New Turkey Opens to American Capital and Baghdad Railway
The article argues new Turkey seeks foreign investment for internal development and portrays Asia Minor as biblical in character. It highlights Americans as favored due to safe policy aims and details the Baghdad Railway as a pivotal German concession shaping commerce and influence from Berlin to Baghdad.
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Tarsus
Asinys
Irda
Turkey
New Turkey
Asia Minor
Malis
Bethlehem
Japan
Simon
New
America
Lata
Bagdad
Tredad
Thta Bagdad
Berlin
Dagdad
Free of India
Far Enat
Persia
Nurgulu
Taurus Mountains
Fegom
Ieee
Thera
Adanar
Heform
Terr
Sorel
Hinde
Bey
Department of Engineer
American Line and Turkish Affairs in Adana Reignites Trade Debate
An American investor appeal from Adana calls for foreign capital to fund a major irrigation project and urban utilities. The piece critiques the American Line ships tied to Greek ownership, highlights trading opportunities in Adana, and argues for proper American representation and lawful enterprise under the flag.
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Cibelan Plain
Cspital 1
Una
America
Oder
Amerl
Marksman Guards Bentley Farm Burglary in Melrose
Walters, night watchman at the Bentley ostrich farm in Melrose, fired two shots at burglars peering through a window. He chased them, killed one and wounded the other as police arrived after he telephoned for help. A prisoner lineup followed the farm raid.
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Stting
Melrose
Walters
Lye
Ostrich in the heap spurs police inquiry
A San Francisco Chronicle report describes a curious scene with a policeman examining a lifelike object and remarking on its resemblance to an ostrich, suggesting a misleading display or misunderstanding at the scene.
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San Francisco
Young Manila Woman Lawyer Passes Bar Exam
Senorita Maria Francisca, a Manila graduate, passed the bar examination and took the oath before the supreme court becoming an advocate. At nearly 22 on October 12 she will mark her birthday. she studied at Colegio de San Pablo Liceo de Manila and Escuela de Derecho.
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Manila
Senorita Maria Francisca
Islinda
Supreme Court
Colegio de San Pablo
Liceo de Manila
Escuela de Derecho
Teadera Senorita Marina
Filomena Francisco
Callin G Tuason
Sampato
Entry Sequence at DePan and Buencamino Manila Times
A figure will first enter the office of Mr DePan and then proceed to the firm of Felipa Buencamino Manila Times, detailing a two-step visit to these local offices.
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Mr DePan
Felipa Buencamino
Manila Times
Willow clothing baskets from Russia dominate imports
One of the largest imports into the United States are willow clothes packets made mainly in central Russia by peasants. Some originate in the Danube valley with domestic production. Last year’s import value surpassed one million dollars. Oster cloth from which they are made has long been worked by Russian peasants for centuries. weaving methods pass from father to son.
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Russia
America
Danube Valley
The Alarm Clock Exchange Sparks Morning Chaos
A quirky exchange unfolds as the alarm clock named Mrs Snoozer Henry rings loudly. Snoozer reacts with a humorous plea for the device not to return.
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Henry
Prospective buyer seeks a gentle horse in New York
A man in upper New York state negotiations with a veteran horse dealer for a horse suited to his wife. The dealer shows a sad horse and jokes that the animal is "scared to death" at the sound of a whistle, prompting a wary exchange about suitability.
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New York State
Lippincotta
Greatly Exaggerated Lovers Clash Over Holidays
A seaside holiday tale ends with tension as a fiancée confronts rumors of flirtation. The woman denies the gossip and reduces the number from six to four, while the lover grapples with jealousy and relief.
Rosalind and Orlando Exchange Witty Banter
Passage of stage dialogue shows Rosalind teasing Orlando about kissing while he warns of a slap, with playful threats and verbal flirtation. The exchange highlights romantic tension and witty banter characteristic of their relationship.
Rhyme Refrain Traced From Old Porridge Verse
The fragment recalls the nursery rhyme about pease porridge hot and cold and mentions a modern twist with porridge in a can. The source notes uncertainty surrounding the origin and age of the line.
