast Talkers in Congress Slow to Common Pace
A veteran stenographer recalls the rapid talking rate in the House, noting speeds around 150 words per minute and naming lawmakers Martin of South Dakota and Murray of Massachusetts as among the fastest. He cites Henry A. Johnson of Indiana as a historic record setter and praises Lewkie Devine for exceptional shorthand speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baim H. Geay
Peninsylvania
Washington Moatman
David Wolfe Brown
Charles Litctlefield
Maine
Little
Congress
Henry A. Johnson
Indiana
Sevral
Johnson
Martin
South Dakota
Murray
Massachusetts
Mr. Littlefield
Ane
Devine
Poly
Lewkie
Bat Devine
Marcel
Richest and Hardest of Languages
A fragment remarks on linguistic complexity and the Basie lincudee spoken in the Pyro Hons. It muses that nouns pronouns and adjectives transform deeply, with nouns and adjectives conjugated like verbs. The passage hints at the vigor and richness of language through evolving parts of speech.
Shadow of Tenerife casts long sea shadow at sunset
The Shadow of Tenerife describes how the peak’s shadow length can exceed fifty miles across the sea, sometimes eclipsing nearby islands. The passage notes the shadow’s clarity at sunset and its remarkable reach from the mountain summit in Tenerife.
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Tenerife
Indianapolis Star
Veteran players dominate early baseball and racing meet
The article lists numerous veteran pitchers and hitters in baseball and notes long serving infield and outfield players. It then shifts to upcoming racing events at Brookline and surrounding clubs, detailing schedules for the Country Club at Brookline, Myopia Hunt Cup, Middlesex Hunt Cup, and the grand annual steeplechase with prize money and dates in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Country Club
Reookiine
Maws
Hunts Vommites
National Steeflechase Hunt Association
Pitcher Luther Taylor’s signing cue in New Orleans tale
Taylor recalls a bus ride with Roger Recanahan and If We all tried Taylor to learn sign language. A striking woman sat opposite, and Roger signaled. Taylor’s response in sign language drew a reaction as the woman thanked them and left the streetcar.
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Taylor
McCraw
Luther Taylor
Giants
Toronto
New Orleans
Roger Recanahan
Roger
Yacht Racing Schedule Smudged Dates Across Associations
A garbled schedule lists yacht racing events across multiple clubs and locations with dates in May June and August. It mentions Harlem Yacht, Bridgeport, Kalekorhooker, Indian Harbor, New London, Corinthian, New York Athletic Club, Brick Island, Larchmont, Orient, Stamford, Hempstead, and others with numerous incomplete dates and misspelled names.
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Nuaphees
Haclog Association of Tong
Harlem
Elch
Bridgeport
Wallace Has Life Job In St Louis Says Hedges
St. Louis insider Stovall bets veteran Bobby Wallace will coach and train new talent with no salary cut. Hedges praises Wallace as one of the town’s greatest players and confirms he will keep his job as long as he desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Bobby Wallace
Bt. Louis
Stovall
Hoss Hedges
Eage
St. Louis
Absurd Tragedy in an Everyday Scene
Fragmentary readable lines describe a domestic disruption with Mary avoiding eye contact as Henry bursts in. The piece references a mood of sudden tension and a chaotic, surreal narration. Names like Marie and Lim appear amid scattered phrases and broken captions from a Milwaukee Leader transcript.
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Mary
Henry
Fragmented Keystone wit and farcical quips in a printed page
A garbled collage of quotes and snippets from satirical notices and humorous lines. The fragment mentions a hearth cricket, expressions of friendship, revolutions, political figures, a button saving a life, and various wry exchanges. Multiple names and places appear in jumbled form, creating a mosaic of era humor.
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Mnpur
Mayenne
Coenteuanke
Tanger
California
Ganaes
Lamore
Trey
Lady Lind
Hestie le
cOnners
Hairabe
Sela
Diane
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Rooter
Blefenene
Cy Young
Rowell
Mathewson
Mul Mn
Plank
Norore Wiltse
Bender
Moore
Highes
White
Kling
Hrexnohan
Doon
Proalyton Haa
Loderd
McGuire
Farrell
Criger
Sullivan
Flint
Heine
Honus Wagner
Tinker
McBride
Bridwell
McMillan
Doolan
Turner
Byrne
Devlin
Lobert
Fred Clarke
Leach
Cline
Crawford
Sheckard
Titus
Mafee
Mitchell
Metotyre
Behulte
Wilson
D. Murphy
Donlin
Haguenst Annial
New Rochelle
Northpert
American Press
Editie
Marie Jellouss
Lim
Norrora
Walt Mallen
Milwaukee
Wenbee
Berm
Mexico
Uhlengo Stecord
Wombat
Louleville Courier Journal
Tommy Pop
Philadelphia
Girtie
Mr. Spriggine
Mm. Kulher
New York
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