Kelp Plant Proves Profitable for Potash and By-Products
A Summerland California kelp plant established by the U S Department of Agriculture shows self sufficiency on potash at 2 50 per unit and profitable by products. Potential daily outputs include 300 worth of potassium chloride and 269 worth of four main by products. By products include iodine salt ammonia and bleaching carbon with signaling potential to cover costs and reduce fuel use. The bureau foresees further expansion as by products like kelp oils and creosote prove valuable.
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Washington
United States
Germany
United States Department of Agriculture
Summerland
Cal
Bureadu of
Salis
Europe
Bureau of Soils
Submarine valley found off Mendocino by survey ship
Captain Lukins of the Wenonah reports an uncharted submarine valley near Cape Mendocino Cal ten miles northwest and five miles offshore. This formation is linked to the 1916 Bear wreck in storms after soundings misled the vessel’s captain, causing five deaths.
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San Francisco
Lukins
Wenonah
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Cape Mendocino
Cal
Kerensky Seeks Work In London Beanyery World News
Former Russian leader Alexander Kerensky is said to be working in a beef and beanery in London, described by Gregory Zilbourg as Kerensky’s former labor secretary. Zilbourg spoke at an Intercollegiate socialist convention, noting Kerensky’s down at heel condition and shared predicament.
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London
New York
Alexander F. Kerensky
Russia
Gregory Zilbourg
Kerensky
Bonds for Shelf Paper in Seattle Case Unfolds
In Seattle an elderly woman who lived alone reportedly used 4000 dollars of municipal improvement bonds bought by her son to paper pantry shelves. The bonds, valuing at the time, were brought to City Treasurer Br. L. Terry to check their value. Accountant A. B. Lund said the bonds remained the property of the woman who had a temporary memory lapse years ago and apparently forgot about the bonds and their worth.
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Seattle
Wash
Br. L. Terry
A. B. Lund
Brownies Leave British Service After War
Last group of brownies, young messenger girls in brown dresses supplied by authorities, have left the government service. Described as quicker and smarter than boys, their departure prompts lament in London.
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London
1919 Income Tax Rules and Rates for Individuals
The article explains 1919 tax rules with exemptions of 2000 for individuals and 1000 for single persons, 4 percent on the first 4000 after exemption, 8 percent above 6000, and graduated surtaxes. It gives examples for 26082.80, notes deductions for dependents, penalties for late filing, and payment installments with due dates.
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Weber
Fii
Diane
Beecher
Ex-Kaiser Extradition Demanded for Trial by Allies
Paris Jan 19 The Temps says the peace conference general secretary handed to the Dutch minister a note from the supreme council urging extradition of former Emperor William under the Versailles treaty Article 227. It cites crimes from Belgian neutrality violations to submarine warfare and calls for Holland to cooperate in prosecution to uphold collective security. Berlin reports two German officers linked to Baltic evacuation violence have been arrested and will stand before a Berlin special court. General Von Eberhardt has been summoned to Berlin for accountability.
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Union News
Paris
Temps
Supreme Council
William
Germany
Belgium
Luxemburg
Netherlands
Holland
League of Nations
Berlin
Baltic
von Eberhardt
von der Goltz
Sultan Calls Prudence and Patriotism Behind War Choice
In a Constantinople-reported speech at opening of the Turkish parliament the sultan noted Turkey's mistake in joining the Teutonic side. He urged prudence, farsightedness, firmness, and patriotism as keys to safety and success, stating justice underpins society.
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Laris
Turkey
Teutonic
Constantinople
Sultan
Prohibition Leaders Outline Reimbursement Plan for Bonded Liquor
Washington report states that prohibitionists in Congress propose that the Treasury purchase about 60 million gallons of bonded liquor. Treasury certificates would be issued and redeemed as the government uses the stored liquors, aiming to reimburse liquor owners under constitutional prohibition.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Congress
Treasury
North Dakota seeks $10 million loan fund for farmers
Rep Slim Clair of North Dakota introduces a bill in the House to authorize the Treasury to deposit $10,000,000 in the Bank of North Dakota. The bank would loan the money on its own responsibility to farmers in drought areas to boost grain acreage for 1920.
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Washington
Slimclair
North Dakota
Treasury Department
Bank of North Dakota
Bolsheviks Use Chinese Troops on Letts Front
A dispatch from Riga claims Bolsheviks deployed Chinese regiments on the Letts front. Latvians repulsed a strong enemy counterattack, capturing several villages as they advanced toward Rjeshu and Pakoy.
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Copenhagen
Levis Burewa
Riga
Rjeshu
Byte Lowe
Pakoy
Cascarets Offer Gentle Nighttime Relief Ad
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a safe overnight remedy for stomach issues, claiming they cleanse liver and bowels without causing sickness unlike harsh laxatives. It urges readers not to remain bilious or constipated and touts low cost and sleep-active action.
Army Caste And Air Power Debate Cited In Question
A short military note questions service costs and aviation policy, asking whether airplanes should be limited by overhead expenses. The piece frames a broader debate on military planning and budgeting, highlighting ongoing concerns about resource allocation and strategic priorities.
Diamond Dyes promise long lasting color for all fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a guaranteed way to renew faded garments in wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. It mentions a color card and a direction book included with each package and notes a pocket card ejector feature in a separate item.
Aspirin and the Bayer Cross Endure As Patent Medicine
An old advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as world famous since 1900. It highlights the Bayer Cross on every tablet and package and lists uses from colds to neuralgia. Handy 12 tablet tins cost only a few cents, with larger packages sold by chemists. The ad notes Aspirin is Bayer's trademark and warns against imitations. It closes with a humorous line about marriage.
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Bayer
Threefold admonition on speech and restraint
A terse maxim urges thinking thrice before speaking and allowing others space to err. It frames restraint as prudent courtesy, cautioning against premature judgment and signaling patience in dialogue. The proverb underscores measured speech as a prudent social virtue.
Green's August Flower promises relief for digestive troubles
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a gentle laxative that regulates digestion, cleanses the stomach and intestinal canal, and stimulates bile production. It claims to ease indigestion, nervous dyspepsia, sluggish liver, and related ailments, noting widespread use and urging readers to try a bottle.
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Green
Blood infection linked to rheumatism, remedy claimed
The text asserts rheumatism is caused by a germ in the blood and that pain is driven by it. It promises a remedy that eliminates these pain demons by reaching the germ in the blood, urging sufferers to realize the infection and seek the treatment.
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Naan
Ese Weagne
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Cca Crownenne
Erenee
Emperor William
Huns
Dakota
Fletcher
HILL
Mr. Hill
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DR. Carter
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Swift Specific Co
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Spoun Medical
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