Tsushima Battle Notes from Flagship Suvoroff
Captain Semenoff records a harrowing account of the Russian fleet under heavy shellfire. He describes shells exploding near the fore bridge, splinters tearing ironwork, rising smoke and flame, and the near destruction of instruments on the conning tower as the Suvoroff endures a brutal barrage.
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Ninth Arrest Breaks Jinx At Chicago Court
Charles Miehle faces a non-support charge as Municipal Judge Sheridan Fry, humorously called him a jinx after eight prior appearances. The judge discharged him, joking about vacation, and urged Miehle to find work and support his wife.
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Japan’s reforestation in Korea viewed as advance
The Chicago Journal notes Japan planted 12,400,000 trees in Korea amid broader concerns over Japan’s annexation. It argues reforestation shows foresight that benefits Koreans, while acknowledging objection to Japan’s rights override and annexation, yet conceding improved governance and civilization in the territories.
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Right Road or Wrong Road Quote Sparks Reflection
George Eliot warns that chasing ease and personal pleasure leads to the wrong road, urging readers to consider higher aims and enduring values over comfort. The remark captures ethical restraint and self discipline in pursuit of meaning.
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California Land Open for Entry Totals 1.248 Million Acres
California counties offer 1 248 427 acres open for entry with 53 587 acres yet to be surveyed. This land parcels remain available under entry rules and indicate substantial public domain holdings across the state.
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Ten Essentials for Alfalfa Growth in Humid Regions
A U S Department of Agriculture list highlights key alfalfa growing guidelines. It stresses deep fertile well drained soil with lime, weed control, and proper seed quality, plus careful seeding time and inoculation methods to prevent failure, especially in the East and South.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
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Destroying Lice on Cattle
Tips for cattle lice control describe using stock dip sprayed on, with a second spraying after ten days for hatchlings. Emphasizes focusing on eyes and facial areas and brushing for persistently infested animals.
Leaf Mold Valuable for Gardens and Greenhouses
Raked leaves should be saved and piled in a hidden spot to decompose. Leaf mold enriches soil for greenhouses and window gardens.
Market Surplus Poultry Marketing Advice
Market the fowls you do not intend to winter while prices stay good. Those you do not intend to keep should be sold before they molt.
Wear-Proof Hosiery Ad From Chestnut Street Mills
Ad promotes Wear-Proof Mills hosiery at 3206 Chestnut St Philadelphia offering guaranteed wear proof stockings for Christmas sales to friends and neighbors as part of a big Xmas business. The copy also includes a phrenology quip and a Red Cross Ball Blue detergent note with grocer availability.
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Cure Claim Shows Cuticura Soap Eczema Relief
Newton D. W. Chapman of Youngstown Ohio describes severe eczema on face and neck with itching, burning, and sleep disruption. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with instant relief and rapid improvement after using three cakes and one ointment box.
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Art Treasures and War
The piece argues that the next Hague conference should focus on safeguarding works of art from wartime destruction. It notes humans can often rebuild after war, but a master piece once lost is irreplaceable and is thereby “dead.”
Economy as Art in Panama Structure
A Craftsman quote notes Joseph Pennell’s praise for Pedro Miguel arches. The engineer explains that saving concrete through elimination of the superfluous yields beauty and strength, a principle seen in successful work across art and industry.
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Panaman
Pedro Miguel
Panama
World’s Largest Retaining Wall Guards Rangoon River
A monumental retaining wall has been constructed to stabilize the Rangoon River in Burma and prevent channel shifts. The project stands as a remarkable civil engineering feat of scale and precision.
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Rangoon
Burma
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