Quick Thinking Skipper Keeps Cephalonia Safe At Sea
While convoyed down the Thames the Cephalonia loaded with shells faced a flame from No 1 hatch. Sammy, the third officer, ordered an emergency siren and swift backing to maneuver away from port. He aimed to limit any blast to the ship and its cargo of T N T, bracing for a possible Uboat threat as they retreated.
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Cephalonia
R. W. Cropley
Atlantic
Thames
Sammy
London
T. N.T
Breese
Dublin bootblacks in 1780 crowd Dublin streets
In 1780 Dublin a large, formidable group of shoeblacks used lampblack and eggs as polish. They carried a three legged stool a blunt knife a painter's brush and an old wig. Gentlemen would place a dirty shoe on their lap and receive a thick, aromatic polish.
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Dublin
Rooma— Dnlveralty Magazine
Duckboard and Its Misadventures On the Front
A vivid reminiscence explains duckboard as narrow wood slats laid across mud trenches. The piece notes footwork in the air during play and humorously references wartime use, planes, and Charles Chaplin, punctuating with a quote from William Stevens McNutt via Collier’s Weekly.
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Rocky Mountain Goats
Charly Chaplin
William Stevens McNutt
Collier's Weekly
Jewelry Theft Shocks New York as $2 Million Stolen
New York reports a dramatic theft of jewelry totaling about 2 million dollars. The incident prompts public concern over wealth disparities and safety, with authorities investigating and the community reacting to the loss.
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New York
Dayton
When Were Rents Lowered in Read Tig Telegeean
A reader asks when rents were lowered and notes there is no detail about the timing. The query questions whether a rate cut occurred and seeks exact dates from the Telegeean source.
Salt from Sea Water Practices Described
The article explains ancient salt production by evaporating sea water in hot dry climates. It details basins along Cadiz Bay Spain where seawater crystallizes salts as water evaporates. Edible salt forms first, impurities remain in brine then are washed from the crystals before drying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
Bay
Cadiz
Spain
Anita
Ostrich Mascot Plan Outrages Sergeant in Arizona
The machine gun sergeant at Doug Joa scoffs at using an ostrich as a mascot, noting the bird’s slow growth and incubation issues in Dallas climate. He warns even if he could obtain an ostrich egg and be released, the war would end before any bird could influence the battle, suggesting a faster mascot instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Joa
Arizona Republican
Africa
Doulas
Berlin
Value of common things in a modern car era
An Indianapolis News essay contrasts enjoying simple comforts with autos. Two aldermen discuss how rising costs push people toward home life and rocking chairs, noting cars wear less and last longer when parked. It highlights thrift and common pleasures amid changing priorities.
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Gabe
Indianapolis News
Chamberlains Tablets Help Digestion and Constipation
When troubled with indigestion or constipation take Chamberlains Tablets. They strengthen the stomach and enable it to function naturally. Indigestion is usually linked with constipation and worsened by it. The tablets cause a gentle movement of the bowels, relieving the constipated condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tale Chamberlain
Tate
Chamberlain
Notice for Public Land Claim in Wyoming in 1918
Guy Shannon of Jackson Wyoming filed a Forest Home stead entry for a tract described by Hoback River boundary lines in Township 39 North Range 116 West. He seeks final three year proof before U S Commissioner Otho Williams in Jackson Wyoming on January 18 1919. Witnesses Cora E Shannon A Elisa Cole Walter Hosman Elias Wilson all of Jackson. Alex Nisbet Register.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land
Evanston
Wyoming
Guy ©. Shannon
Jackson
Forest Homestead Kintry
Claim
Iean
Hoback River
Odeg
Otho
Williams
United States
Cora E. Shannon
A. Elisa Cole
Walter
Hosman
Elias Wilson
Alex Nisbet
Register
Shell from German 17 inch gun rips air over France
A British aviator recalled meeting a German 17 inch shell while flying over France. He described a dark blur approaching from above as the shell passed nearby, followed by a powerful air wake that nearly toppled his aircraft and left the air disturbed for miles.
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France
Mechanics
Twan
Consigned Flag to Oblivion in a Childs Protest
Dr. Edgar De Witt Jones recalls a European flag collection and a ten year old son who burned a German flag in the yard. The child then buried the ashes in a cigar box marking an improvised grave as a sign of sentiment during wartime. The tale reflects impressions of American childhood on current events.
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Edgar de Witt Jones
Bloomington
Til
Doctor Jones
Tuerrate
Europe
Dorothy
Indianapolis News
Balvaging Ship Guth 100 Years
Divers off Blea Olega near Cojimar begin salvage of the Guth ship from a century ago. Cuban firm aims to recover forty two cannons reported in good condition, some on deck and others on the sea floor, at manageable depth for extraction.
