Germany Plans Rhine Channel as Dutch Port Bypass
A German project to divert the Rhine through a new canal lengthening the river by 215 kilometers and linking Duisburg to Emden aims to bypass Rotterdam and seize Rhine traffic. Estimated cost runs to 200 million, with a society led by General Kosch and Prince Henry of Schoenaich Carolath planning state control.
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Building an Electrified Toy Derrick for Home Experiments
This 1918 guide explains constructing an electro magnet derrick from a bolt core, windings, pulleys, and a wooden base. It covers winding the coil, wiring a switch, and using a mast, windlass, and boom to lift small metal loads on a table top, with safety notes on cables and operation.
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Bell
A. Neely Hall
Road Building Raises Farm Land Values Nationwide
The Department of Agriculture reports data showing land values rise where roads improve. Examples in Lee County Virginia and Jackson County Alabama show land prices increasing significantly after road upgrades, reflecting lower transport costs and higher farming profitability. The study notes improved roads boost demand for rural property, aided by growing automobile use and migration trends.
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Office of Public Roads
Lee County
Virginia
Nien Hur
Jonesville
JSS
Jackson County
Alabama
Rich Gift to Letters by Frulin Loren de Kramer Sweden
Rich gift to letters by Frulin Loren de Kramer distributes fortune to institute an academy of belles lettres, fund annual literary prizes, and publish a literary review supporting the women’s cause. Her Stockholm residence goes to the Free Academy with notable writers and Prince Eugene as president.
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Sweden
Academy of Belles Letters
Frulin- Kramer
Stockholm
New
Free Academy
Fru Selma Lagerlof
Frullen
Key
Palaces of Thebes A Vast Ancient Egyptian Wonder
The palaces of old Thebes in Egypt were among the largest and most remarkable built by humans. One central hall measured 0 feet high, 925 feet long, and 179 feet wide, with a roof supported by 134 diameter columns 76 feet tall. Marble cornices, ivory inlay, and beaten gold sheathing adorned the structure, though the Parthenon remains unmatched in artistic beauty.
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Thebes
Old
Egypt
Municipality Not Responsible Over Deadly Street Baseball Incident
A North Carolina man struck by a baseball while driving on a street died from injuries. The supreme court upheld a lower judgment that the village and its officials were not liable for negligence, citing two years of unchallenged youth ball playing and absence of ordinance enforcement.
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North Carolina
Supreme Court
Auto and Good Roads Debate Reflects Road Wear
The essay argues autos are here to stay and should not be penalized for road damage. It claims autos wear dirt roads faster than heavy wagons and that penalties on auto owners failed. The solution is to build durable roads and remove penalties on vehicle owners.
Duty of People and the Good Roads Duty
The piece argues that building and maintaining good roads is a primary duty of the American people. It stresses that farmers need reliable roads to connect with markets and haul loads, and notes that road construction is costly but essential.
Good Roads Seeks Prompt Repair and Maintenance
The piece stresses American interest in better roads to connect markets and enable maximum hauling capacity. It argues roads are essential, costly to build, and valuable to maintain for the public good.
Homey Bungalo Kitchen Sparks Tiny Living Debate
A dialogue shows occupants debating ceilings and walls as futures, bragging about a crack builder and a compact kitchen. They remark the kitchen is sufficient as they dine elsewhere, reflecting a casual, utilitarian home life.
Face Breaks Out In Pimples In Falls City Neb
Judd Knowles recalls a two year facial ailment until using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He reports washing with the soap overnight and applying the ointment, noting improvement in two days and a complete cure in three weeks. The ad notes Cuticura products are sold worldwide with free samples via Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
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Judd Knowles
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Cutteura
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Boston
Hang the Expense and the Boyfriend's Movie Picks
A light exchange shows a couple debating outings as the bean’s owner extols the partner. The speaker brags the companion chooses inexpensive films, implying daily life humor and domestic economy. The snippet highlights a social mood rather than a broader narrative.
Aeroplane Costs Prompt Humorous Exchange
A brief dialogue notes that aeroplanes are very expensive and answers that they naturally come high, reflecting the era's view on aviation costs.
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OF Courae
Time to Brag a Road Drag Timing Tips
The text explains drag timing after rain for light traffic and recommends dragging when mud won’t stick but will slide along the edge. It notes the drag removes high spots and fills small depressions as the road surface is leveled.
Maud Reaches Centenary Amid Quiet Family Celebration
Ethel marked her hundredth birthday with a simple family gathering. The note recalls memories and the enduring presence of loved ones as time passes slowly.
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Maud
Ethel
Hard Game and Polo Team Questions
The passage notes shortages of players with extra men in the polo team. Greene mentions hospitalized players as the reason. Mentions adulteration by Walter inkling and claims about liquid blue costs. French doctors experiment with injecting sodium solutions to treat deep seated diseases.
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