British Capture Bagdad Ends German Near East Dream
General Frederick Maude announced the occupation of Bagdad, the Turkish capital in Mesopotamia, as British forces close on the city after Kut el-Amara. The fall undermines German hopes for a Berlin Constantinople Bagdad railway and restores British prestige in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Stanley Maude
Mesopotamia
Bagdad
Kut el-Amara
Berlin-Bagdad
Far East
Kut-el-Amara
Persia
Kirmanshah
Erzerum
Nebuchednezzar
Babylon
Tigris
Joshua
Ezra
Ezekiel
Daniel
Haroun al-Rashid
India
Trebizond
Armenia
Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend
Persian Gulf
Near East
Berlin-Constantinople
Nesselrode Pudding from Chestnuts and Pineapple
Boil and peel one and a half dozen French chestnuts, then grind and sieve. Mix with yolks of four eggs, half a pint cream and half a pint thick pineapple syrup, cook over hot water until thickened but not boiling. Fold in three ounces candied pineapple marinated in Maraschino, freeze with chestnut cream, add fruit near half frozen, then finish and chill before serving.
Mystery of a Slater Revealed by Siblings
In a playful exchange, Tom admits to not knowing his sister is a slater until last night. Jack humorously recognizes the family resemblance and teases Tom about the reveal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Tom
Slater
Dialogue Echoes Social Expectation in Old Narrative
A fragmentary conversation hints at marriage proposals and parental expectations. The speaker recalls an exchange where the old man questions whether the suitor can provide support, reflecting customary role pressures in a domestic context.
Satisfied With Job and the Life That Stops Growth
The writer notes a bifurcation among men around incomes of four to five thousand dollars. One group grows stagnant after reaching this level, becoming satisfied with comfort and family life. The other resumes advancement, driven by a need to strive and avoid complacency.
Grand Central Flower Show Hosts War Themed Roses
At the Fifth International Flower Show in Grand Central Palace New York from March 15 to 22 a parade of blooms highlights war names and honors. The flame azalea and variegated orchids draw attention alongside roses including General Joffre and Aviator Bleriot. Mrs Belmont Tiffany is celebrated for Red Cross work and Thelma Cudlipp earns a poster prize. General Petain and General Wood are honored by orchids and carnations respectively.
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Cupid
Grand Central Palace
New York
Shakespeare
Oliver Hereford
Joffre
Bleriot
Tiffany
Red Cross
Thelma Cudlipp
General Petain
Verdun
The Spanish Peasant Lifestyle and Diet
The article describes a Spanish peasant who labors daily and dances at night, yet sustains himself mainly on black bread onions and watermelon, highlighting a frugal diet amid lively routines.
Salmon Souffle Recipe Meringue Style
Skin bone and drain one can of salmon. Mix with silver fork, add grated onion, Worcestershire sauce, chutney, melted butter. Fold in bread crumbs walnuts pepper salt lemon juice and stiffly beaten egg whites. Bake in buttered ramekins ten minutes.
As She Saw It Ed Autocorrected Brakes Quick Emergency
Co-Ed describes an emergency brake control as a quick action device. The remark likens it to a ki mono while noting its fast application.
Preparedness Subbubs big dog worry query
A neighbor’s large watchdog sparks fear among residents and prompts practical advice. The exchange hints at community safety steps and possible solutions while maintaining a light, humorous tone.
Electric railways at 500 miles per hour eyed by researchers
The Electrical Experimenter reports on a 500 mph electric railway proposed by Prof. Boris Weinberg of Petrograd. A vacuum tube approach faces practical hurdles, while editors note a magnetic levitation system developed by Emile Bachelet could reduce friction without evacuated tunnels.
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Continents
Boris Petrovik- Weinberg
Imperial University of
Weinberg
New York
San Francisco
East
Golden Gate
Emile Bachelet
Mount Vernon
N. J
England
Prophecy Applicant and Office Boy Quip Over Salary Raise
A humorous exchange shows a prophecy applicant asking for an opening as a live-wire hustling college man. The office boy retorts there will be one if he does not get his salary raise by tomorrow night.
Why Not Insure in the New York Life Insurance Co
An advertisement extols New York Life Insurance features offering premium payments during total disability, annual $500 benefits, and double face value to beneficiaries if the insured dies while riding public transport. It claims many more good features and promotes general insurance and real estate services.
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Nowadaya
New York Life Insurance Co
Harry M. Hartz
Main Street
General Insurance
Palmyra Iron and Metal Co
College St
BELL
Palmyra, PA
Model Homes
Hershey
East Hershey
Cocoa Avenue
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Hlome
Hershey Improvement Company
Hershey Trust Company
Hershey, Pennsylvania
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