A Cumberland man visits London and Louise Mantel Lee
John Strangeway, a Cumberland writer, travels to London to meet Louise Mantel Lee. He encounters a world of society womanhood and theater, witnesses a rehearsal, and tests his views while Louise guides him toward understanding life beyond his rural roots.
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John
Stephen
Louise Mantel Lee
Culpa
Louise
Genneman
Miles Curuday
M. Graillot
Mademoiselle
TI Louise Moleve
Tam
Louie
Mr. Faraday
Mr. Strangewey
Cumberland
You
Carlton
London
Tulwaya
Niguin
Volens
Sophy
Mr. Strangessey
John Kindles City Fame Among Stage's Fair Ladies
In a bustling urban scene, John impresses multiple leading ladies of the theater world as he advances through fresh city adventures. His charm and confidence draw attention from notable performers and audiences alike, marking a rising profile.
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John
New City
Importance of Petroleum Industry to the Civilized World
Prof Charles Greenway president of the Institution of Petroleum Technologists argues the war awakens England to petroleum’s strategic role for national security and postwar competition. He notes petroleum’s expanded uses from fuels to solvents, dyes, medicines, explosives and other byproducts. Kitchen cars for troop trains described by Popular Mechanics Magazine feature full mobile kitchens on a single car with 10 foot ranges and ample refrigeration to serve hundreds efficiently.
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England
Charles Greenway
Institution of Petroleum Technologists
London
Yarlong
Seaboard
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Building High Grade Asphalt Roads For Military Moving Supplies
Reports from the Balfour mission indicate English and French engineers tested asphalt pavements in France and Belgium. The asphalt roads, built rear of the front, supported heavy artillery movement with fewer breakdowns than earlier roads. The Triumph road to Versailles was among those inspected, leading to plans to construct similar surfaces where roads are destroyed or needed for military traffic.
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Balfour Mission
France
Belgium
England
Paris
Versailles
Getting Crops to Market and Better Roads Policy
The piece argues improved roads are vital to move crops to markets and reduce costs. It contrasts rural farmers in Ohio urging road funding with Northeastern congestion driving urban rail use. It also notes advice on surface materials, weed use as food, and growing sage as a practical detail.
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Ohio Good Roads Association
Diiegates
New England
New York
New Jersey
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Harun Bullins
Hutterfal
Tmsston
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Nim
Joss Altunst
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Hit
Womma
New Smother
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Jenkins
Souk
Ian
Phitforn
Dirk
Miss Mire
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Smuniger
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Goor
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