Russian Lenin praised by Churchill sparks cross Atlantic debate
The Inter Mountain Globe reports Winston Churchill blasting Lenin for violence to Britain’s future, claiming Lenin destroyed the Russian republic and hunts opponents. The note covers wartime shifts, farm labor trends, idle farms in Michigan, and various international protests and opinions on Japan, France, and Spain.
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Lenin
Canada After Railways Attack Public Ownership Test
An article contrasts Canada’s rail system move to government ownership with the American return to private lines. It notes 22 000 miles plus of federally run track excluding Canadian Pacific, with 60 million tons of freight and 22 million passengers yearly. The Grand Trunk will be absorbed after arbitration led by William Howard Taft. The piece weighs costs, vested interests, and tax implications while comparing wartime aims and profits.
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United States
Dominion
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk
William Howard Taft
Pacific
Senate Praise and Critique From a Republican Candidate
The Indianapolis News notes Senator Hard ing’s acceptance speech praising the Senate as the world’s greatest deliberative body. It questions whether the Senate deserves admiration, citing unconfirmed appointments and political maneuvering, and contrasts it with constitutional government as portrayed in The Cleveland Era.
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Indianapolis News
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Chronicles of America
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Congress
Beale
Bailey Seeks Democratic Governor Nomination
Joseph Bailey reappears after May 3 defeat and seeks the Democratic nomination for governor. The article notes a second primary must be held, Bailey’s populist demagoguery, opposition within his party, and equal division among rivals while Texas shows support for the administration.
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Enan Meat Everson
New York Pioneers Radium Therapy for Cancer Treatment
New York state spends 225000 on radium for free cancer treatment highlighting the rising cancer death rate. Dr Gaylord notes cancer now rivals tuberculosis as a major killer with 1917 death rate at 6.8 percent, urging accessible alternatives to surgical cure to speed early reporting and treatment.
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New York State
New York
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Germany Abolishes Conscription Under Treaty Pledge
The Reichstag moves to end universal compulsory military service, forming a volunteer army. At the Spa conference delays led allies to demand the complete abolition of conscription, tying it to postwar disarmament obligations.
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New York World
Reichstag
Germany
What’s the Use From the American Legion Weekly
A humorous piece quotes a Pumlay School teacher comparing ants to boys. Willie replies that after daily labor the ant ends up being stepped on, illustrating a bleak punchline about effort and fate.
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Willie
Oil from Sheep Promises New Global Supplies
An odd Wall Street Journal note suggests sheep byproducts could yield oil for fuel and leather uses, with potential industrial value from wool waste. Experts see untapped potential in animal and plant oils, estimating vast opportunities if developed.
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Erie
A Terrible Woman From the Leoten Mal
A fragmented historical excerpt shows dialog in an archaic voice arguing about a woman named Opkina ar and a speaker named Mie. The text depicts miscommunication and social dynamics in what appears to be a stage or literary piece.
Wonder Why and the Inventions of a Curious Mind
A reflective piece links Newton with questions of the universe and James Bradley with astronomical measurement. It recounts a Thames observation that spurred inquiry into quartering and wind, then shifts to everyday physics as water flows in a tub and leads to Hiram Maxim solving a long standing problem, inspiring the Maxim gun and a silencer.
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Thames
Hiram Maxim
Hay fever and asthma linked through allergy tests and cures
The article explains hay fever as an allergic reaction linked to bronchial asthma. It describes diagnostic steps at University and Bellevue clinics, tests to identify the triggering allergen, and treatments including gradual injections and avoidance strategies for dairy, potatoes, and animal danders.
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M. J. Gottlieb
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Potato habit challenged by dietetics expert
The Spokane Spokesman-Review notes a habit of eating potatoes with bread versus bread as the staff of life. It argues potatoes lack nutritive value compared to starch rich vegetables and suggests affordable substitutes like macaroni rice or beans could replace potatoes, even at ten cents per pound.
Uninstructed delegates loom in party choice
The piece argues uninstructed delegates, not the publicly stated preferences of candidates, should draw public focus. It notes they are chosen with intent and will influence convention outcomes, with primaries offering no binding effect beyond provisional caucus time.
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Con
Arcense
Train For Mountain Climbing
A Louieville Courier-Journal piece warns that sudden mountain climbs can strain the heart. It urges gradual training from daily muscle drills to hill climbs to prevent fatigue and collapse, citing travelers who overexerted on a Grand Canyon trip and a fat man who nearly fainted climbing to a lookout.
