German Gains in Kiauchau Cast Shadow on China
Mrs. Nicholson discusses German control of Kiauchau and the Tsing-Tau settlement, noting the 99-year lease and Chinese adaptation. She recalls Shanghai changes since 1912, including emancipation trends, street fashion, reduced foot binding, and the disappearance of queues among locals, with foreign servants still bearing queues.
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Kiauchau
Nicholson
Reginald F. Nicholson
Asiatic Squadron
Orient
Tsing-Tau
China
Germany
Berlin
Shanghai
Mrs Nicholson recalls China and Asia shores in 1920s tour
Mrs Nicholson, wife of Admiral Nicholson, describes her travels with the Asiatic squadron. She notes Chinese servant culture, fashion shifts, and the new rainbow flag replacing the dragon banner. She recounts postings in Shanghai, Manila, Baguio, and a voyage via Suez and southern Italy.
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Berlin
Admiral Nicholson
China
Suez Canal
Italy
Manila
Baguio
Simla
Philippines
Building in India Sees Rise in American Reinforcements
The article notes increased use of American reinforced steel and roofing materials in Indian construction. Expanded metal and U S bars are cited as boosting economy and improving sanitation. It also mentions prior high costs and poor designs, with monsoon damage prompting stricter inspections in major cities.
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India
United States
Erection of Hanover Kingdom Hundred Years Ago
In northwestern Germany the Electorate of Hanover was raised to a kingdom about a century ago, with King George III of England ruling as the monarch. The transition marked a major shift in regional governance and royal succession within the British empire's broader continental holdings.
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Electoete
Hanover
Gerany
George 111
England
Size of Mexico and its dimensions in 1910
Mexico spans about 1 950 miles north to south and 130 to 1 000 miles east to west. It covers 763 804 square miles with coastlines of 4 200 miles on the Pacific and 1 600 miles on the Atlantic. The 1910 census recorded a population of 15 million.
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Mexico
Pacific
Atlantic
Hanover to Brunswick: Dynastic Changes Across Succession
The Hanover crown passed to George IV's second son Duke of Cumberland after Victoria was excluded by Salic law. In 1866 Prussia abolished Hanover, leaving the family as dukes of Cumberland and heirs to Brunswick. They could not rule Hanover but later regaining the Brunswick position occurred after the duke married the German emperor’s daughter.
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Great Britain
Hanover
William IV
George IV
Duke of Cumberland
Victoria
Kingdom of
Prussia
Dukes of
Cumberland
Duke of
Brunswick
The Waist Rips as Heroine Cries in Distress
A dramatic line shows a beautiful heroine crying I am undone as her new waist rip exposes a gasp of panic. The moment captures Gothic tension and theatrical vulnerability.
Proof That Democratic Tariff Is to Blame
A critique argues the tariff, not the war, caused U S industrial depression in 1914. It cites government figures showing a $180 million net loss in one year with exports dipping and imports rising before Europe’s conflict began. It brands war blame as political excuse.
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Wilson
Mexico
Europe
United States
America
Republican Victory and Democratic Reckoning
The piece argues the results show a Republican victory not a Democrat clearance. It portrays the election as a stern rebuke of Democratic stewardship, criticizing tariff policies and legislative missteps that harmed prosperity and enterprise, with voters rejecting pledges of prosperity.
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Democratic Party
Wilson in 1916 Nomination Prospect Amid Election Trends
After the 1912 and 1916 election signals, Champ Clark suggested Wilson's renomination was likely. The poll record indicates broad Democratic support to preserve the incumbent administration.
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Wilson
Champ Clark
Notable Tax Debate Spurs Call for Republicans in Congress
The passage argues tariff acts hit revenue without lowering living costs while income and war taxes fail to compensate, presenting these as key reasons to elect more Republicans to Congress. The tone reflects a political appeal for fiscal reform and party alignment.
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Congress
Progressives Rebuked In New York Emergence Of Republican Victory
The piece condemns the Progressive party as deceptive and fraudulent, alleging it acted as Tammany’s agent and was repudiated in New York, with Republicans prevailing as a sign of the times. It argues the party’s duplicity led to its scornful fate and the rise of Republican strength.
