A town boom scheme and a moral price paid
A tale set around Bronson and Simon Green shows a desperate bid to revive a town by draining land and selling plots. The plan promises health and wealth but exposes vanity and deceit as families chase beauty and status, while malaria and mobbing fears shadow their pursuit. The piece contrasts this with California fruit exports entering German markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronson
Tle
Houass
Mon Green
Boli
Vata
Bronsom
Thin Pont Hieter
Uyemas
Mia
Brenean
Alice
Jerome
Brouses
Chicago Record-Herald
Count Defies Marriage Brokers Case Stirs Titusville
Count Francis Joseph Marky Lirtech yorn Moenvich, descendant of Arisirik royalty, refused payment of 50000 dollars claimed by marriage brokers. He and Mist Marie Galterfield of Titusville Pa face charges of blackmail and defiance of brokers as the dispute escalates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Joseph Marky Lirtech
Yorn Moenvich
Arisirik
Mist Marie Galterfield
Titusville
Der German Cobbler Voglestein Explains Why He Did Not Die
A mangled speech piece recounts Mr Voglestein's refusal to die for his country. He cites fear of losing his wife and home and mocks wartime patriotism with fragmented lines about battles in Spain, Turkey, and Chile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voglestein
Vogiestein
Turkey
Chile
Sheorge
Peter Vogueteln
Captain Hardecker
Peter Voglestein
Hans
Tm Jendt
Howe
America
Daksa
Peter Vorle
Stein Vnus
Peter Vogle
C. B. Lewis
Soldier's Farewell and War Time Pranks Across The Sea
A fragmented tale follows a German born speaker recounting his wartime experiences and oath to Cuba, including warnings from Captain Roedecker, a doctor’s broth, and a plan to enlist. He recalls cheering for Bunker Hill patriots, hanging flags, and clamor for beer while facing pressure to join the Sherman army and defend America.
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Ogiertein
Sherman
Wai
Roedeckat
Cuba
Reedecker
America
Cap
Neffer
War era satire on heroism and home front duties
A 1903 cartoonish dialogue exposes conflicting ideals of courage and patriotism among young men. A narrator presents mock dialogues where characters debate enlisting, staying home, and proving bravery. The piece lampoons American hero archetypes through humorous misreadings and idiosyncratic dialect.
Laboring Hard or Effect of Avoiding Work in Times Democrat
A fragment from the Times Democrat discusses labor and laziness, contrasting the effort of workers with shirkers. It examines how avoiding work can paradoxically increase total labor and reduce personal fulfillment, referencing “beggars” and a class of tramps tied to crime, urging diligence over idleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang Falthrolty
Guemis Lether
Chad
Democrat
Excursion and Labor Day Reference in 19th Century Text
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions Santa Fe depot, Route and Rowley Snow, and a dialogue about patriotism around a Fourth of July context. Includes garbled names and scattered phrases reflecting a historical newspaper tone with limited readable facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Day
Santa Te
Piace Rick Cis Rowley & Snow
Santa Pe
Gentimant Tamara
Ntor Ram
Wanhingiog Star
Kansas Fairs List From History Source
A garbled OCR list outlines various fairs across Kansas and neighboring states with dates and secretaries or officials named. Entries mention state fairs in Utah or San Antonio notes, include county fair associations led by various secretaries, and list towns such as Wood, Clay, Harvey, Franklin, and Phelps with scattered roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istet
Fatra
Kanaga
San Antonio
St. Louis
Count Tisaway
Hiswatha Fair Association
Irving
W. Robleat
I Derada
Hewins Park
I Honoh
Lengua County
Eoex
Hey
Cedar V
Clay County Butt Association
Clay
Itane
Wood
Butlin
Bent
East Cowly
Owiey County
Ptsie Show Association
W. J. Wilson
Winfield
Sept
Franklin County
Heriediteray Society
Barnet Porter
Ottake
Harvey County
Head Toney
Emes
Isellehell County
Jcultural
Phelps
Wanted help and skilled workers in Kansas jobs
A chaotic OCR fragment lists multiple wants including a general housework girl on Bel Lincoln Street, a sewing girl at Myrtle GC, a lady stenographer, young white man for Cremeri restaurant, tinners in Kansas, a wagon maker to buy a wagon business, barbers to learn trade, and other occupations. It mentions wages, training, and relocation details, with several incomplete names and locations across Kansas and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bel Lincoln St
Mre GC
Oelayiance
Star Tool
Tistures
James Rickel
Hoyt
Kansas
Jackson County
Cremeri Restaurant
A. J. Peterson
Catslonne
Barber College
St Tare Compleales
Loula
Wanted Agents Corin Early Photographic Work
An old classified style notice offers day light photographic plate and alms development work in New York and London. It promises steady income and profit from a satin factory plan, with a target of many tasks and a high pay scale up to $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CORIN
London
Company Hoon
Growl Uuethems
Prafita
Eure
New York
Wanted Salesmen and Rentals in Lawrence Journal
Classified clippings show WANTED notices for salesmen in fruit and ornamental trees from Lawrence Nursery Co Kansas. several WANTED-ROOMS AND BOARD, furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent. various FOR SALE and REAL ESTATE items including farm, lots, and houses. Mixed ad fragments from a 1910s Lawrence, Kansas issue with multiple households and properties advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Nursery Co. Lawrencs
Kan
Topeka Avé
Taylor St
Dougie Co
Hooker
Kansas
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