Americans Sneak Into House of Lords via Bluff and Hope
Dr. Frederick L. Forker and Ralph D. Smith of Binghamton visit London in search of admission to the House of Lords. After failing to obtain tickets, they charm a guard who suggests hiding and later gain entry with a ticket from a British lord through Lord Aberdeen, recounting their audacious plan and misadventures in a humorous ledger of their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Frederick L. Forker
Ralph D. Smith
Binghamton
Parliament Building
Europe
London
Cunard
Letver House
House of Commons
Rerre
Triwe of Commons
Ireland
Andley
Ture
Lord Aberdeen
Mr. Smith
Tord Aberdeen
Canada
Smith
Aberdeen
Wwen Aberdeen
Tose of Commons
The Richest Nation Figures on Land and Rail Reach
An analysis compares American wealth and taxation to Britain, calculating land per person, rail mileage per individual, and potential shares of a divided wealth. It notes the navy and army costs, total government expenses, and the nation’s status as the richest in the world despite debts and bonds. The piece ends with a Gibraltar diary note about a German visitor and wardship rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tinele Sam
Alaska
America
Great Britain
Britain
Tiamai
Philippines
Fellanes
Cuba
Pors - Rico
Department
Gibraltar
England
Proeios
Britons Eyesight and Sunlight Affect Vision Across Lands
A New York Globe piece discusses eye health among Britons and Americans, noting more defective sight in Britain due to gray skies and sunny glare. It cites British soldiers with remarkable far sight and an American artilleryman Cullen who reads distant targets unaided, linking nerves and eye strain to climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Humber
England
Scotland
Leicester
Sind
Tadysmith
Strangs
Cullen
Great Britain
Gutea
Americana
New York
Notable 19th Century Views On Citizens And Dangers Of The Jig
A fragmented column discusses the educated citizen’s role and public speaking, then pivots to a health notice on the jigger parasite. It warns of wartime disease risks, the need for boot protection, and prompt removal of the parasite to prevent blood poisoning and inflammation.
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Redavick L. Forker
Amertesy
Spitaian
Baudig
Lmne
Yong
Eid
Akep Inka Wieni
Signet
Santiego
UCREC
Lille
Mina
Peru
East Africa
Wyatt
H. C. Wyatt
O. Sheldon
M.d.gibbe
J. U0
Blatherwick
Wilson
State Bank OF Hull
HK. A. Reimann
Grovert
Preston
A. P. Jensen
Jo, B. Mayer, Asst
Cashien
Iowa
BANK
Cashier
Miles
Galata
Mont
Rocky Mountains
Seattle
Wash
Pacific Ocean
Great Northern
F. I. Whitney
St. Paul, Minn
Payalian and Burgeono
Br.n.g
Hull
Towa
Odiceln Dralling
G.R. Lanning
Seeddon
Fowa
Omco
Dr. Cram
Mcakeaver
Block
John Jansma
Krull, Towa
Berit
Bulebtih
Xaet
Aim Coe
Schoeneman
Eet Ree Ieee
Lun
Fe Amo Meck
A. Rook
Shrimp & Son
Rory
Sents
Julien Pupres
the Bee Publishing Co
Varnan St. Omalial
Rocky Mountain
Sll
Dregglete
Acris
Baltimore
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Missouri River
O& Si
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