Diverse Oddities and Local Tales From Around the World
A scattered column reports on a mix of curiosities and notes: Downey of Ocean City seeks a wife with odd criteria. Jerome Collins, a veteran horse shoer, is highlighted. a Mequon woman’s nightly revolver precautions. a 22 foot meter ship of remarkable weight. a series of archaeological and scientific observations including mirrors for Mt Wilson and alunite deposits in British Columbia. assorted trivia about materials, animals, and inventions. and civic notes from Portland to New York about elections and public bonds.
Canadian Censor Grants One Sheet News Publication
Sault Ste Marie Ont paper shows single sided one sheet edition printed under chief censor RE J Chambers. CN Smith publisher sought permission to issue fly sheet to fulfill local ad contracts after prior suppression for an article on recruiting. Express not to publish again until September 27.
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Toronto
Sault Ste. Marie
Ontet
Sault Bixpress
RE. J. Chambers
Canada
Express
CN. Smith
Ottawa
Expres
Cleopatra and Antony in a tale of love and fate
A lengthy discussion on Cleopatra and Mark Antony traces their romance from Antony’s marriages to Octavia and Fulvia to Cleopatra’s influence. The piece notes Antony’s charm, jealousies, and public displays, and Octavia’s restrained role as Antony’s wife and ally to Rome.
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Marcu Antonius
Antony
Antony Wient
Antonia
Fulvio
Fulvia
Octavious Caenar
Stavia
Cleopatra
Octavia
Cleotitre
Jim
Cithwens
Lokee
Aod
Octavie
Rome
Peeress Turns Piow Girl
In July the dowager marchioness of Londonderry adopts farm work to qualify for government service. Lady Londonderry, widow since February 1, joins the effort alongside Lord Selborne who urged women to aid as farm workers during the war. Her reputation as a society icon contrasts with practical reform as she embraces the labor shift.
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New York
London
Marchioness
Londonderry
Board of Agriculture
Lord Selborne
Marchoness
Leorelonderry
Trelimd
Irel
Castleyreagh
College Education Again
An article in Th Red Mas argues college education is not essential for success. It cites successful people without degrees while noting true learning comes from developing inherent abilities and education that brings out existing potential.
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Sioux
South
Ought to Be From the Richmond Tin mii
A fragment from a Richmond page reflects cautious sentiment about a prospective purchaser. A man notes a gentleman farmer would not invest, suggesting skepticism about a potential buyer's seriousness and financial commitment.
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Richmond
Alcohol as Medicine or Beverage Questioned in Health Debate
A New York health bulletin argues alcohol harms longevity and life insurance risks. Arthur Hunter cites major insurers on moderate drinking, abstinence, and cure history, noting abstainers show lower mortality while drinkers face higher premiums and cirrhosis risks. Anstie's limit defines moderate intake as about two small whiskies or 1.5 ounces of alcohol.
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Ogo
New York
Ity Health Department
Arthur Hunter
Wellury
New York Life
Lfe
Hunter Gove
Anstie
Carlisle Indian Industrial School Graduation Parade Spotlighted
The Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania hosts a grand graduation with 1 200 students. Graduates from nursing agriculture plumbing dairying and carpentry demonstrate skills on a decorated platform while teachers and guests observe. The staged demonstrations include house furnishing blacksmithing and full workshop scenes to illustrate each field.
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Popular Science Monthly
United States
Odlan Industrial Schoo
Car- Dale
America
Helying Llim
Carlisle
Potatoes Viewed as Helpful in Weight Debate
A historical note discusses fat people and diet, citing Vance ipson and Dr. Graham Lusk on potatoes. It argues starches and fats should be moderated, not eliminated, acknowledging potatoes’ mineral salts and energy role in digestion and warmth.
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Vanceipson
Graham Lusk
Cornell Medical
Olege
Thompson
Fool
Haven’t you forgotten something ai asked the waiter
The World quotes a playful exchange as a diner chides an AI guest over inattentiveness. The guest promises to address the issue after a brief pause, turning a minor lapse into a humorous moment.
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New York
Ness
Meriden Company Members Pursue Notable Ventures
The text lists numerous names connected to Meriden companies in Connecticut and mentions a controversial marriage remark by T. It notes a figure Marion Obio, described as a woman of 680 who runs a 2,000 gore farm, amid various referenced individuals and activities.
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Meriden
Connecticut
Not Long Q Guard
Bemrau
Beatvogne
Rehmidt
Kaddutx
Lerger
Aichler
Marth
Karmaski
Bahowki
Obi
Leno
Bech
Rehmier
Sehub Inic
Hollum
Aioin
Marion
Obio
Saving the Backsliders From the Youth Companion
A veteran Methodist bishop debates how to handle backsliders in Marepont area camp meetings. A local pastor explains many converts relapse within a month. the bishop suggests compassionate action or drastic measures, while the pastor questions the approach and leaves the decision to the bishop.
