Americans in Russia Read Widely American Classics
A Russian critic notes that Uncle Tom\'s Gabin is the most read American book in Russia and that Irving’s works and Leatherstocking tales delight Russian readers. Mark Twain also enjoys popularity beyond the Niemen. The piece highlights Russians knowing more American books than Americans know Russian ones and mentions Poor Richard’s pen as the first American work translated into Russian, 18 years after Franklin’s death.
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Russia
Irving
Mark Twain
Ben Franklin
Richard
Shaping One's Own Destiny and Self Improvement
A noted exchange quote urges individuals to shape their own fate by hard work and self improvement. It contrasts live, proactive effort with passive wishes and warns competition is keen today.
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Competiton
Willing Work Always Prized Says Exchange
The Exchange editorial extols workers who perform tasks willingly and loyally under any circumstances. It praises readiness to obey and perform best, even when assigned unwanted duties, noting such faithful workers would win against larger numbers. It laments the scarcity of willing labor.
The Furlong Measure From Ancient English Field System
The furlong equals one eighth of a mile and originated as the length of an ancient English acre. It was 40 rods long and 4 rods wide, derived from the furrow length in the common field system. The furlong measures 660 feet or 220 yards.
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Acre
England
Treatment for Dog Bites Guidance in 19th Century Health Brief
The article explains immediate care for dog bites including washing the wound with antiseptic, rinsing with clean water or ammonia solution, and optional suction only after cleansing. It warns against swallowing sucked material and recommends mouth rinsing and consulting a surgeon for safety.
Compromise over girl's living arrangement with neighbor
Mina declares she will remain with her mother and father while acknowledging the neighbor as her "little girl" when pressed. He asks her to move in, but she hesitates, looks around the familiar room, and chooses to stay at home rather than leave.
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Mina
Mamma
Papa
Hay Fever Causes and Pollens
The article explains hay fever stems from grasses and trees like Johnson grass Bermud a grass oats red cedar and black walnut. Pollen from these plants is spread mainly by the wind rather than by bees, and hay fever is caused by airborne pollen rather than insect pollination.
Proofs Pending From Publisher Far Too Expensive
A girl argues with a companion about a promised great novel and a publisher offering to publish it for 500 dollars. She notes they will send proofs when they receive payment. The exchange hints at pressure and possible deception in a distant court setting referenced by vague terms.
Wise to His Job in Lord Northcliffe Sketch
Raymond Blathwayt, a noted journalist, sought a character sketch of Lord Northcliffe. Northcliffe sent a reply likening himself to a boy at a school treat who refuses jam saying he works at the place where they make it.
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Raymond Blathwayt
Lord Northcliffe
Marm
Belem Port Featured as Key Brazilian Seaport
Belem the capital of Para state is highlighted as a major Brazilian seaport reachable from New York. Though fifth in size, it attracts tourists for its location on the Para river, Amazon's commercial east mouth, as praised by Harry Weston Van Dyke in Through South America.
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Brazil
New York
Belem
Para
Amazon
Harry Weston van Dyke
South America
Sirens in Myth and Modern Usage
Ancient Greek legends describe sirens as sea nymphs with musical voices who lured mariners to destruction with song. The term now denotes alluring women who charm men by voice and manner.
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Mediterranean Sea
Solitude Sparks Great Works Across Histories
The author argues solitude fuels breakthrough, citing Milton who produced major works in isolation after blindness and political collapse, Beethoven composing amid deafness, and Bacon rising to scientific leadership after a discrediting trial. The piece presents solitude as a proven catalyst for growth and creativity.
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Milton
Beethoven
Bacon
Not to blame for spendthrift ways Ike Van Quentin says
A Kansas City Star quotation features Ike Van Quentin claiming upbringing caused his thriftless spending. He cites early chores and meager pay as shaping his finances.
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Ike van Quentin
Kansas City Star
Beet Root and Turnip Diet Through Roman Satire
The Roman satirist Martial described beet root as the worker's insipid fare needing wine and pepper, while praising turnips as ambrosia, noting Romulus feasts on them in heaven.
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Martial
Arabs Still Eating Manna From Desert Insects
The article explains that the biblical manna fed the Israelites is honey dew produced by mealy bugs on tamarisk trees. It notes Arabs continue to eat this substance, calling it man. The piece links ancient and contemporary practices through a shared insect origin.
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Israel
Smile and Sing Encouragement Poem
A short exhortation urges readers to smile and sing to lift others and themselves. It states that someone must provide cheer and questions why not you, framing positivity as a duty and choice.
Michael the Archangel as Israel’s prince in scripture
The text cites Michael as the first of the archangels and describes him in Daniel as the prince of Israel and the great prince who stands for Israel. It notes biblical references from Daniel and Jude and mentions a garbled phrase about slander.
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Michael
Daniel
Jude
Prince
Israel
Tandeth
Inventors tackle submarine menace with US squadron aid
The piece praises American engineers for exploring several submarine suppression ideas amid wartime chatter. It notes some devices show promise and deserve scale testing, while others lack hope. It warns against premature claims and stresses the need for a truly effective method before public boastfulness.
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Electrical World
England
United States
Move to Metric System Urged to Replace Anglo Saxon Weights
The American Penman argues that after the war a global standard of weights and measures is needed. Europe and South America use metric units while the U S clings to yards pounds and gallons. Urban growth misleads the public about dry measures and liquid quantities.
