Various Global Notes On Science And Society
A collection of brief curiosities and facts from around the world. Topics include Finland marl as fertilizer and its potential supply, historical barge use on Welland and Baltimore navigation, a Chinese leap year with an added month, English beliefs about rosemary for memory, a Dr Owens instrument measuring urban air pollution, Belovehistun physician practices, Samoan cattle sizes, a Philippine plant used for camphor, English war work recruiting 400,000 women, U S government wage turnover in science, and census projections of farms increasing by about 11 million since 1870.
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Finland
Welland Coults
Daltimore
Chinois
England
J S. Owens
Thritish Committee
Amundsen Prepares For North Pole Skiing Expedition
A Motograph image depicts Roald Amundsen, famed South Pole discoverer, in Norway gearing up for a polar journey. The piece highlights the explorer on a skiing trip as preparations unfold.
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Roald Amundsen
South Pole
North Pole
Explorer
Norway
Portrait Painter Describes Portrait Crisis at Home
Amperion’s leading portraitist recalls a wealthy wife who sat for a painting. After it was hung, she found faults and climbed a ladder to inspect and alter the work while calling the artist to demand it be repainted. Her bold actions sparked embarrassment at home.
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Amperion
New York
The House Quips on Roof and Rest of Home
A brief humor vignette from Louisville where a young real estate man jokes that the roof is fine but the rest of the house isn’t much. The exchange highlights housing conditions with a touch of wit.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Post Office Classifications Defined by Receipts
Four post office classes based on gross receipts are outlined. First class covers $40,000 or more, second class $8,000 or more, third class $1,900 or more, and fourth class under $1,900. Postmasters of first three classes are presidential appointees needing Senate confirmation. fourth class is appointed by the fourth assistant postmaster general.
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Senate
His Claim to Popularity in a Strange Exchange
A peculiar exchange discusses a hit man and a literary figure, noting a large stock before an aunt’s decline and the man becoming owner of one of six notable cellars. The dialogue hints at fame and property shifts amid odd misstatements.
Unclear Text Fragment Tracks Banking and Writing Tools
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a typewriter and a check, with scattered phrases about a bank balance and a city reference. Key details and structure are missing, making it difficult to determine a coherent event or reportable item.
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Bostea
Berlin in turmoil as Spartacists seize districts
Turmoil grips Berlin as Spartacist forces seize Strausberg and Vorelber suburbs and declare control of the Krupp works. Kapp-Lüttwitz regime collapses amid calls for German Sovietization with fighting ongoing and American embassy sheltering citizens.
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Berlin
Ruhe
Kapp
Strausberg
Vorelber
Heefly
Tae
Wissen
Acsoviet
Krupp
Vicborg
Spartaeists
Asherby
Sapphané
Soviet Republic
Germany
Vor Seeckt
von Kapp
Dewan
Kiel
E¢kerntverde
Copenhagen
Ekstrabladet
Rapp
Riel
Daily Mails
Yndee Chad
Moralas
Ffeers
Willa
Allied forces seize Constantinople in March dawn clash
Allied troops under General Sir George Milne occupy Constantinople after morning fighting, with casualties reported from exchange of fire.
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Constantinople
Constantinoples
Constaneeopto
Tesidiny
Sir Decrge Milne
Tax Refunds in Washington Hit by Supreme Court Ruling
The article asserts a $25 million tax refund in Washington and estimates the overall government loss from a Supreme Court ruling on stock dividends as taxable may reach up to $825 million, according to treasury experts.
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Washington
Marek
Supreme Courts
Treasury
Four Hundred German Workers Slain in Kiel Incident
A report from Copenhagen states that about 400 German workers were killed and many more wounded when a cruiser hit a crowd at Mekernfoerde. The event occurred as a labor crowd gathered near a German workers’ camp. Local officials have begun investigations into the incident.
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Copenhagen
Kiel
Mekernfoerde
Confession Ties Slaying to Police Officer Case
A suspect named Tris confessed to the killing of a police officer near Swan Creek Maryland during December, according to the sheriff. The statement mentions the Kneder of Special cer J doors of the Thiltimare & Ollerat road area.
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Negro
Albuamerqine
Marel
Arthue Silvius
Negra
Tris
Kneder
Thiltimare & Ollerat Road
Swan Creek
Senate Confirms Rear Admiral Benson For Shipping Board
Washington March 16 Rear Adm William Benson nominated to join the Shipping Board to replace Taurtan Pravin who will become secretary of the interior was confirmed.
