Hang On to War Risk Insurance Form Reforms
Federal government improves war risk insurance forms as Mary Whiem and others work to replace old contracts. Washington officials push reinstatement and adjustments, urging soldiers to keep premiums paid or transfer coverage to new plans.
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Mary
Washington
United States
Genere
Crowe
Peblic
Hick Incurateor
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Sam
Washington Monument
Labrador Coast Death Toll Weathers Harrowing Illness Tale
Moravian missionary recounts near unbelievable suffering among Kekimor in northern Labrador. Epidemic strikes Hebron after November voyage, killing entire families and leaving survivors weak. Malnutrition and harsh climate compound infection as the community battles the outbreak and seeks burial for the dead. German researchers reportedly developed textiles from a plant fiber similar to cattail.
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Jobe N
Rieweles
Coerhinl
Popeale Tien
Labrador
Berrett
Tien
Hepertale
Foundiatal
Elmost
Harmony
Hebron
Papaletiet
Allen
The Strange Street Life of a Foreign Market
A narrator recalls an Indian city’s chaotic maze of narrow lanes and open drains, where bargainers hawk rare wares and wary outsiders struggle for air and shelter. The piece reflects on crowded markets, enticing bargains, and the bustling trade that shapes urban life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramehartie
Ile
Derthi
Quiet Smoke Triggers Wait Room Stir at Rock Island Depot
In Topeka Kansas, clouds from a woman's pipe in the Rock Island depot waiting room caused patrons to investigate. An elderly Kentucky-born traveler calmly stepped outside to finish her smoke after the marshal's warning, saying she was bound for Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeks
Kan
Rock Island
Kentucky
Nebraska
Americans to study in Sweden under foundation program
Ten Americans will study in Sweden next year under the American-Scandinavian foundation plan to exchange scholars with Swedish students abroad. Each fellow receives 1000 dollars. fellows include Samuel O. Frantz of Princeton and Harry W. Titoe of Laravite among others, with placements at institutions like Princeton, Illinois, and Syracuse. The program aims to reduce German academic influence through international study exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Swedeno
American- Scandinavian Foundation of
Dinavian Foundation
Semuel O. Frantz
Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Marry F Taney
Urbana
University At
Hoboken
BM. J. Sheffield Scientific School
William & Moir
Bostom
Maia
Yale Forestry School
Henry M. Meloney
Syracusa
State School of Forestry
Syracuse University
Ralph E. Zeieestrand
Munhall
Shefeld Scientific School
Thomas Fraxer
University of Illinois
Aluminum violin redefines tone in records
A Los Angeles Times note describes an invention of an aluminum violin by a corp noted for phonograph records. The instrument is scientifically built, used by top artists for reproducing music on falling machines, and promises smoother tones than traditional violins, though some still find the violin lacking in sweetness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etolta
Los Angeles Times
Steam Method for Easing Paper Stripping in a Room
A historical tip describes removing furniture, centralizing a portable stove with a pan of water, sealing windows and doors, and filling the room with steam to soften wall paste, making wallpaper removal easier after an hour or more.
Notice on Front Door Signals State of Order
A small public notice appears on the front door indicating a state of order and the need for roving oversight. It references the Bowe people and efficiency by compiling kinship ties and a pinned message.
Beoweebe The Beow Eee Fheit Ten er Event
Fragments describe a beow event with unclear phrases and stray terms. No clear people places or dates emerge to form a coherent item. The readable content hints at a poem or misread text rather than a news event.
Husband Rescues Wife in Disturbing Ottery Scene
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a story about a husband saving his wife in a domestic incident. The readable portions mention a rescuer actions and a troubled domestic setting. No clear names, dates, or locations are identifiable in the legible lines.
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Treasury Department
Meath
Howe
Misteye
Martin
Christian Bertal
Beeene
Eee
Nebr
Canpeliel
Owen
Mr. Verrett
Wicans
India
Berneskee
Ely
Corie
Tetel
Chantel
Silver
Basser
Lerkewe
Sweden
Henner
Steemerh
Grerig Orients
Erik Jing
Husband
Lydia E. Pinkham
Peuterrt
Foemary
Ieee
Aegres
Eatonic
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