Worth Remembering A Miscellany Of Curious Facts
A collection of odd notes citing a doctor on headaches of primitive races a British aviator first sky writes, global art imports, coal mining north of the equator, Swedish pay scales, a boy delivering groceries on foot, and various era and industrial trivia. It also mentions flag colors restricting Turkish dress.
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ASFL
United States
Europe
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Flag Lady Presents Flags Marking Old Ironsides Restoration
Mrs Charles Augustine Robinson of New York, national flag lady of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, will present a set of flags to mark the restoration of the frigate Constitution, known as Old Ironsides. Her patriotic work includes crafting many Stars and Stripes to inspire wider respect for the flag.
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Charles Augustine Robinson
New York
The
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West Point cadet to Omaha mailman career path noted
William B. Prosser, once a West Point cadet alongside Pershing, left after two years to join the police and later ran an Omaha mail route. Pershing was senior when Prosser was a freshman and among his era’s notable classmates were Generals Duncan and Poore. He later expressed regret over his career choice.
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William B. Prosser
Omaha
West Point
General Pershing
Pershing
Prosser
Duncan
Poore
All Worth While There Is Nothing Puerile in Nature
A quotation emphasizing that passion for small natural things reveals greater truths. It notes that reverence for a flower blade of grass butterfly wing nest or shell embodies a deeper insight about nature and perception. The author Muater Nock reflects on restraint and wonder in everyday objects.
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North Dakota
Angola
Africa
Moore Haven
Fla
Germany Leads With Early Industrial Accident Compensation
Germany became the first nation to establish compensation for industrial accidents at 2884. Austria followed in 1917 and Norway in 1904.
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Germany
Austria
Norway
Watering House Plants Thoroughly Guides Nature Magazine
Nature Magazine advises proper plant care by watering deeply until soil is saturated and water drains from the pot, then allowing the top layer to dry before watering again. This method prevents under watering and promotes healthy root growth.
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Nature Magazine
Happiness Note Probably the Happiest Man
Ohio State Journal notes a reflection on happiness as arising from modest expectations and contentment when life yields a little. The piece suggests fulfillment comes from honest acceptance rather than pursuit.
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Ohio State Journal
Wounded in Nanking Ray Plumley Led Guard at Consulate
Ray D. Plumley of Ralston Iowa one of the first American fighting men wounded in China was hit by Chinese at Nanking but kept firing to aid civilians escaping. Plumley served as a member of the consulate guard.
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Iaeut. Com
Noel Davis
American Legion
Davis
New York
Paris
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China
Ray D. Plumley
Ralston
Iowa
Nanking
Plumley
Consulate
New Dutch Minister Portrait Sets Official Tone
A new portrait shows Dr. F. J. Van Royen in official garb as the Netherlands appoints him minister to the United States. The image accompanies coverage of his diplomatic posting and expected role in fostering bilateral ties.
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F. J. van Royen
Netherlands
United States
Islas Filipinas Named for Philip II of Spain
The Philippine islands were originally named Islas Filipinas in honor of Philip II. In English the name shifted with the spelling using Ph instead of Fr, while the term Filipino for inhabitants remains in Spanish form.
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Philippine Islands
Islas Filipinas
Philip II of
Spain
Alarming Possibility of Work By Merely Pressing Buttons
Youth's Companion contemplates a future where humans perform all tasks by pressing buttons. It asks if nature will respond with limited intelligence, leaving only the ability to press a button, raising questions about dependence on automation and its consequences for human capability.
Expressionist for Young Man in Art Depicted
Detroit News notes an expressionist artist suited to depict abstract ideas with precision while lacking reliability in rendering recognizable objects such as an egg. The piece highlights tension between conceptual skill and practical drawing clarity.
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Detroit News
Short Rays and the Quest to Define Cosmic X-ray
The Gamma ray is described as a super X-ray and shorter than the Milliken ray. Estimates claim 634 trillion per inch. Their origin remains unknown and no use has been found.
Lessons in Happiness from a Neighborly Outlook
Devote your greatest concern to others and you will find happiness like a spring in your front yard. Alexander City Alabama Outlook offers a reflective moral in a community voice.
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Alexander City
Ala
Spring Fashion Show Highlights Lace and Crepe Styles
A New York Times fashion writer notes early spring exhibitions by European and American houses previewing softened blouse lines, mixed fabric ensembles, and two piece looks. Lace dominates both day and evening wear with embroidery, applique, and metallic details on gowns, tunics, and dresses in black, white, and pastel tones.
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Europe
United States
New York Times
Paris
Drecoll
Goupy
Vionnet
Thich
Canada Celebrates Diamond Jubilee Year Nationally
Facts from the era span culture science and history. Items note Canada celebrates a diamond jubilee this year while a British naturalist cites a thrush singing sixteen hours. Other notes include Canada National Rail profits setting a record, two sets of twins born in Buffalo, and varied curiosities from astronomy to horoscopes and ancient Rome names.
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Canada
Tower of England
Canadian National Railways
Pleasing Materials for Dainty Summer Dresses
The article surveys summer dress trends with taffeta and organdie gowns, mousseline de soie, net and tulle skirts, and rose petal scalloped hems inspired by Lanvin. It notes evening shades of blue yellow and pea green, fringe gowns from Drecoll, and bodice plaits with rhinestone belts. Wax flowers emerge as durable decor and interior accents, with vivid seasonal bouquets and corsages.
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Lanvin
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