Ancient world’s giant stones show engineering feats
In Syria a 69 by 14 by 14 feet stone and a 1500 ton block are described as the largest ever quarried with unknown ancient transport methods. The ruins reveal ten stone blocks behind the sun temple, joined with precise fit.
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United States Honors Allied Air Officers in Ceremony
The United States awarded distinguished services to two allied aviators and honors extend to other allied officers and civil staff for exemplary wartime service. The acknowledgment follows participation by the recognized force and marks broad recognition of personnel contributions in diverse actions.
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Wage unrest and price demands spark labor disputes
Reporters describe continued wage increase demands fueling unrest while opponents claim lower prices require reduced production. The piece cites local economic tensions and mentions paper money in circulation amid a broad Carransa dispute.
Frequent urination causes and diagnosis in adults
The article lists causes of frequent urination, noting diabetes and nocturnal frequency, and describes tests like two hour urine output. It cites Cabot's analysis of 824 cases, detailing gonorrhea, bladder inflammation, and other conditions, with prostate enlargement in men and uterine or ovarian tumors in women as common factors.
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England Taxation Debate Renews Surplus Profit Critique
The discussion centers on excessive taxation used to fund current expenses and debt, with Lord Leverhulme arguing surplus profits drive Britain’s industrial power. He warns high taxation could hinder expansion and future prosperity for the British Empire under good governance.
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Cox and Harding Praised by Governors and Senator
From the Detroit News, Senator Marding says Governor Cox is shrewd and wise, a capable Ohio governor, smart in politics and a powerful speaker. Cox replies Harding is charming and sincere about the party’s future, appreciating his journalism while noting policy differences.
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Electric Country and Swiss Power Tour Idea
The Swiss republic seeks a power tour and may equip all services with electricity. Switzerland has abundant water power and coal is costly, while New York state could finance electric power and develop undeveloped water power from the Adirondacks to the St Lawrence river rapids.
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President Wilson to Convene First League Assembly Meet
Readers urged to study the peace treaty with Germany before the first League of Nations assembly and council meeting. The article notes President Wilson’s anticipated recovery and operation of the assembly summoned by the U S president.
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No Argument From the Day's End in Private Midnight Tale
A fragment from American Legion Weekly presents a muddled dialogue in which Private Midnight Jackson voices weariness and defiance. The garbled text hints at a tense exchange about endurance and duty, with characters debating perseverance and consequences.
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Fragmented Politician Views Offer Vague Election Echoes
A garbled excerpt reflects partisan rhetoric on November election strategies and perceived vindication. The text hints at Republican angles and public confidence but lacks clear facts, names, or concrete events to anchor a full report.
Heat and Weather Hairlines From Northern Australia
An article on heat effects contrasts responses by race and discusses remedies. It cites Dre Breint and Young on tropical anemia, mentions nervous system impacts, and notes that sweating and evaporation cool the body. Practical guidance includes bathing, proper dressing, and wind-oriented housing design for hot climates.
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Gypsies Tour Britain By Road In Unimproved Lanes
Britons, it is said, have taken to gypsy travel in larger numbers since the war. They ride country roads in covered wagons pulled by slow horses, camping roadside and cooking with makeshift stoves, tethering livestock at night with their gear.
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War With Mexico Course in New York World Platform Discussion
The New York World critiques the Republican platform on Mexico as leaning toward war. It notes calls for a firm policy and possible occupation if constitutional reform is not achieved, reflecting party tensions and concerns about U S actions in Mexico.
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Faith in Wilson Stance on Mexico Neighbors and Policy
The text argues that American action toward Mexico should avoid provoking hostility across Central and South America. It stresses that seizing Mexico would create enemies and permanently alienate the peoples of the hemisphere, despite President Wilson's confidence in eventual Mexican progress.
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Haitian Navy Vessel Li Independance In Haitian Waters
The narrative describes a Haitian naval schooner named Li Independance encountered near Guantanamo Bay. Crewed by eleven men of mixed ancestry, the ship flies Haiti’s colors with a white officer in command and three officers averaging 26 years, two of whom are American sailors serving in the Haitian gendarmerie.
