Lake of Constance noted as potential airship ban region
The Lake of Constance borders Switzerland Austria and three German states. it is neutralized and may become off limits for airships if the proposal to forbid overfly of foreign territory gains international acceptance. The piece notes Constance lies in Baden though it sits near the Swiss border and tourists may be surprised by its national alignment.
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Lake of Constance
Baden See
Zeppelin
Switzerland
Austria
Bavaria
Wurtemberg
Baden
Constance
Germany
Bale
London Chronicle
Small Necked New Yorkers and Regional Shirt Sizes
Statistics from shirt and collar makers show New York men have smaller necks than out of town brothers. Boston and Chicago lead in larger sizes, with many shops stating sizes above 16 1/4 require factory order. In other cities sizes up to 18 are common at retail. Eastern and western men are described as more bull-necked than New Yorkers.
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New York
Boston
Chicago
Strength of Yate wood noted as strongest timber
Official tests of western Australia native yate show extraordinary strength with an average tensile strength of 24000 psi, comparable to cast iron. Some samples reached 1714 tons per square inch, rivaling wrought iron. The tree grows up to 106 feet tall and diameters reach 2.5 to 3 feet.
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Western Australia
Movementable dolls from China move roots of toy industry
The passage notes the first movable dolls originated in China, contrasting them with earlier wooden and leather dolls with wax heads. It explains how wax was applied and hints at the rise of a large doll industry centered in the Thuringian Mountains, illustrating the evolution of toy making.
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China
Thuringian Mountains
Consequences of a Professman
A witty line from a professor about a young man who married his mother's cook. The remark notes the humor and: the implication that the spouse will always want to handle the dough, implying ongoing influence over household funds.
The Reagan Stage Delivers Heavy Play Remark
A reporter notes a theatrical moment with a witty exchange about a heavy play and stage waits. The dialogue captures crowd reaction and performers reacting to the moment on stage.
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Reagan
Locals Notes and Sale at Dolton
A light one horse farm wagon with 2% inch tires is for sale in Dolton, used one year. Also a hay rack. inquire Henry Petersen at Lincoln Avenue and Chicago Streets. Miss Harren Eleto Schriever, guest of Miss Laura Krung in Olton, is with a vaudeville company in Chicago. August F Wendt and Henry Attenberg, Chicago commercial artists, visited Riverdale friends. A party from Harvey Roseland and West Pullman joined Mary Jaeschki of Dalton for a large gathering with lunch. The First National Bank building in Dolton cannot be completed by January 1. services continue at the Neff building with 3 percent on savings and time deposits.
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Henry Petersen
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago Sts
Dalton
Harren Eleto Schriever
Laura Krung
Chicago Street
Olton
Miss Schriever
LaSalle Theatre
Chicago
August F. Wendt
Henry Attenberg
E. van Buren Street
Riverdale Friends
Harvey
Roseland
West Pullman
Mary Jaeschki
First National Bank
Neff
Dolton, NL
Two Great Things In Life Real Work And Love
A reflective note citing Joe Mitchell Chapple on work as prayer and true love as a force for high ideals. The piece links contentment to resilient effort, optimistic hope, and the wisdom that troubles often fade like mist in sun.
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Joe Mitchell Chapple
National Magazine
Dudley Takes Up Jiujitsu Study
The Slowpoke talks about Dudley switching to jiujitsu and starting to study it, noting his progress and attempts to pronounce the sport's name with a light, humorous tone.
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Dudley
Vetoed Gas Valve Ordinance Returned to Board
President Harper vetoes the Dolton gas valve ordinance citing ripe timing and cost concerns. The veto was laid on the table at the next regular meeting after a vote showing supporters and opposers among trustees.
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Board of Dolton
Harper
Village of
Dalton
Behrens
Harter
Weber
Ehlert
Vandenberg
Mad dog scares Homewood then bites and kills a man
A mad dog bit an 11 year old boy in Homewood then attacked neighbor William Adams the next day. The dog was killed by William Elvers. Victims were taken to Dyer Indiana for treatment with a mad stone applied. Officials note hydrophobia care laws and Pasteur Institute aid. Separately J C Howe Jr of Homewood reported loss of coins and a revolver to a trusted employee who confessed after interrogation. Births noted and a local business meeting set for January 8 to adopt by laws and constitution.
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Homewood
Henry Kilmer
Wm. Adams
William Elvers
Dyer
Ind
Robert Starkman
Henry Roder
Pasteur Institute
Chicago
Harvey Tribune Citizen
J. C. Howe Jr
Homewod
Mr. Howe
Nervy applicant seeks unusual zoo job in New York
A hopeful youngster applied at the New York City zoo director’s office claiming nerve and a desire for work. The role, dangerous yet unique, requires trapping snakes and extracting venom at set seasons. He asked 24 hours to think it over but has since not replied.
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City Zoo
New York
A Clever Woman Leads Man To Believe He Is Listened To
A witty remark praises Mary Graham as a clever woman who speaks little yet convinces a man he is worth listening to. The exchange highlights sly perception and social cleverness in conversation.
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Mary Graham
New Name for the Twilight
A five year old boy Kenneth explains that Luke means lukewarm not dark or light while awaiting shoe fitting with his aunt in the late afternoon. The anecdote ends with Aunt Emily realizing the boy’s humorous interpretation of the term Luke as lukewarm.
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Kenneth
Emily
Luke
Water Spreading Fire at Algiers Quay
In Algiers a quay incident showed ignorance of carbide of calcium. Five tons of carbide were placed beside inflammable material and caught fire. Firemen smashed the carbide boxes and then applied water, causing a large acetylene gas release and a destructive blaze that could have been prevented with basic chemistry knowledge.
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Algiers
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John A. Muller
Indiana
Thomas Harper
Homewood News
Bert Gazel
Wm. Buggert
Krake
Crete
August Rehberg
John Behrens
Oxford
Dolton, Illinois
Twilight
S. W. Schwab
Riverdale
W.L. Douglas Shoes
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