Medical Student Healers Woman After Roadside Accident
Hector Wayne a newly minted doctor helps a severely injured woman Viola Danvers after a car crash. The patient, fearful and agitated, reveals a troubled past while Danvers husband, a gambler, lies ill in the city and Hector urges civilian duty over past grievances. PMID: None.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingie
Tamaiy
Tie Durden
Rim
Hector Wayne
Min
Viola Dan‘vers
Hector
Viola Danvers
Danvers
Ffrom
Danivers
Willig
Faraday pleads for fair chance before auditor
On the twilight suburban train, Mr Faraday hurries to speak at a meeting and asks Miss Nellie Martingham to delay Dick Thompson. He vows to win equal time, hoping for a chance to deliver a principal speech and win her support before the next stop at Dover. The scene shifts through hurried conversations, missed signals, and a dramatic seat swap as he seeks time to present his case.
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Woodbrook
Pit
Simne
Martingham
Eee Kamala
Dick Thompson
Mr. Faraday
Miss Martingham
Nellie
Dover
Faraday
Neocreak
Western Newspaper Union
Norwegian patent aims at securing fish hook barb
A Norwegian patent claims a 1 cent holding design that secures a fish hook more securely by placing the barb on one side of the point rather than the other.
Weapons of the teachers against fear and evil
A reflective piece argues fear yields harm while love and goodness empower. It states evil fades before courage rooted in faith and kindness, and that a fearless person aligned with good defeats danger.
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Ubes
Use Chopsticks in Japan A glimpse of etiquette and custom
London notes show chopstick use in Japan varies by class with rich preferring European cutlery. Public chopsticks are new and unopened, served in paper envelopes bearing hotel or sponsor branding for publicity, with meals finished by using tea to wash remaining rice grains.
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Japan
London
Insects and Disease Transmission: Historical Viewpoints
A summary of Dr. L C Howard's Washington Academy of Sciences address notes insects as disease carriers, cites 226 diseases spread by insects and 282 insect species linked to diseases, and mentions transmission by wind and emerging clues on paralysis linked to ticks. It discusses infantile paralysis as unlikely insectborne and questions whether certain diseases are caused by a specific organism or nerve shock.
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Washington Academy of Sciences
Ia.c. Howard
Mick
Australia
Africa
North America
Oregon
New Metal Canadium Found in British Columbia Mining District
Andrew G. French reports a new metal named Canadium discovered in the Nelson mining district of British Columbia. It is allied to the platinum group, occurs as grains and short crystal rods, can form alloys, and assays yield three ounces per ton or less. Canadium resists oxidation, is softer than platinum, and melts at a lower temperature. Its properties will be studied at the University of Glasgow.
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Nelson
British’ Columbia
Andrew G
Canadiaum
Glasgow
Thermostatic Metal Adapts to Temperature Changes
Fragmentary note describes a thermostatic metal compound reacting to temperature shifts. A small sample, four inches long and one sixteenth inch wide, is cited with an unclear description of how it shifts or responds to heat.
Marken island life clings to old style amid new ages
The piece contrasts Marken island in Holland with mainland progress, noting fishermen in bloomers and wooden shoes, women in traditional dress, and pristine whitewashed houses. It describes a living museum vibe although modernization encroaches, with picturesque yet increasingly common views in shops and postcards.
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Maniken Island
Olf Hollanda
Holland
Nikeah
Marnedaland
Maiiland
Arran Islands
Ireland
Hebrides
Scott
Marken Island
Tyhamall
Marken
New Methods of Fighting and the Cavalry of the Earth
The piece contrasts dramatic shifts in warfare from drill rooms to underwater, underground, and aerial combat. It reflects on Doris Green’s legacy and recalls veterans from the National Guard amid wartime anxieties, with a wistful note on past training.
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Doris Green
France
National Guard
Airplane Engine Powers Truck at 40 MPH Test Run
A Detroit firm mounted a 900 pound aircraft engine on a two ton truck rear wheels locked for traction and sent the vehicle across a boulevard at more than 40 miles an hour. The test served as a practical proof of the engine and propeller powering a heavy vehicle.
