Poultry Drive Urges U S War Food Mobilization
Herbert Hoover urges Americans to substitute poultry for red meat to speed food production for troops and Allies. He calls on households, hotels, and farms to raise and consume more poultry, cull flocks, improve housing, and monitor grain waste to boost supply for the war effort.
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Napoleon
Balkan
Salonica
Livya George
Kerbert Toover
Hoover
American Poultry Association and Producers of
United States
Herbert Hoover
Florida
Wyoming
Livery Farm
Walcs
Soap Berry Tree of Western Ecuador Noted for Soap Substitute
The jaboncello or soap berry tree grows in humid western Ecuador reaching about fifty feet tall with wide-spreading branches and abundant cherry sized fruit. Its nearly transparent yellow skin and pulp around the black seeds are so soponaceous that many Ecuadorians use it as soap, equal to more than fifty times their weight in traditional soap.
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Ecuador
Work and Play in Equal Measure Says a Busy Mind
An old saying urges balance between labor and leisure. The article notes a culture where daily routines blend tasks with rest, emphasizing sustained effort and mental focus as keys to productivity and personal growth.
Brave Mexican Cadets at Chapultepec Grave
A wartime tale praised by the Los Angeles Times recalls the 1847 defense of Chapultepec. Forty eight Mexican cadets aged fourteen to twenty lie buried in one grave, their heroic acts amid General Scott and General Bravo’s assault remembered as the site became a symbolic West Point of Mexico.
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Chapultepec
United States
Mexico
Los Angeles Times
Montezuma
Spain
Maximilian
Scott
General Bravo
Queen of Hearts and Bohemia's Unbroken Dignity
Elizabeth, daughter of James I and widow of the Bohemian throne, earned the title Queen of Hearts in the Low Countries. Despite poverty and distress her spirit remained dignified, making her an admired figure in harsh times.
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Low Countries
Elizabeth
James I
Bohemia
Busy Gaza a historic trade hub in modern Egypt
The article portrays Gaza as largely Egyptian in character with rich vegetation and numerous gleaming minarets. It notes Gaza as a bustling trade center with camels, caravans, and loud bazaars, contrasting old-world commerce with present-day realities.
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Gaza
Trouble as a Measure of Living in St. Paul
Quote from the St. Paul Pioneer Press notes some people define life by gathering small irritations from their own or others' experiences, treating trouble as a measure of existence. The reflection contrasts subjective irritation with a fuller sense of living.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Prefer Irregular Lines in Chinese Urban Design
A passage argues that Chinese prefer curves over straight lines in streets and buildings. It claims straight lines symbolize death and demons, leading to their avoidance and use of zigzag patterns to banish the straight form.
Cold Dry Air Seen as Healthful and Stimulating
Cold dry air is generally considered healthful and stimulating by medical authorities though exact physiology evidence is limited. Physicians note respiratory infection in rabbits exposed to cold after heat acclimation, suggesting chilliness can affect disease susceptibility.
Cleaning Tea Kettle With Pebbles For Longevity
A tip suggests filling a kettle with a handful of walnut sized pebbles to roll around and loosen crust. The practice prevents buildup and reduces wear, allowing the kettle to last longer with periodic shaking and cleaning.
With the Sages A Hero Takes Rep for Truth and Rectitude
A reflective aphorism on courage and honesty, praising someone who risks reputation and life for the absolute truth and rectitude of his speech and conduct. The lines emphasize urbanity, steadfastness, and moral integrity under social pressure.
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Hmerson
Bravery for Neighbors Cited by George Eliot Quote
A concise note highlights George Eliot’s view that people praise many forms of bravery yet often overlook the courage shown for nearby neighbors. The quote underscores the value of neighborly bravery.
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George Eliot
Combination Is Good Merit Before Wealth Says Babson
A Boston Advertiser note quotes Roger Babson urging courage to value merit ahead of wealth while recognizing both as valuable when combined. The remark emphasizes balanced judgment in public and private endeavors.
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Roger Babson
Boston Advertiser
Fat in Nuts Reveals High Oil Content
Nut fat content highlighted shows almonds containing over half their weight as fat. The note emphasizes the digestible fat in fatty foods and its nutritional impact.
War Stamp Tax on Parcel Post Mail Enforced
The Postmaster General announces a new parcel post tax effective December 1 1917. A one cent tax applies for every 25 cents of postage or fraction, prepaid with special revenue stamps, with stamps affixed to parcels. Postmasters must enforce payment and report failures to the Third Assistant Postmaster General.
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Washington
United States
Internal Revenue
Division of Classification
A. S. Burleson
Affinity Between Moods in Irish Peasants and Artists
The Medical Times cites John Synge on how West of Ireland peasants with historic bard blood share mood swings akin to artists. He notes rapid shifts from gloom to joy and links Celtic dreaminess to genius and predisposition to mania. When genius becomes clinically insane, creativity ends.
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John Synge
The
Medical Times
Ireland
Synge
Gayety
Smoking Backwards by Ancient Smokers Studied
The article notes negritos smoke with the lighted end of a cigar in their mouth, describing them calmly enjoying the weed without fear of burning the tongue, and compares this to white men who typically light the other end. It invites readers to picture the unusual practice.
He Who Toils and the Love of Work
A persuasive essay argues that real laziness is rare, though sometimes misattributed to illness or improper health signals. The piece notes that many cases labeled laziness stem from hookworm, anaemia, or a misread thermometer rather than lack of effort.
Tablets of Stone in ancient Chinese university library
The School of the Sons of the Empire possesses a stone tablet library said to date a millennium before the Christian era. It lists 182 tablets bearing carvings of the 13 classics, forming the core of Chinese cultural knowledge.
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School of the Sons of the Empire
Making Nails Show Classic to Modern Metal Work
An old versus new method illustrated by nails. Previously nails were cut from metal strips and forged by hand, taking about a minute and a half per nail. Now steel nails are lighter and stronger, produced by steam shears feeding automatic machines, with one worker tending three machines and producing a nail each second.
Superstitions About Salt Through the Ages
The article notes long standing beliefs about salt in rituals. It cites biblical commands for salt in offerings and mentions historical practices like salting a child’s mouth at baptism and adding salt to holy water to ward off evil spirits.
Early Day Buttons and Garment Fasteners
The article notes ancient people used early fasteners resembling pins and hooks to secure clothing. It mentions studs for cuffs and collars and describes a non sewn button-like device using a pin and hook similar to brooches and clasp pins.
Safe Across Pond Then The Star Spangled Banner
The account recalls returning home after a voyage across the pond. The narrator describes hearing The Star Spangled Banner and the crowd singing with vigor. The trip is described as pleasant and the group looks forward to future work while remembering loved ones back home.
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America
Childish Deduction About Marie Antoinette Picture
In a hotel parlor Mary tells Billie the woman in Marie Antoinette’s portrait “owns the furniture” as they admire their luxurious surroundings. The exchange highlights a child’s witty misunderstanding in a refined setting.
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Mary
Billie
Marie Antoinette
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American Poultry Association
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