Agricultural Ants and Le Caquot Balloon Observation
The article describes industrious agricultural ants in Texas likened to farmers and their elaborate, strong nests. It also details the French observation balloon Le Caquot with its two tadpole-shaped fins, wind conditions, ground crew, observer equipment, parachute, and anti aircraft posts for defense and controlled descent from 2000 to 3000 feet, including a 6000 foot retrieval protocol.
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Seattle
Buffaloes
Aiil
le Caquot
Phila
Janse
WORK OF MOTHER NATURE IN CRYSTAL SHAPES
A writer notes crystals form in specific symmetric patterns as minerals and metals crystallize. From salt water to gold, silver, iron sulphide and tea, each substance adopts characteristic geometric forms when evaporated or melted, with tea serving as a low melting rock for drink.
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Mother Nature
Magnetic method locates bullets in wounded soldiers
Surgeon General Yotheringham of the Canadian army medical service describes an electromagnet device that detects bullets inside bodies. A stethoscope-like contact reveals a steamboat whistle sound, marking the bullet’s position and guiding extraction with the magnet placed on one side and the skin indented at the nearest surface.
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Yotheringham
Canadian Army Medical Service
Moving glass eye described by French surgeon
Aymard in Lancet details an improved moving glass eye for prosthetics, noting it avoids sinking in the socket by using a sphere of tissue. The article blends medical advance with a Paris correspondent’s reminiscences of Joan of Arc, Orleans, and New Orleans in the historical context of France and the United States. It links 15th century loyalty with modern Allied soldiers on the Flanders front, recalling events from the Marne to Wilson in Orleans halls.
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J. J. Aymard
Joan of Arc
Orleans
New Orleans
Hotel de Ville
France
Paris
United States
Aytmard
Tourelies
Flanders
Wilson
The
Marne
Eye prosthesis implantation description from historical text
Reon describes removal of cartilage pieces near the breastbone to create a socket for an eye prosthesis. Two fragments form a plug that fits in the socket, the conjunctiva is sewn over to secure it, and a glass eye shell is placed over it to prevent sinking. Limited eye movement may occur due to the setup.
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Reon
Kate Field's Prophecy Train in Oregon Steam Era
A fragment from Kate Field's Prophecy recounts a 1907 debate on women in labor. Two women argue the future role of women as trains near the station arrive, while a motorman observes and comments on innovation and changing work. The piece satirically imagines discussions on automation and gendered labor.
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Kate Field
Mask
Kate
Linn Ploger
Oregon Electric
Sphaga
Pions
Hustnega
Boston
Tempting Natives to Work in New Guinea
A 1910s report describes how natives in British New Guinea were enticed with beads cloth dogs teeth and instruments to labor for mines and major producers. It notes a shift in transport and logistics boosting output from 1.8 to over 8 million tons and later 4 million tons in 1917, aided by motor ferries and city services.
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British New Guinea
France
London
Tashua
Loire
New Guinea
Vilenne
Ts An
Thesa
Auya
Telty of
Et Bilonne
Maize Exports From Venezuela Reach New York Market
Based on an American consulate suggestion, Venezuela has begun shipping maize to the United States for the first time on record. About 80 tons have already arrived in New York, with prices high enough to sustain shipments until the new crop arrives.
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Venezuela
New York
Hidden Worlds Beyond Sense and Faith
A dialogue excerpt recalls a rash of thoughts on unseen worlds of thought beyond ordinary perception. Doctor Gresham and Jerry Lominx discuss an educated outsider’s access to a nonphysical realm, and a patient’s faith contrasts with scientific limits.
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Howard Cranston
Carver
Gresham
Cheye
Eamen College
Tye
Jerry Lominx
Terry
Ming
Huwbelde den
Jain
Seberty
Notable New Orleans tale on rescued children reform drive
The New Orleans Daily States cites a Children’s Aid Society report from New York proving many successful men rose from adversity. It lists governors, lawmakers, judges, professors, clergymen, bankers, physicians, teachers, postmasters, and thousands of soldiers and workers who benefited or were aided by reform efforts.
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Walfe
Watts
Ufe
New Orleans Daily States
Anne
Children’s Aid Society of
New York
Justice of the Supreme Sport
Othey
Countess Dadtoy and the Red Grass Worker Episode
A fragmentary report recalls the countess of Dadtoy and the Red Grass worker who organized the first voluntary hospital corps to cross the channel at the start of World War I. A village church service features an amused clergyman unaware of Lagly Dudsley among the 118 congregants. The preacher misquotes a line, amusing the countess and her companions.