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Washington
William §. Benson
Shipping Bank
Ohn Taurtan Pravin
Interior
Bey Tee Somata
Post Office Reform Proposed By Representative
A bill introduced by Representative ro. aims to abolish the office of postingster acc opnl and to provide for creation of a postal commission to direct the progress of the post offices department.
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Washington
Marel Ti
Postal Commission
Post Offices Department
New Warships Denied in Navy Appropriation Bill
Washington reports no new warship construction approved in the navy appropriation bill as favorably reported to the committee. Requests for two giant seaplanes and a massive dirigible were refused. The measure totals 424.45 million dollars, with 104 million for continuing the 1916 program and 120 thousand average Navy personnel for the coming year.
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Washington
TIO Navy
House
NCA
Continental
United States
Marine Corps
Woman Calls on Kaiser Amerongen Story Sparks Castle Visit
A mysterious German woman sought entry to former Kaiser William at Bentinck castle in Amerongen on Sunday. She was denied admission but spoke with the castle steward and left a bouquet for Count Wohenzolern amid rumors she could be Chancellor Kapp. The former emperor remains at the castle and is not allowed any outside visits.
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Amerongen
Kimperer William
Bentinck Castle
Wohenzolern
Kapp
Doornsinew
Governor Refuses Special Session on Suffrage Amendment
Martford Conn March 18 Governor refused to call a special session of the Connecticut General Assembly to vote on the federal suffrage amendment. He argued the state constitution requires a specific process and that current calls stem from individuals pushing the generic assembly to act.
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Connecticut
Striking Coastwise Workers Quellled by Dawn Dispersion
Two strikebreakers faced dispersal at dawn as two witnesses, including two police officers, observed the scene but no retreats occurred. The incident unfolded along the coast near Jonesherenven amid ongoing labor tensions and unanswered questions.
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New York
Mirveh
Candidate Hiner Ends Campaign in Alabama Wine Platform
In Wirminghin Alabama on March 19 the candidate Hiner announced the end of his bid to succeed the late Senator Banklead on a platform favoring sale of wine beer and related products and pushing for the peewee beauty referendum.
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Wirminghin
Ala. Mare
Pearmer
Hiner
Ex Senator Blair Dies in Washington At ...
Ex Senator Blair dies in Washington on Sunday after a long illness. He leaves a son James Blair, an attorney in the city.
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S. W. Blair
Washington
Woloab Stites
Lanne Ww. Blair
New Thampstite
James Bo Mair
Japanese Revolt in Siberia Reported by Moscow Dispatch
A revolt in Siberia involved Japanese troops who tore off shoulder straps and wore red insignia according to a Moscow wireless dispatch. The mutiny disrupted port duties and affected several units awaiting orders.
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Siberia
London
Port Amon
Apaese Quany
Siberi
Moscow
Tornado Kills Five in Washington County Mississippi
A Mississippi tornado in Washington county west of Percy killed five people and injured between twenty five and thirty five. Twenty five houses were destroyed causing extensive damage as rescuers searched the area.
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Mississippi
Greenville
Miss
Washington County
Percy
Japan wrecks Marel plant in major fire loss
A fire at the Marel plant caused by a technical fault virtually destroyed the facility. Losses were estimated at 300000 dollars. The incident involved local authorities and the National Sheep and Connery company in the response and investigation.
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Japan
Marel
Pitre
Reid
Shee and ‘Connery Company
Supreme court to hear New Jersey Prohibition challenge
New Jersey gains permission to file original proceedings testing the prohibition amendment's validity amid alleged improper drafting and referendum flaws. The court plans March 29 arguments with related Wisconsin and Fiegen spin cases, while Oklahoma convictions under selective service and espionage acts remain standing. Defendants named include Walter M. Reeder B. F. Bryant J. T. Cumbie I. A. Harris Mack I. Clark and M. E. Stuart.
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Washington
New Jersey
Supreme Court
McCrun
Congress
J. J. Dillon
San Francisco
Tower Court
White
McCraw
King
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
Selective Service
Walter M. Reeder
IB. F. Bryant
J.T. Cumbie
I. A. Harris
Mack I. Clark
Senate Adopts Reservation Amid Treaty Dispute
Washington reports the senate backs a new article ten reservation by a 66 to 26 vote opposing President Wilson on the peace treaty issue. The move ends the long search for a compromise and risks a fresh deadlock likely to be resolved at the polls next November.
