Martin Johnsons South Seas Expedition Draws Fire and Fascination
The article profiles Martin Johnson and his wife Osa planning a journey to the South Sea Islands to film and study natives. Johnson seeks adventure and unknown wilderness, while Osa praises local morality and describes island customs, including arranged marriages and penalties for forbidden affection.
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Martin Johnson
South Sea Islands
Jackon
Martin
Johnson
Osa
New York
Australia
New York Sun
South Sea
Islands
Paradise
Bolshevskey
Mr. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Solomon Islands
Use of Chemical Products in War Driven Industry
The article notes rising US interest in chemistry and chemical products due to wartime self reliance. It lists uses across soap and paper pulp, mercerizing cotton, purifying mineral oils, caustic soda, soda ash for soap and glass, water glass for soap dyeing finishing wool care and egg preservation.
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United States
Trench Foot Prevented by Foot Care in War
Col George G Nasmith of the Canadian Mobile Laboratory with the British expeditionary forces in France notes in the Medical Record that trench foot vanished from the British army once puttees were removed to dry and chafe feet, whale oil applied, and dry socks worn regularly.
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George G. Nasmith
France
Boy Scouts Organization Origins and Structure
The Boy Scouts began in England in 1910 and were introduced to the United States the same year. The aim is to foster patriotism discipline courage and self-control in boys and to practice the Golden Rule daily. A patrol has six to eight boys and a troop two or more patrols. the scout master leads the troop. Baden-Powell founded the movement in England and Ernest Thompson Seton in the United States.
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Boy Scouts’ Organization
England
United States
Sir Robert Baden-Powell
Boy Scout Movement
Ernest Thompson Seton
Herman J Stich Achieves 99.9 Percent Court Transcript Accuracy
Herman J Stich, noted American court reporter, delivered a flawless transcript at 300 words per minute for five minutes with only two immaterial errors. The record shows exceptional precision and discipline in stenographic work.
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Herman J. Stich
Mr. Stich
Incomplete Blood Removal Affects Poultry Markets
The United States Department of Agriculture explains ante mortem prep for poultry, noting that many unsightly birds stem from incomplete blood removal. It details how improper cutting and brain braining can trap blood, causing color changes, poor freshness, and higher perishability.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Biddy
New York
Silk industry of India and varieties of silk
The article notes one million Indians work in silk production. It details domesticated cocoons and rearing, feeding on trees, and cocoons harvested for silk. Tasar silk comes from China and Japan, Muga from Asia, and Eri silk from castor-fed caterpillars. Eri silk is valued for being spun without killing the cocoon insects, suitable for Hindus.
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India
China
Japan
Conversation on old age pension and gender roles
A dialogue argues that an old age pension would favor men who would apply, while the idea might be rejected by women as unnecessary, highlighting gender perspectives on social welfare.
Angel cake remark sparks deacon retirement joke
A Boston Evening Transcript item records a humorous exchange about a dish described as angel cake. A husband jokes about resigning as deacon if angels live on such fare.
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Hub
Boston Evening Transcript
Bleak Exchange Over Bald Joke Sparks Mock War of Words
In a humorous quarrel, Mr Jones vows devotion while another quips that his bald head proves he cannot truly die for anyone. The exchange highlights playful sniping and public fascination with personal appearances.
Maiden Campaign Ring Worn in First Engagement
In a wartime era exchange, Mabel confirms the ring is a relic worn during her first engagement. The dialogue hints at personal valor and history tied to a combat era.
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Mabel
Knife of Steel for Killing Poultry
The article reports USDA specialists condemning common poultry bleeding knives as insanitary and ill suited. It describes a small eight inch flat file turned knife with a two inch blade for chicks, narrow, stiff, all in one piece, with a five inch handle and a back curved point for safer cutting.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Market Reports and Livestock Pricing Aims
The bureau of markets seeks to improve livestock conditions by providing information to shrink the producer consumer gap. Officials warn unwarranted meat margins hurt consumption and disturb values, causing conflict between producers and consumers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Department of Agriculture
Britain built vast fleet of ships in 1918
The United Kingdom completed 1 245 merchant and naval vessels totaling 1 876 411 tons in 1918, reflecting wartime shipbuilding scale and industrial output.
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United Kingdom
Poultry Notes on Keeping Chicks Healthy and Profitable
Chicks die most from chilling in early life. Spare feeding helps reduce losses. Lime scattered around houses acts as a disinfectant. A colony house improves farm hygiene. Sufficient grit prevents digestive troubles. If range dries, provide green food to maintain egg production. Prevention of disease is safer and cheaper than cure.
Phosphate for Thin People Promises Weight Gain
An old health column touts bitro phosphate as a cheap tonic to feed nerves and body cells. It claims improved weight, energy, eye brightness, and better complexion with no adverse effects if used by those seeking to gain weight.
Film Rolls Developed Free Trial Offer
Day Night Studio Sedalia California advertises free trial film development for six rolls or six negatives for reprint. Includes misformatted farm and fruit crop listings with California fig gardens and a booklet request.
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Sae Ente Sea Service
Sedalia
California
Mills Bidg
San Francisco
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