Oddities and Feats From Around the World
A roundup of curious facts spanning crops in China to rapid mail machines, ancient Delhi ironwork, auto timing tech, a high speed letter press, recovered stolen money, record roses in Holland, barber washbasin attachments, a Kansas City nurse’s seven year vigil, a Bowdoinham girl’s chimney repair at eighteen, and rising London shop prices postwar.
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Ephrata
Holland
William Ewling
Kansas City
Laura Dean
Elizabeth Brett
Bowdoinham
London
Mrs James Carroll Frazer Directed Navy League Pageant
Mrs James Carroll Frazer vice president of the Navy league directed the league pageant and ball in Washington on Lincoln’s birthday night. The pageant depicted American history with 600 participants and featured Frazer as Mrs Van Rensselaer in scenes of New York’s Dutch settlement.
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James Carroll Frazer
Navy League
Washington
Lincoln
Frazer
van Rensselaer
New York
Cultivate Mental Control
A motivational note urges focusing on mental habits to build character. It claims most abnormalities are mental and that disciplined effort, driven by clear goals, will develop strength and resilience. The reader is urged to imitate heroic examples and act as the realizer of their ambitions.
Uneleazra Theater hosts local talent in New York
A fragment notes a local theater event showcasing cartoons and party atmosphere. It mentions George and Anuele Kazra in New York, implying a gathering of performers or artists. The tone suggests casual coverage of a community entertainment scene with emphasis on talent and venue.
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Uneleazra
It Theater
George
Sgorge
Anuele Kazra
New York
Guilt Plots Robbers Claim Burglary to Kickstart Business
A newspaper note recalls a confession by several men convicted of robbery. Their stated motive was to fund a new venture, prompting quip about preferring to begin with business first rather than crime. The line riffs on wrongheaded attempts at entrepreneurship.
Bath Waters Linked to Glass Staining Potential
A discovery shows Bath in England possesses hot mineral waters that permanently tint glass. The health resort may emerge as a notable glass staining center due to this new property.
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Bath
England
Her Waterloo Doctor and Husband confront echo dispute
The Doctor notes the wife has persisted in a peculiar battle with an echo in the back yard. The husband recalls the change began soon after they moved into the house, leaving them with the question of who will have the last word.
Out of Keeping Panto Critique Sparks Cash Comment
A sharp line about managers investing in a questionable show surfaces in a brief, witty exchange. The critic questions investor confidence, suggesting financial risk as money “falls.” The remark captures sentiment about theatre funding choices in a concise, period voice.
Colby Named to Succeed Lansing as Secretary of State
Bainbridge Colby of New York will succeed Robert Lansing as secretary of state in Wilson's cabinet. The White House announced the surprise choice after a morning visit with Raymond Baker. Colby, a lawyer and former shipping board official, has long been active in progressive politics and Roosevelts movement.
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Washington
Bainbridge Colby
New York
Progressive Party
Theodore Troosevelt
Robert Lansing
Wilson
White House
Cotby
Frank L. Polk
Aoting
Colby
Raymond
I’. Baker
Mint
South Linn
Senate
Polk
Baker
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
St. Louis
Williams College
Columbia Law School
New York Law School
Mark Twain
Mrr
Roosevelt
United States
Paris
Reed
Missouri
Borah
Lodge
League
Wilson Signs Oil Lease Bill Opens Western Lands
President Wilson signed the oil lease bill opening millions of acres in the West for development. Geological Survey estimates say more than 6.7 million acres of land are opened for lease, with coal lands under government withdrawal about 30.3 million acres and 389 million acres yet to be classified.
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Washington
Wilson
Geological Survey
Cummins Opposed Guaranty Provisions in Rail Bill
Washington Feb 25 The senate adopted the Cummins Esch conference report on the railroads return bill by 47 to 17 sending it to the president for signature with March 1 start date. Debate centered on a 5% guaranty and labor provisions amid criticism of Gompers and the AFL and amid labor board questions.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Samuel Gompers
American Federation
Crimmins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Robinson
Dem
Arkansas
Conforces
Labor Board
Government motions heard on Rhode Island cases March 8
Arguments on the government motion to dismiss original suits by Rhode Island testing the federal prohibition constitutional amendment will be heard in the Supreme Court on March 8. Assistant Attorney General Frierson and Solicitor General King will represent the government.
