Macao’s Rise and Fall and Its Lasting European Ties
A National Geographic prepared overview of Macao detailing its founding in 1557, ceded to Portugal in 1887, and competitive traders battles with the Dutch and British. It notes Macao’s decline as entrepot after 1845, its cultural links to Europe, the Camoens grotto, gambling streets and fan tan revenue, opium traffic, and its appeal as a picturesque Far East coastal town with a mixed Portuguese Chinese heritage.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Macro
Monte Carlo
Orient
Portugal
Macao
Pearl River
Hongkong
Hes Canton
China
Montefort
Finls
Mucho
Ast India Company
Great Britain
Europe
Luis de Camoens
Catharina d'Atayada
Catharina
Alocao
Camoens
Henry George
Maacno
Eest
Jeunesse Doree
Hells
Todauy
Incomplete OCR Notice From King George
Fragmentary text cites rising expenses and a royal decision at King George. The garbled lines reference increased costs and unspecified actions by a monarch, with unclear names or dates due to transcription errors.
France yields and accepts naval ratio talks under Briand push
Washington dispatch reports Briand directing the French delegation to modify demands for capital ships after a secretary Hughes cable. Sarraut Jusserand and Hillarvey discuss limits as Britain objects to a rapid buildup, with potential four power pact to curb naval growth if France holds firm.
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Washington
Briand
London
Lloyd Georg
Albert Sarraitt
Jusserand
Admiral de Bon
Suite Department
Hughes
Hillarvey
Balfour
Root
China
Harvey
Sarraut
Jussernand
France
Prance
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Italy
Trance
Ford offers Muscle Shoals power plan at 31 million
Washington dispatch reports Henry Ford proposed completing the Muscle Shoals power developments at Florence Alabama for the government at 31 million dollars, an amount 15 million below the army engineers’ lowest estimate.
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Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Washington
Florence
Ala
Army
Twenty Two Steamers Ashore After Lake Erie Gale
Buffalo port reports twenty two steamers wrecked or ashore on the south shore after Sunday’s gale. Cargoes include about 7.7 million bushels of grain valued at over 7 million dollars. ships estimated at 14 million dollars in value.
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Buffalo
Lake Erie
1500 Agsytlana Seek Admission in Shelter Plan
A fragmented report notes 1500 Assyrian refugees awaiting admission or passage by sea, with references to debates before a house immigration committee and possible district and county actions. The text is garbled but centers on refugee entry and related legislative discussion.
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Washington
High Seas
Gall
House
Important Care Of Lubrication For Winter On Cars
Winter tests for engine oil and lubrication systems. Clean crankcase, kerosene cleanout, new off set, and proper oil grade for cold weather. Watch for water accumulation in sump from combustion and cooling system leaks. avoid standing idle.
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Albert N. Atkinson
New York World
Draining Fuel from Carburetor Chamber Device Shown
The article explains that six cylinder models lack an easy drain for the carburetor and vacuum tank without removing the tank or disconnecting heating and feed lines. It introduces a small device that rapidly drains fuel from the chamber to remove water or dirt particles and simplify maintenance.
Suction device drains carburetor without disassembly
Popular Mechanics describes a suction setup using two metal tubes through a cork into a quart bottle and a bike pump with reversed leather washer to create suction. By lifting the float chamber cover and inserting a second tube, the contents of the float chamber, carburetor, and vacuum tank are drawn into the bottle, with water and dirt carried along.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Automobile news from 63 era on silencers and vehicle laws
Fragmentary report notes Europe Poland Danzig free city with 850000 population and 591 vehicles while mentions trucks tractors trailers and registrations in a sanitized, oddly worded list. The text references silencer rules and varied vehicle statuses across regions.
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Danzig
Poland
Disjointed fragment hints at a family dispute scene
A garbled dialogue fragment shows characters named Tohony and Cousin in a tense exchange. The text indicates confusion and questioning, with references to a team and old stories, but the meaning is unclear and names are incomplete.
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John
Tohony
Tanbel
Sivas
Ian
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Nujél
Holland
Pierre Ee Errailt
Cray
Drupeiets
Ainenx Chem
Wks
Patobonue
N.Y
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Ragista
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patoboyue
Hunt
A. B. Richards Medicine Co
Sherman
Texas
Watson Gol
Beatservices
Lasker
Shipping Board
Invan
Wawa
Chester, Heights
Oss
Gosta
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