Steam vents near Volterra spark boracic industry roots
In southwestern Tuscany near Volterra many cracks in the earth vent steam of subterranean origin. Francois de Larderel studied the steam nearly a century ago and found boracic acid content. He established a plant at Larderello after locating the largest fissure near Poggio Casala Serra, south of Volterra, laying groundwork for a successful industry.
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Volterra
Tuscany
Department of Commerce
Consu
Dumont
Florence
Italy
Francois de Larderel
Poggio Casala Serra
Cornla
Larderello
Ardent debate on human antiquity from Keith view
Dr Arthur Keith of Edinburgh argues that the living Australian aborigine represents an older human type than European fossil remains. The claim adds to ongoing discussions among anthropologists about early human origins.
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Arthur Keith
Edinburgh
Europe
Epworth League Admits Eleven New Members
At the regular monthly Epworth League meeting of the State Street Church in ME last evening eleven new members were admitted. Miss Ethel J. Saunders was elected president and presided in the League parlors. New members include Harry Towne Edgar Towne Pauline Sylvester Helen Sylvester Mildred Pollock Gladys Hoar Caroline Starkey Ethel Blaisdell Alice Barclay Thomas Brelsford and Fred Palmer.
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Epworth League
State Street
Ethel J. Saunders
Harry Towne
Edgar Towne
Pauline Sylvester
Helen Sylvester
Mildred Pollock
Gladys Hoar
Caroline Starkey
Ethel Blaisdell
Alice Barclay
Thomas Brelsford
Fred Palmer
Tail arrangement on ermine fur marks royal ranks
In England since Edward II, the tails on ermine fur denote officer ranks by their arrangement. The method of setting the tails is governed by royal regulation.
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England
Edward II
Boschee's German Syrup Promotion Ad
An advertisement promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty two year remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and throat troubles. It claims to aid sleep ease morning expectoration and recovery and notes sales by J H Young and Co.
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Boschee
United States
Nature
J H. Young & Co
Death of Prof William E Thompson of Hamline University
The Hamline College paper notes Prof William E Thompson died of heart failure at his home and funeral was held at Hamline Methodist Church. Born 1846 in Bristol Rhode Island he had a long teaching career, later joining Hamline University in 1889 as Latin Professor and secretary of the faculty. He married Marsena Peirce in 1875 and was active in the American Philological Society and Sons of the American Revolution. He was a reserved, devoted family man with strong church ties and good health until a brief final illness.
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Hamline
University of St Paul Minn
William E. Thompson
State Normal College
Wilbraham
Philipps Exeter Academies
Brown University
Brown
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Genesee Wesleyan Academy
Lima
Marsena Peirce
George H. Bridgeman
Hamline University
Syracuse University
American Philological Society
Thompson
Europe
Sons of the American Revolution
Professor Thompson
Professor Hartwell
Mrs Thompson
Methodist Episcopal Church
H LO
War Time Wheat Ration Calls for Daily Adaptation
The nation must overhaul daily life to support the war effort with a wheat ration of one and a half pounds per person weekly. Some workers cannot reduce their bread needs, yet all citizens should eat less wheat to aid soldiers and civilians overseas.
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Germany
Food Administration
Altar Boys Defeat Neverwins 7 to 10 in Local Game
The Altar Boys of St. Mary's church defeated the Neverwins on the Common Saturday by a score of 7B to 10.
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Altar Boys
St. Mary’s Church
Neverwins
Prayer of the Suburbanite Poem Excerpt by William Sanford
A suburban poem laments garden pests destroying crops and pleads for mercy. The speaker asks for minimal salvaged produce including one potato plant one hill of corn one cabbage one tomato plant one melon one squash and a box of strawberries from his garden.
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William Sanford
Artificial Milk Reported in Popular Science Monthly
In England researchers claim an artificial milk that forms cream and can yield cheese. It uses ground peanuts soybean mixture with sugar water and minerals. A process includes boiling nut meat, vacuum heating, lactic bacteria culture, pasteurization, citric acid addition, and potential condensation drying or bottling.
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Popular Science Monthly
England
Sponge Farm Aims to Grow Florida Sponges for Market
Government experts warn that sponge shortages threaten the industry. C D Chase the Englishman in Florida has established a sponge farm off the coast with about 600000 sponges ready to grow. experts expect numbers to tenfold in three years and a future annual yield near 2000000 sponges. A company is formed to develop the venture and market the forthcoming harvest.
