Doc Johnson Explains Immigrants With Death on Corn
A tale from New Orleans Times-Democrat recounts Doc Johnson’s humorous natural history lesson. He explains a farmer’s inquiry about immigrants in a fable about a mysterious pest blamed for a failing corn crop, concluding they are “death on corn” in a folksy verdict.
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Pere
Doc Johnson
Dee Joluvon
Lowa
Mylig
Petia
Johnson
New Orleans
Timnes-Democrat
February Stock Market Retreat Stirs Investor Caution
February in New York stock markets showed a broad downturn with volume down from January. Prices mostly moved lower. industrial and railroad stocks fell, but copper and steel showed some recovery hints. Roosevelt administration probes and carrier wage concerns dampened sentiment while a late rally limited losses.
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New York
Murol
New York Stock Exchange
Tosa
Wall Street
Wali
Tom
Mnanedil
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce
Wall Streechad
Allclew
Ktooks
Maire
Marion Ohio bids for city bonds in 1908 sale
City auditor Harry Elliott announces bond sale for Marion Ohio to fund storm sewer and street improvements. Bids open Tuesday April 4 1908 with bonds issued under Ohio General Assembly act and city ordinance. All bids must include cash deposit and be marked for the city’s portion.
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Syahid
Ety
Marion
Ath Get
General Assembly of
Ghlo
Ohio
Oho
Honda
General Assembly of Ohio
Harry Se Elliott
Real Tech. Young Physiclio- doctor dialogue fragment
Fragmentary dialogue appears to discuss patient compliance and challenges with sending bills, attributed to Detroit talk. The snippet references a doctor and billing issues, but lacks a full context or complete names.
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Detroit
Water Discovery Prompted By Unclear Notes
An unclear scan references water sources, a place named Wallettoot, Yonkers, and a quoted line about a Sunday school. The fragmentary context mentions a postponement and curiosity about what is offered for good behavior. No clear event or persons are confirmed.
Shaw aims J P Morgan for U S presidency
In a Detroit interview x Secretary Shaw expresses a wish to see J P Morgan become president of the United States. The remark reflects the era's high regard for the financier and potential political influence.
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Shaw
Detroit
J. P. Morgan
The
United States
Ice Approval Sparks Debate Amid Economic Talk
In a Washington Star column, Mina Cay challenges a political economy remark that “everybody should be made to work.” She argues many people who try to work only end up in the way, reflecting broader tensions over labor and social policy.
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Mina Cay
Washington Star
Heaven's Secrets In a True Story Vouched by a Correspondent
A fragmentary notice cites a correspondent's account from London about a seven year old girl and a claim regarding why babies cannot speak until age twelve. The child allegedly explains that speech would reveal secrets if babies could speak like adults, implying divine withholding of early speech.
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Litte
Beiner
London
Milwaukee Ib the healthiest American city
A Mil girl Edith explains she is four and her sister Mildred is two. A stranger questions them as part of a mixed sensations feature in Lar per’a Weekly and Washington Star. The man worries about driving and safety, showing nervousness about cars.
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Edith
Mildred
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