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Rhode Island
Washington
Supreme Court
Frierson
King
Beverley Hotel Fire Sends Eighty Five Guests Into Streets
Staunton West Virginia February 25 Five men and one woman are hospitalized with burns and injuries after a blaze gutted the Beverley hotel. The fire wrecked the interior and forced guests to flee in their night clothes.
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Staunton
W. Va
Beverley Hotel
French Troops Hold Off Turkish Irregulars Near Marash
In a report read in the House of Lords by the Earl of Crawfurd, French forces near Marash in the Aleppo vilayet of Syria inflicted heavy losses on Turkish irregulars. The action marks a sharp clash amid ongoing military operations in the region.
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London
Marash
Vilayet
Aleppo
Syria
House of Lords
Earl of Crawfurd
Dempsey Indicted for Draft Law Violation
True bills were voted against heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and his manager Jack Kearns by the United States grand jury charging violation of the draft law Indictments will be returned against the accused Friday The Valparaiso Bank Closed and the Former State bank was chased by state examiners with assets around 6 1 million and deposits of about 1 0 million
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San Francisco
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
United States Grand Jury
Valparaiso
Ind
Uobart Bank
Bequest Totals Million for College in Minnesota Will
Harold Thorson of Northfield leaves seven million dollars to St Olaf College in his will, with the larger sum noted in local announcements. The report places Thorson as a local benefactor and includes his residence in Northfield, Minnesota.
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College
St. Paul
Minn
St. Olifecollege
Northfield
Harold Thorson
Crane chosen as China envoy by Wilson
Charles R. Crane of Chicago is understood to have been selected by President Wilson as minister to China to succeed Dr. Paul Reinsch, who recently resigned.
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C. R. Crane
China
Washington
Charles R. Crane
Soviet Ark Returns to New York From Russia
The US Army transport Buford known as the Soviet Ark arrived in New York two months and a day after leaving Russia carrying 247 unde sirable aliens.
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Russia
New York
United States Army
Buford
Unionize New York Phone Operators Plan Launched
Movement to organize the 12 000 telephone operators in New York City was launched by Miss Teresa Sullivan, Boston union vice president. Fifty two alien Reds captured in DOJ raids arrive at Ellis Island for deportation. 130 alien extremists remain on the island.
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New York
New York City
Teresa Sullivan
Telephone Operators’ Union of Boston
Allien
Department of Justice
West
Ellis Island
Washington Population Rises to 487 414 in 1920 Census
Washington capital of the nation reports a population of 487 414 from the first 1920 census figures, an increase of 106 845 since 1910. The city sees growth as the new decade begins.
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Washington
Moeste Named Successor to Erzberger as Finance Minister
Berlin reports Undersecretary of State Moeste chosen to succeed Mathias Erzberger who resigned Tuesday from the finance ministry. Moeste had been appointed a deputy to Broberger on January 27.
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Moeste
Erzhberger
Berlin
Mathias Erzberger
Broberger
Lobby Becomes Nation’s Menace In Senate Speech
New York February 25 Senator Thomas of Colorado warned that lobbying by class interests in Washington threatens the government more than foreign issues tied to the League of Nations. He argued organized influence endangers policy making and national unity.
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New York
Washington
League of Nations
Thomas
Colorado
Army suspends syndicate service to 2,800 papers
Newsprint shortage forces the publicity bureau of the army to discontinue temporarily its syndicate service to 2,800 newspapers. In Buenos Aires a strike by Mihanovich Steamship crews since last Saturday has paralyzed trade and caused heavy losses to shippers.
