Mexico's Carranza Faces Widespread Rebel Challenge Across Nation
A New York Times report based on U.S. archives details Carranza’s fragil e grip as six organized rebel groups and bandits harass Mexico from coast to coast. It notes a 60 000 strong poorly equipped army, large rebel zones from Chihuahua to Yucatan, and the Yaqui band in Sonora. It highlights Zapata, Villa, Angeles, Pelaez, Diaz, and Meixuerrio factions as dominant forces with oil interests at stake and widespread economic collapse and anti American sentiment under Carranza.
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Mystery of Canton Bat Luck in Poker Circles
Report from Canton Ohio notes a fad of buying live bats at ten dollars amid ads and purchases. One buyer claims bats bring luck at card games and cites a Chicago man who supposedly always had good luck with a bat perched on his shoulder.
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Canton
Chicago
Popcorn Fund Went Sour in San Francisco Suit
Frank Fischer sued Mary Reilly for 50 dollars in San Francisco. The court ruled against Fischer as Mary testified he gave her the money to buy popcorn and peanuts and she spent it in a single evening.
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San Francisco
Frank Fischer
Mary Reilly
Mary
Proletariat Passion for Theaters and Concerts in Russia
English conductor Albert Coates reports a new Russian audience formed by workers peasants soldiers and sailors, replacing the educated public. He notes concerts and operas are treated reverently like church and that peasants sometimes thank the performers after performances. He cites music soothing the savage breast amid revolutionary change.
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London
Russia
Albert Coates
Petrograd
Coates
Pests Wreak Heavy Damage In U S Forests
Washington notes that pests plague every plant and cause vast losses. Charles Lathrop Pack of the American Forestry Association warns in American Forestry Magazine that insects and fungi injure plant life and threaten new plantings. The 17 year cicada draws public attention yet is minor compared to broader pest damage.
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Washington
United States
Charles Lathrop Pack
American Forestry Association
American Forestry Magazine
Pack
Adam
Europe
Soup Beans as Poker Chips in Pittsburgh Raid
Pittsburgh police raided a poker game where locally marked soup beans were used as chips. The proprietor pleaded for leniency while a judge questioned the reasoning behind the bets and the legality of the affair.
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Pittsburgh
Ademan
Meming
New Patents and Trade Notes From 1919 Briefs
A French inventor receives a patent for a drying and bleaching process for seaweeds. A detachable rifle sight coated with light emitting pigment enables night sighting. Patented coiled springs prevent rattling of loose tire chains. Philippine tobacco exports surged in 1918 from 6800 to 25700 tons, skewed to early 1916 shipments with later declines. Consul Skinner reports licenses issued for flaxseed importation and Korean cotton expansion plans. Japan aims to reduce foreign dependency. A lamplike device converts current to heat when inserted in a socket. England reports high quality petroleum found via Derbyshire bore. A Missouri nursery tests an apple tree in a burglar alarm cage. Siberian mineral resembles dark brown hard rubber and yields a paraffinlike mass when burned and in water. Japanese interests plan a Korean wood pulp mill in Angang, China, capitalized at 2.5 million dollars.
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Philippine Islands
Skinner
London
Japan
England
Derbyshire
Missouri
Siberia
Anang
China
First Aerial Stowaway W. W. Ballantine Documented
The world’s first aerial stowaway, W. W. Ballantine, is pictured with Jazz the cut mascot of the British Misgible R-b4. Ballantine hid in the envelope of the 1-84 until six hours out after being dropped from the crew to reduce weight.
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W. W. Ballantine
Jazz
Ballantine
A Chore of Bore and Kind Neighbors in Tales
A narrator recalls Isaac Pratt visiting Squire Merry as conversation slows and a bored man learns to handle visitors. A story from Youth's Companion recounts Mr Tudkinenny’s persistence and a shopkeeper’s hints, ending with a reflection on being kept company and the pain of boredom.
