Two Bridges Story Mirrors a Long Local Toll Tale
A comparison of a Susquehanna River bridge at Havre de Grace and the old Tuckahoe span near Delaware Station traces private capital gains and public interest. The Susquehanna crossing rose from a private toll venture to a state purchase, while the Tidewater region bridge history echoes the pattern with failed bids and eventual public acquisition. Both tales illustrate similar arcs of investment, risk, and eventual government involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Maryland Bridge
Susquehanna River
Uavre de Grace
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
State of Mary
Tonpag
Klondike
Meryllams
Juley Sun
Tuckawanni Railroad
Nelaware
Havre de Crave
Lackewanne
Dela Ware
Portland
Not in the Books and Oddities About Aliens
Fragmented notes describe a freckled faced toy, Glen Gardner, and an attempt at bathing. A separate passage hints at aliens, a scene at a creek, milk can inkings, and odd drawings. The text blends names, places, and actions with unclear sequence and gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Gardner
Ayren
Elise
Fiek- Dig
Renehel
Blair Loses Clinton Hall in blaze and fallout
A large fire disrupts Blair’s Clinton Hall causing extensive damage and evacuations. The blaze prompts investigations into causes as cleanup and insurance claims unfold, with authorities and local firms assessing financial losses and rebuilding plans.
Night With the Firemen at a Wartime Dinners
Guests attend a long social evening with remarks on veterans and volunteers. Fire Chief Quirpeatey is mentioned along with a large gathering discussing pensions and honors for service, while dancers and entertainers perform amid a broad speech by organizers recalling anniversaries and community efforts.
Fragmented OCR Lyrics and Names From Theatrical Ad
A garbled OCR passage lists partial titles and names such as Teatо Tyе, Waridware, Union Saracen, and Astiteg. It mentions opening the stage or storefront on an upcoming Monday with unclear details about performances and prices.
Mission Field Diary Fragments On Navy and Travel
The journal recounts a voyage to a mission field in Japan with notes on arrival at Valdiluna and Sopa, shipboard experiences, and early impressions of locals and hospitality. It mentions leaders, trains, a steamship stop, and observations of cultural exchanges during the journey.
Christmas Prayers and Odd Items Featured in Strange Catalog
A garbled list mixes holiday phrases with invented product names and scattered phrases. It mentions Christmas and Santa themes alongside items like carving sets and toys, creating a jumbled catalog fragment with no clear narrative or coherent event.
Christmas Harvest Sale At Vecian's Store Adverts
The item describes a Christmas sales roundup at a local store with promotions on wagons scooters skates Coaster Wagons and cigars. The notice highlights discounts and special offers, inviting readers to visit the sale before it ends, and mentions locations, times, and a community event.
Aint Gonna Be No Christmas in Store Window Scene
A crowd of children shivers by a Washington avenue shop window debating if Christmas will come this year. They cite mothers warning of hard times while a passerby listens as they plead for the Star to restore Christmas cheer and generosity. The piece urges readers to help by contributing to a charity drive for needy children.
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Clinton
Anast
Qhodevi
Tair
Darty
Beliay
Eadeheirt
Theo Stuadenie
Blairs
Cole
Maisten
Stroudsbirsg
Stoudabarg
Basten
Weandine
Tire
Sharpe
DetWirt Clin
Tye
Lillie
Tyla Carey
Henith
Dingainil Bird
Bhiestbwit Fire Company
Slid
Taueke Aid Setacieat “Y Croetutend
Dys
Tiger Wood
Helen
Saul Every
Gale
Library Oaks
Washington
Tive
Bern Cina
Itineus
Viatebe
Tom
Murry
Weegtan
ONPG
Syeamedig
Armoun
VICAT
Slanay
Joe Maedher
Wits
Yaniail Dent
Gaunty
Guy Efi
Cig Motel
Kael
Alan
Heriety
Kaye
Hyekeristown
Washinton
Tmwerks
Relviinee
Mirtia
Rogkus
Cuok Deyurtmant
Polandisa Barvest
Washington Avenue
Santa Claus
Chris E‘mus
Chris
Gilinksiinny
Poplar Ballet
Christina
Gee Wang
Scion
Cindy Vsurs
Kemp
Will Nees
Luis Sleigh
Yebber
Stuaig
Christman
Wenlie
Mary
Havery
Atregedy
Iste
Aliaey
Uimpbell
Therten
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Delaware
Chriatmas
Elverrie Trom
Ekwtrig
Barniit & Wal Mars
Jlardieare
Untan Squire
Ilipshom
Wollitays
Asset Hill
Poaaneke
OM Pimesteadery
Ube
Cheneng Company Willlippe
Uneendior
Srlivladbovbiam
Nils Nour
Priobi
Ob Walters
Huricare
Mri Banare
Phphar Gs
Boyx
Wohituien
Siti
Etn
Merle Malissoe
Mie
Per Palion
Abd New Or Watt Taek Biu
the Gulden Hughson” Dee
Balleday
Asi
Asari
Phares
Taian Sanne
Paiipshaeg
Moraes
KER
CR & Son
Bolt
Denson
Washington Poultey
Theo
Tet Steele
W. Davia
Seoveiavyes
Blair
Clinton Hall
Blairsiana College
Bates
Telberehtets
Nowel Sete
Fates
Callyy Seta
Aporten Chim
Loys
Vane
Inapeetioy
Hackettstown Department
al Hess
Ieee
Wat
Quirpeatey
Gieseme
Otto
Seeyler
Pier Piote
Sehuureier
Mayer Viehe
Anon
Jelils
Diekenstawsnatt
Wali Lingtyar
Odin
Cielo
Mae
Abirtey
Smal
Omariely Svent Iit
Warren
Stimemset
Ameetivs Op
Sumelze
Grasa
Haro Satiesi
Fauay
John W. Zumehi
New York
Sin East
Dilley
Mat
Qwchum
Kistern Wahi
Leo
Ian Tieridway
Oxford High
Burns
Breet Central School
Sitarday Ceri
Cannes
Toygdarion
Ioan Bsinpwartioy
Weber the Stiere
Anternahile Rauhes
Teatro Tye
Waridware
Union Saracen
Astiteg
Japan
Kate
Nedsil
Siege
Wallis
Tobye
Ligeti
Ike
Epithe
Geal Mix
Mule
Atissiaiarios
Vieni
Thiele
Tillvilles Vienne
Leo Civing
Unde
Wwe
Eyaresanan
Tavived
Vlad Havik
Winle Folsom
Telstar
Uae
Higuin
Bedasa
Valdiluna
Denner
Wes
Asnino
Prestlin
Clita
Dagen ix
Serge di
Gretiens
Pratticel
Nertvis
Portill
Iain Chiees
Orks
Yurners Walters
Tiatilware
Usitou Bane
Santis Claus ‘Ab the Ford
Pak Waltres
Aire
Pashire
Union
Sherif
William Bitetentinise
Joseph Teint
Dosternshil
Compu
Aid
Amide
I Frualen Thai
Seo
Daluhoy
Nitvaniige
Suelnig
Cinars
Nevins
Vdeneen'y
Neal Sapardis
Oymorunite
Dyas Kirge
Greg
Ubi
Christamulienn Baciety Sill
Wyckott
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