Modern Wonders When Industry Shapes the World
The article lists seven modern wonders, highlighting the Suez Canal as the first utilitarian feat and noting the Eiffel Tower, Firth of Forth Bridge, St Gotthard Tunnel, and the Lusitania and Mauretania as later examples. It contrasts religious and utilitarian works and discusses costs, timelines, and national attributions among Italy, Switzerland, France, and Great Britain.
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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 creates close knit American community
In the Canal Zone about 7,000 Americans form a community with 4,600 men in corn work 925 on the Panama Railroad 1,600 women 500 children across villages each with social and sport activities. Authorities report little trouble and well controlled conditions, noting police efficiency and ongoing efforts to improve daily life despite past upheavals.
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Canal Zone
Panama
Campo
Whitney
Collier's
Panama Canal Progress and Yellow Fever Note of 1910
The article outlines canal excavation progress with figures showing 174,666,504 cubic yards total and 70,000,000 remaining, plus monthly removal averages and 1908 1909 milestones. It also notes yellow fever cases since 1906, Cuba landings, strict quarantines, and honors Dr. Jesse Lazear and nurse Maas for their sacrifice aiding yellow fever knowledge.
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Cabie
Cat
Cuebra
Panama
Jesse W. Lazear
Mins Maas
Baltimore
James Carroll
Havana
A Laugh The Use Of Cosmetics
A witty exchange credited to Reginald Vanderbilt about New York cosmetic use. A lady mentions the three Van Twiller girls and asks if they are all unmarried. Vanderbilt replies they are rich and pretty and notes they use enough powder.
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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 and other European wine cargoes head for the United States ahead of the August 7 end of reciprocal trade agreements. Italian imports alone total about 1 million dollars in value, with duties estimated from 206000 to 200000, yet importers expect no losses from higher tariffs.
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New York
Spain
Portugal
Netherlands
Europe
Italy
Farnham carries three in flight setting record
Bouy Aug. 2 Henry Farnham flew an aeroplane for 20 minutes with three passengers, a new record for the most aboard at once. Earlier feats included two passengers, with Farnham among the first to carry two, and a prior flight at Rheims France lasting 10 minutes over six miles last August.
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Bouy
Henry Farnham
Farnham
Ad Rheima
France
Sun-Born and Witch Hazel Cream Featured by Palace Pharmacy
Palace Pharmacy advertises Sun-Born and Witch Hazel Cold Cream as daily care options. The page highlights availability and suggests use for skin soothing and cleansing with no advertised claims of cures or guarantees.
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Ify
Palace Pharmacy
Farmers Good Thing for Gotham Forkor
The New York police commissioner plans a tougher test for policeman candidates. He explains the hard questions on city streets will be replaced with improved prompts and maps to help farmer boys and outsiders understand the streets.
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New York
Mapa
I Am the Daughter of Earth and Water Poem Fragment
A lyrical fragment reveals a speaker claiming identity as the daughter of earth and water. The vivid imagery includes storms, mountains, oceans, and celestial seas, with references to wings, tents, and night skies. The piece blends natural forces and dreamlike travel, ending with the sky rebuilding after rain.
Douglas Robinson in New York Real Estate Endorsement for U.S. House
Aug 2 in Douglas Robinson a New York City real estate operator and nephew of Theodore Roosevelt seeks a congressional seat in the Oneida Herkimer district. Sherman represented the area for two decades and district leaders expect Millington to win another term despite Robinson's unknown challenge after an automobile incident sparked machine-rank controversy.
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Utes
Douglas Robinson
New York City
Colionel
Theodore Roosevelt
Cohgreas
Oneida- Herkimer
Sherman
Friends
Chariel
Milington
Herkomer
Millington
Robvinson
Atlen
Hendersons Claim on Murder Rumor Shocks Orrick Area
The Kansas City papers report a sensational claim that a man still alive was murdered to prevent his nomination for circuit clerk in Richmond Missouri. Meanwhile a body found near the Orrick railroad track is identified as John McAfee, a local farmer, though the responsible parties dispute the event.
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Richmont
Raft Road
M. J. Henderson
Orrick
Kansas City
Henderson
John McAfes
Frenchwoman's biplane crash kills boy in London
A French flyer Mme Francke attempting a Channel crossing crashed near Sundorne landing on a sightseeing car. A boy was killed and several people injured. Francke suffered a broken leg and a severe throat cut from wire bracing.
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Kipdane
London
Francke
English Channel
Sunedrland
Mme
Four Endeavor Societies Vote to Seek Help for Mrs Longwerth
Fairbury Nebraska August 2 without a dissenting vote the four Christian Endeavor societies of the city voted that a public request be sent to Mrs Nicholas Longwerth asking her to stop smoking and to set an example for others seeking to quit.
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Fairbury
Néb
Christian Endeavor Societies
Mra. Nicholas ‘Longwerth
War and narcotics debate shapes American youth
Fragmented passage notes a national discussion on wartime discipline and narcotics influence on younger Americans. It mentions Ti Wan and a figure associated with promoting habit control, with references to a controversial reading and scorings during a period of unrest.
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Ti Wan
Prantfone
America
Monore County in manhunt after sheriff shot
Sheriff of Monroe County lies in a hospital with three bullet wounds after a raid by a negro thief. Toledo police and 260 armed citizens hunt between Monroe and Toledo. Chief Knapp orders officers to protect civilians as vigilante pursuit continues.
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Metroit
Mich
Munroe
Polite Knapp
Tolado
Pull
Monroe Savings Bank
Chauffeur Delivers Rescue Then Loses Wallet
New York report says Francisco Maher a city chauffeur saved a man from drowning after his cry of man overboard drew a crowd. He swam to safety with the man but later found his hip pocket wallet missing after the excitement ended.
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New York
Francia Maher
Maher
Sade at The Right Price Draws Crowd
A Pew Choice Bast Sune L o a s style for Sade at The Right Price. G 8, Olaver, phone 574.
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Sade
Olaver
Memsic An 1008 to Tackle Lightweights
Mike Memsic, a local lightweight, returns from the Northwest where he fought four times and won all, including a clinched victory over Dan Goodman. Since his four year ring absence he rises fast, beating Dommy Decker, Herb Catherwood, Maurice Saurén, Danial Goodman, and Water Little, with a draw against 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 and Rosary Society Event
The Ailar and Rosary Society of St Mary’s announces a gathering on Wednesday August 24 at AOU Hall. Members are invited to attend the church event and participate in scheduled activities.
BennettThirty Campaign Promotes Alman Lotion at Palace
The notice advertises Benicia Almond Lotion available at Palace Pharmacy for sunburn and tan protection during travel. It targets travelers to carry the lotion on country trips and ringside events, urging readiness with a bottle on the road.
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Teip
Benicia
Palace Pharmacy
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