Modern Wonders and Their Engineering Feats
An August Engineering Magazine piece lists seven modern wonders with varied national ties. Suez Canal, Eiffel Tower, Firth of Forth Bridge, St Gotthard Tunnel, and the Lusitania and Mauretania ships are cited among France Italy Switzerland Great Britain contributions, noting cost, length, and ambitions behind each project.
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Harrington Emerson
St. Peter's
Rome
Napoleon 4
Suez Canal
Europe
Orient
Firth Or Forth
St. Gotthard
Alps
Austrian ‘Alps
Mt. Denis
Italy
Switzerland
Germany
Lusitania
Mauretania
France
Great Britain
Canal Zone community life amid heat and police order
In the Canal Zone a community of about 7 000 Americans lives in small villages with 4600 men in corn work 925 on the Panama railroad 1600 women and 500 children. Local social and athletic activities blend with occasional political meetings as residents report a generally calm environment under orderly policing by a capable force.
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Canal Zone
Panama
Campo
Whitney
Collier's
Canal Project Progress Amid Turbulent Years
The article traces the Panama Canal’s progress from political turmoil to a steadier pace under Theodore Roosevelt. It cites original excavation targets of 108,205,000 cubic yards, with 174,666,504 cubic yards now planned and 70,000,000 remaining. It notes 3,000,000 cubic yards monthly, 72,012,001 removed in 1908–09, and a possible 1916 opening. It praises disease control, cites limited yellow fever cases since 1906, and honors Dr. Jesse Lazear and nurse Maas for risking infection during mosquito studies.
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Cabie
Cat
Cuebra
Panama
Jesse W. Lazear
Mins Maas
Baltimore
James Carroll
Havana
A Laugh at Cosmetics Sparks Wisecrack by Vanderbilt
A witty remark attributed to Reginald Vanderbilt lampoons cosmetics during New York society circles. A lady teased him about the unmarried Van Twiller sisters being rich and pretty, noting their use of powder as a running joke.
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New York
Reginald Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
van Twiller
Mr. Vandebilt
Caid
Price of Poussa Cafe to Be Increased
New York August 2. Italian wines cordials and sherries from Europe rush toward the United States before August seventh when reciprocal duties with Italy Spain Portugal and the Netherlands end and higher tariffs take effect. Importers estimate cargo values at about one million dollars and expect duties of roughly two hundred thousand dollars, yet they doubt losses from the tariff rise.
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New York
Spain
Portugal
Netherlands
Europe
Italy
Farnham Sets Record Carrying Three Aboard Flight
Henry Farnham piloted an aeroplane for twenty minutes with three passengers aboard at Bouy Aug 2 setting a new record for number carried. Previously two or one were more common and Farnham was among the first to take up three passengers in a single flight at once.
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Bouy
Henry Farnham
Farnham
Ad Rheima
France
Palace Pharmacy Endorses Sun Born Witch Hazel Cream
A note from Palace Pharmacy recommends Sun Born Witch Hazel Cold Cream. The brief endorsement mentions the product as a tried and trusted remedy.
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Ify
Palace Pharmacy
Farmers Good Thing for Gotham Forkor
The New York police commissioner plans a tougher policeman test, citing that farm boys can compete with city candidates. The idea is to modify street questions, noting farmers are not less intelligent, but may need guidance like maps to avoid getting lost on post.
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New York
Mapa
I Am the Daughter of Earth and Water Poem
A fragmentary poem voice proclaims, I am the daughter of earth and water. The speaker describes riding winds, dissolving in rain, and guiding a celestial pilot through storms and stars. Vivid imagery of mountains, seas, moonlit tents, and vulcanic arches conveys a mythic sense of power and eternity.
Utes, Wyoming Congressman Candidate Robinson Backed by Milington
Douglas Robinson a New York te a operator and nephew of Theodore Roosevelt seeks the Oneida Herkimer district seat once represented by Sherman for twenty years. Milington of Herkimer, a banker, hopes to see Robinson defeat the incumbent. District leaders expect Milington to win a further term, but Robinson, twenty seven, stirred excitement after a car incident in Albany.
