Amethyaste trade sources named from ancient lands
The passage lists ideal sources for gem namethysts and blue turquoise. Cambay in India, Iberia, Geylon, Bersia are named as top namethyst origins, while blue turquoise is chiefly mined in the Peninsula of Binal, described as a major ancient Egyptian mining district.
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India
Iberia
Geylon
Bersia
Binal
Secret of His Berth Found in Sleeper Car
A Pullman porter exposes a hidden flask found under a passenger pillow, revealing a secret cache aboard the train. The scene, framed in a cartoon strip, hints at intrigue and theft within the sleeper berth.
Pertis of Literary Life misquote turns into dig up facts
A Wilmington News quip notes that talking too much risks less trouble than writing too much since written words can be kept and later used against the speaker. The commenter praises caution in expression and the enduring nature of written records.
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Wilmington News
Safe Betting on Locomotives at Crossing
A brief oddity notes that the sure bet in chance is to wager on the locomotive when racing toward an automobile at a crossing. The item hints at a sensationalist take on railway danger and betting culture mirrored in early news style.
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Nawa
A Sweet Job Confession by a Youthful Editor
A youthful editor admits an unusual calling as he and Clara discuss their idea of a job. The speaker confesses their aim to tame wild honey, signaling a playful, aspirational tone in a fragmentary excerpt.
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Americans Enter Prussia with Occupation Army
American Army of Occupation crossed into Prussia at daylight Sunday behind German rear guards. Revens is the most important city thus far occupied as troops patrol numerous villages. General Pershing is nearby to observe, with advance headquarters to be at Treven, where General Preston Brown becomes military governor.
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Waco Judge Yantis Dies After Paralytic Stroke
Judge J E Yantis age 63 former state supreme court member died Sunday after a paralytic stroke. He had been prominent in state political and judicial circles serving as assistant attorney general under Governor Juanham and later as a McLennan County senator.
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Mrs Dellora Gates Died After Apoplexy in New York
Mrs Dellora R Gates widow of John W Gates died in New York City after an apoplexy attack. She was the last Gates family member. Her husband founded Port Arthur Texas and died in Paris on August 9 1911. Their only son Charles died in Wyoming in November 1913.
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More U boats Surrender in Allied drive
Harwich reports eight more German submarines surrendered Sunday, boosting total captured by the Allies to 122. The action reflects continued success in the antisubmarine campaign and the shrinking German undersea fleet.
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Experiments test pulp yield from Scottish straw supply
Experiments carried out in two Scottish mills determine the yield and usefulness of straw pulp. Both wheat and est straw were tested with satisfactory results. A yield of pulp equal to 85 percent of bone-dry straw was obtained, amid a reported Scottish surplus of 20 000 tons of straw.
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Your Own Way and Temptation in Sin
A reflection on choosing one’s own way, noting that while it may seem pleasant at times, it leads to temptation and bondage to sin rather than gratification. The piece warns that personal preference can steer individuals from virtue and discipline.
No. Gause for Alarm in Playmate Football Incident
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a boy named Little John inviting a playmate to play football but admonishing an worn ball appearance. The quote reflects apology and concern over the ball not catching, with unclear surrounding context.
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Red Cross to cable Pershing on Christmas in Texas drive
In Houston a Red Cross meeting outlined the Christmas Roll Call to raise funds and enlist universal membership for Europe relief and soldier welfare. The Texas South region will conduct contests across counties, directing officials from St. Louis and Washington, with B J Bonner leading the local plan and banners awarded for top enrollments.
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Texas News Roundup Highlights Ranch, Rail, and Rural Life
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Wounded Soldiers to Be Assembled in 27 Camps
Washington. Soldiers incapacitated in overseas service will be assembled at twenty seven camps for convalescent detachments. General orders from the war department outline formation and discharge aims, sending men to camps nearest home and seeking maximum physical improvement for quick discharge. Camps listed include Beauregard, Custer, Devens, Dix, Dodge, Funst on, Gordon, Grant, Hancock, Jackson, Kearney, Lee, Lewis, MacArthur, McClellan, Meade, Logan, Pike, Sevier, Shelby, Sherman, Sheridan, Taylor, Travis, Upton, Wadsworth and Wheeler.
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Sixty American Aviators Killed Paris
At a dinner for American and French air service fliers under secretary of aviation said 60 of the 240 American pilots in the Lafayetté squadron have died. The remark followed noting the losses while serving with French units.
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White Star Line Loses Ten Ships in War
New York reports large White Star Line losses totaling 180,379 gross tons of steamships sunk or destroyed during the war, signaling heavy disruption for the merchant fleet and potential impact on transatlantic service.
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