Miner Smuggles Platinum Worth Millions Through Russia
American engineer W A Draper delivered 21 000 ounces of platinum to the U S government after smuggling the metal through Russia and Japan. He guarded the shipment with his wife and child aboard and said the experience proved practical psychology. The platinum will be distributed by the Secretary of Commerce for explosives and scientific uses. The case drew praise from the United States government for Draper's courage and service.
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San Francisco
Russia
Oat Sea States
W Draper
Department, of Commerce
Draper's
Japan
Siberia
Draper
Express
Secretary of Commerce
Dra
Boston
the-Urit
Mountaring
United States
Suffragists in DC to Wear Picketing Badge Pins
A District of Columbia protest badge marks 97 suffragists who have “done time” for White House picketing. They come from 26 states and received pins about one by two inches from Mrs. William Kent, wife of the former Representative Kent of California.
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District of Columbia
White House
William Kent
Kent
California
Box of 70 Pound War Supply Finally Reaches Burr Oak
Captain Charles P Wheeler who led a volunteer company in the Spanish American War received a 70 pound box from his mother sent during Camp Alger. The box, delayed since 1898, turned up in Philadelphia after being stored with other war materiel. Its contents were in good condition.
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Wheeler
Three Rivers
Red Cross
Burr Oak
Mich
Charles P. Wheeler
Express
Camp Alger
Don Loring
Cuba
Philadelphia
Col. R. HF. Nolte
Quartermaster Corps
Bread and tobacco cards amid gas shortage in France
The article reports wartime rationing measures in France including a potential bread card for dogs to share scarce food, and a tobacco card following gasoline bans. It notes gas stocks nearly exhausted, soldiers’ tobacco consumption rising, limited English tobacco, and government considering voluntary rationing before broader carding.
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Peris
Republic
Agricultural Society
Monling
Renee
Boy Rescues Piglets From Bear On Farm Wagon
A Salmon Creek man recalls meeting a 250 pound black bear on his farm wagon after pursuing rabbits. He says his father’s pigs distracted the bear and allowed him to shoot with two barrels to free the piglets.
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Pennsylvania
Salmon Creek
Measles Epidemic Threatens Army Camps and Ships
A Washington piece notes the recurring measles threat in army and Navy camps and on ships. Quarantines and barracks isolation follow outbreaks, with pneumonia as a feared after effect and mumps closely watched as a companion disease. Officials stress ongoing efforts to identify and eradicate sources of these epidemics.
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Washington
Ryavent
Canton
Holiday season drives nationwide social media posts
Across the country posts surge during the holiday season with shoppers sharing gift ideas, travel plans, and family moments. Officials urge caution about data privacy as platforms see increased activity and marketing campaigns target festive audiences.
Wildlife Domestication Narratives Spark Colorado Debate
A fragmentary report describes state and forest service efforts to protect deer elk and antelope in Colorado forests. It notes large herds and mentions domestication concerns as wild animals wander near villages streets and haystacks. The piece ends with curious remarks about fads and an ethering cruise.
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United-States- Forest Service, Inc
Colorado
Veil Trends and Chenille Dots Dominate Fashion Sheets
A fashion column critiques season novelty yellings and chenille dot borders on veils and fabrics. It notes black and white embroidery contrasts, metal thread veins in navy blue and silver, and pale lace veils. It highlights plain veil usefulness and eye protection as sensible style.
Years Bring Added Charm In A Woman Of Experience
Vogue notes that mature women gain poise and charm with age. They advise refined dress and subtle styling, praising the ability to reveal good points while concealing flaws. The article highlights confident line, toilette details, and jewelry as essential to enhancing appearance.
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Vogue
Frock Description From Early Spring Fashion Plate
A dark blue serge frock with narrow skirt features a cascade of black braid forming the girdle and outlining the zouave jacket and deep sailor collar. The U S A hat has a beige satin crown and a black soutache band.
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Soutache
Rosette Craft Steps Wind and Tie Technique
The instructions describe winding a ribbon around two fingers to a desired distance, making the center wind, and threading loops. Pull the loops apart and secure with stitches to form a rosette effect.
Satin Gowns and Blouses Dominate Premeti Line
A fashion feature outlines Premeti’s America bound collection featuring satin frocks in navy and black with panel drapings, beaded aprons, and satin side panels. It notes gray georgette pieces with silver satin and a dark blue lace blouse with satin skirt, plus a street frock of taffeta and serge with embroidered panels.
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Premeti
America
New Jupe Robe Concept Promises Fashion Change
A description outlines a new jupe robe combining a sleeveless waist, wide armholes and a pointed décolletage. The design features frost-like silver embroidery, a hip-seam straight skirt, and ornate gimp sleeves in cream silk net.
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Jong
Velvet fashions shift to daytime dresses in social season
Notes describe a vogue for black velvet gowns in afternoon dress replacing evening styles at social events. A bride wore a veil and gown trimmed with tail less ermine. Burnt feather neckpieces turbans and white organdie turnover collars add novelty while beige suede walking ties with black heels complete the look.
Attachable Crochet and Knitting Tool Introduced
A newly designed metal attachment fits on the fingertip to hold thread taut while crocheting or knitting. It simplifies threading compared with wrapping the thread around the finger and resembles a small mariner’s thimble. The device is praised for easier handling of lace and yarn work.
Organdle Neckwear in Plain and Elegant Styles
Orandle for Neckwear shows a plain white organdle continues to be popular for moderate priced neckwear. It is often embroidered with small white dots or edged with net or the finest lace. A pronounced vogue for color combinations with blouses is noted, including satin paired with georgette crepe in contrasting or single tones.
To Have and Hold Contentment Measured by Sacrifice
A reflective line on marriage and contentment suggesting that true partnership rests on what one is willing to give up for the other. The quote contrasts personal ease with shared commitment.
Laxatives and domestic scenes in a fragmented diary extract
A disjointed page fragment references Laxative Bromo Quinine and Dr Pierce pills, plus unrelated domestic scenes. The text includes stray dialogue about ships, steerage, a peace worker, and a German-born father, then a domestic tea moment with Dorothy tasting tea and cakes.
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Hay
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Peruna Company
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Pop
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Rpm
Hilda
Germany
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