Great Comet Forecast for Spring 1916 Captivates World
A detailed survey explains Halley's 1910 sighting, previews Comet B 1916 near Jupiter, and outlines how comets form, travel in long elliptical orbits, and sometimes become periodic. Astronomers note Earth and Sun conjunction, observability from December through May, and the potential for naked-eye viewing before perihelion next June.
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Brooks
Wolf
Koenigstuhl
Jupiter
Earth
Libra
Donati
Encke’s
Halley
New Rome Bridge Claims World-Longest Reinforced Arch
The 328 foot span across the Tiber in Rome is described as the longest reinforced concrete arch in the world. Other notes include faster telegraph messages to Ceylon, titanium markings on glass, California money money examination device, and patterns for piano bases.
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Tiber
Rome
Ceylon
London
California
Mexico
Sibéria
Great Skipper Mystery Echoes From Yonkers Statesman
A playful Yonkers Statesman line hints at a boastful claim about American mountain sheep as the greatest skip ers in the world and invites curiosity about an unknown engine in a machine. The quirky exchange suggests a humorous or editorial moment rather than a formal report.
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Redd
Greene
Yonkers Statesman
Fly in the ointment noted in Courier-Journal quote
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt presents a witty remark about an ongoing issue with a fly in the ointment phrase and a jab at outdated ideas in druggists using screens.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Quote Sparks Local Debate
A Fort Worth Star Telegram quote questions neighborly honesty amid a hypothetical theft in a barn, contrasting claims of honesty with the urge to conceal wrongdoing. The remark underscores local attitudes toward trust and community ethics.
Mince Pie Mishap Sparks Curious Conversation
A brief yarn about a man who fell from a window while eating mince pie prompts a quip about being knocked out by mince pies, reflecting a lighthearted, chatty local tone.
Medical Ethnology Theories On Race By Woodroft
Lieut. Col. Charles E. Woodroft, a former chief medical officer in the Philippines, writes Medical Ethnology arguing dark skinned peoples evolved in cold climates and cave life. The Lancet notes his theory of blond northern Europeans conquering races and claims tropical light harms white minds and increases neurasthe nia, with dark skin protecting against heat.
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Charles E. Woodroft
Philippines
The
Lancet
Europe
Egypt
Colonel Woodruff
Tropics
Time for Thought in College Life
Robert M. Gay laments the loss of contemplative time in colleges to crowded curricula and forced efficiency. He contrasts old curiosity with modern overworked faculties and argues that true teaching fosters voluntary inquiry beyond the classroom, preserving leisure for reflection.
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Robert M. Gay
the Atlantic
Frail woman caught pilfering potatoes under shawl
A white haired elderly woman in a shawl steals two or three potatoes from a basket outside a corner Eastside grocery. A large patrolman faces away as she moves, then the storekeeper jokes that she is "fixed for the day" before leaving.
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New York Times
Why England Is Called John Bull
The piece explains that England is represented by the British lion while John Bull stands for the nation. It notes John Bull’s name derives from a satirical work by John Arbuthnot, a Scottish writer and friend of Swift and Pope, who lived 1667 to 1735 and skewered European politics by personifying countries.
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England
John Bull
John Arbuthnot
Swift
Pope
Scotland
Europe
Woman's spear prompts debate at Rumpus Ridge
Mrs Gar Johnson of Rumpus Ridge argues for a new tool to defend home and family while her husband counters with the old ax. The exchange reveals a domestic clash over empowerment and practicality in daily life.
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Gar Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Kansas City Star
Germany Exports Copper to Holland Astonishing Amounts
The London Globe reports that German copper utensils continue to be exported to Holland with ironmongers there receiving large shipments. Dutch residents are astonished at the sustained high volume of copper exports from Germany.
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Germany
Holland
London Globe
A Word in Time from Stanford Chaparral
A short quip from the Leland Stanford Chaparral warns to avoid leaning on a risky ladder on the north corner. The remark plays on a playful, time related here phrase.
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Mike
Leland Stanford Chaparral
Winter revenue from hens and housing tips
A guide on maintaining winter egg production notes that eggs are the sole hen revenue in winter. It stresses clean, dry, well ventilated housing, desiccated nests, and a dust bath with louse powder to prevent disease and protect the flock.
Modern Poultry House in Winter Feeding and Management
Advice on keeping hens vermin free and active, feeding hot meals twice daily, morning dry mash from potatoes beets and bran, using clean high troughs, and providing dry leaf litter for scratching. Suggests deep litter floors and corn as last meal for winter warmth and vigor.
