French Model Villages Face Old Habits in War-Ravaged France
French residents resist rapid changes as La Renaissance des Cites proposes model towns to blend modern planning with centuries old charm. Pinon, chosen for its typical northern France economy and proximity to Paris, will host a trial village to showcase reconstruction ideals amid lingering nostalgia.
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York
France
Christopher “Wren
London
Witercary
Jean
Jeanne
Res
la Bennfasquee Des Cites
la Renaissance Des Cites
la Tenaissance Des Oltes
Madiel
Pinon
Paris
Hve
Prion
Giorles Abella
Fire from Sunlight Sparks Roof Fire in Vacant House
Firemen say a window glass concentrated sunlight on the roof of a vacant dwelling starting a small blaze. The haze spread to a neighboring house but was extinguished with little loss.
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Philadelphia
Sjouse
Reconstruction drive to aid Pinon and shelter for War Victims
An American committee forms to obtain U S funds for Pinon reconstruction. Board members include representatives from major cities. They plan to hand funds to a French group to rebuild a town and provide permanent shelter for homeless war victims. Some locals resist the “newfangled fads.”
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United States
Pinon
Penniers
Radio control of ships marks scientific naval triumph
Army and navy officers hailed a test where the battleship Jawa, operated five miles away from the Ohio, steered precisely under radio control during aerial bombing runs. The ghostly cruise, controlled from shore, demonstrated potential to reduce crew losses and enable future block ships, airship or aircraft control, with plans to extend to more ships and target practice.
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Army
Navy
Washington
Jawa
Olio
Lech Wis
F. L. Chadwick
Ohio
Zeebrugge
Ostend
Contrent
Ann
Canary Ends Useful Career as Mine Rescue Bird Baldy Dies
Washington remembers Baldy the canary as a legendary mine rescue bird who survived five explosions and warned workers of carbon monoxide. After decades in service, the canary died of pneumonia following a final rescue attempt and is praised as the bureau of mines’ most valued worker.
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Baldy
Washington
Bureau of Mies
State to unveil two ton cheese in New York exhibit
The New York Department of Firms and Workers in cooperation with the Dairymen's League plans to manufacture a two ton cheese under George E B Hogue's guidance. The cheese will be made at Lowellville for exhibition at the state fair in September requiring 260000 pounds of milk per day and about 7500 quarts.
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Amy
N. Y
State Department
George E B. Hogue
Agriculture
Lowetille
State
Mogue
Bird on Porch Alarms Neighbor in Quiet Street
A neighbor alerts authorities after spotting a bird perched on a porch. An officer reassures residents and checks the area for potential danger, with no further incidents reported.
Postcard 14 Years On Way to Philadelphia
William J. Fisa of 0640 Walnut Street received a mail card that arrived after a long delay. David J. Spangler of 1421 North Tedfield Street found a February 18, 1907 card from York, Pennsylvania sent by his great aunt, found in Philadelphia after arriving June 25. The postcard had been mailed to him at 42 Prager Street, his prior address.
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Philadelphia
William J
Fisa
Walnut Street
Maller
David J. Spangler
North Tedfield Street
Spangler
York
Prager Street
Spangler Remaiks
Thirsty recipes and domestic notes from a historic kitchen log
A fragmented domestic column offers recipes and kitchen guidance including cherry punch grape nectar and ginger ale preparations. It includes instructions for ham ginger infusion, turkey yeast, pear fritters and pie sheets, plus fruit preserves and jelly making. The tone hints at thrifty, seasonally minded household management.
The Muse of Dancing Mer Were The Inventress and Patroness
Mer Were The Muse of Dancing is described as the inventor and patroness of the art, aiding dancing as an accessory to singing or recitation of lyric poetry. She is depicted with lyre and plectrum, crowned, in a thoughtful pose.
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Terpstchore Wis
U S Plans to Cut Rates to Pressure Britain
Washington August 2 An American challenge to Britain's sea power unfolds tomorrow in London as United States shipping interests vow to halt cargo denial in Egyptian ports. Captain Ferris of the Shipping Board signals a rate war to secure a fair share of world trade. Lasker and Meyer chart a plan to push American merchant ships into global use.
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Washington
America
Britain
London
United States Shipping Land
United States
Ferris
Shipping Board
Fens
Chairman Lasker
Eugene Meyer
War Finance Corporation
Wells Shot Dead During Freight Train Hold Up
Wells, whose address is unknown, was shot and died at Jansen, Nebraska, by one of two transients who forced him and about 20 accomplices to sign a ticket line on a freight train. Wells was killed as the train reached Jansen while attempting to flee. His body was found near the tracks by the Fairbury railroad engineer Dasviet Tretla.
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Omaha
Nel
Wells
Jansen
Neb
TW. W
Mtevk Tsiand & Va
Mymouth
Das Viet Tretla
Fairbury
Sweet Bill consolidates veterans programs under one bureau
Washington reports the conference committee approved the Sweet Bill to unify all government activities aiding veterans under a single bureau. The measure, backed by leaders, moves toward Senate approval and sets the framework for centralized administration of veteran affairs.
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Washington
Markets Shows Mixed Wheat Prices and Livestock Quotes
Receipts and prices for spring and winter wheat, oats, and clover seed blend. Live cattle and hog quotes, plus calf, sheep, and dairy items. Buffalo NY market report lists steers, cows, calves, hogs and lambs with price ranges and daily changes.
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Timothy
Zetec
Chaice Merit
Buffalo
N. Y
Nloor Seth
Yorkars
Hopkins woman praises Vegetable Compound for change of life
Mrs Block of Hopkins Minnesota testifies to relief from hot flashes dizziness and nervousness during the change of life after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recommends the medicine to friends and notes the company will answer letters in confidence.
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Mrs. Block
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Finkham
Lydia Einkham
Spectator quarrel nod to kin in Birmingham Age Herald fragment
A fragment from the Birmingham Age Herald satirizes a scene where a wraithlike figure asks for a relative of Tiso among spectators to defend him, hoping a second cousin would punch anyone related if present. The dialogue mocks mob behavior and kin dynamics.
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Moporise
Tiso
Binningham Age-Herald
Distinctive Lady Attracts With Perfume and Bath Ritual
A refined woman is noted for the delicate influence of her chosen perfume. She uses Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse pores then dusts with Cuticura Talcum for clear, sweet skin.
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Lyn N. Bing
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