Preventing hail storms with giant aerial copper cables
The article argues hailstones form via electrical processes and not cold air. It cites H Gernaback and Jaentz, noting hailstones contain compressed gas and expand underwater. A proposed remedy: deploy many large kites carrying thick copper cables to drain electrical charge from storm clouds at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ohio
Jaentz
Jienti
Hallsterme
France
Austria
Italy
Earth
A Page From History on France 1848 Workshop Policy
The piece critiques the 1848 French national workshops under Louis Blanc, noting they paid only half wages, failed to create real work, and led to economic collapse and Parisian unrest. It warns against loafing and praises American work ethic, urging workers to resist high costs of loafing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Exchange Bank
Philadelphia
France
Paris
Cavaignac
America
Political Turmoil and Allegations of City Hall Corruption
A Springfleh Republican report accuses city hall leaders of pressuring the black vote, tolerating disorderly venues, and profiting from illegal acts. It charges the mayor with posing as a friend of the colored race while failing to improve the black belt districts, urging reform and scrutiny of the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Germman Honewty
Admonitions on Health and Culture in City Life
A fragmentary late nineteenth or early twentieth century admonition urges guarding health through outdoor exercise, plain food, and early hours. It stresses building a solid intellectual capital, maintaining faith with local friends, and joining night schools while resisting temptations in city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newel Dwight Mile
Cornell
Young Man Cailing Reply From Fowton Transcript
A brief quoted exchange shows a "sweet young thing" reply and a note that a young man will bring a hat. The line appears to be from the Fowton Transcript, reflecting a quaint dialogue tone and social interaction of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cailing
Fowton Transcript
Davil and the Giant Ge'lath Clash in Bold Tale
A shepherd named Davil faces the towering Ge'lath described as a militarist leader. Payid volunteers with no prep and defeats Gellath swiftly, surpassing the time the United States and allies required to overthrow their foe. The scene shifts to a call for action and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davil
Ge'lath
Payid
Gellath
United States
Nolittirs
Uber Perth
Why Eyes Sparkle From the Book of Wonders
The passage notes that when Amerry perwan eyes sparkle the eyelids move up and down, causing the eye’s surface to look clean and bright. It suggests merriment makes the eyelids shimmer with each blink, creating a sparkling appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerry Perwan
Harvest of conflicts cited in New York World critique
The passage references a World editorial critiquing tariffs and immigration, noting the strain of labor and violence for years. It mentions Senator Knox on the steel strike and comments on diverse races aiding Pittsburgh manufacturers while labeling tariff protection as benefiting American workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburgh
Frances and the Banister Slide Story
The Philadelphia Bulletin recounts Frances and her mother entertaining callers in the parlor. Frances is urged to come downstairs quietly after a noisy first attempt, claiming she slid down the banister on the second try as the mother scolds her for the louder entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potial
Philadelphia Bulletin
Frances
Fratces
Not a Chance From London Tit-Hite
A charming young lady hailed a four wheeler in London. The horse proved frisky, jumping and tail swishing, alarming her. She spoke to an aged driver about safety, while seven children waited nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wight
John
The Farmer's Wife and Her Share of the Profits
A wartime era column argues for fair division of farm profits, praising the farmer's wife who works long hours as cook, nanny, laundry, and manager. It laments limited pay and few luxuries for farm women, urging broader recognition and a fair share of profits to reflect her many duties and sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sho
America
Steel Ten
Hold Your Liberty Bonds Say Liberty Bonds Rise
The Philadelphia Public Ledger urges readers to hold Liberty bonds, noting government purchases could reach 500 million yearly and that market dips are temporary as bonds are expected to rise toward par and beyond. It warns against swindlers peddling “good things” and predicts strong long term gains for holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Spillane
Philadelphia Public Ledger
What the league and treaty mean to nations
President MacCracken of Vassar discusses in the Yale Review the league and the treaty’s meaning for France and Belgium, for Italy and Slavia, Poland, Bohemia, and Greece. He argues the world will not again face global fringe danger and notes opposition cites warlike rhetoric while questioning what the United States gains from the war. Senator Poindexter and Senator Walsh are quoted challenging the treaty’s aims and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacCracken