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Marepont
Brother Smith
Maddy
Peetor
Treasury seal Latin plaques and early design history
Review of the Latin inscription on the U S Treasury seal and the symbols such as the scales, key, and stars. Notes the thirteen original colonies, the designer choices, and a 1778 Continental Congress committee including Witherspoon Morriss and Benny.
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Washington Star
United States
Treasury
Treasury of
North America
Keves
the Treasury
Emma M. Triepel
Treasury Department
Register of the Treasury
Misc Kiepel
Continental Congress
John Witherspoon
Gouverneur Morrie
Richard Benny Tee
Journals of Congress
Comptroller
Rise and merger of Virginia City papers with Mark Twain linked lore
The San Francisco Chronicle details the death of the old Territorial Enterprise of Virginia City, its 1858 birth, and its famed reporters including Mark Twain. It notes the 1862 arrival of Clemens at the Enterprise, the peers on the staff like “On de Quille,” and Alfred Jones and W L Jeregan as founders. It also recalls the twist of Twain’s pen name and a boyhood pig tale from Kelvin Dewcett.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Territorial Enterprise
Virginia City
Nevada
Che. Tole
Mark Twain
Enterprise
W. L. Jeregan
Alfred Jones
Genome
Duele County
Become
Carwewood
Clemens Lme
Itom Aurora
Esmereldia County
Kk Twain
Joen
Finsour River
On de Quille
William Wright
Army Rules Tighten Correspondent Access to Front Lines
Secretary of War James Aoker enforces strict rules for war correspondents. Applicants must submit a $1000 certified check for equipment and pay bonds via the newspaper of accreditation. Each field army may receive one correspondent per publication, with credentials from high officers and employer letters, and a formal Pentagon review before acceptance.
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Army and Navy Journal
Aoker
Feld Bach Care
Oder
Army
Mualbe
Alice
Wilehith
Washington
Ape Buried at Windsor in Queen Elizabeth’s Tomb
A New York Herald note claims a strange relic lies among Windsor’s royal monuments. It reports an ape once owned by the court of Lincoln and consort to a queen, buried near the recumbent effigies in St George’s chapel.
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New York Herald
St George's Chapel
Windsor
House of
St. George's
Earh
Fragmentary Heston Transcript Hints at Phouldanites Power
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Heston Tranceriet and Peat Wealth of Phouldanites with unclear context. The readable bits suggest a discussion of power or influence tied to a group or place named Phouldanites. No dates, names, or concrete actions are established.
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The
Heston Tranceriet
Phouldanites
Powess
The Jolly Old Pedagogue
Poem portrait of a kindly teacher known as the jolly old pedagogue who valued life for the living. It recalls his gentle rule of three lessons and charity, his modest home, sociable evenings, and a belief in happiness both below and beyond.
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Pelagonue
George Arpold
General Scott and a boyhood meeting at West Point
Brooklyn reporter recounts a summer 1916 reminiscence of General Scott meeting a boy in Binghamton and later visiting West Point. Scott called the most interesting moment his 18s offer to move tribes peacefully to a reservation, guiding a 200 mile trek with war chiefs and squaws including a newborn babe.
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Brooklyn
Daily Eagle
Winterd Scott
Ims
Buwhamton
Weat Point
Academy
Uts
Haverstraw
Beott
Binghamton
Hermes
Lundy's Lane
Europe
Canada
Florida
Kentucky
Georgia
Misesippi
Mr. Johnston
Goodby
Johnston
Congressmen and the Tramp Spark a Preparedness Jest
A tale portrays Representative Gardner and colleagues confronted by a begging tramp. One lawmaker jokes about the man’s charity and the tramp offers a husky reply. They converse, exchange a coin, and the tramp departs. He claims to have funded a national preparedness campaign with 25 cents.
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Gardner
Gnanis
Navy held in a net of notes described by German observer
In wartime prose a German correspondent notes that the U S Navy is not fearfully bold but contained and restrained by a web of diplomatic notes. He says the navy inspires wary respect rather than ridicule, comparing it to a net that limits direct action.
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New York World
Germany
Relehat
Uniter
Prown
Foreign policy heat fuels editorial squawk in Duluth and Minneapolis
Amid heated commentary from the Duluth News Tribune and Minneapolis Journal, editors skewer perceived failures of foreign policy and the President, arguing over how aggressively to pursue U S interests abroad while condemning antiwar rhetoric and questioning party lines.
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Duluth
Riga
Japan shows interest in sheep raising at imperial stock farm
The imperial stock farm at Kkuldo purchases sheep from Australia as Japan expands its sheep raising interests.
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Japan
Imperial Stock Farm
Kkuldo
Australia
Foreign Trade for 1916 Shows Record Totals and Surplus
The 1916 foreign trade value is estimated at 4.0 billion dollars for the year ending June 3. Exports reached about 1.23 billion, with a large increase over 1915 and the annual average. The year’s imports totaled around 4.0 billion, a record for a single month, while the export surplus climbed to roughly 2.12 billion, nearly doubled from 1915 and over four times 1914. Gold movements and balances are noted with substantial shifts from prior years.