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Detroit Company
Dover
Fragmentary ancient ruins recalled Nimroud siege
The text recalls soldiers describing excavators at Nimroud, likening giant figures above earth and casting Arabs into flight. It mentions Anzacs and old church ruins, hinting at fears and awe during distant campaigns.
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India
Henry Laystd
Nimrond
Bey
Nimroud
Watch Story: Loss and Calm in a War Time Tale
A fragmented piece recounts a man named Won who lost an wristwatch in German wartime. The watch held great value yet he remained calm, not letting the loss disturb his resolve or day.
Farewell Banquet Held for Robert Sheehan in Dorchester
Friends and family gathered in Dorchester to honor Robert Sheehan with a farewell banquet. Attendees included Mrs. Jerome, Mrs. C Wallings, Miss Hannah Sheehan, Mr. and Mrs Edward Sheehan, Mr. and Mrs Thomas union, Mrs John J Sullivan, and many other Sheehans from Contord Junction and nearby towns.
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Robert Sheehan
Jerome
Dorchester
Gafabri
Hannah Sheehan
Pep
Edward Sheehan
Tho Nnion
Littleton
Id Sheehan
Howes
Magnares
John J. Sullivan
David. Sheehan
Jeremiah . Sheehan
A. Sheehan
Robert. Sheehan
Contord
Junction
Death of Mrs. Joseph Giles Reported in Danvers
The death of Mrs. Joseph Giles was reported in Danvers Tuesday. She had been a long time resident of the town. Funeral arrangements were to be announced after services held Wednesday.
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Joseph Giles
Fiera
Ballin Danvers
Renin
Giles
Union Go Service at Trinity Episcopal Concord
Thanksgiving day events announced include a Union Go Service at Trinity Episcopal in Concord at 1046. Rev A W Lone of Uiton chitten will preach the Sunday service. Also listed are a Budway r meeting, a senior Bh dgavbr BAG at 7 o'clock, a 7 30 midweek prayer meeting, and note that John Snow is confined with a slight pneumonia attack. John one enlisted with the aviation corps and left the post for Fort Slocum.
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Trinity
Episcopal Fac Concord
A.W. Lone
Uiton Chitten
Sasae Siti
John’ Snow
John One
Aviation Corps
Fort Slocum
Auction Sales Report From Multiple Locations in 1917
Auction notices detail sales of cattle horses and farm equipment across centers in Brattleboro Vermont Saint Johnsbury Maine and nearby towns. The Len Eriksen Stow sale and the Pur Bred Live Stock Sale Co event list registered Holstein cattle lambs cattle and other stock with prices and timing. The piece notes large attendance and lively bidding during recent auctions with Mr. Forbush leading a third trip for the company.
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Otis H. Forbueh
Susie Vahee
Moore
V.a. Us
Fred. Kendall
Brattleboro
Eriksen
Stow
Pientanton Maine
Prives
Forbush
Irmington
Reading OCR Fragment: Miscellany of Names and Locations
Fragmentary note lists individuals such as Miss Loring and Everett Monteey connected to Campbell Mig Sie x and Fred Gaile. Mentions confinement at home and illnesses described as a severe cake of ten silitis. Mentions Priddy and Stonox relatives at Water ville Optley returning from a visit. Refers to Boston and Maine freight house duties.
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Rg Loring
Panne
Campbell
Mig
Fred Gaile
Everett
Monteey
Slery
di Sande
Ge Cole
Iliheas
Twuene Wi Dese
Lneeinai Hi
Reed
Boston & Maine Freight’ House
Ang
Irregular Junction Rites Reported At Local Event
A garbled report from Cortord Junction notes a local ceremony with Marianet OGrady and Margarette among attendees. It mentions prizes won by A9 and Miss Lyons, a resumption of duties by McCleary at the Reformatory, and a vacation event in Philadelphia.
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Erin
Marianet O'Grady
Margarette
Pease 4
Misabie Lyons
We Tohi
McCleary
Reformatory
Philadelphia
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Island
Ghurgh
Cortord
MAIN
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Pelsid
Watcres
China
Albert Travis
Nason ST. Jeweler
Maynard
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