Siam Turns War Stage As Nations Watch Its Military Might
The Siamese role in World War I is reassessed with focus on Siam’s 1914 population, capital Bangkok, and Pang Kok census figures. The piece notes Bangkok’s prominence, Siam’s large rice exports in 1915, and the country’s early adoption of universal military service in 1904. It compares Siamese and European military traditions and mentions the country’s evolving national prestige amid entente and central powers tensions.
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Siam
Japan
Simin
Newvener
Sora Gaesatal
United States
Itv
Howe
London
Pangkok
Sianos Cntry
Bangkok
Coarth
Ghevi
Butelen
Yveves
Hurope
atTaodern Counry
Navy
Camphor Hunters Face Savage Resistance on For Inosa
On the island of For Inosa, camphor gatherers risk life against head hunting savages defending forests. Since Japan’s takeover after the late nineteenth century war, a calculated push into camphor regions uses guarded paths, forts, telephonic links, and Western military methods to secure the valuable supply.
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For Inosa
China
Prices in France rise as food and living costs soar
Report outlines surging prices across France with meats leading the hikes and clothing, rent, and utilities climbing. Scarcity of labor drives rents up as refugees and northern residents strain housing. gas and electricity limits bite. hot water restricted. wages and available domestic help dwindle.
105 Years Old Bets He Can Fight the Kaiser
A 105 year old resident of Porthind Oregon dreams of enlisting to fight Germany. Despite age he walks daily and remains earnest about serving, hoping to join the US forces in France. The item notes wartime prices on bread meat cheese milk and vegetables, with general inflation and scarcity described.
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Porthind
United States
Dowd
Sunel Osten
France
Bismarck
Germany
Miss Gordon in Costume Ball Photo Sparks Debate
The article notes Miss Leila Gordon of Washington wearing Chinese attire at Narragansett Pier’s annual costume ball for charity. It then shifts to fashion price increases in Paris and local costs, followed by a long folk tale exchange about tarantulas and their dancing bite myth.
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Souns
Hucksters
Leila Ss. Gordon
Washington
Miss Gordon
George Barnett
Barnett
Narragansett Pier
Quote about choosing when to say yes or no
A reflective line notes it is wiser to know when to say yes or no than to know every word in the dictionary. The saying emphasizes practical wisdom over exhaustive vocabulary knowledge.
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FAM
Sudan
Equator
Athachip Krinnosuie
New York
Chatstongkorn
Sina
Allel
Kite
Solitar
Eluss
Great Britain
Europe
Aterjen
Sion
Meredbie
Chua
Nanyuan Barracks
Peking
Peo
Paris
Auust
Can
Acad
Adise
Ceater
Pragee
Dax
Baer
Pti Teossihdy
nPhay
Nferoene Tas
Chappacie
Cmt
Paar
Bates
Dec
Paix
Suber
Tarantula
Tam
Beter
Tarmatalag
Neighbor Tarantula
Neighbor
Mary HL
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