The Human Factor and Our Machines
An essay arguing that human behavior, not machines or institutions, often causes failures. It asserts that drivers’ judgment, selfishness, and greed drive accidents and systemic faults, while progress comes from improving people and institutions rather than scrap- ping everything. It calls for better moral standards and governance to fix modern troubles.
Newspaper Clippings Describe Global Tech and Travel Trends
The excerpt notes that Shakespeare never made a continuous journey from Regina to Winnipeg. It states London now operates 50 automatic telephone exchanges serving 220,000 users. It also highlights rapid automobile transport growth in Anglo Egyptian Sudan outpacing road expansion, and Germany hosting 65 weekly radio publications.
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Shakespeare
Regina
Winnipeg
London
Sudan
Mussolini apologizes for watch scam in Rome
A London woman bought a watch in Rome for 35 pounds and faced a deceitful appraisal. Mussolini sent a personal check to cover the loss, then a note claimed by a brigand said the shop would be closed and the thief jailed. She declined to intervene, keeping wary of Italian merchants.
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Rome
London
Mussolini
I Duce
Italy
Signor Mussolini
Wiliam Pitt
Wilberforce
Lord Grey
Duke of Wellington
Disraeli
Kruschen Diet Pill User Reports Weight Loss Success
A reader shares a personal letter claiming loss of 23 pounds in three months using Kruschen in hot water daily. She details bust and hip reductions from 41 to 39 inches, 49 to 45 inches, plus waist from 38 to 36 inches, aged 29, and notes improved health and energy.
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Kruschen
M.ach
New Camera Demonstrated For Accident Reconstruction
A camera system developed by Rochester chief of police Andrew Kavanaugh and camera experts was shown before the International Association for Identification. The device sits over a miniature street diagram with signals and posts. witnesses place miniature cars to match accident positions, and the layout is photographed for use if testimony later deviates.
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Andrew Kavanaugh
Rochester
One Tree Orchard Plan Grafts Many Fruits on Single Tree
Oregon man F. E. Jorden intends to grow a full orchard from a single grafted tree. On a pear rootstock he has grafted 90 apple varieties, 14 pear varieties and four quince varieties. One peach tree bears peaches plums prunes apricots nectarines and pumcots.
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Oregon
F. E. Jorden
Weadawhes and Dizzy Spells Glorves In Bad Condition
Mr. Neil Crawford of Hamilton Ontario is reported in poor health with spells and dizziness described as worsening. No further medical details or dates are provided in the fragment.
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Neil Crawford
Hamilton
Shipping Tied Up World War Conference Urgency Echoed
Britain's shipping industry pins hopes on a world economic conference to break tariff barriers and subsidies. Idle tonnage totals 15,000,000 tons with 32 lines off dividend. Substantial subsidies abroad and tightening rules curb British ships from coastal trade, risking job losses and yard idle capacity.
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Britain
British Isles
New Zealand forecasts record wheat crop and export surplus
The New Zealand Purchase Board forecasts a record wheat crop of over 10,000,000 bushels with an exportable surplus of 2,390,000 bushels. Local grower price is fixed at three shillings per bushel fob, with potential further payments from the compulsory wheat pool. The pool aims to maintain wheat value near four shillings five pence locally and around 160 cents export value at par.
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New Zealand Purchase Board
New Zealand
Our Likes and Dislikes by John Ruskin
A reflection on human preferences suggesting people misread their own desires. Ruskin argues many misunderstand their enjoyment of giving money and doing good, while few realize what they truly value. He claims most think they like evil yet never truly enjoy it, a view tied to moral insight.
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John Ruskin
Payments for dog licenses in Rhos may be in installments
Payments for dog licenses in Rhos, England, may be made in installments of four cents a week, offering a small weekly payment plan to owners.
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Rhos
England
Largest watch on display at National Museum in D.C.
The diameter example is housed in the National Museum in Washington and is described as the largest watch in the world.
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National Museum
Washington
Black frost described as frost heavy enough to blacken vegetation
The term arises when temperatures drop enough to blacken growing vegetation and harm crops. It emphasizes the harsh cold and its impact on plants, marking a threshold where frost becomes destructive.
Wife Questions Ball Gown Style Like The Deuce
In a witty exchange a wife questions her new ball gown saying it looks like the deuce while the card sense notes that the deuce is the lowest possible cut. The remark plays on fashion and slang with a playful, period voice.
Florence Home to Richest Concentration of Art
Florence in Italy is described as likely having more works of art than any comparable area. The claim highlights the city's vast collections and historic sites, underscoring its status as a global hub for Renaissance masterpieces and cultural heritage.
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Florence
Italy
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