Dangers of wood alcohol prompt public and state action
The 1915 public health progress notes report growing concern over wood alcohol. The National Association of Retail Druggists backs labeling and restricting use. New Hampshire and South Dakota pass laws banning wood alcohol in consumables, while New York Chicago and Montclair regulate its sale.
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National Association of Retail Druggists
New Hampshire
South Dakota
New York
Chicago
Montclair
N. J
Mysterious Tie Sparks Fires in Ariwake Bay Near Kyushu
A strange tie arising yearly on February 2 and lasting 45 days ignites fires on land and sea near Ariwake Bay along Kyushu. A newly outfitted scientific expedition plans to solve the origin of Lie con tion, framed as a complete dining out adventure.
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Ariwake Bay
Kyushu
Japan
Tungsten Electrodes Enclosed in Crystalline Chamber Invented
A new lamp design uses tungsten electrodes sealed within a crystalline chamber to reduce trimming and cleaning costs. The invention aims to simplify maintenance and extend lamp life while preserving performance.
Coffee substitute from Austrian process detailed on drying and dissolving
An Austrian method describes making an artificial coffee by drying prepared material in pans or evaporating surfaces, grinding it finely, then compressing into a tale. It is dissolved in hot water to produce a beverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
Austria
States in Proportion to Population Divisions Mention Montana Dividing
In proportion to population the states having the mont Dividjiem are New Mexico Nevada Arizona Kentecx Tennessee and Virginia. A sugar refinery recently underwent operation and will use the palm from which ether? and alcohol.
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New Mexico
Nevada
Arionona
Kentecx
Tennessee
Virginia
Ceylon
Oret
Eugar
What Became of Theodosia Burr The Mystery Explained
A century ago Theodosia Burr the daughter of Aaron Burr vanished at sea aboard the Patriot during a Charleston to New York voyage. Rumors of wrecks pirates and slavery circulated while Burr clung to the belief the ship was lost in a storm. No conclusive evidence or rescue filled the mystery to this day.
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America
Theodora Burr
Theodosia
Aaron Hurt
Aia
Joseph Alston
South
Europe
Alexander Hamilton
England
Charleston
New York
Patriot
Perentier
Ates
Theodora
Orient
Aaron Parr
Aaron Burr
Josia Burr
North Carolina
Carolina
Clrent
Portraits of Ghosts and Wireless Influence on Photos
A New York Times excerpt discusses the Order of Rosae Cruci members in Germany and here who claim natural explanations for photographic phenomena. Experiments show unexposed plates affected by wireless spark gap vibrations, producing curves, spirals, and light patterns during development.
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New York Times
Order of
Rosae Cruci
Germany
Jacob Hemmuller
Letovic
Reone Crucis
Army Appropriation Bill Aims to Fund National Guard
The House military affairs committee moves a 2.0 million dollar appropriation to carry out guard provisions. Estimated federal payments would support the National Guard up to full strength of 425,000 with annual federal outlays of about 50 million, though states retain maintenance control while Congress debates broader funding logistics.
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House
Pongroms
Georgia Belle Is Beauty At Capital
Miss on Hardwick of Georgia, wife of Senator Thomas W. Hardwick, is highlighted as a beauty in the southern congressional set at the national capital where beauty honors are contested among the sharpest rivals.
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Georgia
Capital
Miss On Hardwick
Thomas W. Hardwick
National Capital
Westminster Hall Beetle Eats Ancient Roof Timber
A historic report describes the Westminster beetle destroying oak hammer beam roof posts and arches from a 14th century design by a foreman carpenter. The article notes structural risk and the need for steel bracing and preventive measures while detailing the beetle’s wood-devouring larva and its effect on the famed hall.
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Westminster Hall
London Post
Westminster
Victims of Salt Warned by Medical Society
The Chicago Herald reports Charles Wood ward of the TMne State Eclectic Medical society warns salt as mankind’s greatest enemy. He claims modern humans crave salt, consume about 400 grains daily, and excess salt causes brittle bones and numerous ailments. He asserts cannibals avoid white men for being too salty.
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Chicago Herald
Charles Woodward
Tmne
State Eclectic Medical Society
First Skating Origins and Ancient Bone Skates
A fragmentary history traces skating to early peoples. It notes Exkimos using whalebone runners, Danish references around 1144, and 12th century bone skates tied to the foot. A pair rests in the British Museum, with London or Dutch influence suggested as the conduit.
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Fitastephen
London
British Museum
Holland
Lincolahire
Skaiea
Stonen Fens
Fragmented Old-Time Dialect Quip on Household Cabling
A garbled regional speech piece questions Mrs. Maloney and Mollie about kitchen cabling and furniture storage. It mentions Mrs Caney and old man frustrations, with a note on searching a dem card index to find a rolling item.
Linen outfits feature wide watermarked keru with tweed gowns
A fragment notes Keru linen with wide watermarked details, paired with tweed gowns. The collar and accompanying culfe are described as turned, suggesting decorative styling.
Railroads Spend 66 Million on Chicago Terminal Project
Chicago railroad firms push extensive freight and passenger terminal work. The freight facility covers 12 city blocks from the river to Twelfth Street with 18 tracks and 400 freight cars, costing about 16 million for land and construction. A union passenger terminal, planned by multiple lines, will cost around 50 million and rise west of Canal Street with two connected buildings and eight access points.
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Chicago
Chicago River
Twelfth Street
Pennsylvania Lines
West
Polk Street
Taylor Street
Stewart Avenue
Union
Chicago, Milwaukee& St. Paul
Pennsylvania
Chi
Burlington & Quincy Ronda
Msylvania
Panhandle
Fort Wayne
Canal Street
Madison Street
Harrison Street
Democratic View Attacks Republicans Over Roosevelt War Issue
The New York World laments Republican hypocrisy if Roosevelt is not nominated. It argues GOP leaders cannot denounce peace and praise fighting, accusing them of burning fingers with fire and failing to set clear campaign issues.
