Rum Ships Mass Off N. J. Coast
Highlands N J December 7 The New Jersey rum fleet of fifteen ships lies beyond the twelve mile limit seven to fifteen miles offshore. Two steamers and thirteen sailing craft form the flotilla the largest in months amid renewed seizure pressure by authorities. Rumors say they may land cases along the shore before transports resume.
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Highlands
N. J
New Jersey
United States
Great Britain
Christmas
Jersey
Garden plans yield big profit and state title for Willard Weeks
Willard Weeks of Winona Minnesota earned a net profit over a hundred dollars and won the state garden club championship last year. He arranged his garden in advance, prepared the ground in spring, and had ready produce 21 days after planting. Weeks fed his family fresh vegetables, built a neighbor trade, canned tomatoes beets and corn, and preserved preserves for winter, reporting total value of home use canning and sales at 135 dollars with expenses of 21.50 dollars.
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Minnesota
Willard Weeks
Winona
Mina
Camera fast as lightning in United States and England
Two revolutionary slow motion cameras capable of 3200 and 5000 exposures per second reveal detailed action such as shell bursts on armor plates and a rubber ball flattening on impact. Developed by C Francis Jenkins in the US and the Heape-Gravil in Britain, these four ton machines use giant lights and electric operation to capture ultrafast events for industrial and scientific study.
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United States
England
C. Francis Jenkins
Washington
Popular Science Monthly
Welfare and health in Panama Canal Zone children
A United States Public Health Service surgeon argues that community intelligence determines baby welfare. He notes stark health contrasts between children on opposite sides of a street in the Panama Canal Zone, attributing disparities to local conditions and concern.
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United States Public Health Service
Panama Canal Zone
Hattonchatel Restored After World War I Destruction
The village of Hattonchatel near St. Mihiel France was rebuilt and celebrated by French and American troops. A longtime American resident funded a major restoration, keeping Hattonchatel's prewar character while marking its return to the line held by American forces in the Paul sector.
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Hattonchatel
St. Mihiel
France
St. Micte Salient
Hallenchatel
Paul
Hattondate
Rocky Mountain News
A Little Fun for Himself in The News Brief
A brief chat depicts strained friendship with a promise to reconcile soon and a plan to spend money on personal pleasures. The dialogue hints at a cooling relationship and a lighthearted attempt at mending ties.
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Vaughin
Mrs Polar Bear Hibernates In Winter Mystery
The Detroit News cites Ju Man W Bilby in Among Unknown Making explaining female polar bears hibernate while males roam free. After mating, the female seeks a sheltered den on land with deep snow and cubs, while the male blocks the entrance and departs, returning in spring with the young.
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Ju- Man W. Bilby
The
Detroit News
Volla
New Victrola Tone of Merit Promises Best Sound
Local dealer promotes the New Victrola highlighting superior tone and merit. Offers flexible terms and invites customers to visit, select, and listen to the new model.
Creomulsion Promises Relief For Chronic Coughs And Colds
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a new remedy with twofold action to soothe inflamed membranes and destroy germs in throat and lung troubles. It claims creosote as the main healing agent, promises rapid relief for chronic coughs, colds, bronchitis, and other chest conditions, and offers a money back guarantee if relief isn’t felt after proper use.
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Ite Mudien
Creomulsion Co
Atlanta
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Tacoma
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McCleery
Jewelry Store
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Frederick
the Potomac Public Service Co
Polar Bear
Feeda Himesti
Victrola
Victor Department
Shipley’s
H. F. Shipley
N. Market Street
AST
Ray
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