Aladdin's Lamp and Atomic Power in Serkis Bookware
A discussion links energy in atoms to a magical lamp allegory. It cites Bequerel and radium for immense energy release and the idea that if all atoms burst their walls the universe would dissolve instantly. It parallels Aladdin and science, noting energy use and future control.
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China
Aladdin of Science
Nature
Ceret Cave
Aladdin
Lim
Garrett Po Serviss
New York Journal
Party frocks in vintage lingerie styled party wear
A description of old fashioned party frocks using lingerie materials inspired by Kate Isreonaway styles. Showcases batet embroidered high waist puff sleeve designs with sashes and lace trim. Highlights a white nainsovuk baby gown, princess cut, hand embroidered with ribbon bow and scalloped neck details.
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Kate Isreenaway
Fragmentary dialogue excerpt from a Boston transcript
A partial conversation exchange shows characters discussing welfare and farewell with terse remarks. The lines include He and She addressing Mr Smithers and mention courage and cheerfulness versus repining, reflecting a terse, exploratory dialogue fragment.
Early American flag evolution from Prospect Hill to Stars
The article traces flag history from Gen Putnam raising a banner at Prospect Hill near Boston with two mottoes to the 13 stripe flag with union crosses. It notes Washington wearing a blue ribbon and the shift to white stars on blue with each new state and the current 13 stars representing states and stars for all states.
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General Putnam
Prospect Hill
Boston
George Washington
St. George
St. Andrew
England
Congress
China’s pet keeping and bird lore described
The passage notes Chinese children’s fondness for pets and the common sight of birds kept as pets. Gentlemen Midair air birds in cages or on fingers. families travel with pets to mountains in hot weather. Crows are valued for intelligence. pigeons wear bamboo whistles. cats guard bird houses against rats.
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China
Long tunics span street to negligee wear in era styles
The article notes long tunics appear on all costumes from street suits to sheer lingerie frocks. It describes variations including front or back buttoning, straight or flare cuts, waistband plaits, and box plaits. A Apricot linen gown features a long tunic with a kimono blouse and vest.
Baden-Powell Seeks 1 Million Endowment For Boy Scouts
Sir Robert Baden-Powell appeals to Britain for a 1 000 000 endowment to fund the boy scout movement. He reports 325 000 raised so far and urges support to aid thousands of poorer class boys in industrial centers who lack opportunities and risk drifting into unemployment.
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Robert Baden-Powell
Boy Scout Movement
Robert
White Elephants and Their Sacred Status
White elephants are rare dark cream creatures valued highly by nations that own them. In Siam and Burma they are worshiped and cannot be sold without provoking severe penalties. A Siamese king once sent Queen Victoria a golden box with hairs from a white elephant’s tail.
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Siam
Burma
Victoria
Striped Sweaters Inspire Summer Silk Sportswear Trend
A fragment outlines striped silk sweaters as the summer fashion cry in colors green lavender blue wheat and tango. It pairs with white skirts, emphasizing stylish, costly sportswear for warm weather.
Monkey Honored for Rescue and Statue in Grenoble
A Grenoble child was saved from a pit by a chimpanzee hailed as a hero. Citizens funded a bronze statue and the animal wore men’s clothes until its death. The piece remains in a town square. The English erected a monument to war horses at Port Elizabeth in Natal.
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Grenoble
Spain
Grandmother recalls a forestalled love and a choosing moment
A grandmother narrates a romance from her youth. She fell for Elisha, a hired farmhand, but her father arranged a match with Mr Baxter a much older suitor. Years pass with Elisha gone and Baxter advancing politically, until a final encounter reveals Elisha changed and the dream ends as she accepts Baxter.
Filipinos to Govern Themselves Under Gradual Plan
Congressman William A. Jones of Virginia argues for Philippine independence and proposes a staged self governance. The 65 year old, nicknamed Filipino Jones, serves his twelfth term and supports a territorial US supervised path until capacity is shown. He entered Congress in 1890 and once defended Richmond as a cadet.
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Wiliam A. Jones
Virginia
House Committee On
Jones
Congress
United States
William Atkinson Jones
Philippine Islands
Virginia Military Institute
Richmond
University of Virginia
Barr Elevated to Director of Panama Exposition Congresses
James A Barr has been elevated to director in charge of congresses and conventions for the Panama Pacific International Exposition. He oversees correspondence with more than 8000 conventions worldwide, with 400 to 40000 delegates expected from various organizations meeting in San Francisco in 1915.
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James A. Barr
Barr
Chiét
San’ Francisco
San Francisco
Bire
Gutles
Con
Bank Statement From 1914 Featuring Liabilities And Cashier Signature
A historical bank document shows assets and liabilities with figures such as cash on hand 58,290 dollars and total liabilities 192,267.04. The form is signed by the cashier and notarized, dated July 1914, and includes notes on overdrafts collateral and miscellaneous resources.
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Sawer National
Rafer
P.armand
Clark
Etho
Marahitsao Bank
Ch Brown
Béhner
Notney
Congress Pledges Fail to Curb Spending Surge
A historical report notes the 30th Congress nears a two billion dollar budget and exceeds past highs. It highlights total appropriations this year at 1 122 700 000 with revenues of 1 035 000 000 and an estimated deficit of 86 700 000 by next June.
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Congréss
Deimocrata
Congress
Republic
Panama Canal
Notice of Final Settlement in Mary Hughes Estate
A final settlement hearing is set for Monday August 8 1914 in Clark County Court Marshall Illinois. Administrator will file his final report and request discharge from duties and all further dates. He urges heirs distributees and interested parties to attend and contest if desired. Attorneys J W Graham and Wm Kuykendall are involved.
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Clark County
Mary’ Hughes
County Court
Clark’ County
Marshall
Ilinois
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Aimodio
Nowel
Aeident
Jean Hecquerel
Percy H. Rayntop
Ona
Will
Pets
Mars
Moen
Cary
Saturn
Jupiter
Venus
Jack
Jill
Fartier Cross
Mara
Bott
Tack
Jen
York
Press
Elisha
Goodby
Father
Mr. Baxter
South
Kansas
Baxter
Adorous
Shins
American Press Association
Marshall State
vAudtork
ATIBS
Tae
J. W. Graham
Atty
Wm. “Kuykendall
the “Administr
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