Sky battles threaten world in London contention
London June 18. Air power on a scale unseen will add drama to the European war. Britain reports a fleet of 2,500 aeroplanes and about fifty dirigibles ready for raids. Germany counters with under 2,000 Taubes and Zeppelins. Allied raids target Karlsruhe factories, with heavy casualties. The Skorisky biplane inspires new English designs for frontline use.
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The Christian at Majestic Delivers Stellar Performances
Edith Storey as Glory Quayle and Earle Williams as John Storm deliver brilliant portrayals in Hall Caine's The Christian at the Majestic. The film features a strong Vitagraph cast and drew solid audience response. In a related item, the U S Consul in Madrid notes Spain will accept bids next year to build a Madrid Valencia railroad.
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Glory Quayle
Viola Allen
Earle Williams
John Storm
Miss Storey
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Hall Caine
Washington
U. S
Madrid
Valencia
No More Is the Din of Battle
Forrest May 26 London report describes modern artillery and air war sounds from northern France. A returning soldier compares modern battle noise to inferno, detailing German and British gunfire, shells, and night noises alongside trench sounds and distant voices.
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New York
France
Helped by Everybody
Quote attributed to Ruskin on the value of collective support shaping a great man’s gifts and outputs.
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Ruskin
The Power of Toxins
A scientific note explains toxin potency: one thousandth of a gram of tetanus toxin can kill a 1300 pound horse, while one thousandth of a milligram of tubercular toxin acts on a 122 pound man—extremely amplified effects relative to body weight.
Teacher's Duty to Pupil Inspires Self-Driven Discovery
The teacher's duty is to furnish inspiration and enthusiasm to a pupil, guiding thoughts toward right times and encouraging independent inquiry. If this is done, much of the concrete, practical problem solving can be left to the learner.
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