Undeveloped Lake Saint John Power Source Noted
Prof J C McKennan describes Lake St John at Saguenay head as a major undeveloped power site in North America. The 850 square mile area drains an 80 000 square mile basin and sits 815 feet above sea level. Three nearby sites could yield up to one million homes of power at tidewater with docks and industrial plant sites along the river.
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Lake St. John
Saguenay
Royal Society of Arte
J. C. McKennan
North America
Tidewater
The Maliciously Inclined People
The text discusses two types of malicious people actively malicious who belittle injure others through slander and petty acts, and passively malicious who derive pleasure from hearing discrediting stories about others. It notes the difference is in degree, not kind.
Good Law for Germany Delbrueck Law Citizenship
The Delbrueck law effective in early 1014 allows Germans to retain German allegiance while becoming citizens of the United States or another country. A German subject may continue his German citizenship and allegiance in Germany if it suits him when assuming new citizenship.
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Germany
United States
Greenhorn From the Hub Headline Joke
A Boston man staying at a southern hotel asks to be called early in the morning. The porter replies that modern invention lets guests press a button at the head of the bed to be called, highlighting regional humor from the Boston Transcript.
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Greenhorn
Boston
Boston Transcript
Leonard's remark on his mother prompts quiet happiness
Leonard, walking with his nurse, met a friend of his mother who spoke warmly. After parting, Leonard paused then mused with a gentle sigh that he was glad to have a nice gloomy mother.
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Leonard
Sarah
Life in Bagdad Decline Since Flourishing Era
Life in Bagdad describes a drastic population drop from about two million to roughly two hundred twenty five thousand as desert encroaches on the city. The neglect of an elaborate canal system that once supported a teeming population is cited as the cause.
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Bagdad
Canala
Little Lowell Wants a Goat Not a Sister
A father promises a new baby sister to Lowell. When shown the infant, Lowell calmly says he would prefer a goat instead, revealing a humorous child’s blunt preference and domestic moment.
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Lowell
Education and the role of schooling in success
The piece argues against the view that education is unnecessary for success. It notes that some unlettered men succeed due to natural talent, but questions what they might attain if education were added. It frames education as a potential amplifier of ability, not a hindrance.
Unsought Fame and the Ballroom Blunder
A fragmentary page segment recalls a social scene where a guest laments overindulgence at a ball. A valet apologizes as the talk turns to a public figure blamed for overreach and an invented leadership role. The jagged text hints at a satire of fame and social erosion.
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Algernon
Make 810 Savers Out of Little Shavers War Savings Note
A thrift message urges nations toward savings beginning with children. The Treasury and War Savings Stamps promote saving and investment, with the Tenth Federal Reserve District offering a hand grenade savings bank as a war souvenir. The campaign pushes a rule arm first save second spend third to transform American habits.
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America
Treasury Department
Tenth
Federal Reserve District
War Savings Certificates Loss and Registration Rules
The Treasury Department warns that a lost or destroyed War Savings Certificate will not be paid, or duplicated, unless registered according to Postmaster General regulations. If a registered certificate is lost or the registrant dies, a duplicate or payment may be sought at the original registering post office. After a duplicate is issued, the original becomes invalid. No duplicate is issued after maturity. Registration is free, but unregistered certificates carry no government liability for incorrect payee.
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Postmaster General
Treasury Department
Washington
Thrift as Foundation of Empire, Lord Roseberry Quote
A historical quotation by Lord Roseberry asserts thrift as the surest foundation of an empire, claiming nations cannot endure if they neglect frugality and prudent financial practice. The remark emphasizes austerity as central to enduring strength.
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Lord Roseberry
Woman Brainiest Age Shown At Twenty Five
A report states a woman's brain reaches its peak weight about age twenty five, while men's peak comes a decade later. It explains why a twenty one year old woman is said to offer more mature judgment than a man of the same age.
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Peter Schuttler
Nell Talks Incessantly in Camoufin Tale
A brief Roam through Camoufin reveals Nell’s chatter as a device to mask her silence. The Boston News Office notes the tendency to talk to keep others from learning how little she has to say.
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Nell
Boston
House for Sale in Nice New Cottage
Attractive new cottage offering five rooms and bath on a 40 by 150 foot lot. Convenient in-town location. Inquire at this office for details and to arrange viewing.
Revised Hand Grenade Rules Drive Savings Plan
John T. Wayland announces a thrift program using hand grenade savings banks issued by banks to children under 18. A child signs a thrift agreement, saves during vacation, and can earn War Savings Stamps to gain ownership upon enrollment in a savings society, with deadlines and optional essays to inspire others.
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Bank
Holding Bonds Is Thrift
An analysis notes Liberty Bonds commonly sell under market value, with thrifty buyers gaining by holding to maturity at par or above. It argues many sellers are duped or forced, while bankers offer ways to recover value, urging prudent purchase during volatility.
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Treasury Department
Washington
Treasury Savings Certificates of 1919 Issued in Denominations
The Kansas City Federal Reserve announces the Treasury Department issues new registered Treasury Savings Certificates of 1919 in $100 and $1,000 denominations. Stated rate is 4 percent with quarterly interest, convertible from War Savings Stamps, non transferable, payable to owner except on death or disability, and redeemable at face value January 1, 1920 with tax exemptions outlined. Subscriptions are available at post offices and at bancos and trust companies acting as agents for War Savings Certificates.
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Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury Department
Treasury Savings
Department
Postoffices Department
Isle of War Savings
Chicory yields in Cape Province per acre at market
In parts of Cape Province chicory yields range from 260 to 400 dollars per acre. Johannesburg is cited as the chief market for the crop and its sales.
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Cape Province
South Africa
Wisdom in Quotation Bartlett's Familiar Quotations
Bartlett cites Gesta Romanorum Tale XVI to illustrate a Roman emperor whose foundation unearthed a golden sarcophagus inscribed with a cascade of self reflecting phrases. The anecdote highlights cycles of expenditure possession and loss as moral emphasis.
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Bartlett
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