Uncommon Sense and the Value of Advice to Youth
A reflective piece urges young men to heed experienced guidance from elders and mentors. It argues that following well earned advice can spare costly mistakes, as wisdom from others’ journeys forms a practical roadmap. Youth should study charts laid by those who have traveled before them to build wiser futures.
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Ullmanys
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John Blake Warns in Travelling Sea Metaphor
A fragmented note cites John Blake urging careful listening to a Pitot guide who has sailed the same sea, warning that few succeed and that starting work early avoids future regret. The text emphasizes lifelong learning and self guidance to prevent final failure.
Something to Think About From F A Walker
A fragmentary column advises watchful speech to protect reputation. It urges plain, factual wording over overpromising and notes truth can be undiplomatic yet strengthens conscience, eye, and character. The text hints at balancing truth and plausibility, calling for clear thinking to avoid slipping from verity.
Improvement on the Cello with seven strings
An article in Popular Mechanics Magazine describes a seven string cello. The extra string uses No 7 piano wire tightened to about 20 pounds with a small rear worm wheel, extending the instrument's tone range.
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Popular Mechanics
Conan Doyle on Dreams and Prophetic Sleep Visions
Arthur Conan Doyle never had a recurring dream but said he occasionally experienced prophetic dreams exact in detail. He described the sleeping soul freeing itself, gaining knowledge, and attempting to pass insight to the body, though it seldom succeeds, usually between waking and sleep.
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Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle
Defiance in Verse Inspires Courage Against Pain
A poem urging inner strength and perseverance against hardship. It emphasizes resilience, self discipline, and defying weakness, noting that true character is shown in daily effort and courage. The piece reflects Romantic era themes and cites Dodd, Mead & Co as the imprint.
Sand on Reputation in Speech and Charity
A 1923 McClure Newspaper Syndicate reflection urges steadfast charity and careful speech to protect lasting reputations. It warns that any equivocation or careless phrasing may erode years of hard earned trust, leaving one with a fragile foundation and public humiliation.
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McClure
Baked Scotch Apples and Cocoa Beverages Guide
A short household guide features a recipe for Baked Scotch Apples using medium apples halved with boiling water, maple sugar, cinnamon, cloves, lemon juice, and butter baked in steps. Also given is a basic Cocoa preparation with sugar, salt, nutmeg, milk, and honey, plus serving notes with fruit garnish and a maraschino cherry.
Shipboard oiling speed up at Dukely Island station
The United States Shipping Board has installed new facilities at Duke ly Island Mobile Alabama to increase pumping capacity. Storage to ships flow now runs at about 1800 barrels a minute, boosting supply efficiency for fleet operations.
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United States Shipping Board
Dukely Island
Moble
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Thabe Anne Ting
Yeggman Caught in Long Chase
The article chronicles Hostile John O'Brien, a famed old fashioned safecracker known as Hostile John, his Oxford post office job, years of fugitive life across Europe and the Americas, a cancer battle, and his eventual capture in Philadelphia after a long pursuit by U S authorities. He reflects on his life, admitting nothing illegal, while authorities press for trial and bail issues unfold.
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New York Herald
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Peterman Iayegg
Europe
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Dougherty
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Tla Juans
Tin Juana
Department of Justice
Hoate John O'Brien
New York
Mr. O'Brien
French Demand Motors That Economize on Gas Paria
Andre Citroen, called the Henry Ford of France, says France lags the United States in auto production due to a smaller market. He notes 32 million US cars versus 800 thousand in France, with French cars seen as luxury and efficiency driven but not mass produced.
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Andre Citroen
Henry Ford
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Paris
Gald M. Oltroen
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Girl Gum Chewer Sets Northwest Record in Salem Contest
Helen Paulding of Silverton Oregon claims the Northwest gum chewing record after winning by half a length. Bernice Stand of Silverton also competed. Initiation rituals and alumni related to the event are noted, with top performers chewing 44 sticks and 48 percent.
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