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250 Patents at 31 From People's Magazine
John Hays Hammond Jr misstates his origin and pursues starward work using electricity air and water He began experiments by breaking clocks at age ten He filed his first patent at eighteen and claimed a wireless system to aid the army He holds multiple directorships and serves as adviser on wireless problems to the military
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Gossip in Business Beware leaking secrets in workplace talk
Fragmented text discusses how gossip and discussing others within an organization erode efficiency and trust. It warns that even casual remarks can ripple through the company, waste leadership time, and damage reputations by spreading secrets and gossip.
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Pie Mented Retina and Blindness Risks Discussed
A medical discussion explains pigmentary degeneration of the retina and optic nerve wasting leading to uneven vision and night blindness. Progress is largely uncontrollable by medicine or surgery, reading remains possible with comfort, and genetic links from consanguineous marriages are noted as increasing risk.
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Juvenile Delinquency and a Brooklyn Child Case
A 14 year old girl poisoned a 14 month old in Brooklyn in 1918 and was found guilty of juvenile delinquency. She aimed to implicate a 70 year old woman in the crime and the infant died after 24 hours of suffering. The piece argues the law should protect the public and reflects on punishment and reform.
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Prices payed for famous manuscripts and poems
The New York Post notes high sums for literary manuscripts including Pope and Stevenson. Philadelphia buyers paid 55000 for Pope’s Kecay on Man manuscripts, while others for The Domain of Arnheim and The Amateur Emigrant fetched large sums. The piece contrasts scant earnings of translators with these record prices.
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Ticket and Platform in Democratic Nominations
The piece notes Virgivia and Texas leaders with their platforms and mentions Volstead’s top line. It questions the convention impact, calling Chairman Cummings the sole figure to gain a reputation this year. Reading both platforms might predict the next two years' events.
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Chance For Every Boy Editorial Path in Politics
A Kansas City Star piece notes that Roosevelt Taft and Wilson have moved into editorial roles, suggesting any American boy can become an editorial writer by first becoming president. The commentary links career progression to high political achievement.
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We Didn’t Win the War We Bought It From London Punch
The piece suggests a provocative view that victory in the war was purchased rather than earned, as a wry take on wartime budgets. It notes a shift in opinion among some readers after careful budget considerations, implying skepticism about the war’s outcome.
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Grass. From the Mural Weekly
Thank God for grain and hay as Karih’s whiskered face is described with delight. The note traces hay’s value in 1016 equaling wheat, then laments lawn weeds and weed varieties, praising the farmer who grows hay despite common garden invaders and weeds.
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Creel Reflects On Wilson War Leadership And Cabinet
George Creel surveys Wilson era decisions on entry to war, Roosevelt Wood Pershing and cabinet politics. He argues Wilson’s dual nature, the president’s discipline and detachment at key moments, and explains why Roosevelt and Wood were sidelined while Pershing held military sway.
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Turquoise Adorned Skull Found Near Mount Chalchihult
A human skull encrusted with turquoise was uncovered near Mount Chalchihult twenty miles from Banta Fe New Mexico. The gems were set after death and calmed as luck by the ancient southwestern aboriginals. Similar skulls and vast turquoise mine tunnels known as the Wonder Caves indicate extensive prehistoric mining activity in the region.
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Coal Shortage Alarm From Guaranty Trust Co
The United States Geological Survey reports a major coal shortage with weekly output around 10 million tons short of the 11 million target. Current production lags by about 7 million tons per month, widening the deficit across the nation.
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Bound to Old China From the Detroit News
Detroit Chinese residents prepare bodies for shipment to China. Officials arrange removal and ready the vessels while health authorities seek to secure proper ceremonial cankers and secure transport for the 26 Chinese dead in the United States.
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Customs of Chinese Funerals and Lost Ancestral Ties
The piece contrasts exhumation and burial abroad for Chinese deaths with rites in China and in America. It notes some favor removal to honor old customs while others oppose it. It reflects on the evolving view of China and a poet Dorothy Leonard in New York.
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Pittsburg Chronicle Tolaway Fishing Tale Unclear Dialect
Fragmentary account describes a river fishing outing with characters Childley and Badger. Dialogue is garbled and neutrally presented, mentioning trout and a notable catch, but key details are unreadable.
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