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Florida
C. D. Chase
Alte
Radcliffe College Girls Sign Up To Help War Effort
The Boston Evening Advertiser notes Radcliffe College students pledge wartime service. Cards list roles including agriculture, domestic work, sewing, nursing and first aid. The female volunteers express readiness to support the nation in need.
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Radcliffe College
Radcliffe
Boston Advertiser
Wasteful Menus Prompt Menu Simplification Movement
The Providence Journal notes that 40 Boston hotel and restaurant proprietors have joined to trim frills from menus. The move aims to cut wasteful variety, saving labor and food costs while inviting public caterers and housekeepers nationwide to adopt simpler offerings.
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Boston
Providence Journal
Britain builds rapid gun factory in record time
Britain develops speed as a new machine gun factory rises in three months. Two months after completion, steady gun production began. The main building’s 1,320 tons of steel were delivered and erected in just over 40 days. The plant features 9,500 window panes and 2 1/2 acres of floor space housing more than 1,000 electrically driven machines operated by women.
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Britain
Patriotic Service At Agudas Achim Raises Red Cross Funds
In line with President Wilsons call a Patriotic service was held by Congregation Agudas Achim led by Rabbi Cohen under Lewis Molasky. A Red Cross War Fund collection yielded $30 from parishioners including donors such as Lewis Molasky and Jacob Molasky, with a long list of contributors.
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Wilson
Congregation Agudas Achim
Rabbi Cohen
Lewis Molasky
Red Cross War Fund
Bristol
Israel Goldstein
Jacob Molasky
Red Cross Campaign Fund
Louis Benjamin
Mayer Paley
J Molasky
Abraham Eisenstadt
Lewis Levitan
Philip Luschman
Mr. Kebrek
F. E. Suzman
Charles Goldstein
Hyman Yarlosevetsky
A. Markoff
Mr. Fishbaum
S. Naroditsky
Felson
Fizen
Rozenbloom
Lewis Alpert
Phenes
Samuel Kentson
Jacob’ Barron J Bessing
Eisenberg
Morris Eisenstadt
Albert Molasky
S § Nussenfeld
Mrs Barron
Cohen
Samuel Blackman
Samuel Molasky
Louis Levy
Funeral for Mrs Annie Morris at St Marys Church
The funeral for Mrs Annie Morris wife of Owen Morris was held Saturday at 9 am in St Marys church. A requiem mass was sung by Rev T J Gillan with Prof Henry Donovan directing the choir. Miss Minnie Franklin sang Oh Dry Those Tears as floral tributes lay at the bier. Bearers were James W Franklin Francis McGovern Thomas M Morris and Peter C R Morris. Interment followed in St Marys Cemetery.
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Annie Morris
Owen Morris
Wood Street
St. Mary’s Church
T. J. Gillan
Henry Donovan
Minnie Franklin
James W. Franklin
Francis McGovern
Thomas M. Morris
Peter C. R. Morris
St Mary's Cemetery
Y M C A Boys Meeting Speaker H C Barden Attleboro
The Attleboro Y M C A hosts a Friday 8 pm boys meeting with electrician H C Barden speaking on youth roles in supporting the war effort. The event may feature more Judge Brown motion pictures about juvenile reform shot by colony youth.
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H C. Barden
Attleboro
Judge Brown
West
Bay City
California
Community dances posted for June events
June schedule lists dances and shows across venues in town. G A R Hall hosts several dances under United Club and Hope Club. Colt Memorial High School, Naval Armory, and Passtime Theatre host events for various benefit funds and organizations.
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Colt Memorial High School
Colt Cadets
Naval Armory
U. S S. Dupont and Red Cross
Hope Club
Company Fund
Has to Play Dog Turns Up Odd Domestic Encounter
A Kansas City Star excerpt features Mr Meek noting his family does not keep a dog and that when a truculent tramp arrives at the door his wife hides him and he growls like a Numidian lion, creating a comic domestic moment.
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Mr. Meek
Kansas City Star
Arms and the Girl at Y. M. C. A. motion pictures
The Y. M. C. A. presents a matinee and evening showing featuring Arms and the Girl with Billie Burke in the lead and Tomas Meighan as the American. The program includes the Burton-Holmes Travelogue Tropical Nassau a Bobby Bumps Comedy and an industrial film Keeping the Going Business Going. Afternoon show starts at 4 to accommodate school children.
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Nassau
A Safe Easy Way to Cure Ulcers
An advertisement touts Hokara as a pure skin healer promising cure for ulcers and many skin ailments. It claims quick relief with a money back guarantee if not effective and notes W. H. Buffington's Drug Store sells Hokara for 35 cents.
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Hokara
W. Buffington
W. H. Buffington
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Jazz Orchestra
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