Exploration Waits on Airmen for Global Mapping
A 1910s era essay argues aerial exploration will map unknown regions. It discusses deserts of Arabia and Africa, the Amazon, Great Himalayas, and South America as prime targets. The piece notes the high cost of airships, bases, and logistics, but envisions rapid progress with improved materials and wireless tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taist
INC
Yosemite
Dinlenty
Daring Penn
Calarando
Actzona
Aasia
Rockies
Rikes Peak
Longs Peak
Hose
Chapuk
Aquptle
Hhles
Ani
Moen da
Che Asighan
Tie
Mitre
Tts
API Bey
Emurty
Sahiare
Arada
Goth
Yim
Tulunas
Venezuela
Genet
Gobi
Siberia
Brazil
Antaretica
Himalayas
Sniow
Afeannistan
Badulstan
Katistan
British Terest
Syndnys Che
Ue Nile
Uganda
Estria
Arabia
Brent
Sest
Souch
Agat
Indian Ocean
Java
Asia
Yemen
Nejria
Mostems
Great Desert
South America
Sti
Poles
Pecs
Central Asia
Sahara
Central Africa
Australia
Arctic
Antarctic
Vancouver
Yukon
Tropics
Todbey
Nature
Amazon
Orinoco
Theodore Roosevelt
Wide Range in Latest Styles on Tailored Suits and Coats
A prominent fashion writer notes an unprecedented range of suit designs this season for women seeking coats and suits built to fit diverse figures. Demonstrating daring lines Louis XV inspired coats, straight slim coats, and beaver velours ensembles dominate, with emphasis on pockets shaping hips and unbelted topcoats edging the coming wardrobe.
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Louis KV
Inesthera
No oWorCe In Lithuania Darts And Dances Of Weds
A wide, belated cultural sketch notes Lithuanian wedding customs. It describes timing seasonal patterns with winter weddings, the roles of the bride and groom, ceremonies, wreath exchange, and the strong emphasis on family labor, with women seen as partners in farming and domestic duties. It highlights ritual teardrops from the bride, Sunday ceremonies, and festive feasts, concluding with marriage as a serious, cooperative institution and a note on fatalism about race deaths by choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lithuania
Nie
Deserted Army Camp Workers Lose Interest as Uniforms Scarce
A wartime Camp Dodges in Des Moines faces staff shortages as uniforms vanish and wartime excitement fades. Workers recall former officers and describe empty hostels, shuttered cafeterias, and dwindling restaurants. An employee remarks on the loss of glamor and the push back to routine labor, signaling a broader decline in morale and engagement at the camp. A related note mentions Western Canada wheat production estimates for 1919, with projected totals for wheat, oats, barley, and rye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Blouses for Tailored Suits in Rich Fabrics and Lace
Fashion notes on blouses to pair with tailored wear feature georgette, French voile, satin, linen and more. Styles include ruffed or embroidered detailing, lace trims, and net accents with hemstitched seams. Preference shifts between over-skirt wear and tucked-ins, plus neutral tones and bright sashes.
National motor vehicle theft act goes into effect
The act, approved by Wilson and enacted by Congress, broadens definitions of motor vehicle and interstate commerce. It imposes penalties up to 5000 dollars or five years imprisonment for handling stolen vehicles. Debates note 1918 auto theft losses and theft profits.
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District of Columbia
Tomohtios Aiden Io
Careless America Is Now Growing Less Careless
United States death statistics show a high rate of accidental deaths in 1917 with motor vehicle, railway, streetcar, and machinery accidents contributing heavily. Falls, drowning, burns, and occupational hazards reflect wartime industrial expansion and untrained workers. Authorities urge safety improvements as per the national Safety Council report.
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Advanch
National Safety Council
United States
Cenas Bureau Socie
America
UO Akhl
Armerican Machinter Tw
Radlind
Sitet
Postage Stamp Boom Signals New European Unity
A fragmented 1918 to 1924 stamp issue boom shows 2000 stamps with Poland producing over 100 varieties and Ukraine about 24 percent of provisional or permanent designs. Jugoslavia and Czechoslovakia each reach roughly 150 specimens. Greece and Georgia show diverse series. A move toward unified stamps for the Serbs Croats and Slovenes marks a shift in regional philately.
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Touroueh
Poland
Shigle
Ukraine
Jugo-Siivke
Cyecho-Slovakia
Republic of
Georgia
New Europe
Croat
Slavonia
Bosnia
Serbia
Meter
Greater
Nagato Naval Giant Lays in Japan amid Imperial Attendance
Japan’s Nagato, largest warship, launched at Kure amid Imperial family presence. Keel laid August 28, 2877, with delays from wartime pressures and labor shortages. Initially planned Hyuga class at 37,200 tons later revised. armed with 18 inch guns, 25 knot speed, several aircraft, and heavy anti aircraft armament. Nagato’s sister ship Kaga to follow.
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Japan
Kure
Tokyo
Nagato
Orst
Hyuga
Conte EE
America
Pleti
Study finds average workday near eight hours across industries
An analysis of 404,768 employees in 28 industries across 23 states shows an average of 7.8 hours per day for men and 7.5 for women, with wide variation by industry and significant shares working under seven or over ten hours. The survey notes notable extremes, including groups working 12 or more hours daily.
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Hyurea
United States
Guru of Labor Statistics
BASIZ
A &T
Industrias Thentselven
Iron
Ated
Uhan
Ville
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