Submarine Mine Layer Captured Off East Coast
A German UC-5 mine laying submarine was captured after its crew abandoned ship near the East coast. The craft, 110 feet long and 195 tons, carried 12 mines and was brought to Zeebrugge, then shown in the Thames for public viewing. A British diver detached detonators to render the mines safe, saving the vessel and preventing a disaster.
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London
Thames
Gune
Snfe
Germiny
Zevbrugge
Orn Electon
Temple Pier
Tragedy Found in North Dakota Caverns
Hunters exploring a remote cavern near Velva North Dakota uncovered the skeletal remains of a man a woman and a child beneath a hidden entrance slab. Investigators believe the trio was sealed inside and died of starvation possibly years ago.
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Velva
N. D
Northwest
Indiana
Mule Feasts on Chicken in La Habra
A La Habra mule owned by Claude Ridgway was found consuming a half grown chicken. The incident highlights unusual farmyard behavior in the Cal Expanse area as onlookers report the animal’s surprising meal choice.
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la Habra
Cal
Claude Ridgway
Child's Skeleton Found in Cave Near Dry Rock Canyon
In Dry Rock canyon eight miles northwest of town a cave on John W Weist farm shows a rock wall imprint resembling a child’s skeleton with hieroglyphic markings. A dark wrapped skeleton was found with ash heaps containing corncobs and cane spiked with grouse wood. The bark-wrapped remains were buried in a one gallon can.
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Vernal
Uteah
Bilion Hood
John W. Weist
Dry Rock Canyon
Welst
Clouds the Most Deadly Things We Fear in War Air
London reports a British flying officer's warning about the danger of low clouds. He describes how modern planes drift at a set level, leaving pilots with idle minds and the constant peril of shells and wires. He recalls losses in clouds, noting clouds may lie only 200 to 300 feet above, risking descent into enemy trenches.
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London
Perhips
Thiat
Barite Discovery Promises Poker Chip Shortage End
Llano Texas reports a new barite deposit found ten miles north of town. The find addresses a wartime poker chip shortage caused by restricted gambling and war demands. Officials say chip supply will be replenished as mining ramps up.
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Llano
Tex
Texas
Train wreck delights kids in Eldred Pennsylvania
A fruit train wreck near Eldred, Pennsylvania, damaged by a broken rail and telescope, drew cheers from local children for miles as they enjoyed the aftermath and daylong spectacle in Bullylown area.
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Eldred
Bullylown
Thelittle Town
Jelly Making Tips From Miss Addle DD
Advice from the Missouri College of Agriculture on jelly making with tartaric or citric acid, focusing on apples quinces pears and berries. Includes fruit preparation quantities boiling times sugar steps pectin notes and proper sealing and storage of jars for best setting and longevity.
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Addle DD
Root
Missouri College of Agriculture
Household Hints From an Old Page
Household tips warn about ironing old stains and cleaning methods using oil vinegar and tea. They advise avoiding stone vessels for cooking and storing yeast or vinegar to protect glazes. The guidance covers lemon storage salt stains on silver and polishing with olive oil for marble surfaces.
Mint Ices Mint Ice Recipe From Old Notes
Mint Ices. Rinse fresh mint leaves, bruise, and steep in tenon and orange juice. Make syrup with sugar and water, add mint, juice of two oranges and four lemons, then mix with sugar syrup. Fill glasses with shaved ice, top with mint sprigs and wineglass water.
Steamed Peach Roll Recipe Instructions
Steamed Peach Roll procedure describes mixing flour, baking powder, butter, milk to form a dough. Shape into a rectangle, wrap, steam in cloth for one hour, then serve with peach syrup thickened with arrowroot or cornstarch. Includes uneven spelling and measurements.
Cream Cake Recipe Fragments and Baking Tips
Fragmentary baking notes describe combining cream and sugar, beating until dissolved, folding in pastry flour with baking powder, and baking at a high temperature for about twenty minutes. Includes vague measurements and terms, with several misspellings mixed in.
Clam Frappe Steam Clean Chime Thoroughly
Clam Frappe plans a steam clean procedure with steps to drain and rinse. The plan details pouring sediment through a linen cloth and using equal parts icy and salt to finish.
Western mining and oil market prices update
Western Mining and Oil News lists metal market figures for spelter topper and casting in New York and Denver. It shows tungsten concentrate rates at Boulder and crude ore values with percentages and per unit ranges, including silver and other metals with varied pricing.
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Denver
New York
Boulder
Colo
Mines and prospects report from Oatman district
Arizona reports indicate more ore development at Oatman area towns. One pound of ore from the Oatman district yielded $9 in gold. The Arkansas and Arizona shaft at Jerome nears unwatering completion. Green Monster shows promise while Cliff tunnel ore is being cut. Mayer section mines and mills push ahead. Paragon group work to start between Lazy Boy and Esperanza at Oatman. Rumors say United Eastern magnates, new Sunny Side owners, may control Oatman Queen. Lexington Arizona aims to be Oatman’s premier mine. At 110 feet vertical and 126 feet incline, 30 inches of ore average $13.50 per ton. United Eastern completes ore bin at No. 2 shaft and prepares for bore progression to 665-foot level.
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Lexington-Arizona
Oatman
United Eastern
Colorado Mining News From Pueblo To Cripple Creek
Colorado mining updates report new incorporations at Pueblo and plant completions at Cripple Creek. A 25 ton mill using oil flotation is slated for the Logan mine near Crisman, while Ouray and Delia capitalists consider reopening the Ouray smelter. The Black Cloud mill at Salina is being rebuilt as an oil flotation plant after sale to Denver interests. A 650 ton capacity mill is under construction in Lake City district to aid small miners. Silverton reports a rich lead silver discovery at the Queen City claim in Ohio gulch. Assay returns from the Florence W mine value ore at 120 dollars, and Little Daisy on Bull Hill resumes operations. Cresson Consolidated Gold Mining declares a regular 10 cent monthly dividend totaling 122000 dollars. Cripple Creek’s Modoc shaft sustains ~100 tons weekly output. Leadville’s Prospect mountain hosts a major oxidized iron body with silver and manganese values, matching ore from Carbonate, Fryer and Reece hills.
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Logan
Crisman
Ouray
Delia
We Ouray
Black Cloud
Salina
C. A. Newell
J. G. Blake
Denver
Lake City
Silverton
Queen City
Ohio Gulch
C. A. Roessler
Mancos
Florence W
Durango
Little Daisy
Bull Hill
Isabella Mines Company
Cresson Consolidated Gold Mining and Milling Company
Cripple Creek
Modoc Mining and Milling Company
Battle Mountain
Bull Bill
Leadville
Prospect Mountain
Fryer
Wyoming oil leases secure vast acreage west of Meetectae
W A Pierce of Chicago has secured all leases on several thousand acres about eight miles west of Meetectae and plans immediate drilling. In Rawlins excitement rises over the Lost Boldler field with a third well striking, causing further sharp advances in welling values.
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W. A. Pierce
Chicago
Meetectae
Rawlins
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