Means Heroism Unrewarded by the Hidden Watchdogs
A lengthy meditation on secret agents and the Zimmermann note era highlights the invisible lives of U S and allied spies. It honors unnamed agents who operate worldwide from Mexico City to Russia, often dying without praise while risking theft, assault, and murder to shield the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
Soittle
Secret Service
Treasury Department
Woerk
Department of Justice
Russia
Gina
Japan
Germany
France
England
South America
Globe
Europe
Berlin
Ivan Muscovitz
Washington
Hogland
Andre le Rene
Cyril Frothingham
Wilhelmstrasse
X-007
D&l
Teutonic
Paul Ledoque
Paul
World gold output rises with Witwatersrand as key source
Washington reports the world’s gold production for last year near record highs, with imports to the United States totaling $685,000,000 while global output reached about $478,625,000. The Witwatersrand in Transvaal remains the dominant source, contributing a record $197,000,000 in value and about 41 percent of world production. Other major producers include Rhodesia, Australasia, Canada, India, and the United States. The piece traces historical shifts from Russian and Californian discoveries to the vast growth of gold mining in Africa and Australia through the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Britain
Australasia
Witwatersrand
Transvaal
Rhodesia
Canada
India
Ural Mountains
Russia
Colar
Witwastersrand
Transvaal Republic
Gold Coast
Johannesburg
Rand
Africa
Guinea Coast
Victoria
West Australia
Coolgardie
New Zealand
Queensland
Yukon
Ontario
Nebraskas Wide Range of Local and State Events Noted
A compilation notes spring and summer meetings across Nebraska from April to July including bowling in April at Eremoor and Missouri Valley Chiropractic, Lincoln and Omaha conventions, Knights of Columbus at Alliance, G A R encampment at Columbus, and Nebraskas sports and farm developments. It cites bridge contracts saving Buffalo county funds, road improvements in Wayne and Gage counties, and new projects, such as a York hotel bid, plus community events in Tekamah and ONeill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eremoor
G A
Women’s Relief Corps
War’ Veterans and Sons of Veterans
Columbus
Nebraska Sportsmen’ Association
Fremont
Omaha Structural Steel Company
Buffalo County
Dan V. Stephens
Oakland
Nebraska
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Norfolk
Geneva Community Club
Sloan
Omaha
Tekamah
Wayne
J. W. Norman
Gothenburg
Dahliman
Gage County
York Commercial Club
Iowa
Wyoming
South Dakota
Omaha Federal Land Bank
York
Commercial Club of
O'Neill
Henry Jung
Tecumseh
Annapolis
York Hotel Company
Clinton Phillips
Lyons
Elks Lodge
Lincoln
Scottish Rite
Lincnin
Elks
Platte River
Cozad
Lexington
Masonic Lodge of
Wymore
Norris
Bilt
United States Senate
Millard Fidmore Funkhouser
Omsmha
North Platte
York County
Thayer
Nabiaska
Humingford
Villentine
Chadron
B. Ponte
Alianee
Nebraska Potdto Growers Association
Allcance
South Omaha
W. L. Otto
Superior
Citizens
Falls City
W. S. Leyda
Lincoln Recorder
Palmer Lake
West Alliance
Alliance
Charles Hudson
Adams County
Hoskins
Lawrence Griswold
Havelork
Storus
Charles Luker
Thomas
Platesmouth
Triangle
Baptist Church
Platte
David City
Wahoo
Yorks
Seward
Schuyler
Association Convrentiom
Animals Judge Crimes In Court Of Nature And Birds
An observer recounts animal justice cases from nature. A small dog buries bones then hosts a canine trial, punishing the bulldog. A stork is judged for morals and torn apart, while a magpie and other birds face collective punishment for offenses. Sparrows and martins clash over nests with winged juries. A French surgeon's egg swap ends in a controversial courtroom verdict against the mother bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Huts for British soldiers new front shelter Nissen hut
A Canadian dispatch from London describes the Nissen hut, a semicircular earth burrowed shelter with doors and windows, holding about 25 men and quickly erected to protect troops at the French front. The week features a visit by Sir Robert Borden and cabinet members to Canadian army headquarters.
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Toronto
London
Robert Borden
Robert
Rogers
Portrait of Blackmore Muse Like Horace Gresley
The passage compares Blackmore author of Lorna Doone to Horace Gresley. It portrays him as tall, fair, with a rosy face, waving hair, a shaved beard, kind eyes, and a love of the outdoors. His dress is casual, voice musical, and manners courteous. He held strong, sincere opinions and remained English, lovable, shy, and devoted to writing.
Preparedness Motives Shape a Quiet Neighborhood
Mrs. Jenkins seeks out her old friend Mrs. Brady amid rumors, noting Brady’s hard work to stay out of trouble after bonds to keep the peace. Brady admits the effort is to avoid a 50 shillings fine for past misdeeds, while Jenkins jokes about preparedness and staying out of mischief.
Germany Develops Zinc Wire for Home and Front Use
Germany pursues zinc wire to conserve copper and iron. The Popular Science Monthly notes it is used in domestic wiring and front line telephone work. Drawn wire posed manufacturing challenges, but numerous experiments yielded success with conductivity twice that of iron wire.
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Germany
Popular Science
Cascarets Promote Quick Relief for Indigestion
A short ad touts Cascarets as a laxative and liver cleanser. It promises rapid relief from headache biliousness sour stomach and constipation with a 10 cent box. The copy claims the product works overnight and leaves a clear head and healthy bowels for months.
Willie’s Spelling of Short Word Cars
A brief dialogue shows Willie confident in spelling only four cylinder car terms amid chatter about automobiles.
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Willie
Swamp Root Promises Relief for Backache and Kidney Ailments
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root billed as a physician's prescription for kidney and bladder issues. Advertises quick results from thousands of cases and offers a sample plus a full bottle for sale at local druggists. Mention the paper when requesting a sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boschee's German Syrup Ad Claims 51 Years of Use
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a long standing remedy for coughs bronchitis colds settled in the throat and lung trouble. It promises a good night's rest easier morning expec toration and natural healing with fresh air and sunshine. Trial size 25c and 75c family size. Sold in towns nationwide and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
United States
Canada
Australia
Meeting Sparks Fire Involves Ejected Speaker
A heated exchange ends with a man being removed from the meeting and described as "all on fire" after the expulsive moment. The remark likens his reaction to a conflagration.
Danderine promises dandruff removal and new hair growth
The advertisement claims immediate dandruff removal and no more falling hair within ten minutes after application. It asserts new fine downy hair will appear in weeks, making hair light fluffy and abundant, with a glossy, soft appearance. A 25 cent bottle from stores is advertised to prove the claim.
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Knownlton
Militia Brings Tents For Camp Out as Question Arises
A fragmentary line questions if a man offered property for a camp while another says the militia supplied the tents. The text implies a local dispute or arrangement about land and military support. No clear date or place is provided in the readable snippet.
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New York Harbor
Harlem
Randalls Island
New York
Lansing
Mex
Dresden
Mexico City
Grim Reaper
Mexico
World
Logan Creek Farmers’ Club
Gaston
Commercial Club
Central City
G. W. Huff
Buff
John Diers
Fullerton
Fred D. Weber
Arlington
Petersburg
Rawlings of
Animal World
Cbserver
Dominion’s
Treview
Dakota
George, D. Wallace
Seventh Cavalry
Lieest
Ernest
Ganington
Greeley
Full—Kidder
Oldgirl
Waller
Full
Wee
Gry
Fletcher
Castoria
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