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Army News
New York
Beause
Publicity Bureau of the
Army
Buenos Aires
Mihanovich Steamship Company
Chewing Gum Prices Seen Rising Amid Gum Strike
New York report says chicle dealers sailing to Yucatan aboard the Espermana report natives involved in a chewing gum price dispute. The strike fever has spread, with workers demanding higher pay as tensions rise.
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New York
Yucatan
Rum Revolt Ends in Ill-Considered Armistice at Iron River
Iron River Michigan february 26 The rum rebellion ended in a staged armistice arranged by Charles P Kramer national prohibition commissioner Major A V Dalrymple was ordered to confer with State Attorney Martin McDonough and compromised The incident led to the destruction of nine barrels of wine by the Italian merchants Sealcucci hampering Major Dalrymple’s invasion scene in the Iron Inn lobby featured a tense exchange between McDonough and the major as officers prepared to arrest without warrants
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Tron River
Mich
Iron River
Charles P. Kramer
National Prohibition
Washington
A. V. Dalrrymple
Martin McDonough
Department of Justice
Department of Internal Revenue
John
Stephen
Peter Sealcucci
Major Dalrymple
Forwarddto
Iron County
McDonough
Iron Inn
Dalrymple
Injunction Signed Halting Ship Sale During War
Associate Justice Bailey of the District Supreme Court signed an injunction against the Shipping Board to stop the sale of 29 former German vessels. The Suwanee, sold for 2,000,000 dollars, is excluded from the order. No appeal notice was filed by the Shipping Board, though a special appeal may be pursued.
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Washington
Bailey
District Supreme Court
Shipping Board
Mexicans to Free Flyers Held in Mexico
The Mexican federal government orders the release of U.S. Army aviators G. I. Usher and M. L. Wolf and their airplane. They have been held since a forced landing about two weeks ago, per the American embassy in Mexico City.
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Washington
Sonora
G. I. Usher
M. L. Wolf
State Department
Mexico City
Mexicans Honor U S Man in Eagle Pass Funeral Flight
Mexican aviators stationed opposite Eagle Pass crossed into the city with floral offerings for the funeral of Lieut. Horace Corey of Chicago an American army aviator who fell in the line of duty near here.
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U. S
Eagle Pass
Tex
Horace Corey
Chicago
Repatriation of 190000 Prisoners Reported
Paris reports 190000 prisoners of war repatriated from French camps since January 20, including 48110 officers, per the French war office announcement.
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Paris
War Office
Allies will not deal with Soviet Russia until Bolshevik horrors end
London reports that after a meeting of the allies' supreme council the group announced they would refuse to deal with soviet Russia until they are convinced that the Bolshevists' horrors have ceased.
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London
Soviet Russia
Supreme Council
Anita Whitney Sentenced for Criminal Syndicism
Anita Whitney of Oakland California was sentenced to from one to fourteen years in the state penitentiary on a charge of criminal syndicalism. She is known as a social and charity worker and lecturer.
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Anita Whitney
Oakland
Cal
State Penitentiary
Cowboys Organize First Local Union in Reno
A cowboys union formed in Reno under the trades and labor council aims to affiliate with the American Federation. The move marks the first such local effort in the United States and centers on organizing Western working cowhands.
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New Cowboys
Reno
Nev
Cowboys
America
Trades and Labor Council
American Federation
Customs seize liquor on Genesee yacht at Key West
Key West Florida February 24 customs inspectors seized about eighteen hundred dollars worth of spirituous liquors aboard the auxiliary schooner yacht Genesee owned by W I Vanderbilt Jr of New York City.
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Key West, Fla
United States
Genesee
W. I. Vander _bilt
New York City
Rubes Credit High Prices as Food Costs Surged
Chicago Feb 26 United States Department of Agriculture secretary Edwin T Meredith says Americans are gullible spendthrifts causing a rising cost of living. He cites farm production gains over 30 years and argues prices should fall with supply. urges individual education and self restraint to curb price hikes.