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Washington
Masaryk Retains Presidency Under New Czecho-Slovak Constitution
Dr Sham Masaryk, first president of Czecho-Slovakia, will be allowed to serve another term under the new Prague constitution. The charter limits entive presidents to two successive seven year terms, ensuring Masaryk may continue in office.
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Masaryk
Washington
Shamus
Republic
Czecho-Slovakia
Prague
Mail Comes Ten Years Late
Miss Ulla Palmer of Pymmond, visiting in Buffalo, N Y, wrote a postal card to her parents Mr and Mrs C Palmer. The card, mailed years ago, finally arrived.
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Ulla Palmer
Pymmond
Thuffalo
N.Y
Hone
Me. O
C. Palmer
Sunken treasure value rises since war began
London reports the estimated value of sunken treasure has grown to £50,000,000 since the war began, a rise from the prior estimate of £250,000,000, about $18,500,000 in present exchange value.
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London
British Isles
Plane stunt turns fatal in Memphis March 17
Coroveret Laysidide of Sirah, a former lieutenant in the air force at Stockwell field San Diego, and Roy Bell of Somatobhi Mississippi were killed when their plane fell near Memphis. Bavarian monarchy reestablished as reported from Berlin via telegraph to Temps.
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Memphis
Coroveret
Laysidide
Sirah
Miss
Aieutenantt Io
Pir
Btockwell Field
San Diego
Roy 1
Bell
Somatobhi
Two Little Sisters Die After Train Strike
In Vseahaba Michigan on March 16 death and Lillian Brule aged eight and four were killed when struck by a Northwestern train. Snow banks were too high for the children to climb over.
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Vseahaba
Mich
Lillian Brule
Northwestern
Appointment of Col Greeley as Chief Forester
Washington March 16 The appointment of Col W B Greeley assistant forester to succeed Henry S Graves as Chief Forester when Graves retires May 1 was announced by Secretary Meredith.
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Washington
Col. W. B. Greeley
Henry S. Graves
Meredith
Health Service Lacks Surgeons Despite 12000 Tuberculosis Cases
Surgeon General Cumming warns low pay drains the Public Health Service of surgeons and specialists. He notes 12000 discharged soldiers, sailors, and marines require care, with vacancies rising as about 10 percent of officers resign.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Genet Cumming
Europe
Asia
Navy fuel oil bids fall short of demand
Navy bid results show less than one-fifth of 5 000 000 barrels sought. prices quoted exceed current contracts. Texas Oil Co offered about 4.20 a barrel for 600 000 barrels on Atlantic coast ports and Standard Oil Co 3.65 for 60 000 barrels. Secretary Daniels says action to ensure adequate supply at reasonable prices is forthcoming.
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Washington
Navy Department
Atlantic Coast
Texas Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Daniels
Nations in Interest Debt to U S by March
Secretary Houston told the Senate unpaid interest on loans to foreign governments up to November totaled 236,240,114. He listed Belgium 8,870,381 France 65,858,101 Great Britain 105,503,126 Italy 39,228,803 and Russia 15,051,977 as unpaid. For 1920 due amounts: Great Britain 211,825,890 France 189,004,272 Italy 70,505,569 Belgium 16,822,078 Czecho Slovakia 2,515,004.
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Washington
Houston
Senate
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
Ace
Czecho-Slovakia
Barges Sink. Six Die in Norfolk to Boston Coal Tow
Capt James MacWeeny of Charleston Mass was crowned and five other men were probably lost when two coal barges Nos 7 and 10 broke from a three barge tow and sank six miles northwest of Blocksand R T March 17.
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Blocksand
R. T
James MacWeeny
Charleston
Mass
Norfolk
Boston
Consolidated Coal Company of
Investigation Links Consulate Bomb To Bolshevik Outrage
Geneva authorities report that the bombing of the American consulate at Zirteh is linked to Bolshevik outrage. Investigations confirm the theory of a politically motivated attack.
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Geneva
1Rollee
Zirteh
Blizzard Inflicts Heavy Damage Across North Dakota
Two day blizzard across the state causes vast property damage and economic losses estimated in thousands of dollars. The storm marks the worst since the 1930s, leaving scenes of debris and halted transportation.
