Crossing into Germany on the Rhine Freight Train Anecdote
A fragment recounts travelers crossing from France into Germany near Mainz and Wiesbaden, noting border changes and railway life. An American pair argue with a German conductor in a comic clash of languages, highlighting cultural and communication gaps during transit.
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Fim
Agretter
Frasee
Germany
France
Wiesbaden
Jmrites
James
London
Paris
Germain
Wirsbaden
Lovely English Presence Under German Occupation
A narrator portraits a hotel near the British Commander-in-Chief’s house praising English quiet efficiency. The piece highlights Buckingham Palace style Kurhaus gardens, a State Theatre performance of Butterfly, and the Commander-in-Chief’s disciplined yet gentle leadership. It ends questioning whether this enduring quality will endure.
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Kurhaus
Ltte Coil
State
England
Tommes
Rexona Soap Ad Promises Pimples Banished and Hair Shine
An advertisement touts Rexona Soap as fair to yourself, claiming it banishes pimples and blotches and acts as a sham poo for hair making it soft and luxurious. It promotes Rexona Soap, 1/ tablet, as obtainable everywhere.
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Rexona
Lady Byng Set to Inherit Large Fortune from Ralli
Greek merchant Pandeli Ralli of Belgrave Square died at Brighton leaving his fortune to Lady Byng wife of Lord Byng of Vimy and Metropolitan Police Chief Commissioner designate. The exact sum is unproved though over £500,000 is expected. Lady Byng declined comment.
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Pandeli Raili
Belgrave Square
London
Brighton
Lady Byng
Lord Byng
Vimy
Metropolitan Police
Raili
Lord Kitchener
Thomas Ralli
Asia Minor
Pandeli Argenti
Royal Engineers
Ralli
House of Commons
Bridport
Wallingford
R. W. Hanbury
John Morley
Newcastle
Surrey County Council
Surrey
County of London
Sr Byng of
History and use of gold through the ages
A survey of gold from ancient times to the modern era notes its roles as ornament, art, and currency. It traces sources from Asia Minor to Nubia, the Roman mines, and later mines in Saxony, Austria, Mexico, and Australia. It considers wartime and trade effects on distribution, hoards, and production, and discusses gold’s legitimacy as a currency standard and possible alternatives.
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Uman
Asia Minor
Egypt
Nubia
Abyssinia
Lowrium
Attica
Red Sea
Europe
Transylvania
Wales
South Africa
Canada
Saxony
Austria
Spain
Mexico
South America
Australia
California
Loetboer
U.S.A
Transvaal
Sungameri Vic
United Suzes Mint
Amenda
East
India
Messrs Samuel Montague
British Empire
United States
France
Argentine
Tis
Varinus
Great Lirnain
Lehfeldt
South African Reserve Bank
Treasury
Bank of England
England
Dancing Donts Reformers Ban On Romantic Dances
A London Despatch notes dance teachers banning affectionate holds and animal dances in the season. Restrictions target risky moves such as side-kicking and exotic imitations while praising decorous holds and the move away from Victorian practiced courting in ballrooms.
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London
Chas English Stationer Newsagent and Kodak Supplies
Chas English Stationer Newsagent and Kodak Supplies offers a range of musical instruments and fancy goods. The store markets for photography enthusiasts and general shoppers seeking decorative items and gear.
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T. Kodak
Silk Bargains Offer Wide Fabric Sale Prices
The ad lists colored crepe de chine silk in apricot salmon cream champagne and many shades at sale 4/6 yard, silk georgette 4/11 yard, jar satins 2/6 yard, various fabrics including calico, twill, Madras, and osmanette with sale prices and guarantees. Strong emphasis on bargain pricing and wide range.
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Essal
Zephyr
USL
Helio
Saxe
USA
Osman
Horrockses
Madras
Allover Madras
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Mainz
Mhinz
New York
Myntz
Bieberich
Little Rock
Tommy
LADY_BYNG
Byn
J. Moreton
Mr. Rallis
Chester Terrace
Regent's Park
London “Daily Chronicle
Kitchener
A. J. Limebeer
Chas
Shepherd's Flower
Malanda
Mazlins
Manchester
Price
Maslin-De-Loire
Quality Drapers
Lake and
Shields Streets
Cairns
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