Captain John K Thompson a West Virginia grand man dies
Captain John K Thompson a long time valley resident and statesman in Putnam and Mason counties dies after a life of farming exploration and public service. He served as United States marshal, state senator and tax commissioner, famed for courage and devotion to duty as a soldier and leader. His death ends a storied career marked by learning, generosity, and sturdy integrity.
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France and Bankruptcy in the Aftermath of War
The text argues France remains wealthy due to thrift rather than vast natural resources. It recalls 1871 German occupation reparations paid in full, praising French resolve. It notes heavy WWI destruction and asks if France would declare bankruptcy to avoid debts to England and the United States.
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United States
France
Bisk
Bismarck
Rance
No Man’s Land
England
National debt and security shape French and Japanese policy
The text argues France gains iron, steel, and security from Alsace Lorraine, but faces debt disputes and potential repudiation. It notes France must fund debts or risk isolation, while praising French resilience and warning against discredit. It also critiques Japanese exclusion policy as a racial tension remedy, urging harmony and practicality. It ends with a Thailand tragedy lesson about a Christmas tree and a candle.
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Re‘hum
Frederick the Great
Alsace
Lorraine
France
Germany
Pacific Coast
United States
Coal field crisis looms over April 1 contracts
The article compares coal supply disputes to Solomon's judgment urging peace for the valley. It warns that if coal buyers and sellers cannot finalize April 1 contracts, field business may collapse, driving buyers to other regions and harming local livelihoods. It calls for industrial peace and lawful action to protect production.
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Solomon
Fay
Geography of Cosmetics Shifts Revealed by New Society
A lengthy feature notes how cosmetic ingredients and practices evolve worldwide, detailing United States demand for powders rouges and perfumes. It cites imports, production, and trade routes from France the Netherlands and the Indies, highlighting industry giants and consumer trends shaping beauty norms at mid century.
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Rapha
Hitlerin
Fay Joo
Teal Merrera
Liana Burp
Ormerts
Sretes
Becker
Corinne
AeNse
Milady
United States
France
Rosy Cheghs
Wael Ag
Stane
Sayre
Devine
Alon
Abe Hari
Iehos
OuLinele
Bigat Lipaticke
Memory of La Bohème Reflected in Modern Times
A fragmented reminiscence links La Bohème to contemporary life, mentioning characters, places, and actions across a shifting, cryptic narration. It touches on artists, lovers, and a society scene, hinting at music, performance, and memory within a fraught historical tapestry.
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Arizona
Santa Fe
Tam
Langer
Yena Vanive
New York
LE Kyww
Wyselé
Ehnech
Hiréu
Modern Surgery and its Achievements in Healing Wounds
An early medical overview discusses advances in surgery including anesthesia, antisepsis, and the removal of tumors. It notes widespread access to surgical care, the role of ligatures and sutures, and the potential to treat fractures and congenital defects with improving outcomes. It cites Dr. Cheever outlining modern Suthebyan methods and the breadth of surgical fields from bone repair to cancer removal.
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David Cheever
Cheever
How Many Friends Can You Count On
A reflective piece on friendship and trust prompts a question about how many true friends a person can rely on in hardship. The narrator contrasts public personas with intimate loyalty while citing social shifts and distant figures.
United States Soldiers Endure Poor Shelter Conditions
Washington report outlines dire shelter for 10,000 U S troops under canvas and timber walls amid subfreezing weather. General Weeks notes urgent need for adequate housing and army housing programs to prevent further hardship. A Yale professor cites gas or electric stoves as more efficient alternatives.
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Thn
United States
Ao Hetter
Sta
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