Submerged ancient forest cleared from Lake Washington shaft
The U S Coast and Geodetic Survey logged a flooded forest found beneath Lake Washington near Mercer Island after a canal opened to Puget Sound. Trees up to 120 feet long and five feet six inches thick lay 4 to 421 feet underwater, obstructing navigation. crews dragged, blasted, and sectioned trunks for safe waterway passage over three years.
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Puget Mound
Lake Washington
Man
United States Coast and Geodatry Survey
Lake
Washington
Agen
Mercer Island
Aol Pape
Saka
Eawin Tarrissa
World touring cyclist feats and misadventures
A long account recalls cyclists who circled the globe long ago and since, noting feats across mountains and deserts. Tales include riding a penny-farthing, dodging man eating animals, escaping natives, navigating snow sheds, and a failed world trip ending with the rider walking home after money ran out.
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Poles
China
Jewish bankrupt debtor at receiver hearing
A foreign Jew before the Omulut Receiver for exam marked by sparse creditors. He pledges to make all present creditors preferential, noting they will learn they will receive nothing this morning while others remain uninformed until the next meeting.
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Isaaca
Thuer
Naval stores in early US industry described
The text explains that nav al stores mainly refer to turpentine and resin. Early American references appear in a 141b manuscript possibly kept at the London Public Record Office. Pitch and tar were the primary products until mid 1500s, with naval stores term arising from their use in maintaining ships and vessels.
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United States
Public Record Office
London
Pheir
Cows In Fog Rescue Spill Over Danish Marshes
Helene Pedersen and her friend Anna guide cows through fog and rising flood to save Maren the cow in Molby Denmark. Niels helps herd as a gale drives water across marshes and a perilous bar links meadow to mainland. Helene leads with a cornet, they navigate waves, isle fog, and quicksand to bring the herd safely home.
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Helene
Anna Hwime
Divi
Hans
Mblone
Hochwad
Ivo
Hanst
Holeng
Ons Menson
Copenhagen
Pedersen
Bealdes
Anna
Pederson
Halene
Hans Paderson
Molby
Hane
Beu
Uttle
Poril
Malloy
Nielw
Blacons
Helone
Nmouth
Holme
Melby
Hotona
Niela
Wa Tong
Holmsa
Griany
Lloleng
Hatono
Wbo
Hoelendrift
Maron
Nias
Niclal
Helena
Ugll
Maren
Anne
Helane
Niels
Niele
Helens
Aung
Halens
Niely
Welay
Bar Garnet
Ralthar
Yuhoe
Fragmented Tale of a Coastal Rescue Mystery
An OCR fragment describes a perilous voyage and a rescue attempt at sea. Characters include Ifelene, Meld, Neila, Anna, Helane, Circling, and Mobhy. A flood tide, rising hedge, and a rescue party with Jantoria appear as the narrative builds toward dawn and a dockside reunion.
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Ifelene
Curnet
Beroas
Thetr
Ant
Niela
Anna
Degpale
Helane
Abe
Thant
Jantoria
Hume
Fuou
Opera Doctor Mistaken Tablet Replaced By X-Ray Powder
A Philadelphia physician gives a tablet to a patient after she takes a seat at the opera. The pill fails to dissolve and the woman feels improved but later discovers the tablet is merely talcum powder, not medicine, as she confronts the doctor.
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Philadelybla Ubete
Atury
Elaine
Louis
Detroit girl pens safety slogans for pedestrians
A young Detroit writer crafted slogans urging drivers to slow down and protect pedestrians. The lines promote vigilance and careful driving to prevent harm to others on city streets.
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Detriot
Hydration calculations aboard 12000-ton vessel near Quayside
The account describes water use on a large ship, detailing fresh water needs to aboard crew and services. It notes water supply from tanks, condensate recovery, and the impact on Southampton port as a major water consumer. It discusses amount estimates for drinking cooking laundry and ship operations with figures like 1740 and 660 tonnes.
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Dougloa Kinwek
London
Anorrida
Southampton
Apourg
Patiently smiling senator keeps faith in recovery in light of setbacks
The widowed patient, described as a smiling figure, progresses slowly after self-inflicted injuries and riding accidents. He thanks three eminent physicians from the United States for their presence and support, while noting his focus on medicine over other topics.
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Mr. Cone
Derek
Garden
Artificially produced graphite eclipses natural variety
The article explains that manufactured graphite, once limited, now rivals natural graphite in many uses. It highlights artificial graphite, largely produced by electric power at Niagara Falls, as essential for electrodes and other industrial applications, with rising output and broad national impact.
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Niagara Valle
Fountry
Ohio university votes against liquor amendment
The passage notes students nationwide favor prohibition. Ohio University documented a unanimous stance against the proposed wine and beer amendment. The article emphasizes temperance as a public good and urges young people to support enforcement of the law.
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United States
Amull
Strong
Ohio
Weagan ‘University
Minka Jaros boasts careful driving ends in debt
In a playful exchange, Jaros claimed he would be a careful driver in town and avoid accidents. Jinks pressed him about what he ran into, joking that it could be a truck or a railroad train. Winks declared the mishap was debt, not a collision.
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Minka
Jaros
Nover
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