Dimegreet Camp Scorns All Lids in Nome Alaska
Nome Alaska reports Dime Creek as the sole wide open camp with gambling, dice, and a dance hall the Monte Carlo. A log cabin gaming hub attracts high-stakes losses, cashing out as much as fourteen hundred in a single one-man session. The scene includes dancers, saloons, and a deputyless camp near Kayokuk.
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Nome
Alaska
Dime Creek
Uleer
Wibutary
Kayokuk
Monte Carlo
Tyrd
Smnian
Creek
Jos
St. Michaels
Mouse in Beards Ends in Church Hymn Book Death
Sunday morning Lucius Gilmer entered the church and, while singing, felt a mouse in his beard. The rodent reportedly jumped from the beard into the open hymn book and was killed when Gilmer closed the covers. Neighbors recalled the incident with surprise as the congregation listened.
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Flower
Lucius
Gilmer
Bey
Howe
Gilmore
How Gold Leaf Is Made In Finishing Frames
A historical description explains gold leaf production. An alloy is melted and cast, then rolled and beaten to create thin sheets. The process involves precise cutting and stacking between molar sheets, with the shader stage reaching the final challenging step.
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Vis Wade
Beeen Ny
Balloon Fish of the Nile Inflates to Outsized Defense
A description of the Balloon fish or fabak Tetrodon fabaka from the Nile rivers reveals its defense: it inflates its abdomen by drawing in air, lifts and rolls to float on its back with erect spines. The inflated form deters predators and injures attackers, while a grasped fish may inhale more air. once danger passes, air escapes and it returns to normal.
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River
Nile
Durable Constable’s Wooden Leg Endures Rough Treatment
In Philadelphia a constable with a wooden leg recounts adventures after a horse kicked his limb off and a shotgun blast damaged the joint. He jokes about its durability, noting years of service despite breaks from a dog bite and repeated wear.
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Philadelphia
Darby
Jim
Rooster Ignored By Auto Horn In Wellington Garage
Ambrose Putt was awakened by a car horn in his Wellington garage and armed himself, but the rooster slept through it, resting on the horn as the noise faded. The owner found the fowl unbothered by the racket.
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Hanking
Wellington
Ambrose Putt
American Engineers Rewarded for Gallant Acts Near Cambrai
Washington reports a French citation praising American army engineers and railway workers who were caught in a German assault near Cambrai on November 20. They swapped shovels for rifles, fought alongside British troops, and many died in the defense, with praise for their coolness, discipline and courage.
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Cambrai
Washington
France
Certaan
Linvetyaris
Leaving Reason Behind a Bookkeeper Ad Match
A brief dialogue arises after an applicant answers a bookkeeper ad. The manager notes the last holder stayed only forty three weeks because he was never content unless employed elsewhere. The applicant wonders why he left, and the manager replies that his wife speaks for him, with her speeches always first heard by him before she takes him home.
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Mr. Meekton
Armistice Now in Operation Across Russo German Front
London reports German headquarters say an armistice is in operation in parts of the Russo German front. The ceasefire began Sunday at 10 PM with arrangements for line intercourse troop movements and air work to be settled. Denunciation requires 48 hours. Fraternization reportedly increased on northern and western fronts. Russian HQ notes Bolshevik talks and that torpedo boat Buitelnyi was lost to a mine on Thursday.
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London
Dripet
Lipa
Buitelnyi
Thurs- Bay
Bulgars Seek Peace With Russia Armistice Talks Begun
Amsterdam dispatch reports Bulgarian Premier announced negotiations to open with Russia for an armistice. Diplomats and officials conveyed that talks were shortly to be opened, signaling a possible path to end hostilities in the region.
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Russia
Amsterdam
Rusia
One Bid Accepted for Miami Conservancy Flood Work
The Miami Conservancy District directors accepted a single bid for flood prevention work to build levees from Island Park dam to just above Troy Pike bridge. They rejected other bids and will supervise all dam construction themselves, aiming to finish by next summer. The project could drop from 23.75 million to about 20 million. Construction will begin as weather allows, with hydraulic dam methods and pumps handling water and silt.
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Miami Conservancy
Conservancy District
Island Park
Troy Pike ‘Bridge
Dayton
Arthur B. Morgan
EB. A Deeds
Conservancy
Arthur £. Morgan
Conpanies
iMorgan
California
Dam construction details promise flood safety in Miami Valley
Colonel Deeds says a nationwide effort will equip and deploy 2,000 to 3,000 workers with 15 dredge pumps and multiple drills to build flood-control dams. The project plans second-hand machinery, new pipes, and heavy rail work as tracks are relocated. Major contractors are already lining up, with spring drives aimed to start without delay and secure the Miami Valley from floods by winter.
