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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
4
The article argues submarines have no viable role in peaceful commerce. It notes Germany’s limited neutral ports and scarce cargo opportunities, cites no visits to Spain Chile Mexico or Colombia, and suggests wartime exploits like the Deutschland may occur briefly but permanent trade use remains unlikely.
A reflection on aging with a friend recalling past birthdays from youth to forty. The speaker notes how celebrations shrink over time with friends, family, and personal changes, ending with a quiet solitary birthday evening as wartime demands keep the wife busy at war work.
Charles M. Schwab, president of Bethlehem Steel, recounts recent fundraising efforts to expand the company. He describes approaching J P Stotesbury in Philadelphia who offered 500000 dollars, explaining rival banker Baker in New York loaned before they even knew him to show good faith.
A survey suggests about one fifth to one quarter of 2 000 000 acres of permanent grassland may be broken up for crops this season. The plan includes 3 000 000 more acres for corn, with at least 1 000 000 acres of arable land shifted to higher value or substitute crops. Farmers are working hard to maximize the corn area.
Russia reports the Siberian Steamship Manufacturing and Trading company will depart New York in July for its Ob and Yenisei river trading post. Hydroairplanes will be used to guide ships through ice fields north of the submarine zone to the Kara Sea.
A traveler description of a Mongolia stay at a stark inn amid mud stalls and thatched courtyards. Olive Gilbreath notes Chinese interiors, a saisen player, and wool caravans leaving toward China as dawn arrives, with a modest inn bill of about ten cents gold for five travelers and entourage.
A humorous anecdote about a prominent man’s small daughter seeking her father, the president of many institutions, and the emerging image of a bo n oratah. The tale contrasts childlike innocence with formal pomp and includes a quip about a bon oratah explaining arithmetic in a speech.
Finger prints are unique and unchanging marks on each person. The article notes distinct patterns grow with age and vary by gender and race, with higher detail in more intelligent individuals.
The piece urges avoiding grouchy moods and showing pleasant behavior to progress in life. It warns that a sour attitude harms others and dampens spirits, and advocates forgetting disappointments and smiling to create a brighter daily life.
A catalog of beginner and advanced instrument fees shows saxophone at 1.00, baritone 2.00, violin beginner 1.00, violin advanced 1.50, cello 0.50, piano 1.00, banjo 1.00, mandolin 1.00, ukulele 1.00 and vocal lessons priced at 1.00.
Local markets show Thursday morning price levels that apply only for that day. Prices fluctuate daily and do not extend beyond the current trading session.
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