Ohlo Farmers Call Roads Vital For Nation’s Transport
Delegates at the Ohlo Good Road association convention urge faster highway improvements to mobilize resources and aid humanity. They pledge farmers will share in the financial burden, contrasting needs in New England New York and New Jersey where rail congestion makes highways essential for moving manufactured goods and crops to markets.
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Ohlo Good Road Association
New England
New York
New Jersey
Atorchonsus
Road Systems in New York Report
The total designated mileage of state and county highways in New York is 11 088 miles with 5 928 completed and accepted as of January 1. Contracts in force cover 1 185 miles, leaving 4 210 miles designated but not yet cared for. Highway construction during the past two years was hindered by surplus labor absorbed in munition making and other industry. In 1916 it was impossible to secure more than a quarter of the labor actually required, even at higher costs.
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New York State
Early Mosaic of Asphalt Pavement in Washington and Montreal
The piece notes asphalt paving becoming common since 1870 in Washington D C on Pennsylvania Avenue and 1879 on Vermont Avenue both still in existence. It highlights the durability and early rough methods used before modern scientific techniques, showing its long standing utility in urban paving.
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Washington, D. C
Pennsylania Avenue
Vortont Avenue
Cheaper Than Other Meat in Our Times
Farmers assure buyers that chickens and fowls provide wholesome, quickly grown meat at prices as low as any other meat available. The note highlights quality being superior to much of the meat currently on the market.
Clean Up Garden Cleanup Plan Noted
A brief notice urges garden cleanup and disposal of debris while warning that disturbing insects could affect future crops. The advisory mentions potential ecological impact and the need to manage pest species responsibly.
Mother's Courage and a Fractured War Memory
A poignant reminiscence narrates a mother’s brave recollection of her son’s WWI experiences, detailing his childhood fears, acts of courage, and the late tribute after his death. The piece interweaves grief with admiration as she recalls the boy’s growth into a man and the impact of tragedy on loved ones.
Evolution of wheels through history and philosophy
The excerpt traces vehicle evolution from early hand propelled logs to primitive carts. It notes animal power like camel and horse, sledges, and the shift from log rollers to axles and wheels. Greek thinkers arouse interest in mechanics as humanity seeks greater mobility across ancient times.
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Mexica
Barrier to Sight of Star A Theory Gains Support
A physics theory posits a void in interstellar space containing microscopic particles that veil distant objects. If distances are vast enough these particles scatter light, creating a barrier beyond which stars become invisible. Dr C Abbott of the Smithsonian Institute notes the substance could have extremely low density yet a huge cumulative effect.
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Stara
C. & Abbott
Smithaouian Institution
Earth
Varieties of Pearle and notes on Pearls
The article discusses true pearls from various mollusks including dark gray flattened pearls and denotes differences from false pearls by color and shape. It notes small round golden pearls from avicula shells and cautions about fraudulent large yellow pearls. It also recounts remarks on abrupt exits by writers and a bull at Forest Park Amusement Park whose head was removed for mounting.
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Abel
Forest Fae
Plum pudding plans shape Harry Tilston life
In Tadley, Harry Tilston opts to turn to plum puddings after college, aided by his mother and a hired girl Molly. He earns orders from the big city, winning Molly’s affection as she reveals she is Mary Louisebury, daughter of a baker, who explains her motive to make money herself through the pudding venture.
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Blarry Tilston
Ttarry
Goveviere
Harriette
Mildred
Laura
Tadley
Harry Tilwon
Mildred Brewer
Laura ‘Stevens
Countes
Herry Tilson
Mate Tala
Darry
Laura Bravens
Mr. Tilston
Barty
Harry
Bradley
Molly
Big City
Tilston
Ahe
Marry
Mary Loulsmebury
Juxtoni
Harry m1
Prise
Atate
Dad
The
Metitare
Kenneth Cunningham Surprised by Scout Farewell Party
A farewell party for Kenneth Cunningham, aged about fourteen, was hosted by friends of Troop 1 and Camp Fire Kin on a summer evening. The yard lit with Japanese lanterns, twenty eight children danced on the lawn while adults watched, celebrating his nearing departure.
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Kenneth Cunningham
Young Frienda
Jiehiling Hoysvuate
Troop 1
Earl Jerrick
Cunningham
Kenneth
Kbp
M Vnelrom
Kennet 44
Taunily Club House Moves Ahead with Family Renovation
Detroit residents unveil plans to renovate a clubhouse for a new family residence, marking a community shift as the Taunily Club prepares to repurpose the space for domestic use and neighborhood gatherings.
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Taunily Club
Detroit
Lights Ordered Out Stores to Stay Open
The fuel administration ordered lights out to curb airplay and entertainment on Mondays and Tuesday nights. Public attention noted that stores would still stay open for dual events on Monday nights, while windows remained darkened.
Furlough Notes From Camp Hancock Described By Local Reader
A fragmentary report from Camp Hancock recounts a furlough taken by Guy Klupping to the home of his parents at 314 Elgin Avenue. The text reflects wartime patriotism and parades, with garbled lines indicating enthusiasm for Northern forces and a potential parade in Livona. The piece is damaged and reads with many transcription errors.
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Guy Klupping
Camp Hancock
Elgin Avende
Liva
Emilee
Viladom Carnea With Age
A fragmentary historical clipping hints at a theory about aging and fate. The text mentions belief, myth, and a notion that each action carries a natural consequence, voiced in a cryptic, archaic style. No clear dates or events are identifiable.
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