Vassar
Yale Review
League
France
Belgium
Italy
Jugo-Slavia
Poland
Bohemia
Greece
America
Letgia
Asthenia
Kuban
Poindexter
United States
Senator Walsh
Ford trolley car promises a lighter, self powered system
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger several points praise Henry Ford for a new trolley car concept. The design reportedly uses automobile power, aims to reduce weight by over half, and eliminates complex overhead or underground transmission. Tests of the new car are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Henry Ford
Brent
Ford
Mineral Water Used to Christen U S Destroyer
The Boston Transcript reports at a Bethlehem shipbuilding plant launching of a United States destroyer the christening used mineral water instead of champagne. General Manager takes an unusual decision citing exhausted water supply and plans to use water in future christenings at other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Byuantum
Bethlehem @hipbuilding corporation
Aketoan
Too Much Mustard From Yonkers Statesman
A fragment from Yonkers Statesman humorously ponders Mrs Flatbush and Mr Flatbush discussing a porous plaster and a mysterious tune the plaster might play, hinting at a light comic exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Yonkers Statesman
Well Defined Hint From the Boston Transcript
In a brief exchange Mrs B asks if anything was left for the cat before departure. Mr B, who dislikes the cat, replies that a can of condensed milk was left on the table with the can opener beside it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. B
Hemel
John
Mr. B
The
Boston Transcript
Fragmented quote hints at misread memo and missing context
Text appears as garbled OCR with partial phrases and no clear event, person, or location. Contains stray words about cold, business, and satisfaction but lacks coherent subjects or actions to summarize into a factual card.
Meaning of the town youngster's dune today on his birthday
A distorted Edinburgh Scotsman clipping quotes a town youth who admits letting a youngster have a bit of dun as a birthday gesture. The speaker downplays intent, saying it was the boy’s birthday and the act should be forgiven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Going Home Theme in Hoover War Work Statement
Milwaukee Journal notes Herbert Hoover's remark about returning home after years of war work. It reflects on the home as the enduring foundation of policy and personal life, arguing that the home remains the essential constant amid changing values and wartime strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Milwaukee Journal
Herbert Hoover
Bell Food From Trucks Proposes Street Groceries
New York World notes Mayor Hylan rejects a plan by leading food exporters to sell groceries on city streets from trucks at prices lower than the fair price committee. Discharged soldiers would be paid at a lower rate, trucks hired with reasonable chauffeur pay, and sales would target high price neighborhoods direct from manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Hylan
New York
Fair Price Committee
Army
Relief and Cure of Headaches
An article discusses headaches as signals of internal issues and outlines six cause groups from gout to organic conditions. It promotes investigation of underlying causes, prevention through diet and bowel habits, and cautions against overreliance on quick remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Herr
Western Medical Times
Herr
Alvarez
Washington trip of American women to see Prince of Wales
A Kansas City Star poem notes women from across the country flocking to Washington to glimpse the Prince of Wales. Debutantes and seasoned matrons alike travel by caravan to the capital, hoping for a sight, then return without the royal visit materializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prince of Wales
England
Sophie Ke, Redford
Kansas City Star
Price controls debated by Canadian official
W F OConnor, head of the Canadian board of commerce, says now is not the time for price increases and expects prices to fall in Canada. He warns that vendors who raise prices could face a 1000 dollar fine and two years in prison. The statement reflects strong government-led price regulation rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Post
W. F. O'Connor
Canadian Board of Commerce
Canada
Tyranny of the Tip from the Morning Post
An excerpt notes George L's reaction to English governance after arriving in Britain. Horace Walpole is quoted on the early “strange country” with a park canal scene. He recalls paying 6 guineas to a ranger’s servant for carp from his own canal in his own park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L
Horace Walpole
St. James
Lord Chetwynd
Holland Windmills Doomed by Modern Pumps
Century article notes Holland's windmills soon obsolete as electric pumps replace them on dykes. Electric pumps on dykes can move about 1,000 cubic feet of water per minute, dwarfing mills which lift roughly 10 cubic feet. Drainage of the Zuyder Zee to begin within years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Nelda
Zuyder Zee
Dear Jack’s Recall Fumbles Prompt Funny Exchange