Winter Quarters for Hens
F R Campbell of Nebraska describes a compact henhouse for 50 White Leghorns. A 10 by 12 by 4 to 7 foot design features a low roof to retain heat, a 12 inch litter-waste board, south side mesh, and a ventable east window. Regular feeding, roost and nest cleaning, and coal oil sprays occur monthly to maintain warmth and health.
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F. R. Campbell
Nebraska
Missouri Valley Farmer
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Medicine Endorsed by Druggists
Druggists in multiple states report steady sales and satisfactory results from Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. Pharmacists C C Melisee and Guy Butler certify real value and potential kidney trouble cure when used as directed. Dates show September 21, 1916, endorsements from Davenport and Holbrook reports.
Superior mash for layers and laying stock
A good mash for laying stock mixes one part cornmeal one part ground oats one part bran one part steamed greens clover or alfalfa or cooked vegetables and ten percent high grade beef scraps or fish meal per bulk with water. If milk is used fewer scraps are needed.
No Important Secrets in the Poultry Business
A brief note asserts poultry enterprise relies on ordinary methods and licensed practices rather than any hidden advantages. The statement emphasizes plain business sense over secret knowledge.
Practice Invites Disease on Hens and Chicks
Grain throwing on fitny ground risks disease for hens and chicks. Feed should be given in pee troughs or dishes to keep birds nourished and safe.
Swamp Root Sample Offer From Dr Kilmer Co
An advertisement offers a sample bottle of Swamp Root for ten cents from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. It promises to convince and includes a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It notes regular fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes available at drug stores and asks to mention the newspaper.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
After Thought Quip Sparks Uneasy Fatherly Praise
A speaker recalls telling Mr Thickwitz that his baby resembled him, prompting a pleased reaction. The remark undercuts the moment with a whispered insult, revealing a sharp, satirical tone about parental pride and judgment.
Actress Reveals Gray Hair Secret Recipe
A famous actress shares a home recipe to darken gray hair using a mix of Bay Rum Barbo Compound glycerine and water. The formula, sold with Barbo Compound boxes, promises gradual coloring without scalp staining or greasiness and can be prepared at home with low cost.
Widow's Hint Sparks Sudden Suspicions
Harsh banter turns playful as a man faces a biting remark about making a woman happy and a widow becomes the unlikely spark in the exchange.
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Dyspepsia Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, safe remedy for indigestion and gas. It claims relief in five minutes, digestion normalization, and the ability to eat favorite foods without fear, urging readers to buy a fifty cent case at any store.
Applying Physics in a Street Car
A brief campus style tip explains how riders should lean to counter inertial motion when a street car stops or starts. By applying Newton's third law, the rider becomes the opposing reaction to the car's movement, reducing impact from others.
Singing Contests in Norway Verse Memory Test
From Norway by Nico Jungman describes long four line songs that challenge singers memory. Duets involve two singers alternating verses while one who forgets or errs is the loser in the contest.
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Norway
Nico Jungman
Sure Proof Banks and Brokes Exchange Sharp Remarks
In a brief exchange, Sure Proof questions Featherly about responsibility while Brokes agrees he bears blame for most department mistakes as Jack o Lantern remarks.
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Banks
Featherly
Brokes
Jack O’ Lantern
Payment Frustrations Highlight Ongoing Complaints
Missed bills and disputed charges surface as consumers voice ongoing payment woes. Creditors and banks face rising complaints over late fees, unclear terms, and slow processing times, prompting calls for clearer disclosures and faster resolutions.
Love Thrives On Eugenics in Milwaukee Marriages Rise
The Sentinel reports marriages in Milwaukee ignore a three year old eugenics law. County figures show 1915 and 1916 licenses up from 1914 as officials and Mrs. G. A. Hipke defend mandatory prenup tests. She suggests including women in examinations.
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Milwaukee
G. A. Hipke
Jinks Drinks Like A Fish In An Odd Paradox
A witty exchange notes Jinks drinks only water while others joke he is temperate. The cartoonish remark plays on the idea of alcoholism versus abstinence. The banter centers on a comic misinterpretation and ends with a light punchline.
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Jinks
Count of 2ns Plants in the Nation Reaches About 1599
A report states there are roughly 1599 second generation plants operating nationwide. The figure highlights distribution of such facilities and the national reach of this sector.
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