Great Progress on Panama Canal Amid Turbulent Changes
Dr. A DeClairmont, former consul for Peru, reports rapid canal progress as maintenance of sanitary work continues. Thousands of workers are being discharged and kept on for essential tasks while steamers may pass within five years. Panama City expands beside new rail and port activity with varied rents and wages for zone residents and workers.
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Isthmus
Panama
Isthmian Canal Commission
A. DeClairmont
Exsonsul
Peru
Ohio
South America
Canal Zone
Culebra
Enna
Porta of Ancon
Cristobal
Pannen
Enenl Commission
Inmat
Old Iron
New York
West India
Tonia
Medical Commission
Department of Sanitation
Ancon
Colon
Canal
de Clairmont
la Boca
Pannoa
Poeumonk
Commission Hospital
Manima
Canal Strip
Revival of the Minuet Returns to Boston Society
The Boston Post reports a revival of the old dances the minuet gavotte and cotillion as winter favorites. Dances are praised for grace and dignity, with costumes hailing empire-era fashion and notes on music reviving traditional minuet melodies.
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Boston Post
Isabel Florence
Vincent Club
Curious shifts in horse tails from Stuart to Georgian times
The article traces fashion changes in horse tails from long flowing styles of the Stuart era to cropped and docked tails in the Georgian period. It notes Lord Cadogan’s dragoon tails shortened for practicality and discipline, followed by further cropping of hindquarters and ears as cruel refinements spread.
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King Charlier
Charing Cross
George II
Charles TL
Charles 11
Lord Cadogan
Prince Imperial of France Death Tale Recalled in Africa
Major Cary led the search party that recovered the Prince Imperial of France's body in the African bush during the Zulu War. Lieutenant Cary of the 98th Regiment joined the fatal ride. An earlier boyhood abscess and a prophecy about a scar linger in the tale.
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Major Cary
England
Prince Imperial
France
Lieutenant Cary
Ninety Eighth
Eller Karlee
Alan Men
Koy
Cary
Indian Chiefs and Onlookers at Interior Dept Fringed Display
A Washington Star report describes a group of Plains Indians in brilliant regalia gathered on the Interior Department portico. An Indian in front, younger and more composed, engages viewers with a courteous bow and a practical camera tip before resuming his stolid stance.
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Geta
Indiana
Plains
Washington Star
Interior Department
Binse Department
Flo
Silver wedding roots in Capet era tale
A French tale recounts a king recognizing a servant couple with a dowry and a silver wedding to honor long service. The custom spreads across France as a fashion to celebrate marriages every twenty five years, with silver gifts sustaining the union.
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Hughes Capet
France
Arnold Daly Confesses in Court About Finances and Habits
Actor Arnold Daly testified in court admitting limited business knowledge and poor money management. He claimed weekly earnings around 1000 dollars, ongoing debt of fifty thousand, a large costly family, and a brother who is a stage electrician unable to work due to temper. Daly said legal matters were less important than rehearsals and requested permission to leave for urgent affairs.
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Arnold Daly
Quotations and local remarks from a Somerville Journal fragment
The passage shows social snubs and conversational twists as Mrs Oodles challenges audience norms during a political lecture. It contrasts expected decorum after a death with neighbors’ reactions and hints at sensational trials and a mythical recording angel’s testimony.
Editorials warn against bullying powers in Asia and forest fire notes
The piece argues nations must not bully Asiatic nations and stresses Asia watchers will judge European policy toward Turkey. It cites forest fires across Adirondacks and Michigan, blaming locomotive sparks and urging railroads to burn off embers to save woodlands nationwide.
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J.erole
Asia
Japan
China
India
Persia
Turkey
Neurope
Bismarck
Disraeli
Attads
Bovton Tlerald
Adirondacks
Michigan
Utica Globe
Cats and public welfare in the Lamportian Gazette
The Lamportia Gazette argues cats are numerous and problematic. It contrasts well cared for house cats with gad-eyed tomcats described as thieves climbers and disease carriers. The piece suggests masterless cats should be culled to protect public welfare.
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Legion
Lamporia
Entering the ministry for service not wealth
An editorial argues Americans should enter spiritual leadership for souls saved over wealth accumulated. It condemns pursuing office power or grand cathedrals for gain while noting ministers need not deprive families of basic comforts when income remains modest.
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Washington
D. QL
Simes
STOP THE FOREST DESTRUCTION
Editorial from Philadelphia Record warns that civilization endangers forests and water supplies through unchecked logging and fires. It calls for international cooperation to prevent denudation and to reforest waste lands, stressing global access to wood and natural resources.
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Philladelphia Record
Ice cream cone device and shop tools touted in missive
An article touts a rapid filling device for ice cream cones, a self blowing saw attachment for carpenters, and a spring loaded lazy tong hoist for grocers. The cone gadget promises speed and precision, while the blower and ladder-less lifting tool claim time and effort savings for industry workers.
French inventor unveils compact ice maker for home use
A French la voutor showcases a rotative compression machine that freezes ice from water at up to 118 degrees Fahrenheit, using sealed chemicals in a long lasting cylinder. It claims 65 percent cooling water savings and 70 percent motive power savings versus prior machines. The German design for home use chills food and beverages rapidly with carbonic acid in a double wall vessel.
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Anya
London as a Postman and Youth of Jack London
The fragment recalls Jack London's early life in Oakland California. It notes he briefly served as a postal carrier before gaining fame for Bret Alaska stories and leaving the post office. It describes his shocky youth at Oakland High School, his blue sweater, a dilapidated bike, school papers, and a campus arrest for addressing a Bolshevist meeting without permission.
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Jack London
Ganas
London
Pentman
Breech
Trpe
Boston
Oakland
Cal
Mall
Am Jeb
Oakland High School
Schom
Scoo
Euttest Boelatists
City Hall Park
Weader
Cold Water Facial Cure for Headache Promoted by Local Man
A bright man extols washing the face with cold water as a quick headache reliever. He claims it opens pores, boosts blood circulation, and freshens the head, citing personal success after many trials. He argues dusty streets and coal smoke justify regular facial cleansing and quips about praise and apologies.
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Panama Canal
Uncle Sam
Admiral Walker
Panama Company
Freneh Company
Panama Railroad
Wise
Panaima
Isthmian Commission
Canal Road
Panama Ratlmioad
Angel
Sawa
Savi
Grocers
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