Hoards of silver coins inflate value after war
Central and eastern European peasants buried silver coins as a traditional safeguard. By 1918 silver vanished from circulation in Germany Austria Hungary Yugoslavia Roumania and Poland. A buried 100 five kronen pieces could become 1,000,000 kronen in paper and purchasing power remains uneven. Austria's prewar 1,000,000 kronen mere $200k, now about $120, yet real buying power remains higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Szehbengel
Atlantic
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Jugo-Slavia
Roumwania
Poland
Austria
Europe
Yankee Doodle Choice In National Anthem Debate
A. Clutton-Brock praises Yankee Doodle as a joyous, brave tune that captures national spirit and humor, suggesting its elegance and adaptability surpass other anthems. The piece notes a missed artistic opportunity if America had chosen Half Columbia or The Star Spangled Banner instead.
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Agterica
Columbia
A. Clutton- Brock
A Family of Organists
Edwin Uf Lemure of Portland Maine claims his father Edwin Lemure of Ventnor Isle of Wight held a world record for playing in one church for 60 years. Lemure senior taught him organ basics, studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London, and served briefly as a professor there. His grandfather Frederick Lemure also played organ in a London church, with uncles on his father’s side all musical.
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Edwin Uf. Lemure
Portland
Hiis
Edwin Lemure
Ventnor
Isle of Wight
Letmuare
London
Royal Academy of Music
John Goss
Valentines Move Sparks Quiet Courtship at Village Shop
Philip Barton, new partner in Crowther's general store, fumbles to talk with Rosa Graham as Valentines arrive. The shop buzzes with teen shoppers and Rosa's shy smiles while Basil Crowther jokes about romance and a promise to send Rosa a valentine if one isn’t bought. Valentines day fever runs high, and Philip’s hesitations hint at a deeper feeling. By February 15 Rosa returns with a warm gift, leaving Philip to wonder if the shy farmer’s son will finally speak his heart.
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Philip Barton
Bast Crowther
Philio Hind
Philp
Basil
Phillip
Phinp
Deckerville
Philip
Graham
Rosa
Itosa
Ras
Rosa Graham
Mr. Crowther
Shippling
Tila
Rosy
Pillip
Hoger Darnell
Paip
Stoger
Php
Kash Crowther
Sige
Flr
Basil Crowther
Prinp
Annie
Valentine
Phil
Valentine Mischief Sparks Old Romance at Farmhouse
Rosa and Philip resolve long held feelings as a pink valentine reveals shared handwriting from years past. Philip, shy of girls, realizes love while crowds hint at marriage on the eve of snow. Mr Crowther adds a wry note as the couple heads home arm in arm into a wintry evening.
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Valentine
Phil
Philip
Rosa
Mr. Crowther
Philp
Warriage
Hastt Crowther
Zodiac of Antiquity Overview of the Zodiac Signs
A description of the zodiac belt its division into twelve signs with their names the ascending and descending signs and the sun's northward movement Precession-related shifts and notes on its invention in Babylonian times adoption by Greeks and later use of zodiacal symbols
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Arles
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libro
Scorpio
Stelteurtus
Capricornus
Aquarius
Isces
Equator
Cipricornus
Genin
Babylonia
B.C
The Pages of Experience by Stevenson Readings
A reflection on aging, learning, and experience as a living book beyond formal studies. It argues genuine education comes from daily life observed through senses, not from chapters or rigid curricula, with a warm call to seek life’s vitality.
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Sainte-Bemve
R. L. Stevenson
Olfactory sense clarifies taste origins in French studies
Scientists confirm that many flavors arise from smell, noting aroma travels through nostrils and an oral path. Investigations show aroma affects perception when inhaled and exhaled, explaining misattributed taste pleasures and occasional confusion between scent and taste.
