Mayflower tercentenary plans announced with Anglo American ties
A joint movement led by Lord Bryce outlines tercentenary observances in England and the United States. Plans include events at Austerfield Scrooby and Cambridge, a Pilgrims home restoration near Washington, and a Mayflower voyage reenactment from Plymouth. An American British delegation will meet at Leyden The Hague and Amsterdam, with further commemorations in Westminster Manchester and a new English chair in American history.
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Austerfield
Scrooby
Mouton
Cambridge
Slicer
Ngland
Washington
Sulpa Iy
Ampterdam
Leyden
Aven
Hague
Plymouth
Mither
America
Saint-Gaudens
Lincoln
Westminster
Manchester
Wen
July Imports Break Record
The United States posted a record imports total for July as trade remained imbalanced. Exports fell by about 200 million dollars, while imports reached roughly 945 million dollars entering American ports. The seven month period showed exports near 700 million dollars and imports around 4 hundred million for the year.
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United States
Department of Commerc
Esporta
Liiporty
Vali
Jane
Anlile Laporte
Magnetic Poles May Move Around Geographical Poles
A historical report notes magnetic poles are not stationary and exhibit slow motion around the geographical poles. Earlier determinations by James Toesinadre and Cypr. James reference magnetic needle dips and coordinates, with Armandsen’s results awaiting publication. The South Pole position is tentatively set at 72 degrees 7 minutes south and 106 degrees east.
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Andeen
Cypr
James Toesinadre
King Wik Ham Lot
Canada
Armandsen
Rewon
Phonograph Uses Grow in Street Advertising
A French inventor showcases a phono graph mounted on a street cart for promotional use. The device records and plays back messages to attract crowds, signaling growing interest in portable sound systems for public advertising.
Vitt Family in Limelight at Oakland and Boston Teams
The Witt family draws attention across baseball with Oscar Witt of San Francisco who joined the coast league and Detroit before the Boston Red Sox. Cousins at Witts Grays in Oakland include Lawrence Witt returning from France to play third, with Kenry Wil John and Joe Witt among the mob. Joe Witt is the team manager and was set for officer training when armistice arrived.
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Oscar Vit
San Francisco
Detroit
Boston Red Sox
Oscar
Witts Grays
Oakland
Lawrence Witt
France
Kenry
Wil
John
Joe Witt
First Safety Bicycle Marketed in 1880
The article notes the first safety bicycle appeared on the market in 1880 with a low rear wheel (two thirds the height of the front) and a mahogany frame. It mentions earlier wheel designs dating around 1801 and 1850s, highlighting price reductions making bicycles affordable for the general public.
Bagdad’s Role as Cotton Textile Distributing Center
Bagdad is a key distributing center for cotton and woolen textiles. Merchants in Bagdad supply the Theris valley up to Mosul and Der el Far in the northwest, the Euphrates valley to Der el Far, and large exports reach Persia via Kermanshah and Hiayanadan.
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Bagdad
Theris
Mosul
Wicinity
de Puphrates
Der-el- Far
Persia
Kermanshah
Hiaynadan
Bark for Tanning from Quebracho Wood in Argentina
Fragmentary note asserts Quebracho bark is a valued tanning material from Argentina. It claims the tree grows slowly, requiring around a thousand years to mature, and mentions uses in tanning wood products.
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Quebracho
Chickens In China Reach One Per Inhabitant
A brief note estimates China sustains about one chicken per person with roughly 400 000 birds discussed as part of the count.
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China
Jeountry
Tradition Fulfills Caverly Family Meeting
In a coastal manor, Alicia naps by a window as Pliny Coaverly IV arrives, recalling a family custom that the eldest son meets his bride in the front chamber. He declares lifelong devotion, while Alicia dodges a garden party as the tradition begins to play out.
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Pliny
Alicia
Caverly
Allein
Alleia
Pliny Coaverly
Yale
Dad
Lsten
Confusing Civil Service Exam Question Baffles Congressman
Amid government cuts, examinations rise as civil service grades appear inflated. A Kansas congressman Ayres struggles with a tricky query about a Maryland county seat in a ramshackle field house, highlighting illogical test design and stubborn memory gaps.
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Civil Service Commission
Washington
Ayres
Kansas
Maryland
Gume
Cl Commission
Elieve
Dainty Color Sashes Elevate Frocks With Elegant Detailing
Fashion notes highlight new sash styles and trims that elevate simple dresses. Corsetlike corded silk sashes, white organdie ensembles, and vivid embroidered ribbons define waistlines. Metal brocaded sashes with fringe dazzle for evening wear, while organza and georgette gowns gain charm from coordinated panels.
USE FOR OLD HAIR RIBBON HANGERS
When hair ribbons lose their stiffness they can cover coat hangers. Dip ribbons in gasoline clean and press on the wrong side. Pad hangers with soft material. Use hat ribbons to cover and finish with sachet bags on baby ribbons.
Doughboy’s shy kiss spares helmet tale at LA
In a fragmented Los Angeles Times note, a doughboy’s hesitance near a girl sparks chatter. A buddy jokes she wants a kiss while the rider laments not having the Kaiser’s helmet promised before departure.
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Los Angeles
Nix
Kaiser
Los Angeles ‘Times
Why a Woman Values Pearls and Diamonds
An old farmer, Corn tessel, wonders why a woman values bright jewels over hay. He suggests summer girls prefer a four leaf clover to a heavy load of hay, implying superstition or luck as the appeal.
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Farmer Corntessel
Chic Fall Jacket and Hat Describe Poppy-Red Suede Ensemble
The description outlines a fall outfit featuring a short jacket in poppy-red suede cloth with a black ank braid and a very full peplum. It notes a high waistline and a black panne velvet hat with ostrich feather. Skirts show no flare.
Chickens Increase Savings Through Poultry Club Record
A North Carolina poultry club member netted 33.40 dollars in four months by mating 15 White Leghorn hens to a standard male. The flock produced 1,108 eggs and 41 chicks from incubated eggs, with six cockerels sold for 3 dollars and other egg sales totaling 51.61 dollars, after feeding costs of 21.40 dollars. The article urges poultry as a profitable farming sideline boosted by 1930s club enthusiasm.
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North Carolina Poultry Club
United States Department of Agriculture
Poultry Club
GOOD SCALY LEG TREATMENT FOR POULTRY
Scaly leg is caused by a small mite that burrows under the legs feeding and laying eggs. The legs become sore making it hard for birds to scratch for food or perch. Dip the legs in crude oil or kerosene early enough so oil does not get on feathers. One treatment is usually enough, but repeat if old scale remains after 80 days.
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Alice
Alicia
Alivia
Brues
Pibny
Sini
Ptiny
Dad
Miny
Hens in Good Condition Boost Egg Fall and Winter Yields
The poultry keeper can obtain eggs in fall and early winter if hens stay in good condition and receive exact daily feeding. Professor Rice reports practical tests at Cornell and elsewhere supporting the statement of consistent egg production with proper care and feeding.
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Rice
Cornell
Hen Nesting Needs and Market Plan for Poultry
The note recommends building nests for four or five hens and keeping no male birds. It specifies hens can be raised from eight to ten weeks and advises selling all ducks to maximize profit.
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Vitt
Oscar Vitt
Dora Mollan
McClure
Tradicate
Goofysburg
Doultry Ney
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