Giant explosive plant rises in Emporium amid war orders
A vast new explosive factory near Emporium Pennsylvania accelerates war production. More than 600外 workers are hired, wages up 50 percent with potential extra raises if the war lasts. Guards patrol roads, secrecy prevails as the hill town booms yet fears explosion and espionage.
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Sporting King of Europe Dominates Sailing Regatta
Alfonso the sporting king of Europe enjoys leisure while war rages nearby. At the Santander Yacht Club regatta he steered his own boat to a second place, drawing cheers from admiring spectators along the course.
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Historic Oak in Jackson Damaged by Storm
One of the historic oaks under which the Republican party was born in 1854 in Jackson Michigan was badly damaged by a storm a large limb was torn from the ancient trunk.
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Last James to Take Oath in Missouri
The article reports Frank James planning to take the oath of allegiance to the United States, asserting he served in the Civil War and never took advantage of the 1865 amnesty offer. It notes his status as an outlaw and his late prospective action amid ongoing political friction.
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Man Who Can Cook and Handy Work Scarce in Town
Fragmentary lines discuss a man who can cook and perform chores at home being unlikely to succeed downtown. The text suggests his pursuit of wealth ends badly and hints at a death in the almshouse, with a note that the hammock has been superseded.
Witty World War Speech From Dr. Harvey Wiley
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley quipped that Kaiser could have rid the world of flies mosquitoes and disease at less cost than the war while noting men seek grand conquests. He contrasted Alexander’s weeping for worlds to conquer with labor and duty at home.
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Autumnal Foliage Sparks Thoughtful Furnace Work
Conversation uses autumn colors as a metaphor for labor. The speakers link red and yellow leaves to tending the furnace and gray ashes, reflecting the shift to seasonal chores and preparation.
Those Dear Girls Hazel Harold Dialogues
A fragmentary dialogue notes Hazel and Harold discussing what is known. Aimee reacts to silence, conveying a tense mood and social dynamics within a domestic scene.
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Notable Investments and Advice Quips Referenced
A wry remark notes that much life insurance funds go toward second husbands and adds that flattering a fool comes from seeking his counsel. The lines suggest social observations on wealth, marriage, and vanity.
Friendship and the kiss of friendship in a platonical tale
A young man declares pure friendship for a woman, denying love, while the father tests the claim with a provocative offer to swap roles and share the daughter’s company. The exchange centers on boundaries and propriety in flirtation and family trust. A later note gives insomnia remedies and a physician's advice on bread and milk sleep aids.
Millionaire's Condition for Marriage Sparks Witty Quip
A humorous exchange asks if marriage is expected soon. The reply hinges on finding a woman with a million or two who does not seek marriage for herself alone, highlighting a playful view on love and wealth.
Alpine Scenery Praised as Durable War Materials
A Kansas City Journal note lauds alpine scenery as grand and unusually sturdy, suggesting it will serve effectively through wartime conditions and endure any strain.
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English Founder of Turkish Navy
Hobart Pasha, an English sailor born in the Victorian era, helped build the Turkish navy after retiring from Britain in 1863. He blockaded during the American war, aided Turkish forces against Crete, reorganized the fleet, and was made marshal of the empire. He was twice struck off and reinstated under the foreign enlistment act and died in 1886 as a British vice admiral.
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Fur wear in Chinese winter across classes
In winter China people from all classes wear fur lined garments, wool or hair lined clothes. Coolies use sheep or goat skins while middle and official classes possess many fur lined outfits. Homes lack heating, so furs are worn indoors and outdoors.
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A Giveaway About Watches Sparks Small-Town Banter
The remark contrasts fashion and practicality as a resident jokes about wrist watches becoming so popular that a pawned timepiece would reveal personal habits to the town. The exchange hints at social observation and local wit.
Usually a Liberal One
A quip on graft frames a father son exchange about corruption, praising the idea that graft is a hidden tip pocketed by servants of the people. The dialogue satirizes political rhetoric and public service ethics with a folksy tone.
Longest Daylasting in Spitzbergen Extends for Months
In Spitzbergen the sun stays above the horizon for three and a half months each year, creating continuous daylight during the summer. This extended day length shapes local life, navigation, and scientific observation on the Arctic island.
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Paw's Little Joke and a Paw a Stratagem Play
A brief dialogue features Little Lemuel Say and his father discussing the term stratagem. The paw identifies the diamond as a kind of stratagem and remarks on people who dodge topics when it benefits them.
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Why He Was In The The Weather Had Been Very
A fragmentary wartime scene shows a British wagon stuck in mud after bad weather as soldiers call for aid. A chaplain offers help but a burly sergeant bluntly declines saying they need space to manage the situation and adjust their plans.
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Diplomatic Posts Described as International Hitches
The article quotes that diplomatic posts appear at present to function as international hitches. It notes the current view that postings are temporary and subject to shifting alliances and constraints.
Fragments Hint at Relationship Plans and Social Ideas
The excerpt shows a conversational fragment where a girl discusses her idea of dating, suggesting preference for "every other girl" and a responding remark about the notion of a fift, reflecting casual social attitudes.
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