Road building and the automobile in national policy
A look at how cars influence road quality, with the American Automobile Association's Buffalo convention showing new road surfacing ideas and a shift toward state responsibility for main highways. A Connecticut farmer's quick repair of a broken wooden leg after a chase by four盗boys offers a morale on preparedness and resourcefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
American Automobile Association
Buffalo
Germany
Switzerland
Department of Roads
New
Belgium to Take Congo Region Under National Control
The article notes Belgium's move to govern Congo as a national dependency, shifting from King Leopold personal rule to state responsibility. It discusses international indignation over Congo exploitation, contrasting historical acts by Britain with current debates on natives’ welfare and resource focus. It cites a Boston Herald view and a Detroit ex-mayor remark on patriotism of foreign-born Americans. The text then veers into a Poles delegation anecdote and a Masan town ad, reflecting fragmented content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Congo
Great Britain
Valley of the Congo
Boston Herald
the Congo
Leopold
Detroit
Shington
Anti-Betting Laws Send South American Racehorses Overseas
One hundred and two thoroughbreds from the Haggin and Keene stables were shipped aboard the Valesquez to Buenos Ayres to race on tracks free from New York anti-betting laws. The voyage carries 24 Keene horses and 74 Haggin steeds, with a Japanese veterinarian aboard. The journey spans twenty seven days and costs $100 per horse.
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J. B. Haggins
James R. Keene
Valesquez
Buenos Ayres
South America
New York
Lady Lucas
Zambesi
Zambezi
Haggin
McChesney
Keene
Sheepshead Bay
Louiaville
Navy plans to move submarines to Manila and test towing
Washington sources say submarines Viper Cuttlefish Octopus Tarantula and possibly Plunger now in the North Atlantic will be sent to Manila within months. A Buzzard’s Bay tow test will show long towline feasibility with ships sealed for buoyancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
North Atlantic
Manila
Washington
Buzzard's Bay
Atlantic
C. H. Marsh
Buzzard’s Bay
Price of Life 18 Low in London Scheme Revealed
A London Sketch report recounts a playwright's plot to kidnap a financier for 48 hours to enable stock manipulation. The plan involves a rich yacht and a willing actress, with the finale suggesting murder by a discreet overboard disappearance to avoid questions.
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Tom
London
Thames
Secret of Good Manners
Mothers hold two theories on manners for children. One ties manners to inner virtue and kindness, the other to strict imitation of social grace. The Youth's Companion says neither method fully works. unselfishness is foundational, but many social restrictions are partly explainable by kindness and partly not.
Good Substitute for Bell in Mexican Turkish Bath Tale
N C Goodwin recounts a dinner tale about a Mexican Turkish bath where a strong rubber masseur used four hard palm whacks on his bare back. The masseur explains the punishment is to signal readiness for the next “butcher,” noting the bell is out of order.
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Bell
N. C. Goodwin
Mexico
Mr. Goodwin
Bailiff Dressed as Quaker Fails to Reach Home
A bailiff long unable to arrest a Quaker disguises himself as a Quaker to gain entry. He is admitted and waits for Aminadab, but after an hour the housekeeper reveals the ruse. She says Aminadab has seen him but does not like him.
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Aminidab
Aminadab
Morning Walks and Breakfast Traditions in History
The excerpt notes figures like Dr. Larson, George Sand, Dickens, Daniel Webster, and George Washington advocating or illustrating long walks or fasting. It contrasts walking before breakfast with relying on yesterday's nourishment, highlighting a tradition of strenuous daily walking linked to literary or public life.
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Dr. Larson
George Sand
Dickens
Daniel Webster
George Washington
Force of Habit in Courtroom Comedy
A court scene riffs on attorney letters and breach of promise. The exchange pokes fun at Wiggins who, while in a district attorney’s office, has fallen into the habit of drafting amorous notes as part of the suit.
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Wiggins
Fragmentary Psych Notes on a Repeated Figure
A disjointed OCR fragment shows reflections on a man seen in many places. The text hints at doubt and inner questioning, with garbled phrases and possible self critique. The readable portion lacks clear events or dates.
INTERESTS CARE OF THE HOME CURTAINS AND CLEANING GUIDE
Systematic room care advised with rag and brush choices for furniture, curtains, and walls. Suggests unbleached Russia cloth for curtains, linen trim, and brown silk stitching. Emphasizes morning window opening, porch scrubbing, and organized cleaning to reduce dust and glare. Highlights shading and color harmony for lamps and walls.
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Russia
Holos Needles and Cotton Craft Aid for Housewives
A practical needlecase with silk embroidered front reading Needles, framed by marguerite sprays. It holds three reels of cotton and loops for wall or mirror hanging. The article notes personal gifting options and substitutes of flowers, aiming to reduce needle and cotton misplacement.
Materials For White Frocks And Practical Dainty Fashions
The article notes mothers favor white dress fabrics for daughters year round and discusses practical materials. It highlights a wool-cotton poplinette, medium-weight serge, and cheaper cashmeres that launder well, with advice to shrink serge before making dresses to preserve shape.
Fashion Caps Feature White and Colored Rosettes and Velvet Callas
Vogue notes the season’s novelty hats with goura rosettes and aiguilles in white and color, centerpieces in large cabochon or ribbon. Silk roses, filet net decorations, and metallic facing brim fabrics highlight new directorie hats and chic styles like the pansy inspired motor hat with velvet calla accents.
Black Tulle Guimpes Capture Fashion Gowns
Vogue notes black tulle guimpes and sleeves as the chic detail on gowns such as a pink embroidered linen frock with white tulle lining and en colure, Bordeauxte as a smart color, and a coral crepe de chine dress with a black tulle guimpe and white lining.
Lace and Handkerchief Cigar Box Craft Idea
A decorative cigar box serves as a pretty receptacle for laces or handkerchiefs and even jewelry. The box features a padded side with cotton wool and is covered with a fine silk brocade, echoing the sketch shown.
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ILA
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