Various Global Briefs and Oddities from World News
WALETT. CROOK COUNTY WY. Reports mix of foreign debates on rye leaves as food with ship safety flaws in old lines. Chamber of commerce in Tor freon advances postwar mercantile ties while Jamaica imports shift toward American shoe makers. Uruguayan locust use for fertilizer and soap eyed. English apple crop tight due to labor shortages. British empire coinage debate resurfaces. Hidden 1798 Spanish dollar found in Maine. Connecticut woman invents waxed baking tools. Coney Island explores free admission with exit tax. Arctic Ocean to Baltic canal project proposed. Notable tales include Ruth Koolt and a flying, rollable house by Charles Woll. Continuous 1917 trade reports mix with tech and war-era curios.
General Pershing remembered for discipline and care
A portrait of General John J. Pershing highlights his strict discipline and unwavering concern for soldiers welfare. The piece notes his support for Young Men's Christian Association efforts in the Philippines, his interest in morale, and his influence in post events and charitable drives.
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Céline
Europe
Pershing
General Pershing
Pilippines
Young Men's Christian Association
Fort Willan McKinley
Association
Christian Ites
International Committee
Maniin Association
M Gorized
Preparedness in the Kraal
A South African mission school letter tells of two boys aged about four or five who vanished from their homes. They returned with a small wagon bearing an open Bible, saying they believed the Bible would keep the Kafirs from harming them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie
Aed
Tommy
German governance and failing understanding in Atlantic Monthly
The text reflects confusion about German leadership and colonial aims. It notes Von Blessing’s death, Von Falkenhausen's rise, and their belated efforts to control Belgium. It laments German ignorance of Belgians, Samoans, and other peoples, and mocks American misunderstanding of German motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fae Atlantic Monthly
Cate
von Blessing
von Falkenhausen
Belgium
Solf
Germany
Signal Lights on Airplanes from Scientific American
The French army uses a portable miniature searchlight with a telescope to enable two way air ground communication. An operator taps a side key to send messages in a telegraph code while viewing distant flashes through the telescope, with range up to 8000 feet in daylight and greater at night.
Army Bakers at School Prom Washington Point
Arrangements advance for a training camp near Jacksonville Mississippi for quartermaster officers and enlisted men. Camp Jose Johnston will train about 1400 per class and eventually prepare up to 30,000 quartermaster personnel across motor, wagon, pack train, and baker units under Maj Frett L. Munson and Lt Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pont
Jacksonville
Mla
Quartermaster Corps
Jose Johnston
Frett L. Munson
Aley
Sach
Bakers Companlos
The Chosen Ones Explored for Civil War Draft Term
A Philadelphia North American excerpt questions labeling the army as the chosen. It debates terms for American volunteers and reflects on divine calling and duty, urging readers to honor sacrifice in the era’s crisis and to carry forward Master words about bearing fruit in wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Mitchell Moopes
Philadelphia North American
Laney Pie
Fragmented note on a local event and people
An unclear OCR fragment mentions an owner a mechanic and ties to two others. It references a May date and a local scene with identifiable participants though specifics remain unreadable. The piece hints at a small incident or arrival involving a household or workshop.
Wartime Food Conservation Plan From Hoover Memo
A wartime note urges strict food conservation citing Mr Hoover and Nickel Plate rail fare as examples. It urges reduced bread and butter portions, charges for extras, limited meat portions, increased fish and seafood use, and smaller servings to aid the war effort, with emphasis on minimizing waste and purchasing substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hoover
Hotela
Pestaurante
Lange Proposave
Ecarcely
Percen
Hoover
Buatocks
Miles
Silent World as Baby Goes to School
A mother recalls the ache of her child leaving for school. Toys lie scattered on the porch while wind moves the rope and a kitten sleeps. The mother watches the baby walk away, waves goodbye, and endures the quiet, pale world that follows. Mortimer Lowts, Howston Post.
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Senoul
Ra —Mortimer Lowts
Howston
Selfconfidence from the Nautilus on child courage
An anecdotal reflection on a child’s failed jump into a lake and the lesson of confidence. The narrator recalls trying to jump logs near a lake shore, falling into shallow water, then learning to jump with calm focus rather than fear. The piece urges children to face risk with steady nerve and proceed toward the goal.
Fragmented Northers at Louaville Hotel Mock Colonial Ties
A northerner group at a Louaville hotel mocks colonial ties using pejorative terms. A color attendant responds with biting satire about born within colonel lineage and the generational effects of slavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loulaville
Local Courier-Joannal Snippet Sparks Gossip on Marriages
Readable fragments discuss a Ltoulaville wedding rumor from a fur department girl and a newly married man, with mentions of bargains and oysters, reflecting period gossip and social chatter from the paper page.