In Yonkers Yonkers Statesman Edith chides Jack for forgetfulness. Maud jokes about engagements and keeping reminders straight as she teases him for mistaking her for his fiancée.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers Statesman
Edith
Jack
Maud
Dilly Youngdad's Baby Story Sparks Seattle Confusion
The Seattle Times reports a fragmentary dialogue with names like Jonas Smith and Baal amid garbled lines about a baby and a waitress. Close reading yields little coherence but hints at a domestic or social anecdote with overheard remarks and confusing phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Times
Dilly Youngdad
Jonas 0 Smith
United States Japan and the Shantung Question
From the New York Tribune, the piece argues for peace with Japan, questions American and Japanese rights in Asia, and urges restoring Shantung to China. It asserts a Monroe doctrine test, notes hypocrisy in territorial grabs, and warns against actions that heighten mutual distrust while advocating a nonconfrontational path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Pacific
Japan
America
Far East
China
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Macao
Danny
Shantung
Carolines
Guam
Samoa
Excess Profit Tax Too Costly for Public Welfare
William B. Colver of the Federal Trade Commission argues against the excess profit tax and cost plus pricing, warning that the scheme raises living costs for all, from laborers to financiers. He says abolishing the tax would lower the burden as costs ripple through prices, wages, and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Colver
Federal Trade Commission
Coffee Houses Popular in East Side After Police Raid
The New York Times reflects on a shift in New York City culture as police raid east side coffee houses, while safer theft rings nearby escape attention. The piece notes coffee houses replacing alcohol venues, east European coffeehouses domesticated in the area, and a new fusion of coffee house and bakery drawing literary and artistic circles away from traditional bars. A Brazilian influence is hinted as alcohol wanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East Side
Times Square
Casex
Modest Millionaire Adds Solomon Behinasi to Obituary Roster
A World obituary notes Solomon Behinasi, Egyptian immigrant who built a tobacco business in New York City after arriving seven years earlier. Described as a generous patron with Paris and Cairo homes, art and gem collector, and horse show exhibitor, his fortune nears 10 million dollars. The piece reflects on wealth, happiness, public scrutiny, and private life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tes Nowy Prale
Solomon Echinasi
Sechimasi
Egypt
United States
Turkle Tobacco
N & Riverside Drive Palace
Bohinasi
Kitchener
Turkey
Paris
Atlantic City
Charity Mata
Tani
Asteana
Mr. Behinanl
Wilson Denies Origin of League of Nations Idea
In Seattle the president rejected popular access to the nation’s proposed League concept. He said he did not originate the idea of a League of Nations and expressed pride in other achievements, clarifying the record on the initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bulletip
League
Eaforce
Seattle
League of Nations
Wilson praises Taft and Wickersham for League of Nations stance
In Tacoma President Wilson salutes ex-President Taft and lawyer George W. Wickersham for their unexpected shift toward support of the League of Nations. He notes Wickersham’s conversion after opposing the peace effort abroad and praising Taft’s ongoing leadership in the cause.
Political Court Martial Call Over Treaty Fight
New York Post coverage argues treaty opponents concede amendments dead and ratification with reservations likely. Lodge’s pressure and defeats prompt calls for a court of the Republican Party to judge leaders who allegedly smeared the treaty and attacked foreign relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
England
Japan
Ike
Start Lodge
Hin
Republican Party
Hope of Sugar From Cinelonath Anquirer Discovery
A Harvard botany professor Dr. Winthrop John Vanlesyen Oserhout reports a laboratory discovery turning runtiaht ar water into edible food. The analysis shows sugar fat and protein as core components and hints at commercial viability. The article describes synthetic pathways using iron rust, sunlight, water and oxidation to form formaldehyde as part of the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop John Vanlesyen Oserhout
Harvard University
Outerhout
Capital Cannot Exploit Labor Bulletin Opinion
National City Bank Bulletin argues capital cannot exploit labor. It contends misapprehension exists on capital’s power and warns that paying workers less weakens purchasing power, reduces demand, and stalls industry growth. It links profits to public markets and notes investment relies on rising mass purchasing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National City Bank Bulletin
Wayne
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Gernaback
Edith C. Johnson
Daily Californian
Iseue
Eeeereennes
New York Post
Ford's
Flivver
Bell Food
Alberta
Quest of
the Prince
London Morning Post
Baal
New York Tribune
Tacoma
Taft
Mr. Wickersham
George W. Wickersham
Mr. Taft
Cinelonath Anquirer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!