Unpremeditated Fourth of July Night in Boarding House
An untidy boarding house decorously marks the Fourth of July with a scene of patriotic talk and a single woman’s plea to spare two boys from a hostile confrontation. Hugo Wilmont clings to sleep as a ruckus erupts over firecrackers, a loud street taunt, and a tense moment that ends with a woman asking for peace and a promise to help clean up the mess.
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Granil
Hugo Wilmont
Phair
Wilmont
Vito
Man Arrested Over Berlin Ingress And Shoes
A man detained for a break-in in Berlin claimed he only sought a pair of shoes belonging to a celebrated Russian pianist staying at a hotel. Officers found a collection of women’s shoes, all docketed and catalogued, in the room.
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Ing Inte & House
Berlin
Terrible Itching Scalp Testimony From 1905 Philadelphia Case
Wm H Gray of Philadelphia recalls years of scalp itching beginning around 1900. He cites failed treatments before using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, taking six bottles, later applying ointment and baths, leading to recovery. He endorses Cuticura as a blessing for skin itching and thanks God.
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Hades
Erie
Wm. H. Gray
Mount Vernon St
Philadelphia
Notes on Cotton Growing and a Car Seat Incident
Notes on cotton crops from Mexico Guatemala and Nigeria mention 70000 bales in Laguna region and projected U S exports to mills in 1906. A Turkish minister will buy seed to improve cotton quality in Adana Aldin and Salonika using American and Egyptian stock. A Baltimore doctor faces a German man over crowded seating, the man deflects with a joke about his wife.
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Laguna
Mexico
United States
Guatemala
London
Retalhulen
Guate Tt
Turkey
Adana
Aldin
Salonika
Levant
Nigeria
Nigers
Baltimore
Charles Street
The Paying Teller in the Day and Meght Bank Scrutinizes Check
A fragment recounts a tense scene with Mr. Lushington Jumme and a distressed teller. The dialogue implies suspect manipulation and a promised loan, describing it as a truly awful affair and noting the bank official’s scrutiny of a check. The piece hints at a scandalous social exchange and possible motive related to money.
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Lushington
Puck
Doctor's Wife Advocates GrapesNote for Nourishing Diet
A physician lauds GrapesNote as a nourishing aid for weak stomachs and elderly teeth. The wife of the doctor describes a simple recipe using GrapesNote mixed in water, served with egg white and fruit juice, claiming it aids recovery and can be given to those unable to chew. The text cites testimonials and references The Road to Wellville as supporting evidence.
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du Bour
Fourth of July rites and the brave mothers behind them
In a nostalgic meditation, a narrator ponders how mothers tolerate the Fourth of July noise and fireworks. Fathers and grandfathers contribute funds and bravely cheer, while mothers balance sympathy for children with memories of their own youth and the urge to join in the revelry.
Flanagan Sparks Fourth of July Uproar on Railroad Camp
Flanagan, newly arrived four months earlier, led a July 4 opposition after the boss refused a holiday. He rallied railroad laborers from around the world, warned against work during the nation’s wake, and arranged a three day celebration in section 10. Seven funerals followed the event the next Sunday.
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Flanagan
Mississippi & Western Railroad
Gang Two
Guntleman
Pathriots
Branagan
Fragmentary Rhyme Count in Five Little Digits Verse
OCR fragment lists a counting rhyme with names like Hille Magere Ave Ute Lethe Hageres Suvon and a line about ten little singers. The text appears as garbled, partial rhythm practice with digit references and broken names.
Fragmentary Vision on Independence and Tyranny
The torn text hints at celebrating the Declaration of Independence and the fall of tyranny. It mentions Great Britain, a rebellion, government by the people, and the dawn of a new era for nations worldwide. The passage ends with garbled phrases and incomplete names.
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Philadelphia
Whi and
Pheunaret Dudon
Words of Liberty Rally for People’s Rights
The passage quotes pursuit of happiness as a battle cry against oppression and tyrannical rule. It links these words to the Declaration of Independence and emphasizes living free under government by the people. The speaker urges adherence to these ideals to preserve the nation’s fate.
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Europe
Bert
Portable cabins for camping parties touted by Chicago firms
A Chicago source describes portable cabins built from galvanized iron and angle bars. Weighing up to a ton, they cost 125 to 500 dollars and ship as knockdown units. Some units include rooms and latticed porches. examples head to Grand Canyon region and near Estes Park Colorado.
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Chicago
Michigw
Wisconsin
Lake Ant Mountain
Grand Canyon
Opneaf
Esta Park
Colorado
Low Rates East for Elks Convention Trip via Balt Lake Route
An item notes extremely low round trip fares from Utah to Colorado for the Elks convention with tickets on sale July 14 and 16, return validity for thirty days. Agents and Balt Lake House are involved in booking, reflecting a regional travel promotion from a Balt Lake route.
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Balt Lake
Utan
Elks’ Convention
Onver
Colorado
Balt Lake House
Unclear OCR fragments on medical topic and inmates
Fragmentary report discusses medical care and inmate conditions with garbled wording. Key names and events are unreadable, making precise facts difficult to determine. The piece appears to reference health practices, patient experiences, and facility details without clear identifiers.
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Tahie
Gobo Catlin
Abe
Joe
Ecrema
Dee
Fond
Paterfaminas
Paterfamilias
Grandpa
Ile Ath
Toreda
Haven
Pip
Pov
Mocormlek Mowers
Benders Reayuy Narantional
Mae
Lea Nepal
Usm
Hilt
Renober
Haily
Ode
Monipeiier
Mearess
Patut Teaures
Omoen
Ball Lake
P.m. Hazurdate
Exuras
Aury
Atime
Salt Lake City, Uta
Union Assay
ALT Lace
Are
Peng
England
Maple Road
Penn
Hastings
Cottage Hospital
Hobart
Brinetiaa
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