Luxembourg Represented at Washington in Diplomatic Roles
A fragmentary historical sketch notes Luxembourg's representation in Washington, tracing its status among European powers, the Duchy’s feudal ties, and shifts in sovereignty. It mentions Henry of Luxembourg and the Limburg lineage, the German Confederation, and the fortress known as the "Gibraltar of the North" shaping regional power dynamics.
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Lisemburg
Koode Beland
New
Tahoe
Coxenburg
Henry Iy
Lapemburg
Henry VII
Durgasily
Mpaln
Austria
Terymalond
Withemina
Fravke
Nasesu
Rives
Netherlands
Sovereiin
Lusembirg
Lusemburg
Soliera
Fener
Baer
Alan
Gertie
Laxom- Oure
Betgit
Moodie
Levenburg
Brussels Carpet and City’s Storied Ties to World Events
The piece traces Brussels as a capital with historic ties to loom and carpet heritage, touching on its wartime attention, church and cathedral landmarks, and a romantic view of its past. It references figures and places such as Brucett, Drosette, Holy Tom, and Kresvip, describing shifts from medieval to modern urban features and cultural landmarks.
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Howe
Kresvip
Sinoty
Spain
Brussels
Brigiars
Broswia
Witten
Eingland
Mexico City The Rome of the Americas in Historic View
The piece extols Mexico City as a jewel of the Americas, describing its valley setting, mountain borders, and volcanic backdrop. It notes failed drainage efforts from 1007 and 1879, the city’s modernization, and landmark avenues like Avenida de San Francisco and the Cluco de Mayo, linking ancient and modern cores with cultural icons and a national pawnshop.
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Mexico City
Rome
Americas
William Joseph Showalter
Na- Hamat
Sitnaind
Mendes
Chapultenec
Extupalepa
Texcoco
Chalco
Americum
New World
Old City
Avenida de San Francisco
White House
Alameda
Ae Avenida de
San Francisco
America
Wall Street
Mexico
Chapultepec
Avenue de Juara
Paseo
Pedro Jone Bonero de ‘Terreros
Geography Shapes Italy Destiny and Its Natural Boundaries
A piece from the Tone Geographic Society notes Italy’s unique position. Natural boundaries enclose the peninsula with the sea to the south east and the Alps to the north, shaping its political and economic path since ancient times. The Apennines run down the spine creating a basin that influenced major city fortunes and external pressures from multiple directions.
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Kaly
Haseen
Sumley Rigas
Natone Geographic Society
Nouth
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Telco
Maly
Fragmented Geography of Italy From Alps to Southern Peninsulas
The text describes Italy's varied landscape from the Alps to the Mediterranean coast, noting narrow peninsulas, dry inland beds, and high peaks like Gran Sasso. It compares climate to Japan, with seas moderating heat, and remarks on Calabria and Apennine groups, highlighting regional weather contrasts. The passage mentions extremes such as nearly 10,000 feet peaks and shifts between east and west views from central ranges.
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Aroo
Estrewas
Lupermaace
Regia
Coffo
Duportance
Tom Font
Thio
Calabria
Gran Sasso
Breal Abrazzi
Japan
Ite Pruition
Europe
Sicily
Africa
Milan
Naples
Volcanic Fire Show Captivates Hawaii Scene
A Washington woman recalls Hawaii near Mauna Loa and Kilauea eruption. She describes lava flows, fiery rivers reaching the sea, forests burning, and spectacular eruptions as observers watch from perilously close.
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America
Hewall
Washington
Hawaii
Mauna ‘Loa
Shirley Foster Allen
Europe
Manna Los
Kilauea
Honolulu
Honolula
Ould
Finwall
Oali
Bonwluta
Alin
Father
Jim
Surfeit of Art Sparks Reflections on Taste and Museums
A narrator recalls early encounters with art and new purchases, questioning uniformity in galleries and the thrill of discovering difference. He muses on visits to the Academy of Fine Arts in New York and contrasts a cramped, rich exhibit with broader, less curated spaces, hinting at evolving preferences.
Mark Twain quips on a 13 course state dinner
Quote notes a 13 course state dinner where one dish leaves no sign yet the spread frightens appetite. The speaker mocks boastful temper and the ease of calming a bluster with a small firmness.
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Mark Twain
Paine
Harper's
Improved Drum of India Description and Components
The fragment describes an improved Indian drum with a descriptive design and a central circle. It notes a membrane around the 400 second ring and a loaded drum head to produce harmony and tone effects. The text mentions moiety division from Buch components and aims for a descriptive musical instrument concept.
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Moticiens
India
Prolonging Life By Lowering Temperature Theory
A fragment discusses cooling organisms to extend life. It cites a tenit fly example where cooling from 80 to 10 C extended life by 900 percent. It mentions Loeb and a speculative human body drop to 7.5 C to reach 1000 years, noted as a logical principle from experiments.
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Loeb
Placing Blame Under Temperature Contrasts
The excerpt contrasts human and fruit fly temperature tolerance, noting that life at extremely low temperatures would be undesirable. It references Eugene Lyman Pisk and Epictetus in a discussion of blame and perception, with a nod to a Yale Review essay.
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Eugene Lyman Pisk
The
Yale Review
Numerous Ohio incidents report across midwinter period
A wide sweep of midwinter Ohio events includes deaths from accidents and illness, a fatal stroke from a wall collapse, a city fire destroying parts of Ashtabula and a theater, multiple robberies in Cleveland, and arrests of hunters. The report mentions layoffs and industry shifts, a 6 cent fare reform in Cleveland, a new Portsmouth Daily Sun planned, and a judge acquittal in Cleveland crime trial.