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Penman
Europe
South America
Jupiter size and motion described as beyond Earth
A Rochester Dispatch summary explains Jupiter's vast size noting that each of 1300 pieces would exceed Earth, the sun is the only object larger, a year equals 12 Earth years, and rotation speeds are extreme. The piece remarks on its possible decaying sun status and calls Jupiter the most extraordinary planet.
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Jupiter
Rochester Postj Dispatch
Earth
Sailor Meets Countryman in Italy in Friendly Confusion
In Italy a sailor and a compatriot priest unexpectedly greet each other on an avenue. Both recognize a fellow countryman and clasp hands, the sailor humbly showing reverence. Passersby smile at the scene as a bystander notes their obliviousness to surroundings.
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Italy
Washington
Morstaken
Washington Star
Influenza's Rapid spread and incubation contrasts noted
The London Chronicle explains influenza spreads quickly with a brief incubation of up to three days. Infected individuals can pass it on before symptoms appear, potentially creating many cases rapidly, unlike smallpox which is less contagious during incubation.
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London Chronicle
Hidden dinner plans unfold in odd kitchen tale
A brief exchange reveals a practical housing story as a landlady’s chicken dish is rejected by tenants. The group settles on a simple salad today since the chicken from last night proved inedible to all.
England gunmaker unveils vertical double barreled shotgun
A leading English gun manufacturer has introduced a vertical stacked double barreled shotgun. Popular Mechanics notes it promises easier aiming with reduced barrel width and clearer sighting. The stock fore end is shaped for a firm left hand grip and the barrels position keeps the hand from crossing the sight line. It features a single trigger and a special lock for a light trigger pull.
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England
Popular Mechanics Magazine
A Saurian Survival Monster Seen in Lake Victoria Region
J A Jordan reports in Wide World about a huge unclassified aquatic monster called the diagonek living in Lake Victoria Nyanza and its tributaries. He states no bone or skin specimen exists, yet eye witness testimony supports the creature’s existence with strong belief.
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J. A. Jordan
Lake Victoria
Nyanza
Satan and the Kaiser Clash in a Heavenward Phone Call
A satirical verse depicts the Kaiser calling Satan to plot a modern hell as World War I rages. Satan warns that Yankee troops will outmatch him, urging Kaiser Bill to stop, while promising a fiery reception in Hell when the Americans arrive.
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the Kaiser
Earth
Hell
Kaiser Bill
Men in Big Battle A Rhode Island Division Fights in France
Rhode Island troops with the 26th Division under Maj Gen Clarence A Edwards fight along the Soissons Rheims front. The 103d Field Artillery Batteries A Bo and C and the 103d Machine Gun Regiment with A B C and M troops have been at the front for months, firing shells into German trenches from behind the lines.
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Rhode Island
France
Soissons- Rheims
Clarence A Edwards
New England National Guard
103D Field Artillery
Sunlit Night From a Couple's Recalled Day
The passage portrays a man and woman in a timeless, romantic exchange as they recall a shared moment. He softly notes the day is June 21, marking a personal anniversary amid heightened emotion and mutual longing. The dialogue emphasizes affection and a sense of renewal.
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Seager
Pests Levy Heavy Toll
A fragment discusses the high burden pests impose on the United States with emphasis on insects as a major class, noting their widespread impact and referencing rising costs and concerns for control measures.
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United
Tale of Nine Tailed Fox causes police probe in Korea
Police investigate a circulating fab like tale claiming a nine tailed fox appears as a woman at night to foretell children's futures by licking their hands. The story alarms households, with reports of sudden child deaths and widespread gate locking in rural areas.
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Korea
Safety Campaign Aims to Cut Accidents in Navy Yards
The Federal Employees' Compensation Commission launches a safety first campaign with the National Safety Council of Engineers to reduce accidents in navy yards arsenals and other government establishments.
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Federal Employees’ Compensation Commission
National Safety Council of Engineers
Mortgagee Sale of Box Hill Cottage Lots in Bristol Rhode Island
Public auction to be held August 10 1918 at 2 PM on premises. Antonio Listri and Angelina Bolvin mortgagors. Lot 66 and 67 bounded by Fox Hill Avenue and lots 64 68. conveyed by Joseph Silvia November 22 1911. Notice by attorney William T O'Donnell for current mortgage holder. Bristol Rhode Island July 17 1918.
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Antonio Listri
Angelina Bolvin
Bristol
Rhode Island
Box Hill Cottage
Nehemiah Cole
R. J
A. Latham
Fox Hill
Joseph
William T O'Donnell
R. L
Rochester U Bets on Swimming for All Graduates
Miss Esther Sandquist of the Rochester YWCA led a push at Rochester University to require every senior to be able to swim and serve as a life saver. She argued that war work may place women aboard ships, so readiness to aid oneself and others is essential. The faculty approved a reform ensuring graduates can swim in emergencies.
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Esther Sandquist
Rochester, N. Y
Rochester University
Sandquist
Rochester
Kill the Rats to Save Grain on Farms
Sherwin Courter argues that eradicating rats would save vast amounts of grain. He notes twenty rats can consume as much as a horse, farms often host fifty or more rats, and while killing them is hard, it is worthwhile and profitable work for farmers on rainy days.
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Sherwin
Tex
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