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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1919
Page
3
Paris reports rivers nationwide swollen by rains, with Seine traffic at risk of stopping. Meurthe Meuse and Rhine tributaries also rising as floods threaten eastern France and Belgium, while Marne floods may join.
Pirates, caneers, and marine freebooters said to haunt offshore islands along the west coast of Mexico. Carranza dispatches a Mazatlan naval expedition to rout the outlaws for two months’ service, aiming to secure Pacific shipping and establish military posts after possible suppression. Reports describe pirate havens in inaccessible caves storing booty, with plunder largely drawn from Mexican waters and occasionally traded to the United States or South America.
Cheng December meeting of the American Economic Association and allied groups discussed labor age agriculture taxation social problems and unrest. F W Tanssig of Horeand University spoke as the conference opened, addressing excess profite tax disruption and related merits.
A New York Sun column contrasts cider types from sweet fresh juice to barrel aged varieties and dangerous moonshine. It warns the harm of hard cider, noting its potential to ruin homes, crops, and health, while discussing prohibition implications and farmer temptations.
New York report details rising prices for clothing and accessories as an 11-year-old's mother cites higher costs for silks, furs, and tailored garments. Local shops show moderation in wardrobe pricing versus prewar levels with notable increases in serges, velvet, stockings, and fur goods, while demand for luxury fabrics and exports appear strong.
Three of four escapees from the Connecticut state prison were recaptured and returned to their cells after an early morning transport from Meriden. The fourth convict, Charles Dewey, remains at large as authorities plan an investigation, with Warden Moynihan expected to order a full inquiry into the escape.
A Metion Institute report credits Mrs J B Garner of Pittsburgh with crafting the first charcoal-based gas mask used to absorb poisonous gases in World War I. Her husband, a research fellow, supported experiments in 1916, and twelve canister masks were later sent to British agents and to the United States government for military use. The piece also notes political reflections and other local commentary on state figures and farm power trends.
Berlin observers debate Mathias Erzberger's emergency measures aimed at reviving industry while coal shortages and cost pressures threaten German fortunes for a decade. Analysts warn heavy taxes and withheld relief could push Germany toward economic stagnation or even communism if the Entente relief fails.
This feature compiles era home economics tips and recipes including making jelly from mint, preparing pineapple and ham dishes with cabbage, and a range of meat preparations. It covers methods for keeping butter and milk, vanilla enhancements, cucumber and tomato serving ideas, and a sequence of curry lamb and lamb chops with spinach, gratin, and pot roast techniques. Various measures, ingredients, and cooking steps are provided for practical kitchen use.
A blend of practical household advice and a thrift cooking snippet. The text recounts a basic soup using brown sauce, wine, currant jelly, vegetables, and broth, followed by sewing guidance on repairing and repurposing garments. It emphasizes neatness, self respect, and repurposing fabrics and clothing items for all ages.
A critical essay argues astronomy is misrepresented and neglected in schooling. It urges simple, clear teaching of planets, stars, and the solar system to every child, stressing geography level understanding and the ability to distinguish between planets and stars. The piece decries hoaxes, praises basic scientific literacy, and calls for better Earth–space context in early education.
Detroit Free Press notes a contrast between educated crowds and their lack of basic understanding of the world. It laments teachers for skipping essential topics while praising those who seek real comprehension beyond formal education.
Fragmentary OCR notes from the Boston Transcript recount a scene in which a speaker teases a man named Tomet Wins at an exclusive event, suggesting perceptions of appearance and charm through fragmented dialogue.
A cryptic note from the Houston Trans sorpt hints at a celebrated stash of wealth. The text speaks of a secured pile, a mix of brag and evaluation, with hints of green and a lone preen. The fragment suggests a gossiping host’s slang about money.
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