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Loulaville Courier-Joannal
Facta fragment hints at disputed proof in pursuit case
A garbled excerpt mentions a person seeking clarity in a pursuit scenario. It references a belief about a man’s actions and asks what front is offered when a man attempts it. The exact names and context are unclear due to OCR errors.
Gwagger Stick Reward Noted by Dallas Newer
A fragment notes a large reward or grant valued at $1,000 connected to Gwagger Stick, with references to a Dallas source and a veteran, possibly a commission soldier, now aged about twelve years old. The piece hints at a ceremonial or commemorative context and mentions a banquet still deemed necessary in this country.
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Dallas
Willian Jeowite
Ted
Huis
Tilin
Araalick
Perpetual Honeymoons and the Divorce Question
A fragment reflects on marriage and happiness, contrasting spiritual fulfillment with material pleasure. It notes how constant conflict and self-interested views erode harmony, suggesting that true contentment lies beyond earthly gains and that devotion can reframe marital strain.
Lincoln Statue Controversy in The Art World
The Art World prints letters opposing George Gray Barnard's Lincoln statue planned for London and Paris, arguing the work misrepresents Lincoln. It defends Barnard as a great artist, notes historical criticism is common, and asserts the statue embodies democracy rather than mere vanity.
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Prers Haa
Lincoln
George Gray Barnard
London
Westminster Abbey
Parliament
Paris
coTge Ton
Vevern Jettere
Honora Robert T. Lincoln
Mark HL Choate
Henry Cabot
Maree
Heniv Ratte
Barnard
Ike Rodin
la Aiso
Balaac
Henri Rochefort
Comedie Hamatine
Abraham Lincoln
Back Door Etiquet Ends With Food Fight Between Neighbors
In Atchison two women clash while trading food in a backdoor etiquette game. One woman’s pan of string beans triggers a sequence of deliveries and responses including plum butter, doughnuts, tomatoes, hot cakes, pickled beets, ham, and a damaged dish, ending with the men reclaiming the last pan before junk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Care In First Aid And The Meddling Citizen
A courtroom recounts a motor accident where a man with a fractured hip died a year later. Two physicians testified they removed him from under a machine but did not move him further, arguing that improper first aid can cause more harm. The piece warns against meddling in emergencies and stresses keeping the injured still and awaiting proper care.
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Fgg
Mysicians
Aryo
Thefendant
John B. Murphy
Iil
Alaska Seals and Rookeries Described by Parker
Harvard professor G H Parker analyzes Alaska seals noting their value exceeds mineral wealth due to renewable revenue. He details rookery locations on St George and St Paul, colony structure including bulls cows pups and harems, breeding cycles from May to August, and long term life patterns and maturity timelines.
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Alaska
G. H. Parker
Harvard
Scientific Monthly
St George
St. Paul Island
Bering Seco
Pacific Ocean
War service changes a varied roster into American soldiers
President Luther asserts the wartime roster blends Polish, Serbian, and Russian names into loyal Americans. He notes many will adopt American identities in the U S Army, with former names replaced by new nicknames as they serve.
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Luther Wittiiy
Tower of I
Bngg
Paras
Deponatowski
Dupont
Deancaviteh
Charles Co ‘Urp
Philandropoux
Philip Andrew
Army of Freedom
Acter
Arsene
Havin
United States
Segenien Have Poor Teeth From The Basten
A Massachusetts Dental Association report notes shocking dental decay among foreign soldiers, with Dr Hopkins describing their teeth as the worst he has seen. He remarks many lack tooth brushes and suffer severe dental neglect while remaining otherwise in health despite wounds.
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Basten
Hamur
A. Hopkins
Maasachusetts Dental Aoc
Hopkins
France
Irish Soldiers in France and the Montenay Field
Fragmentary London Chronicle passage notes Irish soldiers in French service including Loyalists from James II era. Mentions Montenay battle, the Irish Brigade, volunteers, Light Infantry, and militia ties, with hints of restitution and era shifts after revolution.
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London Chronicle
France
James Ii
Montenay
Ireland
Sweetheart Led Police to Embezzler at Broad Street Station
Richard Asch of New York was arrested at Broad Street station after being pursued for three weeks. He faced forgery and embezzlement charges exceeding $100. The arrest followed a tip from his young nursemaid girlfriend Margaret Anderson in New York, with Detective Whelan aiding the operation.
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Philadelphia
Richard Asch
New York
Broad Street
Margaret Anderson
Asch
Whelan
Arma
Ahe
Sam
John B. Jones
Washington
Moyse & Holmux
Didnt Need Em From the Dallas News
A garbled item notes a traveler seeking an opportunity to show samples to a merchant and customer, with later remarks on debtshiris and laborers. The fragment discusses selling items and a reaction to being offered a helmet, reflecting a casual exchange about goods and prices.