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Murr
Heres
Toney
Tsang
Ordey
Geming
Judkingenna
Mr. Tudkina
Tio
Sie
Improvement Noted for Bathing and Privacy
Fragmentary notes discuss bath time improvements and privacy concerns. The text references nudity and a potential proverb about care and privacy, with unclear authorship and context. Further detail is unreadable in the fragment.
Bayer Cross Mark on Genuine Aspirin Noted in Ad
An old ad fragment warns that genuine aspirin sold in unbroken Bayer packages must display the Bayer Cross and proper directions. It references tablet counts and list of product assurances, highlighting the need to buy from drugstores with correct labeling and safety notes.
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Bayer
Caldas
Putin
Leger
South Bend
Indiana
Lincoln Alghwad
Prica
Inventi Bate
A. G. Voigt
Diana
Fragmented OCR note on children’s classroom chatter
A garbled passage records children discussing a scene with exclamations about numbers and identities. The legible bits hint at a playful dialogue involving a group and a supervisor but no clear event, names, or locations emerge.
Allen's Foot-Mano and Foot Powder Ad Boosts Comfort
Farmers work harder and use Allen's Foot-Mano antiseptic powder in shoes and foot-bath to ease fatigue and prevent blisters. The ad claims it freshens feet, reduces odor, and removes emotion from the shop, with women described as constant users. Sold by dealers nationwide.
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Allen
Nore
The Important Branch of Learning and Talent
A reflective excerpt contrasts education with commerce, noting that reading and writing should not overshadow arithmetic. Mr Comrox cautions against letting literacy consume time needed for practical numbers, while acknowledging effort to balance skills. A moral on value and character closes the remark.
Red Ruler of Hungary Wartime Peat Moss Pads
During the war more than half a million surgical pads were prepared by volunteer service teams using peat moss. The effort highlights civilian mobilization under wartime leadership and shows how medical supplies were produced locally.
Shaving Habits of Leaders From Pliny to Napoleon
The passage ponders who shaved great men like Scipio Africanus Napoleon and whether they plied the razor themselves or relied on others. It cites Pliny as the earliest claim and includes Talleyrand’s remarks implying grooming habits mark a ruler’s path.
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Pliny
Scipio Africanus
Prodigal Son Follows Father’s Midnight Gas Venture
Kansas City Times notes that Lowry City Independent observes a wealthy figure from midnight oil ventures may have a son who mirrors his late hours and speculative wealth. The column hints at family ties and ongoing industry interest.
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Lowry City Independent
Kaonsas City Times
Best of Today Reflects on Time and Opportunity
A pithy meditation contrasts living in the moment with dwelling on past regrets. The author argues against dividing today into yesterday and tomorrow and urges embracing present chances.
Unexplored Canada Aims for Hidden Resources
The article notes vast undiscovered regions in Canada including oil potential in the Mackenzie basin and gold deposits near Adda. Indians report lakes up to a hundred miles long in the Yukon, while supposedly mapped ranges remain unknown to whites. It appeals to adventurous spirit to reveal these resources for civilization’s future.
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Canada
Christopher Columbus
Mackenzin River
Adda
Yukon
Tndfnng
Mackongle
Chines
Creative Wall Guard From Old Kid Gloves
An old kid glove is repurposed into a discreet wall protector. Wool stiffens the finger pads to fit furniture edges, fixed with tacks at both ends. It prevents scratches and defacement while remaining unobtrusive.
Dormant Earth Worms Show Resilience Under Desiccation
Scientist Peter Schrmidt notes earth worms can survive extreme drying. When dried to 40 percent of weight they shrink considerably but can regain life after 39 hours in warmth or 48 hours in cold. Fragmentary lines reference a narrative about a bird cage and a courtroom scene.
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Peter Schrmidt
Confucius Advocated League of Nations, Says Scholar
A learned man declares that Confucius, the renowned Chinese philosopher who lived about two thousand years ago, was the original advocate of a league of nations.
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League of Nations
Confucius
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