Italy's hydro electric rise reshapes its industry
The article traces Italy's shift to hydroelectric power from the late 19th century onward. It highlights key plants like Tivoli and Paderno, advances in transmission distances, and the role of engineers Galvani Volta Pacinotti Ferraris. It notes municipalization trends, reduced costs, and opportunities for American manufacturers amid postwar expansion.
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Richard Cobden
Massimo d
Rome
D'Azello
Alpa
Italy
Alps
Galvani
Volta
Pacinotti
Galileo Ferraris
Anglo-Roman Society
Tivoli
H. P
Plante
Company of Milan
Adda
Milano
Tirano
Anglo- Roman Company
Terni-Rome
Grossetto
Valtellina
Milas
Italian
Electro- Chemical Company
Abruzzi
Naples
Nera
Milan
Turin
Doiia
Chiamonte
Societa 'Lombarda
Societa ‘Conti
Societa “Lombarda
Vizzola Ticino
Europe
Paderno
Edison Company of Milang
Adhines
America
Christmas Red Cross Roll Call Ad Slogan
Ady piece promotes Red Cross Christmas Roll Call with a simple slogan about needing a heart and a dollar. It reflects wartime or civic fundraising messaging.
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Red Cross
Centennial Birth Anniversary Of William Moon
The centennial marks William Moon one of the early pioneers in devising valued type for the blind. Also today the President and Mrs Wilson observe their third wedding anniversary in Paris where he attends the peace conference.
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William Moon
Wilson
Paris
Maassachusetts Wholenill Lumber Association
Boston
French diplomat Jules Cambon poised for peace conference role
The veteran French ambassador to Washington from 1898 to 1902, Jules Cambon, age 74, is expected to be one of France’s representatives at the upcoming peace conference. His long career spans Franco-Prussian War service, Algeria as governor general, and postings in Madrid and Berlin. Today’s birthdays include Brig. Gen. Bandholtz and others.
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Jules Cambon
France
Thi
Atlantic
Washington
M. Cambon
Chanzy
Abciers
Algiers
Madrid
Berlin
Diplo
Paris Role Held by Secretary to Foreign Affairs
The text states that the individual currently serves as general secretary to the ministry of foreign affairs in Paris and notes his present posting to Europe.
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Mats
Europe
Ministry of Foreign Affaire
Paris
Notable births and events span 1708 to 1916 in brief notes
A compiled timeline lists 1708 Charles Wesley born in Epworth, 1788 death noted. 1812 Napoleon in distress campaign. 1843 Smith Thompson dies in Poughkeepsie. 1852 Horatio Greenough born Boston. 1878 American League of Honor founded in Boston. 1893 Cleveland Hawaiian stance. 1914 Allied gain at La Bastee. 1915 Ford peace party to Christiansand. 1916 British Prime Minister rejects German peace offer.
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Charles Wesley
Epworth
England
Bonaparte
Paris
Russia
Smith Thompson
Monroe
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Stanford, N. Y
Horatio Greenough
Italy
Somerville
Mass
Boston
Cleveland
Congress
Allien
la Bastee
Ford
Christiansand
Norway
All Is
One Year Ago Today in the War
Ten people died in a German air raid on London. Austro German forces stormed Monts Asolone guarding the San Lorenzo valley. Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals was appointed acting quartermaster general of the U. S. Army.
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London
Monts Asolone
San Lorenzo Valley
George W. Goethals
U. S. Army
Home Economics Board Urges Evening Classes For Housewives
The Federal Board of Vocational Education in cooperation with the labor department urges state boards to establish part time and evening home making classes in public school buildings. The aim is to reach mature women facing new home management challenges after the coming peace and ensure access to courses on modern home economics and food conservation.
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Federal Board of Vocational Flan
Vocational Edu
Queen Helena Charms Italy With Quiet Dignity
Queen Helena, host to the President and Mrs. Wilson during their forthcoming visit to Italy, is popular with Italians. She is modest, unassuming, and kindly, receiving visitors in a quiet, dignified manner and leaving a favorable impression as a sensible, ordinary woman.
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Helena
Wilson
Italy
All you need is a heart and a dollar
Advertisement fragment states the phrase All you need is a heart and a dollar. No further context or details are readable.
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Hydro-Electrig Resources
St Oree
Sila
Calabria
Tirso
Sardinia
Roja
Tenda
Ventimiglia
Negri Company
National Council For Industrial Defense
New York City
United States War Department
American Red Cross
Fifi Avenue
Jefferson Park
New Orleans
Cuba-America Jockey Club
Havana
Frankie Fleming
Eddie Wallace
Montreal
H. H. Bandholtz
Constantine
Mich
Lyman Abbott
Roxbury
Nathan B. Scott
United States
West Virginia
Guernsy County
Ohio
Tyrus RK. Cobb
Detroit Baseball Club
Royston
John Grimes
Syracuse
County Limerick
Ireland
American League of Honor
Pon Homeketrera
Mester
Aladdin
Belgium
Funi
T Literary Diges
Iterary
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