Mysterious Ruins and Temples of Benares Recounted
A travelogue describes ancient sites around Benares, including the great tope at Sarnath, ruined monasteries, and monumental granite column capitals. It notes the 10th century destruction by Brahmins, the Osages riverbank embankments, and the sprawling temple facades along Asi Ghat to Maj Ghat with crumbling masonry and flooded bastions.
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London
Bedhe
Gaya
Barnath
Benares
Anuradhapura
Ceylon
Deer Park
Buddha
Sarnath
Garnath
House of
India
Asi Ghat
Maj Ghat
Journey Through Navajo Country From Gallup to Shiprock
The narrative describes travels by wagon from Gallup to Shiprock New Mexico with days totaling 25, 45, and 60 miles. It details Navajo homes called hogans, clothing, jewelry, loom rugs, and daily life including schools at Shiprock and Toabalena. It notes the Shiprock School, its age, student range, and education, plus the region’s agriculture, irrigation, and a 10,000 dollar San Juan River bridge washed away during a flood.
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Gallup
Shiprock
N. M
Mies
San Juan County
New Mexico
Uncle Sam
Navajo Country
San Juan
Uncle Bum
San Juan River
Fading Schedules and Odd Shop Anecdotes from Old Newspapers
A fragmentary piece recounts a rural interurban wait with a man named John awaiting a car and his wife Mary, noting the slow service and exact timing. It also includes a humorous shop scene where a clerk mishears a shopper and a boy signals police after a mistaken accusation, both reflecting dated street anecdotes.
Penny Fund Divides Boston Sunday School
A Boston Sunday school class deliberates on charity with pennies saved for weeks. After speeches, a seven year old insists charity should first aid the sick and needy children in their own parish, noting his own cold as a reminder.
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Boston
Boston Post
The Difference in Speculation and Investment
A humorous exchange contrasts speculation and investment with a quip about losses and gains. Ethel remarks on rainy days, joking about not wearing stockings around the house. The line from Frugal’s judge adds a modular, folk wisdom tone.
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Ethel
Meeting at Great Rate Sparks Nighttime Chat
At a Great Rate Hicka meets a friend at 11 p.m. He asks what’s happening nearby. Wicke replies his wife expects him home and he planned to be back by six.
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Hicka
Old Man
Wicke
Call She I Don’t Know What Makes Her So Positive
Paw shares cryptic insights as Willie asks about a secret. The dialogue centers on curiosity, gender cues, and hidden knowledge in a playful exchange.
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Puck
Paw
Willie
Son
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Heal Severe Facial Warts
LeRoy of Saginaw reports persistent seed warts covering his face for nine months and causing disfigurement. After receiving a free Cuticura sample, he purchased the products and within ten days his condition improved, with warts drying and peeling away. Culicura Soap and Ointment sold worldwide with free samples via post card offer.
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Genessee
Saginaw
Miah
LeRoy
Dept. L. Boston
The Umbrella Question in Wet Climates
A fragmentary dialogue touches on truth and openness. Milton is cited alongside a humorous line about umbrellas. The exchange hints at a broader theme of confronting reality in tricky, damp conditions.
The Kind and Opinion in Town Life
A fragment discussing how abusive speech against a town triggers response and the right to different opinions. It contrasts personal rights with communal respect and hints at social consequences for harsh rhetoric.
Passing. No New School For Pro Wards, Room Remarks
The exchange hints that the old school of prow agents is fading. A gruff response notes there is no new school, while a cheeky remark about a young woman’s skirt ends with the punch line about room for improvement. The tone is dry and observational.
Puzzle fragment prompts sealed propane ad query
A fragmented puzzle line appears to question why someone would advertise for sealed propane despite a stated business and matrimonial focus. The odd wording implies garbled OCR from a historical page with an apparent inquiry or caption related to advertising practices.
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Myrteriows
Indie
Hee
Home
Bogane
Te Pees
Uae
Diserwater
United States
Navaso
John
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tan
Asatet Ant
Mustin
Tan Ip
Milton
Uy Galt
Lake City
Putnam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Henry Heayvilin
Cadiz
Ohio
Fort Worth
Texas
E. Pinkham
Heavirs
Edward B. Hilbert
Fleetwood
Mra. Epwanv B
Mes
Montexpore
Munford
Ala
Winchester
Mage Vous
Foley
Mos Io
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