Sweden Nears War as King Gustav Considers Neutrality
The article analyzes Sweden's tilt toward Germany as early mobilization nears and Finland braces against a possible Swedish invasion. It notes Queen Victoria’s German ties, Sven Hedin’s pro-German stance, British censorship shaping Swedish news, and Germany’s plan to use Swedish ports and ferries to strike at Russia and reach Petrograd.
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Sweden
Germany
United States
Gustav
Great Britain
Austria
Turkey
Stockholm
Russia
Finland
Gustavus Adolphus
Grand Duchy
Omark
Belgium
Victoria
Grand Duke of
Baden
William
Kaiser
Denmark
Norway
Malmo
Berlin
Sven Hedin Kaiser
London
Gernany
England
Sven Hedin
Central Asia
Mery
France
Enzland
Petrograd
Kronstadt
Aland Islands
Baltic
Neuralgia: Alcohol Injections May Cure Pain At High Cost
Dr Williams B Cadwalader reports in JAMA from University of Pennsylvania neuropathology lab experiments that injecting alcohol into nerves can cure severe neuralgia but kills both sensory and motor nerves. The selatic nerve injury risks long paralysis, while trifacial neuralgia may gain months of pain relief before nerves regenerate.
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Williams B. Cadwalader
Journal of the American Medical Association
Laboratory of Neuropathology
University of Pennsylvania
Ribbon of the Garter color change in 1622
The Knights of the Garter changed the dark blue ribbon to its present shade from a lighter tone in 1622. The portraits of Charles I by Van Dyck typically depict the lighter color.
Phonograph aids Indiana athletes in spring training drills
Coach C. Childs at Indiana University installs a phonograph in the track oval to accompany athletes during practice using latent dance music. He also uses moving pictures from last season to demonstrate attack and defense as spring training continues.
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C. Childs
Indiana University
Acc
Butchers
Naboth, Ahab, and the Reverberation of Sin in Scripture
A sermon-like study contrasts Naboth’s steadfast faith with Ahab’s greed over Naboth’s vineyard. It links the moral of 80 23 from Numbers to Elijah’s confrontation, Jezebel’s scheming, and the eventual divine retribution, urging fear of the Lord and faithful service despite worldly pressure.
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Ahab
Naboth
Abab
Ben-hadad
Jezebel
Christ
Micaiah
Imiah
Vii
Salnte
Xiii
Stephen
Saul
Neboth
Elijah
Jezreel
Eijat
Eli- Joh
Jehosaphat
Judah
Care of Good Clothes and Fabric Longevity
A New York American article explains that high quality fabrics, though more durable under use, are more sensitive to neglect. It notes fine fibers wear from acids formed by body moisture and dust, and advises regular airing and shaking to preserve garment integrity.
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New York Giants
Doyle
Merkle
Robertson
Brooklyn Federals
Magee
Knuff
New York American
Retreat Through a Major Town Brings Great Risk in War
A Belloc analysis warns that retreating through a large town hinders movement, congests streets, risks loss of documents and discipline, and creates civilian disruption. It compares such a withdrawal to squid forced through a funnel and stresses the peril when facing a superior foe.
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Hilaire Belloc
Resigned to It
A humorous exchange from the Pittsburgh Press features a father and son joking about resembling each other. The son quips he can stand it since he does not have to look at himself.
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Pittsburgh Press
Seville Nights Moveable Picture Shows Draw Crowds
Seville plazas and gardens feature moving picture screens with small chairs rented at 2 cents. Thousands attend nightly as the city’s life centers around these shows for about four months, with profits from drinks and chair rentals.
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Seville
Permanent cement for steam pipe leaks using manganese oxide
To stop steam pipe leaks when caulking fails, mix black oxide of manganese with raw linseed oil to a four thick paste. Apply to the joint while keeping the pipe warm so the oil is absorbed. In twenty four hours the cement becomes as hard as the iron pipe.
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American Press Association
By Square Deal
Yachtamen
Canadian Yacht Club
James
Bill James
Braves
Gaffney
Seattle
Wash
Mark
Phillies
Luderus and Cravath
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Dodgers
Tunnera
Jake Daubert
Zack Wheat
Bosky” Dell
Jack Coombs
Hasen
Pfeffer
Nap” Rucker
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Kansas City Feds
St Louis Feds
Brooklyn
Golden
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