Thunderstorms in the Making by Popular Mechanica source
Rogers DO Rusk MA explains how a thunderstorm forms from early white patches in the sky to thunder heads. He describes moisture rise, uneven heating, cloud bulging, and the three stages leading to lightning and heavy rain with immense energy.
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Dominion Voice in Foreign Policy Shapes Empire Unity
From the Literary Digest analysis of New Zealand’s evolving dominion status, the piece argues for greater independence in foreign affairs. It cites Wellington on Samoa governance and Downie Stewart’s view that signing the peace treaty marked a step toward real autonomy, urging continuous ministerial representation in London and stressing dominions’ need for an effective voice to preserve imperial unity while pursuing unhampered development.
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Winter itch remedies and cautionary notes from readers
A reader discusses winter itch from cold dry air and offers a glycerin and lime water remedy, plus skin care steps. The letter cites multiple home formulas from Kellogg, Pusey, Sutton, and others, noting humidified air and cautious use of phenol for irritated skin.
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Political Signs to Be Removed From State Highways
The American Motorist reports New York and Pennsylvania will remove political advertisements posted along state highways. State highway commissioners asked division engineers and road superintendents for instructions to eliminate all such signs from the highways.
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Pennsylvania
Fragmented 1920s political excerpt on nations and labor
The fragment discusses old party labels losing meaning to voters and the need for swift action. It mentions the League of Nations as an insured working entity and references labor questions, signaling a period debate over international and domestic policy.
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Paralyzing Industrial Life Prompts Call for Action
The passage argues for clearing up industrial paralysis, reducing living costs, and eradicating bobbery ism and I W W agitators. It urges big minded statesmen who prioritize national interests over personal ambitions and animosities.
U S Inventor Nominated for Coveted Award
Dr Rogera of Hyattsville Maryland is cited as inventor of an underground and underwater wireless telegraphy system. Maryland Academy of Science supporters campaign to obtain the Nobel Prize in physics for his work.
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The Peptomist Silences Doubters in War Effort
In the American Legion Weekly Thomas C Sheehan defines a peptomist as a pessimist who claims a task cannot be done. An optimist believes it can be done and lets George do it. The peptomist grabs a coat rolls up sleeves and proceeds to make it happen.
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American Legion Weekly
George
My City and I: A Citizen's Pledge of Loyalt y
A statement declaring strong local loyalty and duty to support the city. It emphasizes citizenship, cooperation, law and order, trade, education, morals, recreation, and the rights of a free born American. The speaker commits to belief and work for the city.
Walks Road to Health by Tam IV Editor A F P
A 42 year old writer describes chronic illness since 22 years ago and credits daily walking outdoors with restoration of health. He details a routine of six to eleven miles on Sundays and four to six miles on weekdays, wearing suitable clothing, studying birds, and carrying a camera. He notes improved digestion, no constipation, fewer colds, better sleep, and claims walking is a stronger tonic than medicines. He urges others to walk more and rely on fresh air.
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Sin of the Administration slams justice policy on coal strikes
The Republican Publicity Association rebukes the Department of Justice for negotiating with criminals in coal strike talks and denounces the Democratic administration as deceitful. It claims only two courses could satisfy Republicans: overturn the 13th Amendment or let people freeze without fuel.
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Zig Zag Ship Courses Not Now
The Portland Oregonian notes that zig-zag steering in wartime did not begin in the latest conflict. It recalls that during the Spanish American War Captain A. F. Pillsbury popularized the tactic to use favorable breezes and cooler troop quarters below deck.
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A. F. Pillsbury
Divorce Courts Expand as Paris Sees Rise in Breakups
From the London Mail, Paris reports 123,000 divorce cases awaiting hearing at the Palais de Justice, more than double last year. With existing tribunals overwhelmed, four new divorce courts are being organized to ease the workload and keep proceedings timely before magistrates and Paris lawyers.
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Where are you going now to save the world
The passage notes widespread strikes and unrest as the author, Fred Warren, a socialist lecturer from Girard Kansas, departs with his traveling bag to deliver talks. He quips that he has spent about 15 years waving the world and now sees the results.
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Anglo American and Bolshevik clash seen in world control plan
Ryutaro Nagai argues in Chu Koron that Anglo-Saxonism and bolshevism threaten global order. He claims tacit U.S. and British cooperation to shape the world under their influence, aiming to spread their civilization or labor revolution.
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Japan
America
England
Force of Habit Stenographers Workload Joke
Washington Times humor piece notes government stenographers are busy as two typists discuss their heavy workload. One quips about typing so many letters that night she ended her prayers with Yours Truly, illustrating overwork and comic office chatter.
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Way of a Maid With a Man From the Boston Transcript
The piece counsels young men in love, noting that many girls say no at first but will respond, likening their reactions to photographs that reveal negatives after exposure. The tone reflects era humor about courtship and social expectations. Behavioral observations are framed as prudish guidance for suitors.
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Bayer Aspirin Widely Accepted For Cold And Headache Relief
The Bayer name signifies genuine Aspirin trusted by physicians for nineteen years. Each unopened Bayer Tablets of Aspirin package carries directions for treating colds headaches toothaches and earaches, reflecting its world famous status and proven use by millions.
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Bayer
Spoken In Bitterness at Washington Fire
A fragment describes a exchange about a cafe termed as a protiteria and hints at a Washington fire incident. The lines point to a bitter tone and a misnaming of the venue amid unfolding events in the capital. The text contains no further corroborating details or dates.
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Washington
Cascarets Cleanse and Regulate Digestive System
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a gentle night time cleanse for the stomach liver and bowels. It claims to remove sour fermenting foods foul gases excess bile and waste while you sleep and promises a morning feeling of improvement at a low cost.
Leaving, Anyway Captain Resigns Amid Tense Exchange
A fragmented report notes a captain preparing to resign amid a tense exchange. The wording references Sentry-Hatt and TL fre with a statement about leaving, indicating a formal departure announcement and a brief exchange before action.
Enjoyed Well Worn Honors From Ancient Authors
The piece notes Sophocles as the oldest writer at ninety, followed by Thomas Carlyle at eighty six and Jeremy Bentham at eighty five, with Voltaire dying at eighty four. It also includes a brief, unrelated comic exchange and a wry remark about giants and cold feet.
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Ajax
Thomas Carlyle
Jeremy Bentham
John Stuart Mill
Carlyle
Voltaire
Equally Diaphanous Soap Bubble Thickness
A humorous dialogue from the Kansas City Star features Mrs Wanboo and Palmer Wawboo discussing a county paper note that an ordinary soap bubble is only five millionths of an inch thick. They joke about a boy named Gabe Gawk and a horse swap plan.
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Hettle Jane
Kansas City Star
Gloom and Powonder Auction Ideas for a City Club
A humorous exchange in Kansas City features Mr Gloom and an unnamed gent debating names for a proposed group. The tentative title, League for the Dissemination of Appreciation for the Beautiful Among the Masses, is critiqued with a punchy suggestion to call it the Gimme Gang.
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Kansas City Star
Thermometer Prices Dim At Right Place Store
A Kansas City Star snippet shows a customer lamenting high prices and the owner of the Right Place store in Petunia replying that thermometers are down quite low this morning indicating cooler readings and lower costs.
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