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New York
Hoosevelt
Chicago
Roosevelt
All Visible to Them From J Stage Manager
The stage manager chides Rita Ravengelp for her gown choice in the second act. Rita defends the dress as the latest style bought for $20 while the manager notes the husband’s line will confuse the audience about concealed meanings.
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Rita Ravengelp
New Silk Ban Dana Handkerchief Fashion Shown
A novel silk ban dana handkerchief for sports suits debuts with silk options and Scotch plaided effects. Familiar color patterns in black orange green and red are featured in the display.
Duchess of Westminster Leads War Hospital Effort in France
The Duchess of Westminster now directs a war hospital in France after her prankish reputation cooled by war duties. She inherits her sense of humor from Mrs. Cornwallis-West who once sewed up Gladstone’s night gown.
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Duchess of Westminster
France
Mrs. Cornwallis-Weat
Gladstone
Swiss Captain Urges Military Training Before Congress
Dr Theodore Christen of Cincinnati testifies on the Swiss compulsory system before the Senate military affairs committee. He says training boosts efficiency without fostering militarism and that brief annual service minimizes industrial disruption. Critics in Cincinnati and Henry Hunt argue the volunteer plan is unfair and favor universal training.
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Switzerland
Spokane
Spa
Senate Committee On Military Affaires
Theodore Christen
Cincinnati
Beckin
Dr. Christen
Chamberlain
Leswens
Aml
National Guard
Christen
Ohio National Guard
Henry T. Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Bening
Henry C. Emery
Tariff Commission
Taft
Germany
France
Australia
The Irish Question Through Irish Dreaming and Politics
A long opinion piece contrasts romantic Irish identity with practical politics in Britain’s wartime context. It critiques Churchill’s peace plan, notes the north south divide, and urges empathetic leadership toward Ireland amid Easter Rising memory and Ulster faction tensions.
Let the Tariff Sleep by favoyard in the Duluth Herald
James J. Hill, renowned builder of the Great Northern railroad, is cited arguing against protectionist tariffs. He questions trading with foreigners and warns that European buyers wince at cash sales, while suggesting a merchant marine under the American flag would lack freight without reciprocal trade.
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Favoyard
Duluth
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
New York
Gary
Penury
Europe
Kelley
Coat of Popularity in Wartime Britain
The Washington Star reports David Lloyd George, wartime minister of munitions, once idol of union classes, now under a cloud due to corruption talk. Henry Taylor, British consul to Duluth, notes his unpopularity mirrors his prewar popularity, likening it to a young lady who cut the most votes at a bazaar for being popular.
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Washington Star
Davi Lloyd George
Henry Taylor
Duluth
Lioyd George
Marie
Marriage Reform Sparks in Local Tale
A snippet from the Moston Globe depicts a broken hearted wife defending her husband Harold’s character. She explains her marriage aimed at reform, but now sees no need for it and remarks the union was a mistake.
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Moston Globe
Harold
Junebride
Asphodella Twobble Eyes Red House Dream
In a Birmingham Age-Herald snippet Asphodella Twobble vows never to marry a man who does not own at least a red town house and a country home. The humorous exchange suggests she would prefer a prosperous match.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Asphodella Twobble
Min
No Desire to Go On From Answers
A prisoner faced a serious charge of stealing in court. The prosecuting solicitor asked if a lawyer could be employed. The court asked the defendant if he desired a lawyer. The defendant said he was willing to drop the case.
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China
Orden
A Littl While and Don Marguia Song Mention
A fragment mentions Arita Menor and Don Marguia with references to singing love and a lute. An expert speaks in Flussian about a dangerous disease and a map of melodies. The text reads as OCR garble with undefined context and names.
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Flussian Aclentiat
Brave war chaplains heroically in struggle
Paris dispatch notes a campaign by radical and socialist elements against priests at front lines. It recalls Count Albert de Mun and Count Paul Pourtales securing chaplain enlistment, with priests and pastors serving amid heavy losses. It honors brief portraits of chaplains who died or served under fire and recounts a Easter procession under shelling and soldiers aided by clergy.
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Paris
Associated Press
Albert de Mun
Paul Pourtes
Abraham Bloch
Saint-Die
Villier
Arras
Dubreuil
Chams
Khe Thinot
Perrot
Verdun
France
Christ
Bishop Ruch
Legion of Honor
Batie
Charles Ruch
Anothe
Henroeque
Henrocqua
Freedom Must Go Armed. Ode to Liberty and Defiance
Fragmentary poem-like text extols liberty and resistance, invoking Freedom, tyranny, and battle imagery. A flawed voice praises enduring strength against oppression, referencing a crown, armor, swords, and prophetic struggle across mountains and seas.
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Nagao Ariaga
Ariga
Yuan Shih-y'al
Chires
Peking
Tokio
United States
Chichester
North
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Ostend
Eee
Theodosia Burr
Mary Hardwick
Too Much Red
Teaman
Sinn Feiners
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Abbey Theater
Btephen Gwynn
Lady Gregory
Banshre Tower
Mr. Balfour
Philip Snowden
Winston Churchill
Edward Carson
Mr Redmond
Boyne Waters
Ennlekillen
Walla
Derry
Ulster
Orange Lodges
Down
Antrim
Belfaust
Connemara
Bantry
Galway
Waterford
Hergon
Bergou
Bergen
Bootland
St. Andrew
St. George
St. Patrick's Cress
Beate Union
Irish Union
Ince
Irie
Don Marguia
Iraal
Tina
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