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Progressive Party
Republican Party
New York
Tammany
Empire State
A Flare Back on a Democratic Slogan
A Globe-Democrat opinion mocks the phrase More expenses and less receipts as a poor Democratic slogan and notes the party uses reverse English to argue its points and frame the debate.
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Democratic Party
Globe-Democrat
Redfield Silence on Graft Bluntly Noted by Boston Advertiser
The Boston Advertiser mocks Secretary Redfield for avoiding explanation of graft and greed in Congress, suggesting that his evasion makes the case hopeless.
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Redfield
Congress
Boston
President Wilson Tariff Promise Faces Scrutiny in Review
The piece critiques Wilsons ante election letter for equating laws with results and claims the Wilson Underwood tariff sets business free. It argues Democratic rhetoric misleads the public, noting no living up to promised lower prices or revived prosperity after eight months. Trade reports January to July are cited to support the claim.
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Wilson
Congress
SmalL Comfort for Wilson election shift and GOP rise
The piece notes a strong Republican gain showing in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Connecticut, narrowing the Democratic House majority. It highlights heavy administration campaigning in New York for Glynn and Gerard and concludes the Wilson administration is less popular than claimed, with Democratic policies failing to win broad national support for 1916.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Washington
Glynn
Gerard
Wilson
Distrust of Democrats Signals Republican Revival Across Nation
Across the nation, returns show diminishing Democratic power and a likely overthrow at the first chance. Businessmen, workers, and students voice a warning, with Republicans and their allies the socialist and labor tickets gaining. The outcome is a strong shift toward Republican return to power.
Colonel Harvey Explains Calm Election Guesses
In a serene North American Review passage Colonel George Harvey predicts a Democratic House majority between fifty and one hundred seats, Governor Glynn winning New York by over fifty thousand, and Gerard gaining even more, reflecting cheerful American optimism.
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Colonel Harvey
Glynn
New York
Gerard
George Harvey
North American Review
Bull Moose Party Dismissed in Ohio News
The Indianapolis News notes investigations showing the Bull Moose party has dissolved in Ohio as a natural reversion in national politics. The report frames the dissolution as expected across the country.
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Ohio
Indianapolis News
Aldrich Not Renominated for Senate
Democrats announce that Mr Aldrich was not reelected to the senate as he was not a candidate.
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Mr. Aldrich
Senate
With Accent on the Mouth The Bull Moose Faces Ailment
A local item notes the Bull Moose seems afflicted with a malignant case of foot and mouth disease. The brief adds emphasis on the mouth region as a notable symptom in this report.
Inquest Held by Bull Moose Party Provokes Critique
A Bull Moose party inquest nears a climax described as unnecessary by observers. The remark suggests growing skepticism about the inquest and its purpose.
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Bull Moose
Taft Pleased by Republican Victory Statement
Former President Taft expressed pleasure at the Republican win and said it should aid business and restore confidence. He noted the Progressive party and its leaders appear relegated to innocuous desuetude and said he is thoroughly reconciled to the result.
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Taft
Progressive Party
Democratic similarity proves costly in the end
The article argues that political alignment leads to high costs over time, citing economic and social consequences. It discusses how party-driven policies strain resources, markets, and public trust, urging caution in partisan approaches to governance.
California inventor offers roller buffer device for auto springs
A California inventor introduces a long clip with a top roller and rubber buffers at each end to stop spring recoil while preventing downward spring motion. The design aims to extend spring life without the harsh shocks of rebound straps, appealing to engineers seeking a practical solution for vehicle springs.
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California
Use Of Auto Horn Warning Must Be Loud To Save Pedestrians
State Secretary Mitchell May of New York discusses correct horn use in cities. He notes drivers want silence but pedestrians increasingly assume they cannot be run over, arguing horns, bells, and exhaust sirens each have limits and risks. the balance between safety and nuisance remains debated.
