Giant Caproni Eleventh Hour Warplane Seen By Aero Club
Henry Moodhouge notes a Caproni three motor triplane with a 100 foot wing span carrying a crew of three and 2750 pounds of bombs. It could reach Kiel and back in a single raid, prompting experts to discuss night bombing and the feasibility of giant long‑distance aircraft changing the war.
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New York Times
American Officers in French Breakthrough North of Verdun
American officers joined French forces in a dawn assault along a one mile front on the Meuse, aiding the drive north of Verdun. They fought with the French in the creeping barrage, helped trap German crews, and witnessed prisoners led away while the French consolidated gains.
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Repeated Father's Remarks In Classroom Row
A child tells his father he calls the teacher a nuisance after asking questions. The exchange underscores tensions over curiosity and instruction, with the father challenging the son's choices and the teacher’s perceived inaction.
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Boston Transcript
Jewish Marriage Custom Noted in Ceremony
The article observes a tradition in Jewish weddings where the bride stands to the right of her groom while other nations place the bride on the left. It notes this as a customary distinction in marriage rites.
Indifference Toward Mr. Lasserby Stuns Birmingham Reader
A Birmingham Age Herald snip notes relatives show indifference to Mr. Lasserby, sparking surprise that he might be wealthy. The piece contrasts thrift and profligacy, hinting at social judgments in the community.
French scientist links perspiration to tuberculosis spread
After a lengthy investigation a French scientist states that tuberculosia can be transmitted via perspiration from an infected person, with germs seeping through the pores. This claim highlights a possible means of contagion in the spread of the disease.
Weather Prophet Father and Son Prediction Banter
Billy laments his mother and lack of money while Jimmy boasts that his father is a weather prophet. Jimmy claims his father always predicts bad summers, and the exchange ends with Lon remarking on the family’s prognostications.
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Old Roman Superstition On Amulets For Children
Fragment describes a Roman custom of hanging amulets on infants to protect teeth and prevent falling sickness. The text cites belief in talismans safeguarding newborns and warns of historical practices tied to health fears.
German sympathizers accused in fruit tree crimes
In Mississippi a raid led to the arrest of two men charged with selling insecticides to fruit growers. The chemical killed trees including a 500 tree peach orchard and several others, fueling farmers’ belief that German sympathizers are responsible.
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