Rise of Czecho-Slovaks in Siberia for Entente Cause
The article praises Czecho-Slovak troops aiding the Entente in Siberia, noting their split forces and Masaryk as president. It argues their stand against Bolshevik and German forces preserves Bohemian independence, critiques Austria-Hungary oppression, and highlights Allied efforts supporting their sovereignty and role in the war.
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A Look at the Parsec as a Cosmic Distance
The piece explains that a parsec is a large astronomical distance not used in daily life. It equals 20 trillion miles and relates to observed stellar separations. Nearby stars lie within a few parsecs, while most stars are tens to hundreds of parsecs away.
Labor-Saving Penholder for Signing 100000 Salary Checks
A railway company official signs 100000 salary checks monthly and uses a multipen penholder. Fountain pens are clamped to a pivoted rack in a portable suitcase like box. The cover opens flat to hold vouchers ready for signing in one motion.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Young Woman Forfeits Gift Thrown Into Family Dispute
A Kobe shipping house employee received money as a New Year present from her millionaire employer. She took the cash home and was thrashed by her mother for stealing. She was dragged back to the office to apologize. Further explanations followed but she was chastised again at home for not clearly presenting her case.
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Kobe
Japan Chronicle
Fashions In Humor In Alice In Wonderland Note
A social note recalls a woman recommending Alice In Wonderland to a quiet man who preferred something witty and plain. The anecdote suggests humor trends shift with tastes and time, noting fashions in what people find amusing.
Friendship's obligations and personal pride in others
A quotation notes that true friendship requires feeling pride in a friend's successes as if they were one's own and owning the virtues seen in him. The speaker emphasizes shared joy and mutual virtue as a property of friendship.
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Himerson
Caporal Roots and Meaning in Medieval Latin
The term caporal traces to Caporalis from medieval Latin meaning a chief or commander. It shares a root with corporal and aligns with the English word corps in form and sense, influencing later French caporal usage.
Teach Children to Be Kind and Respect Animals
Quote urges teaching children kindness to animals and condemns deliberate animal cruelty as a sign of potential future misdeeds. Emphasizes moral education and empathetic behavior toward animals.
Fate and Fame in Classical Praise
A reflection on Clio the muse singing of heroes and the spread of fame. The passage notes an ancient statue of Clio with manuscript and trumpet, and recalls Homer's fate warning to poets as seven cities contested his burial.
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Clio
Homer
No New Note in Full Millinery
New York fashion notes clash over trimmed versus untrimmed hats as milliners push ornamentation. Designers offer varied shapes from Irregular Brims to airplane tips with feathers, fur and jeweled bands, while fabrics range from velvet to angora and satin to serge.
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New York
America
Fall Fashion: Velvet, Brocade Bags and Feathered Turbans
The article highlights saddle bag style metal brocade and chiffon velvet bags, velvet and beaded varieties, and metal frame displays for autumn. It notes pheasant feather trims on velvet turbans with crowns facing front and back, plus ostrich feather trims in taupe blue purple on matching or black turbans.
Finishing Neck and Sleeves on Chiffon Blouses
A home sewing note describes finishing methods for chiffon and georgette blouses with flat necklines. It showcases a pare ecru georgette French blouse featuring a deep V neck and flowing bell sleeves, with bands shirred over a fine cord at neck and sleeves.
Blocked Hats to Lead Next Winter Fashion
Fashion observers expect blocked felt hats to gain popularity next winter as more women enter business and dress in uniform or businesslike outfits. The style is favored for pairing with tailored clothing and formal business wear.
Care of Nails Adds Grace to Hands and Mood
The article urges careful nail care for a refined appearance. It advises gentle cleaning with a cotton-wrapped orange wood stick, pushing back the cuticle after soaking hands, and trimming only protruding skin with sharp scissors. Regular upkeep promises shapely, soft hands for young women.
Cleaning a Yoke From a Dress
A simple method to clean a soiled yoke involves warm water, white soap, and a medium stiff brush. Lay the yoke flat with Turkish towels beneath, scrub gently until clean, rinse with cold water, shape the lace, and air dry.
One Way to Cure Headache Chronic Cord Treatment
Major Theodore Waters and Dr Henry Hurd visit Jerusalem and treat locals with a drastic headache remedy. A patient has a neck cord sewn under the skin for seven years as a supposed cure, risking blood poisoning, while a native healer ordered the device for lingering headaches.
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Theodore Waters
Chriathan
Peter
Freezone Promises Quick Corn Relief and Easy Removal
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn remover. It claims instant numbness with a drop on the corn and easy extraction without soreness, noting a tiny bottle costs only a few cents at drug stores. The product is hailed as a Cincinnati genius’s discovery and contrasts hard and soft corns as well as interdigital calluses.
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Cincinnati
Identified Just the Same
Walter questions Mr. Jones's presence today. She asserts he is not old and does not have a big red nose, correcting a mistaken description.
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Walter
Mr. Jones
Unseen. Billie Prompted By Nickelodeon Banter
Trilie jokes about a baby sister not yet hatched her teeth, while Billie asks if the infant has teeth. The dialogue reflects light humor and playful family banter.
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Billie
Trilie
Chinese Embrace Growing Alcohol Habit Reported
A historical clipping notes a rising trend of alcohol use among Chinese communities, highlighting social shifts and possible health concerns as drinking becomes more common in urban areas.
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