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Los Angeles
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Diet Myths and Plans for Bright's Disease Cures
A columnist discusses popular diet cures for Bright's disease and cites Dr. B from the 1920 Year Book of Medicine. It covers acute Bright's disease diet steps, milk quantities, gradual meat introduction, and salt restriction to manage dropsy and kidney impairment.
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Bright
Housing Shortage Hits U S Home Building Pace
The Springfield Republican notes a worsening housing situation with residential construction shrinking to under 20 percent of total building outlay in the first seven months, well below the normal 33 percent. A national shortage of about 590,000 homes is reported, while only 70,000 homes were built in 1619, despite garages rising.
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Springfield Republican
United States
Fortune in Shell Boxes From Brighton to Rainuel Retirement
The sale of shells inscribed A present from Margaret from Brighton Hlankpool sparked the rise of Mir Marcus Rainuel who retires after claiming to have built a business worth 176 million. His father born in 1700 was a wholesale shell pioneer supplying London shops during the Victorian era.
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Margate
Brighton
Hlankpool
Mir Marcus Rainuel
Buelanees
Marcus Ramael
London
Advertisement in the London Times for a demobilised officer to help on a farm
A garbled OCR fragment hints at an advertisement in the London Times seeking a demobilised officer to assist on a farm in exchange for board and residence. The text includes stray dialogue and misread phrases about a mother and a young man in a parlor.
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Provisions and pork products inspected for sale and storage
The National Crop Improvement Service explains that properly cured and packed pork and lard provisions are sold with assurance of quality. An inspection program samples barrels and hams, with holes bored in casks and odor judged, to ensure contents meet standards.
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National Crop Improvement Service
ORK
Immortal Days Remain In Memory Of Joyful Times
The text reflects on how memories of red letter days sustain us through hardship. It contrasts material loss with the enduring value of happy recollections, urging focus on present tasks and future growth while cherishing the noble moments and friendships that forever brighten life.
The Cost of Delivery and Its Hidden Tax
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes that average delivery cost per package in the National Dry Goods Association averages 12 cents. While small, the total daily volume makes it a self imposed tax on shoppers, likely reducible if stores trim delivery once competition dictates it. The piece warns reforms are unlikely without external pressure or necessity.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
National Dry Goods Association
Can't Escape Blame on League of Nations in Poland Crisis
Vincount Grey argues the present Husso-Polish crisis stems from ignoring the League of Nations. He notes the league was meant to stabilize eastern Europe within the new states framework but failed to restrain Poland due to a hamstrung League by the U S Senate, rendering effective action impossible.
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Springfield Republican
Vincount Grey
League of Nations
Europe
Poland
League
United States Senate
Mystery Bank Ledger of Dedham Institution of Hayings
A 1823 note records Horace Kmilth depositing 6 in the Hedham Institution of Hayings and the bank’s long period of interest accumulation. Chronology shows a 1912 ink book withdrawal of MIZA7 and a 1920 June 5 event with Launk in Cincinnati, taking out B10406. The only deposit was $5, with interest driving a vast, speculative total far beyond the original sum.
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Dedham Transcript
Horace Kmilth
Hedham Institution of Hayings
Wao
Fragmentary Account of Theft and Betrayal in Farming Community
A damaged excerpt describes an alleged theft by a local tradesman against a farmer. The narrative references a canvases binder, an evening event, and a missing workday due to the incident. The piece hints at a moral struggle and questions the thief’s character while underscoring hardship faced by honest laborers.
What Jobs Are From the Country Gentleman
Home jobs are more desirable than others and will be sought. Each vocation has benefits and drawbacks, and work should be paired with an avocation to bring joy. A job is an opportunity, not a task, guiding a career and opening life’s doors to wiser paths.
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Axman
Lloyd George interview ends over America abstention
Paris correspondent reports Lloyd George angrily halted an interview after critiquing America's non participation in the war. The prime minister spoke in the hotel garden and raised concerns about German advances before abruptly stopping the conversation.
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London
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Old Red Garn Passes in Summer Beeson
The fragmentary text hints at wartime era concerns with fashion and scarcity. It mentions prewar prices, clothing fabrics, and economic pressures, alongside references to youth, imagination, and forbidden topics in a family setting.
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