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Dallas News
Ala Tata
Where Two Is a Crowd in Milk Stirred Stew Tale
Readable fragment describes two oyeterms in a milkful pot preparing stew. One asks the other where water is while a rope and a shore phrase appear, ending with a puzzled question about their needs. The passage preserves quirky dialect and imagery without clear context.
He Was Curious
A fragmentary note recounts a boy's curious moment during a night event at a Hunluy school, mentioning latent wear and child’s actions. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a school setting and a night activity observed.
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Hunluy School
The Old Stock Riddle of Faesing Bhow Customs
A fragment notes customs and a mysterious Old Stock entry linked to Faesing Bhow. The text hints at a traditional practice or archival record with unclear details and unspecified identifiers. Further readable content is needed to confirm people, places, and exact events.
Treason and the Liberty Loan in Wartime Rhetoric
A wartime oration argues treason lies in neglecting Liberty Loan subscriptions and government support. It emphasizes duty to fund the war effort, with conscription and sacrifice framed as essential to national security. Citizens are urged to contribute fully, with absences marked as unworthy.
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H. Prica
United States
Germany
Outco
When Americans Went by in Paris in Everybody's Magazine
Descriptive scene as American troops march through Paris, welcomed with flowers. The crowd cheers, noting the soldiers’ appearance and the affectionate reception. An American girl Sally shares a rose with a soldier, symbolizing cross cultural warmth.
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Paris
Deorethy
Cenfield Fisher
Rue de Picpus
Lafayette
Rue de Rivoli
Amerique
Babs
Sally
J le
French Morality A Fiction, Galsworthy in Atlantic Monthly
The piece argues a stereotype that France is immoral, contrasting it with English views. It notes that French life appears freer yet diverse, with comments on French women, youth, and manners. It questions sweeping judgments and suggests moral nuance amid wartime tragedies and fidelity narratives.
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John Galsworthy
Atlantic Monthly
France
Kusela
England
Rmany
Opanty, At ‘Teast
Brown
Conflict of Authority In German Baltic Drive Incident
Dutch journalist J M de Meaufort recounts a German captain’s halted patrol in Johannisburg after a disputed order from the Polen command. A landsturm private challenges the order and risks a shoot command, prompting a tense exchange as the officer defers to his superior.
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J. M. de Meaufort
Johannishbirg
Iwo Salva
Landsturm
Fragmented dialogue reveals a late arrival at a social event
A garbled excerpt shows a conversation where a guest explains arriving late and being invited to join a party. The text is incomplete and reads as a hurried, unclear recount of the evening with references to a baroness or duchess and a professor.
Wilson Aids Army Library Adds Signed Bookplates
The Washington Post reports a soldiers library fund receives a cash contribution from the President for books for soldiers and sailors. Autographed bookplates will accompany volumes funded by the President and Mrs. Wilson, with books sent to the front.
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Wilson
Army Library
Washington Post
Library War Council
Tin
Wooden Soles to Aid Soldiers in Winter Shoes
United States consular report notes an experimental use of wooden soles for military footwear to improve traction on ice. Two additional pairs are prepared for testing ashore. soles are water soaks to boost grip and insulation. A final judgment will determine broader adoption.
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United States
Conmular
Fragmentary quote hints at family dispute and insult
A disjointed fragment references Viom Landon Tit-Hite and Buckie with unclear context. The text touches on insults and family relations, suggesting tension over walking and personal remarks. No verifiable events, dates, or places are identifiable in the fragment.
Fragmented OCR yields unclear local notice from Birmingham Age
Reader sees garbled text about a hearing and a court matter with scattered names and phrases. The fragment mentions a hearing, an incident, and questions about who did what, but lacks a coherent report or identifiable subjects.
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Crook County, Wyo
Zabeth
America
Chamber of Commerce
Torfreon Folia
Come Yujla
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Jamaica
Alejandro Otaegui
Taccui
Canada
Australia
C. Oliver
Phippsburg
Connecticut
Halph Madsen
Cretchton
Neb
Omaha
Madsen
Coney Island
se @ fant
Arctic Ocean
Baltisee
Kondalaska
White Sea
Tornes
Gulf of Finkand
Georgia
Ruth Koolt
St. Louie
George
Charles Woll
Berwick
George L. Weigand
Topekat
Win
Taulritoe
Coa
Catania
Humbert
Iin
Brasilian
Pere Fiver
Vallenid
Lagtan
Eatioctud
Pershing Ae
Army Bakers
Baby
Birmingham Age-Herald
Frent
Ohio
Rancei
Teateriaionn
Willie
Christiine
Bede
Why War Services American Wazs
Sweetheart
Ball Gm
Curious
Oras
Buckie
Tlm
Avin Morinkour
Birmingham
Hornid
Brialler
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