Relief Ship Held Up By Arctic Ice
Dr Marquis returns from Arctic voyage with pitiful tales of influenza ravages among Eskimos. He reports entire villages wiped out as epidemics spread from Nome to Point Barrow, with Eskimo deaths near total in some areas and months of freezing cold when rescue was slow.
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Newport
Jota A. Manguis
Aweretiey
Tom
Mervien Steamer
Poon Bhogie
Polat
Mingus
Breuer
Point Barrow
Poul Cherrath WS II
Marais
Mosk
Amelia Continent
Seattle
Cape Prince of Wales
Polat Bivrow
Kroteehue Sound
Stig
Vilage
Society of Friends
Kivelinn
Marquis
Polar Hope
Arctic
United
Sugar From Air Light And Water
New York reports scientists at Harvard University have devised a plan to make nurtritious food from sunlight air and water. Professor Osterhout and colleagues claim the method could eventually produce nourishment in practical form though it remains lab stage.
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New York
John Vanteygen Ostertott
Phip
Tonny
Harvard University
Ralisen
Osterhont
Mnny
Trogen
United Staites
American Association For the Armanenment
War Brides and Their Children Explore Sugar Synthesis
The article discusses synthetic sugar production, noting sun rays and UV methods transform carbon dioxide and water into sugar. It describes protein synthesis from air and water, and combines sugar and protein to create nutritious fodder. High costs hinder scale, despite Harvard research and notable science figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Dotunical Laboratory
Road Built of Epsom Salts In Austin Texas
A railroad built withepsom salts using a runway like surface presents a experiment in surfacing. The paper notes a timbered surface and a cement component forming a cohesive road with a mineral base to resist water and weather. The approach includes shell portions and controlled slope to manage moisture and keep the road above ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Bork
Germans Are After Trade in New European Market
London merchants warn Germany seeks another postwar edge. A Swiss firm chairman claims German workers reject the eight hour day, urging faster production to restore wealth and industrial supremacy. The article notes Germany’s recovery pace and fear of losing competitive cheap labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Ety
Switzerland
Ehatre Fay
Anes
Hin
Schwarnwald
Shaply
Roany
Atrihem
Centenarian’s Death Quietly Noted in Southfield
Fragmented notes report a centenarian born locally dying in Southfield near Pete, Massachusetts, with odd mentions of long life and family ties. The text jumble includes stray names, a railway official, and a puzzling tale about a red white and blue object, plus a ranger letter to Mayor Hylan.
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Hoad River
Wife's Love Is Lost as Keller Sues Lathrop for 2 Million
Raymond C. Keller, a New York artist, sues George E. Lathrop for 2,000,000 damages, alleging Lathrop alienated the affection of Keller's wife Jane Keller, whom Keller married April 5, 1918, by gifts of money jewelry and other presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George E. Lathrop
Bestern Theast
Raymond C. Keller
Lathrop
Jane Keller
Keller
Distikes Collar Buried by Dog in Connecticut
In Winsted Connecticut Jerry a French bulldog owned by Andrew Saxe refused a heavy collar and seized the moment to bury the collar under his master’s cottage after it had been removed from his neck.
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Conn
Jerry
Andrew Saxe
Scout Camp Traditions and Initiation Practices Explored
The article describes boy scout camping across America highlighting camp activities, safety warnings, and storied sites. It covers authentic Unami tribe initiation rites observed by scouts, cave locations near Glenwood Arkansas, and a dramatic night trek with lessons in self reliance and courage.
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Troy
Dana
Mass
Daniel Shaye
Fineus Shays
Glugier Wheeler
Arkansas
Glenwood
Hoy
Barmham Mountain
Arsenic Caves
Markham Mountain
Salt Lake City
Wonter Mountain
Prove Canyon
Axpens
Clear Mount
Emerald Lake
Squaw Pont
New York City
Squaw Point
Hudson River
T. J. Anderson
Park River
N. D
Morgan Caste
George Vetrle
Ridgefield York
S.J
New Bridge
Tickenack
Coste
Boy Scout Movement
Scout Council
Delaware
Montgomery Counties
Pennsylvania
Unami
I. Harrington
Alonson Skinner
Institute of American Indians of New York
Anos Overead
Institute
Ian Hay and the Scouts Review of a WWI Era Book
A newspaper critic praises Ian Hay Beith’s The First Hundred Thousand for its portrayal of England’s volunteer army. The piece highlights Boy Scout training aiding discipline and self reliance, noting scouts’ role in crowd control during a wartime event and their commendable actions by Wakeman King and McKeneie.
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Ian Hay Beith
England
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Alaska
France
Belgium
Epsom Salts
Southfield
Mare
Winster
Willinen
Atlantic
Pete
Liderd
Hodover
J. H. Fredriey
J. Hunt
Ranger
Texas
Mayor Hylan
Hunt
Pinine
Boy Scouts
America
Khite
Simmer
W. Biter
Pittsburgh
Mr. Iter
Ian Hay
Tommie
Beith
Boy Scout Organization
Louis Mercado
George Roudebush
Sane
Wakeman, King and McKeneie
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