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Fortoria
Bel
Danyel Wilt
Sidney
Elmer Howell
Barberton
Melinda Williams
Marion
Toledo
Rosy EB. Stocker
Manefield
Independent Steel Prine
Benjamin Smith
Sidne
Cincinnati
Beersch Kinder
East Liverpool
Lanie W. Ohlinger
Lancaster
St. Mikiel
Sandusky
Tranes
Perry Ratliff
Middletown
Cleveland
Defance
John Miller
Wilmington
William Pirosko
R. W. Schroeder
Air Service
Chicago
Charles D. Jones
Virginia
Mortis Herman
Dayton
Mercy
Cincinnati Traction Company
Youngstown
Warnock
Harry 5. Davis
Tower House
Ashtabula
Dome Theater
Jemisco Cleveland
Deforest
Warren
Utiza‘tion
Lugier Bowers
Canton
Leon B. Santee Tor
Salem
Columbiana County
Joha L. Louis
Lauckheupt
Columbus
Everett Cavern
Dennison
Charles Wells
Solo
Jewett
Urbana
Austin White
Edwin K. Hambly
Pittsburgh Post
Prohibition
Prescott Gillian
Gillian
Harry Panlego
2. A. Hirsch
Thomas Gregory
United States
Joseph L. Adler
John W. Joyce
Harold C. Kagy
Welter A. Irvine
Angus
Licking County
Newark
Miami River
Dayton View
Wolf Creek
Ohio mass of accidents crimes and political notes across cities
A long Ohio dispatch lists shootings and deaths including James Skouris in Youngstown and Carl Stuckey in Mian crushed by a train near Huron. It notes arson and vehicle deaths, a partial list of court actions, highway surveys, and election tallies with Harding win margins.
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Akros
A. E Cameron
Lorain
Canton
Massillon State Hospital
Franke A. Clinningham
Farmer
Portsmouth
Lawrence Moxies
Washington
Ohio
Bookman
Cincinnati
Wf. H. Shirer
Columbus
Thomas Bribhley
Akron
Warren
Abs
Presley Hurley
Hubbard
Maxie Clon
Edith Walker
Marysville Reformatory
Cleveland
Willys-Overland Automobile Company
Toledo
Roy Lear
Robert Lene
Selmfontaine
William EB. Lewis
John Watten
Alger
Kenton
Marion School Board
Marion High School
Harding High School
Jacob Gook
Youngstown
Fideli Pompe
New Philadelphia
Cox
Wittenberg College
William Metz
Massillon
Charles M Coonrod
Marion
George W. Chamberlain
Elyria
Charles Crose
Republic Brass Company
Edward Elywise
Julius Pollock
Alston Ellis
Ohio University
Athens
Houston Bank of
South Charleston
Clark County
State Banking Department
Foster B. Houston
Ward Baldwin
Cincinnati Southern Railway
University of Cincinnati
Ohio Good Roads Federation
General Assembly
Smith
Prohibition Party
Anl Debs
J. L Hull
Prospect
C. P. Swaney
John McKelvy
Sandusky
Oberlin College
Western Reserve
Charles Hatter
Basil
Fairfield County
Anthony Gingan
Mary Gingan
New Jersey
Middleport
Pomeroy
Dan Lessepes
Alliance
EB Faunce
Medion
Richland Service Company
Maanstieht
Hamilton
Vton
Chillicothe
Clark Hatfield
Hats of the Day Describe Spanish Headdress Trends
A fashion piece discusses seasonal hat trends with emphasis on the Spanish headdress. It highlights velvet combs, lace veils, ostrich feathers, velvet toques, and decorative trims like fur bows, Chantilly lace drapery, and imitation aigrettes, noting black velvet as dominant.
Three Lovely Throats Necklaces From Ivory to Pearl
The article tours three neckwear options for elegant attire. A ribbed wool velour suit complements a set of sterling silver beads forming a bright necklace. A black ribbon with seed pearls creates a refined look, while carved ivory medallions on black cord offer a bold focal piece.
France's tiny fashions mix chic vintage with new fads
Vogue notes French children's clothes favor wide hip frocks and gatherer skirts echoing 18th and mid 19th century styles. Embroideries from Roumania to Jugoslavia appear on kids outfits, with colorful wraps, silk and tussar textiles, plaid coats, and yellow tones gaining popularity for blondes.
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Vogue
Egypt
Pres
Staple Outdoor Costume Styles With Plaid Skirt Sets
The article describes staple outdoor fashion featuring a plaid skirt with plain jacket or overblouse, often mismatched in trim. It suggests updating a worn coat by pairing with a smart plaid skirt and matching details for a versatile suit suitable for school or general wear. It notes a shift in hat styles toward small toques and fabric-coordinated mid-sized hats as embroidered hats wane.
Hypo-Cod tonic touted as long relief cough remedy
An old advertisement touts Earle's Hypo-Cod as a cure for a three year cough with testimonials from Joseph M. Beck of Dayton and others. The spot urges readers to buy at rag stores and chemists, claiming the tonic bests similar products and helps sleep and appetite. It includes political quotes from women endorsing Brown in the Indianapolis News.
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Ernie
Joseph M. Beck
National Military Howe
Dayton
Drogeisun
Adv
Australian Gunner Court Martialed in 1915
An Australian gunner was court martialed in 1915 on the charge of tethering a piece of cheese to a stake at Serapeum Egypt. The note cites a New York Independent line about wartime crimes and a joke exchange about a humorist.
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Serapeum
Egypt
New York Independent
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Kitney A
Bidner Doan
Milburn CO
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