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Utes
Douglas Robinson
New York City
Colionel
Theodore Roosevelt
Cohgreas
Oneida- Herkimer
Sherman
Friends
Chariel
Milington
Herkomer
Millington
Robvinson
Atlen
Henderson Murder Mystery Sparks Circuit Clerk Nomination Claim
In Richmont Missouri a supposed murder near Orrick stirs claims by attorney M. J. Henderson that he was killed and will run for circuit clerk at today’s primaries. The corpse identified as John McAfee, a local farmer, was found beside a rail road track near Orrick.
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Richmont
Raft Road
M. J. Henderson
Orrick
Kansas City
Henderson
John McAfes
Frenchwoman in plane crash injures bystanders in London
Mme Francke a French flyer attempting a channel crossing crashed into a flagpole near Sunedrland yesterday. The biplane struck a sightseer car at 26 feet, killing a 15 year old boy and injuring several others. Francke suffered a broken leg and severe throat wounds from the aircraft wires.
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Kipdane
London
Francke
English Channel
Sunedrland
Mme
Endeavor societies vote for public request to Mrs Longwerth
Four Christian Endeavor groups in Fairbury Nebraska united in a unanimous vote to address a public message to Mrs. Nicholas Longwerth requesting action. The decision was taken without a dissenting voice as part of the city’s campaign to stop smoking.
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Fairbury
Néb
Christian Endeavor Societies
Mra. Nicholas ‘Longwerth
Fragmentary Historic Text About War Era Narcotic Policy
The readable lines discuss wartime discipline and narcotics, noting a figure named Goe jety ora and a reference to Abecranton. The passage mentions a younger generation and efforts to influence behavior amid reading material on narcotics.
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Ti Wan
Prantfone
America
Monore Michigan Sheriff Fatally Shot in Manhunt
Sheriff, editor and bank official of Monroe County lie wounded with multiple bullets in the abdomen after a highway ambush. A large force of Toledo police, mounted officers, and armed farmers chase the suspected Black thief across the rural county as doctors work to locate the bullets.
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Metroit
Mich
Munroe
Polite Knapp
Tolado
Pull
Monroe Savings Bank
Chauffeur Saves Drowning Man Then Loses Wallet
New York news recounts Francisco Maher a city chauffeur who saved a man from drowning after hearing a shout at the waterfront. He pulled the swimmer to safety but later discovered his hip pocket wallet had been picked amid the crowd.
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New York
Francia Maher
Maher
The Right Price at The Pew Choice Bast Sune Loa’s Style
An item from the classifieds mentions a price for a pew choice and a listed contact G. Olaver with phone 574. The phrase includes fragmented text about fashion or style and a location that is unclear.
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Sade
Olaver
Memsic An 1008 Tackles Lightweight Stars
Mike Memsic, local lightweight, returned from the Northwest where he fought four times and won all, most recently over Dan Goodman. Since his four year ring absence he has risen quickly, beating Dommy Decker, Herb Catherwood, Maurice Saurén, Danial Goodman, and Water Little, and drawing with Jack Britton and Ray Bronson.
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Chicago
Mike Memsic
Dan Goodman
Memsic
Dommy Decker
Herb Catherwood
Maurice Saurén
Danial Goodman
Water Little
Jack Britton
Ray Bronson
Memels
St Mary’s Ailar Rosary Society Meeting Notice
The Ailar and Rosary Society of St Mary’s plans a gathering on Wednesday August 24 at A. O. U. W. Hall. Readable fragments suggest a community event, location and date noted for members.
Benicia Almond Lotion Ad Promotes Sunburn Prevention
An old advertisement urges travelers to pack Benicia Almond Lotion to prevent sunburn or tan while on country trips, noting its availability at Palace Pharmacy.
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Teip
Benicia
Palace Pharmacy
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