Russian Battleship Scam Revealed Amid Vast Graft
A Russian shipbuilding representative recounted designing a battleship for the government, a scheme that collapsed when the vessel never existed and the project unraveled amid heavyweight graft claims. Separate notes touch on pests harming intestines, a minister's reading habit, and bankers enabling wartime production.
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Otessa
Black Sea
Shraymel
Archangel
Railway and Ordnance
Johin Reed
Overcoming Egg Breakage in Shipping Methods
A farmer notes truck bounce causes high egg crate breakage and describes fixes. Layering heavy newspapers across the top of the eggs, adding mats, and snugly sealing lids reduced breakage. Bottom mats are also effective for long shipments. It cites rough handling by expressmen and suggests careful nail points and packaging improvements.
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Gates Farm
Newghborhood
Jon Sea Tee
J. RK
Gasoline Safety Warnings From a Fragmented Notice
A damaged text warns against mixing fuels and sparks. It mentions gasoline fires from vapors and the danger of kerosene near gasoline. Instructions include proper extinguishing methods and safety steps if clothing catches fire.
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Nater
Election Returns and Scratches by Women Voters
A Chicago reader letter to the editor questions the election count progress and the meaning of a line about Jones being scratched by women voters. The writer asks where the count is heading, whether Jones is German, and critiques campaign rhetoric and religious friction influencing voters in England.
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Chicag
Austa
Nts
Jones
Geran
Grenadiers trained for elite grenade service formation
An article describes Grenadier training selecting the toughest recruits for grenade handling. It covers close range exchange weapons, uniform distinctions, and the demanding drills including throwing grenades from trenches and varied body positions. Selection hinges on precision, nerve and strength amid competitive trials.
Cadorna’s Autumn Strategy Foiled Austrian Offensive
Swiss military expert notes Count Cadorna blocked Austro Hungarian advance on Trentino by autumn 1913 actions. Italy’s front was strengthened with 200000 troops and thousands of guns. Reports say secrecy kept the plan from war correspondents for strategic reasons. Early September 1915 aviators saw Austrians massing forces in the Tyrol, planning a crushing blow that never occurred.
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Italy
Cadorna
Trentino
Austrans
Tyrol
Count Cadorna
Fall from building relieves world with liniment cure
A person describes a severe ankle sprain from a fall and a doctor’s three week no walking instruction. After using Minard’s Liniment, they returned to work in six days, praising it as the best liniment.
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Minard
Entrance to state college moral tale and ad parody
A father asks to shorten a course for his son before college, the president replies that outcomes depend on the student, while a quip compares quick growth to oak trees. An ad touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a premier muscle lubricant for athletes and strains.
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State College
Thomas
Thames Charitable Trips Aid Wounded Vets On River
The public raises funds to aid maimed soldiers with convalescent trips along the River Thames. Last year short excursions were offered. this year trips extend to Richmond with escorted boarding and light refreshments for as many eligible invalided lads as possible. Local and city seater authorities support the restoration effort.
Democratic Colonel Culpepper and a Curious Caper
A Virginia colonel famed for democratic bearing when calm is seen in a jovial mood, then distracted by strangers and a flowing bowl. A boastful visitor pesters him, while a jab at domestic science class reveals a quirky culinary note about music and cows.
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Culpepper
Virginia
Times
Juttle Funice
Andy Eunice
Duma Powers and Limits in Tsarist Russia
A historical survey explains that the Duma can criticize but lacks power to govern, with ministers appointed by the Emperor and answerable to him. It discusses the limited influence of Russian parties, the selection of prime ministers, and the evolving political awareness among peasants educated by Zemstros, noting the gap between talk and action in government.
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Petrograd
House of Comtons
Russia
Duma
M. Gormykin
Jamia
Goremykin
Sturmur
Gow
Zemstroes
Diverse farmer vote defined in broad political survey
A fragmented description explains that the farmer vote blends bankers, lawyers, doctors, merchants, farm workers and wives, plus urban residents and women farmers. It notes the shift from a narrow rural base to a broad, diverse bloc influenced by economic and social change.
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Paschade
Monster airship Sikorsky yacht breaks world record in Russia
The Ilya Youromete, a massive heavier-than-air craft named after a medieval hero, is described as the largest in the world and Russian owned. It carries 2,000 lbs of explosive shells or fuel, with a camera clockwork system enabling continuous aerial photography for battlefield intelligence. The piece notes Britain’s shell production surpassing Germany and Austria and cites German logic about British consuls’ rising fortunes since a major naval battle.
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Sikorsky
Russia
Ilya Youromete
Liverpool
Belle Isle
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Kaiser Wilhelm
Shortage of Steel Drives Up Prices Across Industries
The article describes a sharp steel shortage as large quantities vanish or are destroyed, pushing prices higher. It questions whether producers limit output to sustain prices or if a genuine global shortage exists due to heavy demand for steel and iron. The trend impacts hardware costs, building materials, metal structures, and farm equipment, urging better scrap metal use.
British Sentry Confronts Insolent German Prisoners
A British sentry faced a rowdy batch of German prisoners who spoke with high-handed insolence. When reprimanded, Larter stood tall and retorted that Tommy would “have to bow to the British bulldog,” delivering a fierce defense in a vivid wartime exchange cited by Tit Bits.
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Larter
Tommy
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Canada
Ers Association
Bankers’ Association
Thomas White
War Office
Imperial Munitions Board
Anks
Tetve
Clase
England
Becaus
of Sinters
Camell
Cassell
Cassels
Harold P.ritchie
Harold P.ritchie and Co, Tae Mbenleuent
Torte
Canseirs
Caseeits
Sole Proprietora
Dr. Caen
Inard
Clydeside
Lord Derry
Yeen
Geordie
Tages Gain
Bondar Highlanders
Hyself
Allison
Ministry of Munitions
Genek Aed
Kingston
Atlantic
Fe Bentes
Daley CO
Thomas Beeekan
Helens Iam
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