Women at United States arsenal in Frankfort Pa operate deadly weapons
Government reports credit women at the Frankfort Pennsylvania arsenal with skilled labor and high safety standards. For years each cartridge inspector handles about 31 500 rounds daily, while eight young women process and inspect 33 000 cartridges, with gaudgers and inspectors ensuring precise weighing to prevent defects and explosions. The work, performed in two shifts, reflects strong trust in female workers and their critical role in arming soldiers.
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United States
Frankfort
Mary Mathews
Gaugler
Philadelphia
High Explosive Shells Demand in War Efforts
A wartime report notes an unprecedented surge in high explosive shell use versus shrapnel. In modern trench warfare shells are essential to prep attacks while shrapnel is less effective. The Times cites shortages for the British near Fremelles, while French supply appears better and German shortages remain undisclosed.
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Times
Fremelles
Primitive North Pole Nechilli Misconceptions By Amundsen
Captain Amundsen described the Nechilli as the most primitive race, discovered while navigating the Gjoa through the Northwest Passage in 1902 1907. They used reindeer horn spears and fire from rubbing wood, lived as if frozen stone age, and believed they were the world. They doubted distant lands and thought the moon to be full of wood.
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North Pole
Amundsen
Northwest Passage
Nechilli
Earth
Gjoa
Horse Skull Said to Improve Church Acoustics
An Elizabethtown correspondence reports the parsonage of the Etheran church is being demolished. A horse skull was found embedded in a wall from eighty two years ago. Superstition holds that placing the skull under the church could enhance pulpit acoustics and voice projection. The item appears in the Philadelphia Record.
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Orse
Eatheran
Elizabethtown
Philadelphia Record
Bucharest a Little Paris The Roumanians’ capital city
The National Geographic Society notes Bucharest has transformed from a Balkan town into a modern capital with broad boulevards gardens parks and ornate bridges. The city blends Paris and Vienna models, offers music and military concerts, and stands as a major educational center with prominent university and academies.
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National Geographic Society
Bucharest
Balkan
Lfe
Paris
Berlin
Washington
Dimbovitza
Royal Palace
University
National Theater
Palace of Justice
Vienna
War Babies and the Morality of Births Postwar
The New Republic criticizes romanticized war babies arguing that legitimizing them would not strengthen a race. It condemns propaganda for indiscriminate childbirth and urges reducing life wastage through peace. It notes England and France must improve slums, factories, poverty, and disease to raise true racial strength rather than reckless propagation.
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Republi
England
France
Surprise party boomerang at Joyville church
A Joyville Presbyterian church planned a surprise party for Mr. Hamilton on his fiftieth anniversary as a member. The scheme: he would surprise the minister with a gift, then the congregation would present the minister with a bicycle, leaving the minister stunned and speechless. The gag backfired and ended surprise parties in Joyville for years.
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Mr. Hamilton
Joyville
Victoria Cross Way War Report Snapshot
A Washington Star war correspondent recalls speaking with Victoria Cross Iron Cross and Medaille Militaire holders. He notes the heroes tend to be lean and small and, in bayonet combat, one man often quits while the other continues.
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Washington Star
Heavy Cotton Fabrics Move Into Midsummer Styles
The weavers showcase heavy cotton cloths like corduroy and corded weaves used for sport skirts and summer coats. Cretonnes surge into apparel with garden dresses and sunbonnet hats. New cotton wraps, smocked necks, and bold color contrasts dominate midsummer fashion, with Julia Bottomley noting white smocks as prettiest.
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Julia Bottomley
Adorable poke bonnets and bobbed hair fashions
The piece discusses young girls wearing long flowing hair and natural curls, contrasted with bobbed cuts for both girls and boys. It notes quaint bonnet styles and the idea of the bobbed look becoming fashionable, with parents and children observed in a light humorous tone.
Contortionist remark at coffee shop joke exchange
A jokey exchange centers on a woman said to be a contortionist. The punchline hinges on the doctor’s remark that she has her stomach on her mind, implying worry about stomach cancer and sleepless nights. The humor arises from misdirection about contortion and illness.
Am a very busy man seeking a proposition
A busy man asks for a proposition claiming it will make him rich. He offers to leave his recipe for evaluation and mentions his plan to close a deal he expects will net him $3.50 in real money.
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Inter
There Are Various Sorts of Foolishness
A Louisville Courier Journal quip notes folly in buying a cheap theater and letting unruly offspring mingle with actors, implying surprise when a child marries an actress. The wry remark cites family dynamics and market folly in a single humorous observation.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Sample Specimen Bridegroom Quip Sparks Testament
A humorous remark on the bride’s father having other daughters to wed. The exchange notes the father gave this daughter away, implying multiple marriages. The dialogue captures a light, era-specific wedding jokes typical of local columns.
Miss May Captures Male Attention In Society
A brief society note describes Miss May drawing the male crowd while she remains a capricious belle. The item hints at flirtation and social charm without further detail.
Going Their Way Uplift Movement Gains Headway
The piece notes the uplift movement advancing with noticeable momentum and mentions uprisings occurring in various places, reflecting a period survey of social changes and public action.
The Only Way
A terse dialogue reveals a farmer profited from wheat trading while a speculative claim is rejected. The exchange underscores the farmer's apparent fortune and the nickname of the era's market dynamics.