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Cali
Mr. Morgan
Aleardy
Ohio Electric
Cooper Hydraulic
Osborn
Bribary
Deeds
Miami Valley
win‘Journal
Army recruiting rules expand enlistment window to December 15
The recruiting station announces any man registered for the draft who has been called for physical examination may enlist until December 15. He must present the local board certificate showing he will not be counted toward a quota or deferred.
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Jlaval
Herrick elected president of Ohio society in 35th dinner
Ayron Z. Herrick former Ohio governor and former ambassador to France was unanimously elected president of the Ohio Society at its 35th annual dinner in the Waldorf Astoria, nominated by Colgate Hoyt. He succeeds Major Charles H. Bruch who served two terms as president.
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New, York
Ayron Z. Herrick
Ohio
France
Ohio Society
Society
Astor Gallery
Waldor Astoria
Herrick
Colgate Hoyt
Charles H. Bruch
Cat Foils Kidnapping Plot by Whisky Men in Pa
Evangelist Claries FL Weigle tells friends in Lewistown that whisky interests plotted to kidnap him in Lansdale. A cat’s cries drew a woman’s attention to a corner, saving several would-be conspirators from detection. The informant alerted the evangelist, and the plan was thwarted.
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Lewistown
Claries FL Weigle
Lansdale
Licensing Explosives Licenses Regulated by County Clerk
The county clerk announces a four tier license system for explosives covering distributor purchaser foreman analyst and educator roles. No licenses issued to aliens or enemies of the United States or to firms with such stockholders. A foreman must show credentials and payroll status. Licenses priced at 25 cents and additional state and federal rules apply. Monday Brooks Johnson was appointed to issue these licenses.
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United States
Munterest
Brooks Johnson
James L Parker dies after short illness at home
James L Parker died yesterday at his home 22 South Manning Street after a short illness from heart trouble. He had recently moved to the city and is survived by his widow a daughter Frances Lambert of Piqua three sisters Mrs Elizabeth Myers Mrs W L Chasteen of Kentucky and Mrs Lee Storms of Middletown and four brothers Stewart Groner Jane of Middletown and Eldridge of Kentucky. Interment will be at Mindedle town.
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James L. Parker
S. Manning Street
Parker
Frances Lambert
Piqua
Elizabeth ,Myers
W. L. Chasteen
Kentucky
Lee Storms
Middletown
Stewart
Groner
Jane
Eldridge
Mindedletown
Growth of Federal Reserve System expands in 1917 admission
Between November 1 and November 16, 1917 state banks and trust companies with combined resources of 845,756,000 were admitted to the Federal Reserve System. This expansion marks increased coverage of the nationwide monetary network.
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Federal Reserve System
Teachers in War Service urged to expand training
Western Ohio Superintendent's Convention met in Dayton at the Phillips House to address teacher shortages due to the war. Resolutions urged the state Department of Education to allow six weeks of professional training in first grade high schools during the second semester, with a department prescribed program. The group also called for a canvass of high schools and colleges for prospective teachers and encouragement for graduates to enter teaching, while not lowering training standards. G. C. Dietrich was elected president. John S. Schwarz chair. L. J. Bennett secretary. W. H. Sullivan treasurer. and Wi. Gookson, L. C. Dick, and A. A. Maysilles named to the legislative committee.
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Ohio
Phillips House
Dayton
State Department of Education
G. C. Dietrich
Pigna
John S. Sclwarz
Butler County
L. J. Bennett
Miami County
WH. S. Sullivan
Arcanum
Co Wi. Gookson
Troy
L. C. Dick
A. A. Maysilles
Montgomery County
Legal Notice of Custody Case in 1913
John Lewis Boley appears in a custody matter with Thelma Boley, the case noting unknown residence and grounds of duty. A hearing is set on and after January 2, 1913, with Edwin A. Hiatt as attorney for the Rose Boley entity.
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John Lewis Boley
Thelma Boley
Tioma n Sons Jewelry Sees Holiday Cheer and Low Prices
A female shopper praised the store in Tioma n Sons for finding desired items at low prices. Mr Thoma noted broad holiday goodwill, despite some voices arguing against gift giving as absenteeism concerns rise. The piece reflects community thrift and a call to generosity amid seasonal discourse.
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Tioman& Sons
Thoma
Pneumonia Causes Death of Local Resident
Alva Finkbone, 44, died at Memorial hospital at 1:45 this morning after a four week illness from pneumonia. He lived at 829 Park avenue and is survived by his wife and five month old baby. His father and mother reside in Yorkshire, Ohio. A brother John Finkbone lives in the city. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Carl Ehrbert and Mrs. Homer Long of Versailles, and Mrs. Carrie McClelland of Yorkshire, Ohio. Funeral announcement later.
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Alva Finkbone
Memorial Hospital
Finkbone
Park Avenue
Yorkshire
John Finkbone
Carl Ehrbert
Homer Long
Versailles
Carrie McClelland
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George Henn
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Navy
Ance Tobacco Fund
West 44Th Street
New York
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