Italy Claims Civilizing Mission In Albania Front Progress
The piece argues Italian occupation in Albania proves lasting through road building, civil administration, schools, police, and urban transformation. It cites Avlona and Santi Quaranta as reformed ports, a new civil affairs office under General Ferrero, and extensive state works aimed at creating modern infrastructure across southern Albania.
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Edgar Ansel Mowrer
Chicago Daily News
Trajan
Italy
Albania
Aviona
Argirokastron
Circondaria
Chimara
Augustus
Albanian Perta
Corfu
Ferrero
Hugo Capialbi
Avlona
Santi Quaranta
Decauville
Hmekila
Big Navy Guns Detailed From 14 Inch Turrets to Firepower
The article explains 14 inch naval guns built from multiple hoops with inner tubes bearing helical grooves to impart shell spin. It notes firing pressures of 15 to 20 tons per square inch, erosion and crystallization risks, and a typical life of about 150 shots before retubing costs around 25 thousand dollars.
Quick Wit Fragments and Banter in Short Skits
A collection of humorous exchanges with quick quips and social scenes. Characters include Mrs Dix Ephraim Dix-I saw Jim and a Bent Pin gag. Other bits feature self praise, information jokes, preparedness, and family humor in lively, dated banter.
Trade in Human Hair Declines in Hong Kong Market
Trading in human hair wanes as fashion shifts in the United States and Europe. The 1910 peak saw US demand reach 605,187 dollars direct, with substantial European imports, before the war era.
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United States
Europe
Hong Kong
China
Les
Bees Use Dual Eyes for Near and Far Vision
Ancient science note explains bees possess two large compound eyes for near vision and three simple eyes on the head for distant sight. The text argues these eye arrangements let bees see inside the hive and far away without spectacles.
Italian museum guards priceless Codex Amiatinus Bible
The Medico Laurentian museum in Florence reportedly hosts the Codex Amiatinus, possibly the oldest and finest Latin Bible manuscript. Believed copied from Jerome’s translation from Greek and Hebrew, the ninth century work was once at Monte Amiati convent and is now deemed priceless and examinable only by special Italian authority permit.
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Medico Laurentian Museum
Florence
Italy
St. Jerome
Monte Amiati
NinetyThree Yearold Man Plays Marathon Checkers
A 93 year old from Massachusetts walked 11 miles to attend a yearly checker gathering with former neighbors. He finished after 45 games with 30 wins 7 losses and 8 draws claiming a 14 year best record. The piece notes checkers still inspires zeal amid modern sports.
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Massachusetts
Placing the Blame in a Financial Crisis
Mrs Joslin questions Henry about the strain of his finances as the family grapples with their son's money troubles and mounting debts. The passage centers on family tension during a period of hardship.
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Henry
Red and Blue in Home Decor Say Color Reflects Nature
Miss Grace Averill of Kansas State Agricultural College explains color psychology in interior design. Red conveys warmth and cheer but should be used sparingly. blue is cool and dignified, can make small rooms seem larger, and should suit sunlit spaces.
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Grace Averill
Kansas State Agricultural College
Miss Averill
Brazilian firm considers agency for leather use in goods
A Brazilian firm weighs forming an agency to supply leather for shoes, furniture and gloves. The move aims to streamline sourcing for several consumer products and expand regional manufacturing ties.
Mother’s Cook Book For Meatless Day Salmon Dishes
Fishermen can prepare fresh or salt fish in various meatless ways. The guide covers carp preparation, fish chowder with pork, salmon fritters with olive oil batter, baked salmon with vinegar and vegetables, and salmon steaks with lemon juice and herbs.
Wise and Otherwise on Love and War
The piece wittily notes marriage remains hard until Cupid recovers sight. It mocks men who preach virtue yet fail in practice and warns that the path of the transgressor is rough amid travel. A young man bragging about a costly engagement ring is cited.
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Cupid
Alone and Alone No More in a Harsh Laugh
A man mutters about being alone while his wife is present. She responds with a cruel, taunting laugh and dismissive refusal. The scene focuses on an intimate domestic moment marked by tension and derision.
Cure for skin itch with daily use promotes health
Heal itching skins with a creamy emollient promising quick relief for children and adults. Free mail sample offered with a book from Cuticura Dept. in Boston. Sold everywhere in ads requesting postcard addresses.
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Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Ady
Private and Captain Exchange Salute Jokes
A young farmer conscripts into life in training and jokes with an officer about ropes and mules. The private quips that he fears ending on the ropes but hopes there is no mule on the other end, keeping a light tone.
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Iife
Cap
Ingras
His Equipment
A humorous exchange features J. Fuller Gloom noting his gait improved by pills for his paint causing ball bearings in his joints. The quip highlights a playful pun as the Kansas City Star quotes the cartoonish remark.
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Mr. Gloom
J. Fuller Gloom
Kansas City Star
Lines the Draft Jones How are you
Jones asks how are you while Smith replies about speaking as a friend and a member of the exemption board in a terse exchange.
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Jones
Smith
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