London Cabby Tales From a Strained Street Car Ride
A narrator recalls a crowded London streetcar scene with two rival drivers. A quarrel escalates from verbal taunts to a dramatic string whip duel as onlookers watch, while one driver explains the insult is tied to a family row and social tensions of the era.
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London
Charles
Mreeton
Philadelphia church aids war orphans and workers at home
A Philadelphia correspondent notes St Sauveur church members at the front and in the United States join in wartime charity. Widows and mothers remain steadfast as knitters and sewers supply woolen clothing and relief goods for orphans and the wounded in France and Belgium, supporting Armenian refugees.
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St. Sauveur
United States
Sma
War Curbs Suicide Says Sir Bernard Mullet
Registrar General of the British Empire Sir Bernard Mullet announces that suicide has fallen sharply since the war, attributing the rise of national unity and shared sympathy to reduced personal despair. He notes tightened economies curb indulgence and prevent melancholia, aiding mental steadiness.
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Bernard Mullet
Gsulcide
England
Glass-Eye Enlistment Tale From Kentucky Recruiting Office
Paul Gary of Anderson attempted to enlist in the United States Marine Corps at a Louisville recruitment station but was rejected due to the loss of his glass eye. Sergt Wright questioned the loss, and Gary insisted the eye was essential, explaining the prosthetic was German-made and irreplaceable to him.
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Paul Gary
Anderson
Almerican
Gary
United States Marine Corps
Loulaville
Sergt
GO. Wright
Jim Eye
Germany
Crop and Drug Plant Inquiry for Wartime Food Substitutes
A national botany committee explores plant substitutes for costly crops to aid wartime food supplies. References to Civil War era Southern botanist Dr. Porcher and calls to gather data from hunters, trappers, farmers, and Indigenous communities are noted.
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Toh Porcher
South
Foraignera
Siming Inc
Diverse baked goods and notices from Gradlinger area
A pasted page lists numerous home baked cake recipes using barley flour corn flour and spices along with goods for sale including a Whitney piano and used auto parts. It includes tax sale style notices and a reprint of a Workers’ Bulletin proclamation about English language use in state worship during wartime.
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Harding
Mannor
Mind to be subject to magistrates and obey rulers
A brief religious note cites Titus 3 1 2 and first Peter urging submission to authorities for the Lord's sake and praise of good behavior. A. R. Ogden signs the piece, placing moral duties before public life.
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Apage de Paul
Peter
A. R. Ogden
Do Not Wash Eggs Warns USDA on Storage Loss
The United States Department of Agriculture warns farmers and egg handlers that washing dirty eggs before market causes significant storage spoilage. Water removal of the shell’s protective gelatinous coating allows germs to enter, increasing waste. Producers should avoid washing eggs destined for storage and provide clean nests. washed eggs should be sold locally for immediate use.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United Staes Degarment of Agriculture
Dance crowd at Thiels. local visitors noted
A lively crowd attended the dance at Thiels Saturday night. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Reasoner at his parents home. Prank Clayton and son were in Emmetsburg Saturday. W. G. Reasoner and family spent Sunday at the Fred Zelinsky home. Everette Linville visited W. G. Reasoner on Sunday. Martin Weltnitz and Johan na attended church with cousins at Grachtinger. Zehinsky family from Terril visited Fred Zehinsky. Albert Loewenberg will soon be called to the colors.
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Thiels
W. J. Reasoner
Mr. Prank Clayton and Son
Emmetsburg
W. G. Reasoner
Fred Zelinsky
Everette Linville
Martin Weltnitz
Johanna
Grachtinger
Zehinsky
Terril
Fred Zehinsky
Albert Loewenberg
Wallingford Notes: Local Travel, Births, and Farewells
Woklen and Merklin head to Rochester for medical aid. Nelson and siblings set for Camp Dodge to visit boys. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Julius Hanson on July 18. Mrs J B Wee and baby visit from Estherville. Tadies Aid met at T O Sando home. Iversons of Tolliver and Moore of Somewhere in Minnesota visit. Delorest resident visiting relatives near Graettinger. Peter Knudtson family hosted a few days. Congregants attend Rev Alove’s farewell in Estherville. Helmar Danielson of Asterville dies. funeral details given. B Hanson from Estherville on business. Sudo of Estherville helps with harvesting. LeRoy goes to Estherville for dental work.
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J. M. Woklen
Nick Merklin
Rochester
Minnesota
Tadies
T. O. Sando
O. J. Anderson
Graettinger
Peter Knudtson
Wetherville
Alove Peench
Helmar Danielson
Asterville
Hanson
Estherville
G. Sudo
Erickson
LeRoy
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