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    1. URL for newspaper transcription site
    2. The site is called Clerc's Specifics. The name is 'recycled' from a product manufactured by Pierre L. Clerc. Its URL is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_jefferson.htm There was nearly a 'tie' in the vote to name the site Clerc's Clues or Clerc's Couriers, with Clerc's Clues ahead by only 5 votes. In the middle of the night, the idea for the other name came to me. It may not be as catchy as other choices, but I couldn't resist. The mountain size project, of searching thru years of old newspapers for a specific advertisement, started after finding an original container of Clerc's Specific (a poultry medication). My great grandfather manufactured several products: Clerc's Stove Polish Clerc's Specific Clerc's Disinfectant Insect Powder Clerc's Chicken Food Clerc's Egg Producer Clerc's Chicken-Lice Killer Clerc's Condition Powders If these products hadn't been 'specifically' listed throughout the old newspapers, I would have never known about them, so it seemed a rather unique idea to 'recycle' the name Clerc's Specific and add an 's'. There are only a few issues posted at the moment, but the site should be updated soon. Several additional months already have the surnames checked, been proofread and the layout improved. There are also a few names left off the volunteer list, which will be fixed. We appreciate knowing about additional corrections that are needed. The volunteer team has posted over 500 transcriptions to date. Nearly 4 years are transcribed, which is almost 20% of what has currently been copied (1890-1899 and 1911-1921). Plans are being made to next include years 1900-1910. We will begin to post transcriptions directly to Clerc's Specifics, and will send a notice to the MOJEFFER list at each update. Additional volunteers who would like to help transcribe are always needed! Thank you to everyone for your enthusiasm and interest in our project. -Kay, FL

    03/18/2005 08:04:28