Glass for false hair spun in Venice for insulation and wigs
The Popular Science Monthly reports Venice uses glass to make glass cotton and glass wool for insulation and novelty hirsute items like wigs and doll hair. Glass threads are produced by heating solid glass rods and winding on a bicycle wheel to form fluffy textures. The sheets function as white felt pads and can serve as separators for electrical accumulators.
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Venice
Popular Science Monthly
Grease Recovery From Sewage Sludge Reported
Experiments over three years in Boston led by Prof. Robert Spurr Weston of MIT yield a workable process to precipitate grease from sewage with sulfur dioxide. The recovered grease plus 1,300 pounds of fertilizer base per million gallons, at low cost, promises about 25 percent profit.
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Boston
Robert Spurr Weston
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Russian Soviet Power Described by Correspondent
A correspondent notes that the Soviet governs Russia during the revolution with the Central or Petrograd body of 3000 to 4000 delegates from troops and factories. A 600 member parliament and a 60 to 120 member executive council hold real influence, dominated by educated leaders, described as largely international Jews.
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Russia
Central
Petrograd Soviet
Misunderstood Him at Dog Show Prompting Pause
A humorous exchange unfolds with a keeper at a dog show telling a visitor not to go yet for feeding time while an elderly guest apologizes, saying she had dinner before arriving. The scene captures a lighthearted moment between a staff member and a guest.
First American Airplane Flies in Successful Tests
Officials of the Aircraft Production Board announced that the first fighting airplane made wholly in America from American materials has achieved successful test flights. They expect few design changes and foresee rapid production in multiple factories. Machines for U S forces in Europe are being built abroad for spring deployment.
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America
Aircraft Production Board
United States
Eyrope
Fresh Bread Handling Caution Sparks Aroma Note
Bakers advise removing bread from the oven and not wrapping it in cloths as heat and steam preserve flavor. The guidance highlights letting crusts form and scents waft without dampening the loaf.
Pine in Army Camps Driven by Fast Lumber Deliveries
The Southern Pine association estimates 250 train loads of southern pine supplied U S cantonment sites since early summer. About 200 million feet of lumber have been used in fort and camp construction with rapid dispatch from mills after orders.
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Southern Mills
Southern Pine Association
Busy Times and War Work Hidden in Banter
A woman anxious to avoid social duties talks with a friend about war work. The friend jokes that she has been busy knitting hamlets for the soldiers for weeks, leaving little time for anything else.
Apricot Pudding From Gelatin and Apricots
A simple dessert combines one third box gelatin two thirds cup ful sugar and one cupful apricots cut fine. Soak gelatin in one cupful juice one hour then boil with sugar and pour over gelatin and apricots. Mold and chill four hours then serve with whipped cream.
Anna's Brother Joins the War Effort and Finds Purpose
A New York stenographer Anna recalls her brother Joe conscripted for World War I service. He leaves home amid tears, faces army life with resolve, and rises from private to potential corporal. Anna grows proud as she sees class divides blur and discovers his American identity.
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Anna
Zewess
Joe
United States
Russia
America
Free
Yaphank
Mamma
France
Honeymoon Banter Sparks Cushioned Romance
Lovey and Dovey share a playful exchange about romance during their honeymoon. The flirtatious dialogue centers on Lovey noticing lights in Dovey eyes while Dovey jokes about the scene being mere cin ders.
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Howard
Washington Pie Recipe Steps and Ingredients
Recipe lists cornstarch sugar hot milk and butter with chocolate two eggs. Cook thickened mixture, grate chocolate, fold in yolks, pour into baked crust, top with meringue and bake until brown.
Snowbound week in Somerset slows mail and school
Snow blockades blocked roads as residents cleared paths for mail delivery. Mrs. Sophia Wells and the Beaman family suffered illnesses, while several households battled chicken pox and tonsillitis. Roy and Charles Ferrand mourned losses of work animals, and John R. Wilson visited from Kewanna. Earl O’Hair faced shipment delays due to the blockade. Ona Hale’s death was reported to Mrs. Earl O’Hair.
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Henry Beaman
Mr. Morgan
Charles Jackson
St. Louis
Roy Ferrand
Charles Brackney
John R. Wilson
Kewanna
Ind
Earl O’hair
Pittsboro
Ona
Carl) Hale
Mysterious pains and aches tell of kidney trouble
Many women misdiagnose pains as female troubles while kidney weakness causes back aches dizzy spells headaches and urinary issues. Dean's Kidney Pills are recommended. Mrs. James H. Woodall of 403 N Indiana St Greencastle reports relief after one box. 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Greencastle
James H. Woodall
Indiana St
Terre Haute Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co Schedule Change
Effective February 1, 1917 the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company announces revised east bound timetable with morning starts at 6:00 and 7:25 and multiple intermediate runs ending after 9:20 PM and 12:38 AM, including labeled trips L H I and special stops.
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Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co
Train Schedule for Chicago to Northwest Route
UP of CHICAGO INDIANAPOLIS AND LOUISVILLE RAILWAY announces northbound and southbound services including No 4 Chicago arrival at 1:54 am and No 6 Chicago at 12:41 pm with Lafayette Accoms, plus southbound Nos 8 and 11 to French Lick and Nos 5 and 9 from Louisville. All trains run daily, no passenger use on local freights. Pullman sleepers on night trips and parlor dining cars on day trains. For complete time cards and fares contact D Edulis, Agent.
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Chicago
Lafayette
Accom
Louisville & Fr
French Lick
French
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Wabash Ave
Terre Haute
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South
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Allene T. Wilkes
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Sophia Wells
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South Vine Street
Greencastle, Ind
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Evan’s Block
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Bloomington
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Cloverdale
H. C. Morrison
Louis Morrison’s
Clinton Township
Joseph E. Newgent
Washington Township
J. O. Mullinix
Reelsville
Floyd Township
Edgar J. Wilson
Floyd Marion
Emerson E. Ruark
Fillmore
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Greencastle Township
Harry Talbott
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Greencas Township
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