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United States
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Ab Fe Im. Jote Alene
Department of Commerce
Spa
Amouredd Fo Stoo
Furie
Porncen
Aet Wold
A Game of Politics and Clayton Act Enforceme nt Debates
The Christian Science Monitor examines a petition to delay enforcing parts of the Clayton anti trust act amid railroads disputes and presidential politics. It questions presidential authority and whether Congress or public opinion should shape any repeal or delay, noting ongoing investigations and the role of railroads in policy debates.
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The
Christian Science Monitor
Ratironda
United States
Congress
Congrevenan Carlin
Virginia
Oser
Metanes
The Society Editor in The Chicago Herald Era
The society editor shapes coverage of upper class pageants and manners. The piece notes Thackeray, Trollope, Meredith, and Meredith’s circle as inspirations as editors balance reportage with literary ambitions and avoid sensationalism.
United States Shipyards Boost in Global War Demand
The article notes U.S. shipyards under construction or contract as of July 7 showing substantial tonnage, while Great Britain remains leader in merchant ship construction. It cites 1916 world launches of 74 merchant ships totaling 1.64 million tons, with the United States contributing a significant share. Norway and China also expand shipbuilding efforts amid wartime demand.
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United States
Bureau of Navigation
Great Britain
Ber
United Simte
Luowe
Prile
United Statepla
Norway
Kren Chink Han
Professional Women in Russia and 19th Century Medical Pioneers
Richard Washburn Child surveys the rise of professional women in Russia and neighboring regions. He notes early access to medical training abroad, pioneers like women surgeons in 1876, and the growing presence of female teachers and officials, with high gender ratios in certain services.
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Richard Washburn
Kuga
Bwitnerland
Fareway
Zurich
Mumaia
British War Policy Discussed By Officials
A garbled excerpt quotes David Lloyd George on war costs and Britain’s aims. The text hints at funding needs and future plans, mentioning figures around 43,000,000 and 3,000,000 and references to months of expenditure.
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San Francisco Chronicle
David Lioyd George
Ite
Vague
War debts and Europe’s burden echoing to bankruptcy
A dated column argues the European war burden exceeds 7.0 billion and hints at bankruptcy risk for taxpayers. It laments leaders clinging to costly conflict, questions peace terms, and contemplates Germany’s leverage against indemnities as billions remain to be spent and owed.
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Europe
Fenson
Pdria
Fon
Teuton
Ruewin
Rema
France
Belgium
There Are Limits. London Globe Protest Music Critique
The Kansas City Star notes protests by the London Globe against the emissions controversy. The piece mentions criticisms aimed at the term enemy music and references concerns over diphtheria related inventions.
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Kansas City Star
London Globe
Ageinat
Hralunes
Herman Quiem
Las
Prepared For It From Judge Belle Marie Married A Genius
A garbled collection of quotes and exchanges from various papers cites Judge Belle Marie and a gifted spouse Millie, noting talent and support while implying a foregone conclusion in a humorous, puzzle like montage. It includes snippets about a farmer buying wheat, an automobile, and after dinner remarks from a toastmaster.
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Belle
Marie
Fragmentary World article on a theft case and diamond pin
A hazy World article fragment shows Prion accused of theft with the defendant replying yes in court. The exchange suggests a first offense and a diamond pin is involved in the alleged crime.
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Frank
New York
Prion
Fragmentary note on border movement and personal ties
A garbled excerpt discusses wishes to simulate multiplicity and border duties. It mentions meeting few friends who wanted to go to the border to become an officer, implying tension between personal ties and professional roles.
Whistler Asked About King Edward In Quip About Bragging
In a brief exchange from the Christian Register a questioner asks Whistler if he is acquainted with King Edward. Whistler replies that he has not the pleasure. The king is said to be aware and a bystander notes his habit of bragging.
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Whistler
Edward
Whyintier
No clear article title from fragment
The readable text shows a fragmented dialogue about a spider and a mare with nonsensical exchanges and unclear context, lacking identifiable people places or events to summarize accurately.
Heston Transcript Snippet Sparks Ceremonial Talk
A fragment from the Heston Transcript hints at a lively debate on form and ceremony as Mercy voices amusement at a woman’s reluctance to dress up for hosting guests. The readable excerpt centers on social norms and implied expectations.
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Heston
Mre
Fragmented inquiry about laws and names in legislature
The text presents a garbled question about why there are many laws and mentions anonymous figures like Papa Jamie Hed. It appears to be a confused transcription with misplaced punctuation and nonsensical phrases, lacking coherent facts or identifiable events.
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Jamie
Australia buys ships from London Spectator report
The Australian Commonwealth government signs a deal to acquire ships from London sources to secure cheaper freight and ensure wheat exports to Britain. Officials emphasize a patent and cheaper method to guarantee shipment, aiming to stabilize Britain-bound harvest movement amid rising costs.
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London
Britain
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