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Rendiey
Transcontinental telephone link extends to Catalina Island
A transcontinental telephone network reached San Francisco and Los Angeles and via radio to Catalina Island, enabling clear conversations between Catalina and Cuba over about 5500 miles. The Cuban cables are the longest deep sea telephone lines in use and carry one telephone channel plus eight telegraph messages each.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Catalina Islad
Catalina
Cuta
Backache Theorized From Recruits’ Teeth Decay
Swedish researcher br Polke Lindstedt proposes that backache and lumbago stem from reflex neuralesis linked to tooth decay after examining 1578 army recruits. Of total, 1578, 7 per cent had backache, 24.5 per cent with serious morbid conditions showed backache, 6.1 per cent with minor ailments, and 0.7 per cent of healthy recruits reported it.
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Br. Polke Lindstedt
Stockholm
Seized Their Opportunities During Great War Transit
Christina attempted to deploy women as streetcar conductors at the war’s start. Some objected but the public favored it, yet the plan waned as women gained chances to meet men, many married, leaving others to resign. The transit chief noted women took the opportunity to marry or resign.
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Christina
Hue
Uwking
Ely
Pren
Fels
Wem
Sorweghur
New York Evening Post
Sad Fate of Henry Jason in Marital Liberty Tale
Henry Jason, a henpecked husband, is described amid a satire on marriage laws and personal liberty. A pamphlet prompt, a shock on the porch, and a collapsing heart mark a comic yet pointed critique of gender rules and constitutional restraints. The piece links Jason to historic figures like John L. Sullivan and Jack Dempsey in a lampoon of social change.
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Henry Jason
Marri
Henry Justin
Henry
Portia Strong
Bert Walker
Topeka
U Henry Fustrot
Hilm
Portia
Advanced ‘Thought Club
Widel
Jason
Patsy
Porta
John L. Sullivan
Jack Dempsey
Drivers Free From Mud Hole On Pendleton Pike
A touring party was stranded on the Pendleton pike near Foster as thawing roads trapped vehicles in deep mud. A local farm boy helped guide the way and offered help with a farm team while others waited for a tow or alternative route to Pendleton.
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Pendleton
Indianapolis
Foster Nat
Papa
Remy
Celestial cross country hike astonishes lone spectator
Father Pine stands as sole spectator at a starry event described by Harvard astronomers. The article notes rapid light pulses, two star types, and a voyage toward Messier 3.0 with distances around 122 thousand parsecs, a vast cosmic journey framed as a cross country hike.
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Father Pine
Harvard College
Galis
Fulat
Messier
Ufarvard
The Earl of Uineall Feeds Family Horses Amid Turbulence
The Earl of Uineall and family face tuber troubles as workers quit a 1700s dairy operation. Countess Fingull withdraws from leadership while Lord Aideen supervises a prized horse herd. Daily feeding runs two meals for the herd in three stalls under tight management.
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Earl of Uineall
Fingull
Aideen
Sento Shortened: France Considers Lengthened Metal Piece
A translated, garbled report discusses a scientific decision to alter an alloy length, attributing changes to cleaning and manufacturing steps. It notes a dramatic effect on a platinum component and forecasts a decade of close observation, with possible abandonment of cleaning methods.
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Isso
France
China’s Fancy Garage in Shanghai a Major Auto Investment
A Shanghai automobile establishment and garage undertakes a substantial investment exceeding 12 million, with a fleet of over 500 motor vehicles and a focus on Western-style cars. The project involves related agencies and partners across transport sectors.
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China
Shanghai
Aun
Vnieh Carrhes
Linoleums Care Warns Against Water Washing
A brief notice advises that linoleum surfaces should not be washed with water at ten. It warns that moisture fosters rots and provides a place for microbes, urging caution in routine cleaning.
Biendes or brunettes prompt public response
A terse editor’s note hints at confusion over asking readers about preferences for biendes or brunettes. The line reflects playful or satirical tone about popular beauty debates and reader engagement.
The Key to Every Man Is His Thought
A brief aphorism attributed to Breerson posits that a man’s thinking governs his actions and character, framing thought as the defining key to personal conduct and success.
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Breerson
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