Battleships Fend Off Mexican Coast Earthquake Shake
A fleet of six New Mexico class dreadnoughts felt a major quake off the west Mexican coast. Sailors rushed to stations as the ships rocked and cabins were secured. Admiral Hugh Rodman ordered all ships to brace and report any hull damage while crews assessed the holds for safety and vibration.
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U. S.S
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Mexican
Mexico
Tratpard
Mississippi
Roman
Sierra Mountains
Coasi Ne
Twelve Foot Monster Snake Attacks Man in Greensburg
Aug 4 Greensburg Pa. G Ke Johnston fights a twelve foot black snake near Beil's station on Eigenier railroad. With a five foot cudgel he blocks the reptile as it strikes. The battle lasts about twenty minutes before Johnston kills the snake, whose body is as thick as a man’s arm.
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Greensburg
G. Ke Johnston
SN Bank
Ife
Lolinston
Republican W Ans in Ky Eterted to Congress First GOP Victory
Aug 4. King Swope a returned soldier ran on the Republican ticket and was elected in Kentucky's eighth congressional district. Democrat Hardin conceded defeat by about 1000 votes after the seat vacated by the longtime incumbent Harvey Helm due to death.
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Congress
Emocrat
Yavisville
King Swope
Hardin
Vicorious
Harvey Helm
Guns Seized in Belfast Rail Depot Raid
Aug 4 report from Belfast states Felners raided the Green ware freight depot and seized a quantity of rifles freshly arrived from England. The rifles were addressed to the commanding officer of the Royal artillery.
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Belfast
Sinc” Felners
Greenware
England
Emece
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Ohio Vets Seek Vote on Prohibition Referendum Petition
A Columbus petition organized by Ohio veterans urges the November electorate to approve a constitutional amendment restoring statewide prohibition and liquor licenses. Filed with State Secretary Smith, the initiative defines intoxicating beverages and sets an alcohol content threshold of 2.75 percent by volume. It reports 144000 signatures, 48000 over the required total.
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Columbus
Onio
State
Smith
L. H. Gibson
Usgoci
Volce
Nils
Apple crop slumps in Pennsylvania for 1919
Harrisburg pa August reports from the state department of agriculture show Pennsylvania apple production dropping from an estimated 13,000,000 bushels in 1918 to 9,262,500 in 1919. Bureau reporters note a harsh year with June losses due to cold April weather, preventing fertilization and worsening prospects.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Mine Swallows at Double House Scranton Aug 4 1919
Fragmentary report from Scranton Pennsylvania details a mine accident at the Lackawanna Coal Company workings at the corner of Birney Avenue and Campbell Street. The Indidingh broke in two but no injuries were reported.
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Double House
Scranton
Birmey Avenue
Campbell Sitent
Lackawanna Coast Company
Making friends cautions from tin man in town tale
Mr Gadspuy warns that forming friendships carries risks as a newcomer may test neighbors by borrowing tools and probing political views. Mr Dubhwaite agrees, with a Birmingham Age- Herald tone noting cautious social boundaries in the community.
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Tin
Gadspuy
Mr Dubhwaite
Birmingham Age
Ilorald
Russian church dignitary visits United States amid anti Bolshevik stance
A Russian church dignitary from Odessa, noted as a fierce anti Bolshevik, arrived in the United States aboard the Vladmir from Novortsk. He seeks to appeal for his country while denouncing Bolshevik rule and expressing hope for Russia’s future.
Big Potash Find Reported But Not Confirmed
A garbled report describes a possible large potash discovery in northeastern Pennsylvania near Pocono areas. It cites sources from New York State and several universities, noting potash layers in Pocono sandstone and white crystal deposits. The piece references estimated value up to 68 dollars per carat and mentions salt concentrations, with quotes from unnamed geologists and officials.
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Nis Ktagds
New York State “School of Iture
Alfred ‘University
Cornell
Uversity
Wisconsin
Potter Counties
Antiie
Clatma
Ahlekness
Matches and hazard warnings in wartime price bulletin
The article discusses matches under wartime controls, outlining types, safety concerns, and import restrictions. It notes Diamond Match Company efforts in Savannah, production changes from 1913 to 1918, and postwar import reallocation, plus safety judgments by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. It also mentions Westminster sewer votes and Carroll County finances amid the period’s public notices.
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Wain
Connecticut
Germany
Japan
Vory Stedl
Diamand Match Company
Res Aston
Rta
Diamond Match ‘Company A
Faetory
Savannah
Camielty
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Bureau of Standards
National Board
Tarif Commission
United States
Westminster
Peg Legs For Two Chicks Inot Living Chance
Two deformed chicks in Winstead Conn Aug are fitted with wooden legs by their owner Wood to aid scratching for living. The patchwork broiler birds suffered crooked legs and one foot was lopped. Another chick reportedly needed wooden logs with prosthetics to stand.
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Winsteads Conn
Ang
Berry Pickers Kill Huge Snake in Williams Town
In Williams Town, Joseph Nicholson and When Nicholson killed a monstrous rattlesnake found in the buckleberry swamps. The men brought in proof of the feat as the monster, named Water, measured about thirty feet in length.
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Sewell, OX. Co
AME
Doctor and wife quarrel over smoking habit claim
A doctor questions the husband about smoking between meals, but the wife denies the claim, saying he eats between smokes. The exchange appears in a Cincinnati gutter item, reflecting tongue in cheek humor of the era.
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Cincinnati
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe remedy for menstrual pain. It claims to be made from native roots, contains no narcotics, and offers relief for girls and young women, citing years of experience and expert advice from Lydia E. Pinkham's company.
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Isis E. Pinkham
Mediing Co
Lass
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