Mickey Finns Big Firecracker Explodes Not at Casey's Shop
In Cooney Island Mickey Finns plan to buy a giant twelve inch firecracker from Casey ends with his father, Mr. Finn, revealing he removed the powder. The boys watched in suspense as the fuse burned out and the stunt failed, ending with a quiet, humorous aftermath.
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Casey's Grocery
Cooney Island
Casey
Thunderers
Mickey Finn
Cavey
New Orleans
Sara Casey
China
Teinly
King
Mickey
Chow Chow
Wan Lung
Mr. Finn
Fourth of July Fireworks Safety Advice
Public health guidance warns against handling fireworks in risky ways. It emphasizes immediate care for severe burns, including cooling with water, applying dressing, and seeking medical help to prevent scarring or infection. It also lists improvised first aid steps and cautions about alcohol and unsafe practices.
Fragmented OCR civic notice about local church and events
The unreadable OCR fragment mentions community figures and local notices. It references a female and a ward, with partial strings implying a civic or church related posting. No clear dates or actions are discernible, but the tone suggests a brief public notice.
Firecrackers and a Darker Side of Traditions
A fragmentary report discusses firecrackers and associated dangers as well as a troubling line of events involving a Chinese woman and a child. The piece hints at law enforcement responses and tragic outcomes while noting community reminders about safety and restraint.
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Wlinine
Beatie
mAb
Eileen Wende
Giuakeng
Eguekeee
Sailors' adviser Hanbury rules New York port justice
Some sixty thousand sailors seek protection from A. A. Hanbury at his Battery Park office in New York. He acts as judge and jury for sailors on foreign ships, deciding disputes with ruling masters and ending abuses like compulsory outfit purchases under his authority before ships depart New York.
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Gallore
A. A. Hanbury
Mt. Hanbury
United States Shipping
New York
Mr. Hanbury
Battery Park
Equitable Life Resists Texas 75% Reserve Rule
The Equitable Life Assurance Society withdraws from Texas amid a 75 percent reserve investment requirement. It reports ten million plus dollars invested in Texas, about equal to new statutory levels, and shows 37 percent of total reserves in southern and western states while 35 percent of policies are written there. Investments span numerous states with varied sums listed.
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Texas
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
Ita
Ala
Aria
Ark
Cal
Fla
Idaho
Ind
Iowa
Kansas
Mich
Minn
Mise
S. D
Tenn
Utah
Wash
W. Va
Wis
Wyo
Coffee C stains blamed on coffee in old testimonial
A reader claims dark blotches on skin cleared after giving up coffee and using Postum Coffee substitute. The letter credits digestion and nervous system health, noting improved complexion and wellbeing after switching to Postum and proper nutrition.
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Tni
Ceffon
Donts For The Fourth Firework Warnings
The piece cautions readers about unsafe pyrotechnics and urges safe handling. It warns against keeping leftover fireworks for next year and stresses using only small amounts on the appointed day. It also discourages careless use and shouting or shooting rockets in crowded areas.
Flag and Continental Heroes Honor the Fourth of July
A patriotic verse extols the flag, Washington and the Old Continentals. It recalls Brandywine and past battles, celebrates liberty and Union pride, and vows the flag will endure as long as the nation remembers its fathers each Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sumter
Schuyler
Anthony” Wayne
Columbia
Brandywine
Agate
Nutter
Ehine
Freak Statuary From Sculptor's Odd Tales
A sculptor discusses his unusual statuary work including portraits in colors and a freaky Boston garden piece. He notes a western millionaire’s bust in a library with marble eyes and sundered features, plus a water fountain bust with goldfish. The tale lampoons taste among millionaires and craft.
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Milionaire
Boston
Bert Mas
Fragmented OCR raises strange hints of a ceremony and labor dignity
An OCR fragment presents garbled speech about a ceremony involving babies and a young mother, with disjointed phrases about dignity of labor and a dog named Nat His Dog. The text churns through misread names, dialogue snippets, and possible references to a college setting and a ceremony.
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Gina
Cowden Colonie
Duim
Dean Adel
Ted Tauth
Pelarwik
Hanry Wirkos
Frome
Erin
Groeniel
Aiden
Cotomleny
Reddit
Insurance Investments
Mark Twain
Billy Rice
Billy Birch
David Wambold
Backua
Birch
Wambold
Backus
Wiener
North American Review
T. C. Harbaugh
Ole
Liberty
Plymouth
Warren Stowers Broven
Case Threatiers
Mouses
Sale Laks
Ogden
Logan
Idaho Falls
Monredlier
Salt Lake City, Utah
Laine Ie Portance
Tiochaulval
Dallage
Nat
Mp Pilate
Anid
Lila Work
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