Maxwell Car Endurance and Efficiency Advertisements
A collection of Maxwell owner testimonials extolling high mileage gains and fuel efficiency. Statements include 11 780 miles without repairs, 22 to 30 miles per gallon, and endurance through varied terrains. Owners from multiple states praise performance and reliability.
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Maxwell
F. C. Headley
Colorado Springs
Colo
H. W. Lacey
Hurley
New Mexico
George L. Cleaver
Imbler
Orp
United States
George Umberger
la Crescent
Minn
L. A. Sweatman
Providence
Rhode Island
F. B. Gerhard
Coral
W. Harlan
Portland
Oregon
Fred Williams
el Centro
California
Market Report Prices From Local Buyers On Grains Butter Eggs Poultry
Market report shows daily quotations for winter wheat flour 13.50, spring wheat flour 15.00, cracked corn 1.99, timothy hay 16.00, mixed hay 14.00, oats 30, creamery butter wholesale 41 retail 46, live chickens 0.20, various farm products listed with spot prices. Cattle quotes: steers 10.50 to 11.50, heifers 9 to 9.75, cows 6.25 to 6.75, calves 18 to 22 per head. Quotations corrected on Tuesdays.
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Kana Hs
Essoo
Timothy
Mourlogr
Fo Aes Geely
Petese Ee
Sat ET Raoas
Virginia
Prices in Baltimore grain market at close
At the Baltimore wholesale market the close showed spot wheat at 3.10 and corn at 1.76. Local dealers offered 2.85 for wheat after the market. The text also notes common grass seeds used for food and various other plant uses.
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Baltimore
Oysters and a Boy's Unusual Request
A mother sends John to the market for oysters for soup. John contemplates the meal and finally agrees to eat the soup but refuses any animals, revealing a quirky preference or constraint.
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John
Speed of Carrier Pigeons
The article estimates flight speeds for carrier pigeons in different wind conditions. In calm weather a pigeon can fly 1200 yards per minute, with a moderate wind about 540 yards, and a strong wind up to 2000 yards per minute.
Subscribing for The Star
A reader text fragment requests subscribing for The Star newspaper. The readable portion shows unclear phrasing but indicates intent to subscribe.
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Relief From Calomel Side Effects
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe and pleasant remedy replacing calomel. It claims quick morning relief, improved liver function, and bowel regularity, with a money back guarantee and druggist endorsement. It targets sickly readers, including children, promising vigor and reliability.
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Dodson
Unclear transcript shows judge questions worker about church
A courtroom fragment has a judge speaking with a Black man of all work who affirms weekly church attendance at a Presbeterian congregation. The exchange touches on membership belief and election to salvation in a dialect response.
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Prespeteeryn
Yessuh
Entertaining the Carpenter in a Curious Conversation
Elsa decides to entertain a carpenter by asking about his family. He confirms parents and then lists three half brothers and three half sisters. After a long look she quips, "Be you the only whole one there was?"
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Elsa
Chen
Most Imposing of State Memorials at Gettysburg
A Confederate reunion in Washington in June will feature the unveiling of Virginia soldiers’ monument at Gettysburg. Lee Robinson will speak, Governor Stuart attends, and a ceremony to honor the memorial will be held with special train service for veterans.
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Virginia Monument
Gettysburg
Virginia
Washington
Lee Robinson
Stuart
Seminary Hill
Bridge in Scripture and Ancient Bridges
A textual snippet discusses a bridge in Geshur known as the Bridge of the Sons of Jacob and notes Romans did not build arched bridges. It also covers soil erosion estimates for the United States, a Roman denarius as a penny and pay in the vineyard parable, plus a humorous exchange about selling an encyclopedia.
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Geshur
Sea of Galilee
Jacob
United States
Great Basin
Dtp
Commonwealth
Look At Childs Tongue When Cross Feverish And Sick
An old promotional notice advertises California Syrup of Figs as a universal laxative for children and adults. It warns to check tongue coating for illness, claims quick relief, and directs readers to buy only California Fig Syrup Company products at 50 cents.
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California
Ady
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maxwell Owners
Equetos U. Falls
University Ave
Chicago
Christianson, Hendricks
Oscar L. Yoder
Chickasha
Okla
L. &. Mead, Marshall, Minn
John C. Freeborn
Bloomington
Kansas
C. W. Baker
Carthage
Missouri
Blewett Pass
Snoqualmie Pass
Mt. Rainier Park
Sunset Mountains
Blue Mountains
J. M. Burley
la Grande
Pike’s Peak
Pike’s Peak Highway
Colorado
Arizona
New Meéexits
Alfred J. Black
Avondale
F. O. B. Detroit
Detroit
Market Report
Publi
Cation
Eesol
Ryan & Orndoff
Clothiers
Furnishers
Hicks Motor Ca
Thepcorner
Winchester
John M. Miller
People’s Bargain Store
Bell Phone
R. M. Swimley
Flint Hill Cooperage & Leather Co
Flint Hill
Union Bank of Winchester
Boas
Lim
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