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Olega
Cojimar
Wien
Floating island sighted off Palm Beach by fishermen
Deep-sea fishermen report sighting a twenty five foot long air made island in the gulf stream near Palm Beach Florida. The drifting landmass floated on tangled roots and rotted seaweed with mangrove sprouts. Ashermen found thousands of small fish and seabirds feeding heavily on the island.
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Gulf Stream
Palm Beach
Fin
Kindness of Providence Dispensations Highlight Feeling Over Fact
A Providence era note from the Ohio State Journal praises humane dispensations that value inner happiness as much as outward achievement. It argues that contentment comes from feeling important, not merely from real successes.
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Providence
Ohio State Journal
Boidiere Appreciation and Wartime Relief Dedication
A woman who devoted herself to relief work arrives in America amid war, viewing a hospital scene as a military car takes her past wounded. Tears mark the moment, but she remains steadfast, while a soldier chauffeur notes tears of fortitude and pride. The boy replies that such tears validate a soldier’s life.
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Boidiere
America
Magazihe
Bark moccasins urged by German authority
A German army officer proposes importing Linden bark moccasins like Russian peasant footwear to ease a shoe shortage in Teather. Made from young twig bark, these shoes allegedly last two years, are light and adjustable, and could be produced in the Monaco prince’s Linden forests near Laon, supplying bark for about 1,000,000 pairs while providing work for prisoners and wounded.
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Hine
Prince of Monaco
Laon
France
Fragmentary notice from Jeckann Moat Market sale
A damaged OCR fragment notes a market sale at Jeckann Moat Market in Wallace Hicks Prap Vietor Jeckson line. It mentions milling wheat and prices or terms but text is severely garbled and incomplete.
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Ho Wen
Inehoot
Jeckann Moat Market
Wallace Hicks, Prap
Vietor
Jeckson Dinge
The Anomaly of Female Pain Compared to Men
A medical note suggests women feel pain differently from men, with O Neil Kane arguing women’s reactions are often deceptive due to subtler responses. He notes women experience shock more acutely yet endure procedures under anesthesia efficiently, quietly, and safely.
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HB. O'Neil Kane
Intensifying Blue Prints Using Peroxide Treatment
A historic note describes intensifying under exposed blueprints by moistening the surface with hydrogen peroxide and using a sponge. It mentions treating paper after exposure and fixing to salvage prints that would otherwise fade or fail.
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C. J. Wort Bungalow
Bruford Torrey
Tue Ene Ranch Company
Elx, Wyomine
James Ruben, Kenny, Wrosine
Jazy I
Hoy McRuipe
Jackson, Wr
Spread Creek
Aube
Bux
Catto
Banwe
C. L
Srasnerr
Grovont
Wyo
Barmark
Black Rock
P. C. Hansen
Zencrit, Wromine
W. D. Larcenry
Kenny
Game Creek
Banya Yorks
Trapotrn Havoce
Vena
Kom
JF Lathuly
Rile
Big Karmark
Omrigist
Wann & Sons
Watson, Wyo
di. Wevraan
Jaemeon
Little Wall Creek
Gutovow
Flat Creek
W. T Seenoun, Kenty, Wrosanve
Pitchfork
M. V. Guarsae
Jackson, Wrong
U.P
Silek
Fish Creek
Hornes
Ranch
Turpin Creek
CacLaman
Jacxson
Tange
Hulfate and
Jack Rock
Jon Davo
Jauxs
Huffalo
Bleck Heck
Karny Heom Jackson
Wire
Cui
Ellie
Homer Toftatoulder
Tange Fiat
Riwep Cracks
Sip
Horner
Mead Man's
Janne Novi
Jachun
Wry
Law, Lucas
Jackiok
Wro
Jacksons
Pocigham
Bia
Ai oytUe
Jan Krew
Guovowr
Wroate
Marmork
Jou Nakwiee
Santer
Wromree
Tvineras
Uy Teferite
Barmeaek
Trrandest Elfeln
Tve
Grovoni
Suro Moyurun
Mundomn
Woomine
Portiv
Sahn
Kelly
Mus. Cogan
Sepaeray Banc Mason
Jacksum
Alcatije
UW Teft Rite
Norman Bar
Wilts
Hornes Brated
Crow Teft
Tilt
Lynch Oar
Leo Olen Breachinye
Bam Horsen
Elrvle
Jelt Nook
Boain
Coma
Wromneg
Apne
Maver Manin
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