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Mitchell May
New York
Simple Ways to Safeguard Cars and Care Tips for Travelers
Practical advice on preventing thefts with ignition switches and post 100 mile retightening, choosing common tire sizes, mending leather with soft yarn, testing engine valve compression, dyeing top linings, lubricating springs and vents, using kerosene to keep vents clear, ensuring smooth inner tube surfaces, and selecting a reliable route book for easy travel out of towns.
Holds crank in position device for car starting crank
A simple vertical holding device for an automobile starting crank uses a 3/16 inch rod and two eyebolts. Bolts pass through radiator openings and are tightened. The rod is bent with ends raised then dropped to secure the crank in a vertical position.
Auto Outclimbs Horse At German Lutheran Picnic
A hill climbing contest at a West Ely Missouri German Lutheran picnic pitted a horse against an automobile. The best horse was selected and attached to a light buggy to tackle a steep sandy hill. after three attempts the rider yielded. The car then climbed the hill with ease, completing the challenge.
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West Ely
Handling Valve Stem in Inner Tube Repair
Instructions for placing a valve stem in an inner tube describe dropping the stem inside the tube before vulcanizing the opening and then crowding the stem up through the stem hole. Rub rubber cement on the hole edges to make them slippery for insertion.
Battery Gases Warn Fire Hazard At Charging
Fumes from a charging storage battery are inflammable and danger to bring a naked flame near a gassing cell. Battery repair and charging shops exercise caution from practical experience that the gas can ignite.
Albatross Bone Restorations Mentioned in Fragment
A fragment notes bones of an albatross being eased, referenced with unusual wording about pipes and airways. The text is incomplete, leaving unclear the full context or scientific aim of the restoration.
1884 to 1944 the arc of American technology
The Engineering Magazine surveys how transport fuel cars, steam railways and electric lighting evolved from 1844 to 1944. It notes gas autos just beginning, steam roads electrifying, and homes wired as power use soars, asking what a glimpse 30 years ahead might reveal.
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Engineering Magazine
Skidding and Driver Skill Highlight Control of Skids
An expert driver can steer through skids while an amateur often loses control. Many auto accidents stem from unexpected skids by inexperienced drivers. Controlling a skid requires quick perception of the deviation and prompt corrective action.
Keep Nut Tight to Prevent Spark Plug Gas Leak
The article warns that vibrations loosen the porcelain nut in the spark plug, causing gas leakage and misfiring. Examination by touch is unreliable. use a wrench to tighten the nut periodically to maintain proper function.
To Mend Broken Dishes
A compact home tip advises using melted paraffin to fix broken dishes or a lamp that spills in the collar, suggesting heat as the best method for quick repairs and reuse.
Canada invites immigration to farms amid war shortages
The article argues war reductions in US and Europe create demand for wheat and that Western Canada offers vast, affordable farmland. It cites 160 acre entries for ten dollars and $10 to $25 per acre lands held by railways and land companies, inviting Canadians to welcome farmers from abroad. It rebuts claims of conscription and compulsion, quoting a Rochester Herald editorial praising Canadian voluntary support. Superintendent of Immigration, Ottawa, Canada.
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United States
Canada
Dominion
Rochester
N. Y
Great Britain
Ottawa
One Crowded Hour Of Glorious Life Misattributed
British papers misquote Asquith by treating the line One crowded hour of glorious life as his own. A Birmingham reporter is praised for accurately capturing a peroration that praised kind hearts over coronets and faith over Norman blood.
Why do Indians wear catchers asks Mr. and Mrs. Wombat
A brief, humorous exchange cited from the Kansas City Journal features Mrs. Wombat asking Why do Indians wear catchers and Mr. Wombat's reply dunno. The gag line plays on a misunderstanding of protective gear and cultural references.
It’s Beautiful and the Soap Bubble Ends Soon
A brief contrast notes that beauty is not lasting. The speaker asks if beauty brings lasting joy, then dismisses the idea with a parable of a soap bubble that perishes quickly.
Think Before You Act Aims to Boost Action Over Thought
A public campaign urges people to act after thinking, warning that overthinking delays progress. Organizers emphasize practical steps, with community groups backing the initiative to overcome hesitation and promote timely decisions.
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