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Chicago
Masonic Temple
United States Department of Agriculture
Edwin T. Meredith
Mr. Meredith
Association of Commerce
Meredith
Secretary of Agriculture
Czarist Sentiment Defines Russian Red Army
Han delsblad staff correspondent G Nypels reports from Soviet Russia that about 80 percent of the Red Army is neutral in effect while about 60 percent of officers, drawn from old upper class training, are czarist in inclination.
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Amsterdam
Russia
Red
The
Handelsblad
G. Nypels
Soviet
Socialist sentences handed down in draft conspiracy trial
Cincinnati on February 2 7 United States Judge Peck imposed prison terms from three to fifteen months on 13 socialists found guilty of conspiracy to defeat the military draft.
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Cincinnati
United States
Peck
British plans bank expansion and shipping link to Danzig
Polish advices to Vorwaerts report Britain plans five large banks in Danzig and a steamer service linking Danzig with Copenhagen and London. Separately in Okmulgee Oklahoma sixty-one still outfits were seized in a week with eight alleged moonshiners arrested and a large quantity of corn whiskey and 2000 gallons of sour mash confiscated.
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Danzig
Berlin
Copenhagen
London
Okmulgee
Okla
Alleger
Nomination to Netherlands Minister Named from Massachusetts
Washington reports the president sent to the Senate the nomination of William S. Phillips of Massachusetts to be minister to the Netherlands. Phillips is currently assistant secretary of state.
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Hague
Washington
Senate
William S. Phillips
Massachusetts
Netherlands
Phillips
Bolshevik Force Seizes Murmansk Harbor and Shipping
A Lloyds dispatch from Vardo Norway reports Bolshevik troops have captured Murmansk and its harbor shipping after a regulation protest erupted Saturday afternoon.
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London
Murmansk
Lloyds
Vardo
Norway
Robbery at New York Tammany Club Hits 40 Members
Masked gunmen entered the Hight Tammany club in the Eighth assembly district and robbed about 40 card players of roughly $5,000. The thieves escaped before an alarm could be raised.
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Tammany Club
New York
Eighth Assembly District
Danderine Promises Hair Revival and Dandruff Relief
A vintage advertisement claims Danderine stops hair loss by cooling and cleansing the scalp and reaching the hair roots. It asserts tingling action revitalizes each hair, reduces shedding and dandruff, and makes hair appear thicker and brighter at a low price from drug or toilet counters.
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Ady
What a loud-looking woman Figure in Desirable Kind
In a Desirable Kind scene a harsh remark about a loud appearance targets a woman. The jibe contrasts with social expectations of decorum, hinting at underlying class and gender tensions in a composed era.
Blame Your Dealers for Flu Remedies Shortages
Frustrated customers report continuing flu related shortages as Triner’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine and Angelica Bitter Tonic run low. The Joseph Triner Company urges dealers to stock Triner products and reject imitations while promising to fill orders. Barber quips aside.
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Triner
Joseph Triner
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Ill
Advy
Protect Your Kidney Health With Jad Salts
The ad urges Americans to reduce intake and take four ounces of Jad Salts daily to flush and stimulate kidneys. It claims Jad Salts neutralizes urine acids, eases back pain and bladder issues, and improves overall health with an inexpensive, safe effervescent lithia beverage.
Its Case Breaks Aiding Old Boa Offense
A brief exchange notes the line offense and its nonbailable status as a humorous contrast. The dialogue plays on broken phrasing to suggest legal trouble over a stubborn boa.
Cuticura Ad Promises Soothing Baby Rashes
A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura products for soothing baby rashes and itchy skin with Soap Ointment and Talcum. The callouts claim purity and fragrance, priced 25 cents each, and conclude with a quip about mothers and advice.
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Armenia
Robert Underwood Johnson
Italy
Owen Johnson
Dunkirk
N. Y
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Lansing
Chicago Tribune
Cummins
Brotherhoods
Michigan
Kramer
Major and
M’donough
Bald Vanderbilt
Tella
Ely
Hem
Ne. Foga
Ai Tree Eye Book
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