Marriage Bet Sparks Mock Election Banter
A playful exchange reveals Miss Caustique-Gracious objects to frosty chatter as Miss Antique-Mr. Jones announces plans to wed, while the speaker notes men make odd bets during election season.
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Mr. Jones
Ostrich Boa Revival Inspires Fashion Trend
The ostrich boa makes a lively comeback in spring fashion as cool weather and summer gowns push fur and feather accessories into the spotlight. White, tan and black-tipped boas, fastened with ribbons, pair with hats and other ornaments. designers feature ostrich-trimmed data and bead trimmed hats. Julia Bottomley.
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San Francisco
Julia Bottomley
Invariably the Case. When a man for crimes tries him
Invariably the Case discusses the notion that one term might not deter crime, noting that many who offend expect two or three chances rather than a single punishment. The tone suggests a cautious view on punishment and recidivism.
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cMies
His Valor Crow Indian Folklore Exchange
A brief quoted exchange centers on Crow Indians and valor. One speaker says they would not like to fight the Crow if Indian, while another asks why not the Crow, noting the difficulty of a Crow showing the white feather. The fragment hints at a folk discussion of courage and honor among Crow and white settlers.
Pearl Ornament Care Procedure
Pearl ornaments can be polished by first rubbing olive oil to remove dirt, then applying red nail polish. This creates a burnished glow with a final smooth shine.
A More Important Question
A man asks Darling if she would love him if he remained poor all his life while she questions whether she would stay if he became a millionaire.
Bread Stand Inquiry Becomes Family Joke
In a playful exchange a parent and child joke about men standing in bread papers and a cake ling for small boys. The whimsical dialogue evokes a small humorous moment from a bygone era.
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Helen
Certainty Not in Suburbs Mock Question
A wry exchange features Johnson joking about sleep in the suburbs. One asks how he likes lying there, and he replies he only sleeps there and cannot form an opinion while asleep.
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Johnson
Seven bores called out by two curmudgeons judge says
Alexander Akinside proclaims seven out of ten are confounded bores. J Fuller Gloom replies that only three are not, stirring a sharp witticism in a judge's note.
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Alexander Akinside
Sharled J. Fuller
A Motor Fiend Quandary Over Dackfita Tire
A quirky item notes Dackfita roaming with an automobile tire on his arm. The gag line asks why he does it and answers that it is merely force of habit due to his car being repaired.
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Dackfita
What's the matter with the man who has charges of the Hghts
A quirky backstage exchange reveals a light issue at a night performance. A prima donna questions the man in charge while the manager explains the audience could barely see the stage. The dialogue hints at a mislabeling of the production as a Might opera, sparking backstage humor and confusion.
Spelling Slip Reveals Dinner Table Mischief
A humorous exchange at a social gathering shows a little hostess’s daughter quipping about counting spoons after the guests depart. The crack highlights daily domestic humor among five women and their young guest.
Plodding Peta Parleys on Dinner, Duty, and Wood
An odd street talk scene features Plodding Peta urging Lady Oratorion resistance to behavior expectations. The dialogue touches on sharing meals, offering wood cheaply, and urging a husband and two grown cows to perform their duties through eloquent discourse.
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Peta
Bunco Leader Seeks Respectful Conduct Reminder
A short exchange references Bunco game etiquette as one player questions another about daily deeds while urging respectful speech toward fellow players. The dialogue underscores civility at the gaming table and calls for courteous behavior during the session.
Municipal Paychology Mistakenly Skewed Public Service Tone
A fragmented copy notes a city dealing with strained public service messaging. The piece hints at patient load, bureaucratic strains, and a stranger’s interaction revealing how information is perceived by residents, creating a perception of strain and confusion. The tone suggests local concern over governance.
The Innocent Wife and Mrs Stylee Quip Over Furs
A lighthearted exchange unfolds as Mrs Stylee asks about summer fur storage and Mrs Mylea jokes that her husband handles it. The two mention hearing a place called Hoek, adding a humorous note on mystery surrounding the storage.
Mrs De Stylo Hosts Poor Relations in Attic
The exchange notes Mrs De Stylo welcomes poor relations and allegedly places them in the attic, reflecting a sharp but casual remark about her hospitality and living arrangements.
Paradoxical Repult in a Quizzical Hand Tender Exchange
A fragmentary dialogue presents a paradoxical remark about a hand tender with a cryptic reply. The exchange hints at miscommunication and playful wordplay within a brief, unnamed scene.
Insult Sparks Quip About Wife and Drink
A brief exchange has one speaker accusing another of an insult about his wife. The reply denies any alcohol use, stating his wife never touches strong drink.
The Visiting Preacher and Regular Preacher Quarrel
A vivid contrast shows the visiting preacher silenced by a screened choir while the regular preacher’s voice remains audible. The scene hints at tension as quarrels break out among the congregants despite the divided auditory atmosphere.
That Dental Treatment
A brief dialogue contrasts past school punishments with modern dental care. A father recalls being punished with a rattan, while his son experiences the harsher fate of having teeth pulled at school. The exchange highlights evolving approaches to discipline and health.
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Pop
Who Wants to Be One Paragos Easy Living Cost
A shop girl asserts living on six dollars a week is feasible while noting the average Parago life costs more than that. The remark reflects economic conditions and citizen attitudes in the period.
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