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Bismarck
N. D
Senate Panel Backs Crane Nomination as Minister to China
Washington March 15 The senate foreign relations committee, after brief discussion and by unanimous vote, favorably reported the nomination of Charles R Crane formerly of Chicago to be minister to China.
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Crane
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
China
Government Credit Proposed to Aid Germany March 1
A bill introduced in the House by Representative Thomas P F Smith proposes a government credit of 1.0 billion dollars to enable Germany to buy foodstuffs and raw materials in the United States. The measure seeks to facilitate German imports during the crisis and would require congressional approval.
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Germany
Washington
Ger
Thomas PF. Smith
Fire Devastates Grandview Texas Destroying Town Blocks
A March 17 report says Grandview Texas a farming town of about 1000 people is nearly ruined by a fire that wiped out seven of eight business blocks and 200 homes causing about 2 million dollars in damage.
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Texas
Grandview
Tex
Nine Die in Leipsic Clash Between Guards and Socialists
A telephone message from Leipsic reports violent fighting between national guard troops and socialist and communist factions. Nine people were killed in the clashes, with casualties confirmed as of March 17.
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Leipsic
Vienna
National Guard
Nne
Milks Emulsion Promises Cure for Weak Digestion
A 1911 1912 testimonial from W. Bourland of Wolf City Texas credits Milks Emulsion with curing a severe cough and la grippe after using multiple bottles. The ad claims improved weight appetite bowel action and lasting health with a money back guarantee and nationwide pharmacy availability.
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I. Boeurland
Wolf City
Texas
Bourland
Wmulston Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Drugo Gists
Water on the Knee
A waggish husband mocks his wife by retelling a tragic overboard tale he claims to have read in the paper. He says a transatlantic passenger fell into mid ocean and was never seen again, but insists the death was not drowning and quips the man sprained his ankle.
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Heyel
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp-Root
For years druggists have watched the strong record of Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder remedy. It is a physician s prescription strengthening medicine that supports natural function. Sold by all druggists on its merit it should help you. Send ten cents for a sample bottle by writing Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and mention this paper Ady.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Extravagant remarks spark dinner table debate
In a lively household exchange a wife defends serving beefsteak for dinner to her husband with no guests. The husband notes the meal is practical but others question the extravagance given the lack of company.
Health is the fashion uses Garfield Tea claim
An advertisement promotes Garfield Tea as a herbal laxative that purges the blood and improves health, presenting it as a trendy health remedy. The copy implies modern wellness trends and associates the product with vitality and purity.
Antique Rugs Claim Age Of Two Centuries
A rug factory visitor asks an Armenian plying a shuttle if he makes antique rugs. The Armenian grins and says his finished rug is 200 years old, implying it is aged to meet antique standards.
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Boston Transcript
Cas Carets Offer Gentle Nightly Relief
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a pleasant remedy for headaches biliousness and constipation. It claims they prevent colds indigestion upset stomach and gas. The copy promises a gentle effect without griping or harsh side effects and notes low cost and overnight action.
Boy Writes Essay on Heroes Turns Sour Joke
A young student was asked to write on heroes and produced a punny piece about a tin tack on a chair. The joke ends with the father sitting and “he-rose” as a play on words, reflecting a humorous misinterpretation of heroism.
Cole's Carbelanive Heals Skin Ailments Fast
An advertisement claims Cole's Carbelanive quickly treats burning itching and skin diseases with instant relief for burns and scars free of scars. It offers a 25 cent and 60 cent package and asks buyers to send two dollars to The J. W. Cole Co Rockford Illinois via their druggist.
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Cole
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford, Il
No Use. Questioning Knowledge Sparks Uneasy Exchange
A brief dialogue shows a tense exchange as one speaker challenges another’s knowledge. The responses reveal guarded attitudes and a reluctance to fully answer. The scene hints at underlying authority and protocol in questioning.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure and Reward
A vintage advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh by treating the condition constitutionally. It asserts internal action on mucous surfaces, strengthens the patient, and aids natural healing with a $100 reward for any failing case. Testimonials said to be free from RJ Cheney & Co, Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Nature
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Benefit of Silence in a Senator’s Publicity Strategy
A dialogue shows a senator preferring secrecy to publicity. He says the public infers he is busy working for their interests when his whereabouts are unknown, while the other speaker notes his name appears less often in print.
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