Independence of Mother in Law
A humorous item from Harper’s Weekly portrays Jiggers asking Binkney if he celebrated the Fourth of July in a fitting way. He replies he read the Declaration of Independence to his mother in law over the long distance wire.
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Binksey
Jiggers
Binkney
Phesenl
Dinksey
Harpera Weekly
Curious quote on women and hats from a bygone page
A fragment discusses women and looking ahead, joking that their hats distract them. The exchange notes a habit of not planning ahead and asks how to account for it, suggesting the hats as a playful reason. The tone mirrors a lighthearted newspaper aside.
Suffragette Wife Demands Vote in Political Argument
A husband quotes his wife asserting she must vote and have the last word in debates. The exchange ends with her plan to go to the polls, reflecting suffrage activism and assertive female political participation.
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Mr Meekton
There Yet Brink You Spend Half Your Time Tinkering
A fragment notes a message about spending much time on a motor boat with half their effort spent tinkering and a reference to a $750 investment.
Doctor Quips Through Rheumatism Diagnosis
A humorous exchange where a patient complains of knee rheumatism and the doctor quips that the patient’s pain confirms a genuine case. The brief dialogue relies on irony to highlight diagnosis.
As She Sees It It Was Olee Of Him To Tell You
Fragmentary OCR text shows dialogue about Tam and a supposed compliment. No clear event or person details to a full news item. The readable portion notes a character describes someone as well informed and a misquoted compliment amid unclear context.
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Link
Frank
Olee
Reversed Effects in a Witty Welsh Rarebit Folly
A playful exchange features a doctor and a speaker discussing a facsimile of a Welsh rarebit. The doctor warns that keeping the variant could lead to a sick family, urging disposal to avoid a culinary misfortune.
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Gubbing
Wealth and Hellfire Quip Sparks Moral Debate
A cynical remark argues that only the extremely rich could afford to fuel an eternal fiery torment. The exchange highlights class tensions and questions about wealth, punishment, and moral responsibility in a provocative, literary tone.
Why Do You Keep Asking Me to Be Your Wife
In a terse exchange one character probes a marriage proposal while the other alternates between refusal and reluctant consent. The dialogue hints at social pressure and evolving affection as the couple tests boundaries and commitments.
A Village Courtroom Exchange Over Fees
A village scene shows two lawyers debating billing with a lady client. The first attorney assures frank legal advice, while the other claims mutual sharing of gains, hinting at a contentious fee dispute in a small community.
Plain Words Dialogue Sparks Father Daughter Question
In a brief exchange cited from Fliegende Blaetter a father admonishes his daughter Elsie for whispering to her mother. She asks why the nearby woman has a red nose prompting a chance comment about social behavior and appearances.
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Elsie
One Touch of Nature Poem Fragments Mention Moon
Fragmented text hints at discussions of poetry about the moon and Luna Parker-Say. The writer mentions Dusty Rhodes-Gush and evokes a casual critique of poetry in everyday speech.
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Luna Parker
Dusty Rhodes
Modern Diogenes Provokes Honest Man Search
Fragmentary prose references a modern Diogenes search for an honest man amid muddled waters and drunken burdens. The speaker notes the difficulty of finding true honesty in present times and invokes a biting, ironic tone about virtue and self-deception.
Very Plain Hat Sparks Quick Retail Exchange
A customer and a milliner argue over a plain hat, the hat deemed too plain for the customer's face. The exchange shows a shopper seeking flatterer fit while the seller defends its simplicity.
Obliging. Father rejects match for daughter
Dialogue shows a protective father refusing a marriage proposal to his daughter. A suitor suggests potentially taking her, but the father stands firm against binding her life to an unsuitable partner. The terse exchange captures a tense family dispute over marriage stakes.
Fast Colors Run After Wash Claim
Dialogue shows a customer accusing a clerk that colors run after washing. Clerk defends the claim, noting the colors were promised fast. The exchange highlights a dispute over fabric colorfastness and product quality.
Unclear rent dispute cited in London opinion
A fragment from London Opinion questions the landlord’s high asks for rent. The text hints at recurring pressure from a landlord figure, but details are missing and the main point remains unresolved.
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London
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