Shoddy Defined And Its Use In Wool Industry
The Hoendon Statist explains shoddy as regenerated wool products and describes its manufacture from rags. It covers definitions from narrow to broad senses, processes like sorting and cleaning, and notes the role of blends with New Zealand wool and munro in fabrics. It also highlights high annual rag wool consumption and the lack of uniform raw-material standards.
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Europe
New Zealand
Munro
Hoendon
Unlucky Stiff Farm Boy Breakfast Mixup
The farm hand called to eat breakfast but T went to feed the chickens then returned to the house. He found the breakfast prepared for washing up instead of his normal meal, a surprising mix up at the farm.
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Chicago Tribune
War to Took Gold From Public
An analysis notes gold flows during war, showing state banks increasing holdings from 1913 to 85 percent, offset by paper money. It cites 1914 to 1919 data,US and other nations’ gold and silver stocks, and discusses production declines since 1915. The piece outlines policy moves in the US England Australia and Germany to manage gold and prices.
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Treasuries
Scientific American
United States
South Africa
Australia
England
Germany
France
Pointed Paragraphs on Talent, Romance, and Self-Respect
A collection of wry observations on talent tact romance and self-respect. The silent lady on a silver dollar, the hopeful belief in the impossible, the era of romance between six and sixty five, and the ease of entertaining by self deprecation. Also notes on time pressures and lending versus borrowing.
Bussa the Ancient Drink Across Regions
The article describes Bussa as an intoxicant drink of Africans from Egypt to Zanzibar, a honey and water hydromel used in northern tropical and southern regions including Russia. It notes Pythias around 300 B C praising its popularity in Baltic countries and its familiarity to ancient Greeks and Romans.
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Egypt
Zanzibar
Russia
Pythias
Baltic
The Successful Farmer Raises Bigger Crops and Prosperity
The piece argues that farmers gain from labor-saving machinery and good crop prices, while railroads drive growth through capital investment. It links fair prices and rates to increased railroad capacity, lower unit costs, and better service, preventing congestion and higher costs.
Ingenious Picture titled Cloudland in Continental Gallery
A reviewer describes Cloudland as a initially repulsive daub of color that reveals a mass of exquisite cherub faces upon closer inspection, reminiscent of Raphael’s Madonna San Sisto. The piece invites deeper viewing to discern subtle form and beauty.
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Raphael
Go to Halifax and the cruel English judge
An eighteenth century English judge at Halifax courted notoriety by ordering executions before juries. The phrase go to Halifax signified a conviction, as cases were sent to Halifax after the punishment was decided, making the phrase a harsh shorthand for a doomed verdict.
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Halifax
England
Worth Pondering Over
A magazine quotation reflects on striving with virtue and effort toward a noble goal. It ponders whether heroism, magnanimity, truth, and sincerity yield any advantage if the sought outcome is not achieved. The long arc of effort and the value of integrity are questioned without surrender.
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Thoreau
Island Resembles Doughnut in Pacific Description
Maiden Island in the southern Pacific is described as doughnut shaped with an elongated ring of land surrounding a central tidal lake. The lake within the island rises and falls with the tide, while the island is fully encircled by Pacific waters.
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Island
Maiden Island
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Waterproofing Cloth With Resin in Linseed Oil
A historical procedure describes dissolving ten pounds of resin in four gallons of hot linseed oil in a tub with a wringer. Cloth is folded into a 9 inch wide strip, run through the oil and wrung tightly, then laid on grass to dry for a week or more. This solution treats about fifty yards of cloth.
Nagging rarely boosts effort in men
Carping criticism lowers value as encouragement boosts performance. The article argues that constant nagging undermines usefulness and motivation in workers.
To Win Success Profound Thoughts on Doing Well
A concise reflection on success by Longfellow emphasizing that talent lies in doing what you can well without seeking fame. It frames mastery as repeatable dedication across any endeavor rather than sensational achievement. The quote inspires steady effort and consistent quality.
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Longfellow
Tebeldi Trees Supply Water for Northwest Sudan
Native communities in northwest Sudan rely on tebeldi trees for dry season water. Each tree stores about 340 gallons on average, providing essential moisture during drought periods.
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Northwest
Sudan
Moray tale of Rockefeller and the oil professor
Rockefeller tells a parable about a farm boy who becomes an oil professor earning high pay yet fails to notice the clear water board on his father's farm. The farm is sold and later yields enormous oil value, illustrating misplaced pride.
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John D. Rockefeller
Ordi Pary
France Our Soldiers Knew The War Ended In Debt
In this reminiscence from Leslie's by D. M. Walker, soldiers recount how French currency during wartime felt unreal and led to inflated prices. The French quickly profited, while many doughboys lost money. The author argues officials failed to curb the exploitation and notes a potential global debt shift if better planning existed.
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France
Paris
Powers That Be
Richter
D. M. Walker
Leslie
Fragmented Scrapboard of Observations and Oddities
A collage of aphorisms and curiosities notes public manners and manners, laments professional failures, and mentions a rare white mole sculpture in Ayrshire Scotland among other varied observations. The tone is miscellany rather than a single news item.
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Ayrshire
Scotland
Coming Events and Early 20th Century Shipping at Sourabaya
An item quotes Justice Darling on yesterday becoming tomorrow. It notes Sourabaya's limited American vessel calls from 1904–1918 totaling about 6,500 tons, while the first half of 1919 sees seven American ships totaling over 15,000 tons discharging and loading cargo.
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Justice Darling
Tommy
Mother
Pearson's Weekly
Sourabaya
Moth Killer Finds X Rays End Eggs in Furs
Scientists report that exposing fur to X rays can kill moth eggs and prevent fur damage. The finding suggests a potential method to preserve fur garments and prevent moth-eaten fur. Further research is needed to assess safety and practical application.
Green as nature's color rest for weary eyes
The piece extols green as the friendliest color to the eye. It notes snow and sand glare harm vision, while green grass and forests can be stared at all day without strain. Green scenery is praised for its soothing effect on sight and nerves.
Hazards of Life and infant mortality in first year
The pamphlet Save the Youngest from the United States Department of Labor’s Children's Bureau highlights that the first month of life is the most dangerous. It cites 75,000 U.S. infant deaths in 1916 before one month old and urges prenatal care to reduce early mortality.
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Children’s Bureau
United States Department of Labor
United States
Children's Bureau
Ran Amony
Tact Quotes on Communication and Listening
A compact quotation from Youth's Companion asserts that tact is the art of saying what people want to hear and listening to what they like to say, emphasizing courteous discourse.
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Mickie
Aus
Chareei
Gil
James J
Wes Elie
Hill
The
Association of Railways Executives
Association of Railway Executives
Broadway
New York
Moray
Rockefeller
London
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