Singular racing tips and a tale of Derby wagers
A column recounts odd racing tips and a string of anecdotes about bets and coincidences. It covers a judge’s suspensions, Goodwood intrigue, and a Lambeth publican who nearly bet 110 pounds on a horse sharing his name Frederick.
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Bacons
Elie Dechy
St. Tings
St. Blaise
Howie Grat
Posgong
Aspiune
House’ of Commons
House of Commons
O'Donovan Tossa
Goodwood
O'Donovan Rossa
O'Donovan
Rossa
Ika
Frederick
Frederick Siid
Christian
I Jockay
Josh
Germany
Empress Prederick
Birmingham
Il Owen
Santos
Axerob
Lia Live
Miwney
Mniverbiseumala
Former Postmaster General Explains Irregularities
Philadelphia June 24 1903 ex Postmaster General Smith provides a statement supplementing his May 27 letter. He details exhibits and reports on the Tulloch charges, noting similar language across documents and outlining key points contesting irregularities in military postal issues, vendor contracts, and staff appointments.
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Philadelphia
Gennil Payne
General Smith
Hoa
Henry C. ‘Payne
Ceneral
Bir
Bristow
Postmaster Bristow’s testimony on irregularities and commissions
The document outlines Bristow’s testimony on irregular payments and personal expenses in the Post Office, noting examinations by the Comptroller who found $199 total in questioned vouchers. It cites concerns over personal charges, appointments, and a single case involving a longtime Washington journalist, with Bristow describing his limited personal involvement and the broader wartime context.
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Toonie
Larner
Foy Barta
Treasty
Mda
Charsroman
Iit Hin
Gener
Joy
Washington
Eleanor
Kat
Iisaybod
Genter Waymar
Ingpecka
Geners
Bristow
Spian
Iglanda
Ib Bristow
Letter to Doctor Pierse Cures and Advises
A fragment describes writing to Doctor Pierse who sent a kind letter and advised me. It mentions Raventite Prescription and a remedy labeled Measant Pellets as a substitute for medicine for weak women. The prose shows garbled OCR text reflecting medical correspondence and patent remedies.
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Pierse
Pierce
Panes Halfalo
N.Y
Wwe
Peres Micalis
Wedding of Bath Middleton and Henry 261 Ogden noted
Old prominent Ogden resident Henry Middleton celebrates marriage to Bath Middleton in a lavish ceremony at the dining room arch of ferns and roses. President Charles Middleton officiates. Bride Ada Middleton and attendants wear lavender trimmed white silk as guests toast with elaborate refreshments. A reception at 1400 Garden Avenue follows a church ceremony.
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Slice Mary Leon
Charles Oo Dee
Linsoln Avenue
Nod
Abe Killin
Annonce
Vine Progagament
Winky Leda
Br. Waller Marx
Evra
Bath
Nol
Trank Middleton
Lawl
Nenilay Eveuliys
Chas. W. Middletem
Rosen
Minnie Aliddieton
Leo
Aid Carrind la
Anil
Alex
MiidbaLon
Middleton
Carol Newmin
Dappe
Mics Newman
San Francisco
Als
Hax
Ogerneapte
Lizala Fisenberg
Ida Roberty
Emory Taina
Interford
Yeavian Tawyiy
Messia
Underwood
Tadeetydaet
Wy Do Browne
Eisenberg
Uh Rendricky
de Broxrny Paykie
Wansen
Musdullan
Bubeyt Nyey OT
Winfy Gedbriney
Mr Anid Urs Ay Gyi
Rushmore
Nts
Nell Pheteher
Mrs. T. Fireway
Mother's Friend Promises Pain-Free Childbirth
An old promotional piece extols Mother's Friend as a safe liniment for external use during pregnancy, claiming it adds elasticity and strength and helps the body respond to late-stage labor with less pain. It warns internal remedies are harmful and cites a testimonial of a wife delivering a baby before the doctor arrived. The ad lists The Drapfield Regulator Co as the Atlanta source.
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Loayer
Warnan
Avelling
Brogsta
Nancy
Larga
Tarny
Fls
Cek Moliver
Eels Tee Drapfield Regulator CO. i
Atlanta, Ga
Dee Whastsatad Ban
Mireets in London Battle Recital of Martial Spirit
Fragmentary OCR from a historical page depicts a chaotic scene of London fighting, with references to George T and Jor Johnson, a lack of poles, cudgels used for defense, and a crowd braced to defend Limeoi against Lootpuct. The text wanders through martial imagery, horse dialogue, and a dramatic country road moment, ending with a terse scene of arson and neglect.
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London
George T
Limeoi
Johnson
Fragmented 1920s column snatches critique current president
A garbled 1920s style piece quips about a society president who is described as a “new president cer tolpiy” and “a Uisy woman” amid jokes on neglecting duties and motherhood. A mock editorial voice references wrappers, dinners, and a knightly interruption, ending with aphorisms about length versus brevity.
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Certolpiy
Bronlyn
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