Fleeting Fame and the Deutschland in a Bygone Era
The article contrasts Captain Koenig and the Deutschland’s two American port visits with shifting public interest toward the cargo and the broader war economy. It notes Germany’s soap rationing, Berlin’s soap tickets, and grim shortages, while Americans face rising prices and hopes tied to improved highways and rural road projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Koenig
Koenig
United States
Germany
Mackensen
von Hindenburg
Kaiser
Deutschland
Economy in Soap Prices Shows War Time Changes
The article discusses soaring household commodity prices in America tied to wartime conditions and the card system used abroad. It notes how Europeans faced scarcity due to missing producers and how Americans begin to grasp the meaning of economy in such times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
The Value of Roads and Economic Impact Across Counties
Government experts analyzed eight rural counties Franklin New York Spotsylvania Dinwiddie Lee Wise Dallas Lauderdale to prove roads raise real estate values and lower transport costs. Over five years real estate values rose from 9 to 194 percent in the tested areas while tonnage hauling costs dropped from 33.5 to 15.7 cents per ton. Net transport savings averaged 11.6 cents per ton per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Public Roads and
Franklin County
New York
Spotsylvania County
Pennsylvania
Dinwiddie County
Virginia
Lee County
Wise County
Dallas County
Alabama
Manatee County
Florida
Lauderdale County
Mississippi
Spotsylvania
Dinwiddie
Lee
Wise
Dallas
Lauderdale
Novel Will Sets $10,000 Reward for a Twelve-Plate Dinner
Mrs. Marie Zinsser leaves ten thousand dollars to a girl who must cook a six course dinner pleasing at least twelve people before age twenty one. The task tests varied tastes from cornbread to caviar, challenging even seasoned cooks and hopeful granddaughters alike. The will nudges home life toward innovation and culinary daring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Zinsser
Zinsser
America
Do You Observe the Golden Rule in Life
A Belton Journal reflection asks if readers truly observe the Golden Rule and practice thinking of others before self, noting that few try to return good for evil and that outside preachers, few are known to attempt this ethic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton Journal
Speculation Versus Manipulation Opinion
A New York Herald editorial argues speculation is a legitimate business aid but price fixing in essentials is harmful. It calls for discovery and punishment of greedy manipulators who raise food and other necessities, harming individuals unable to avoid purchases.
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New York Herald
Should Guide Motorist Signage for Towns
A Galveston Tribune suggestion urges each small town to post entrance and exit signs with its name to aid motorists. The idea mirrors railroad practices and seeks community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston Tribune
Mule Lesson Stuns Kentucky Mud Rescue in Barren County
In Barren County Kentucky John Henderson hitched a mule to his car to pull it from mud. The mule dragged the car and scattered debris across a large area before yielding. The Macon Telegraph notes the mule proved stubborn despite evolution claims.
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Barren County
Kentucky
John Henderson
Henderson
Macon Telegraph
Immigrant Influx Alarms Texas Labor Markets
The Houston Post warns of 40000 Mexican immigrants in Texas with more arriving daily. It argues the labor market is demoralized, risks of disturbances and epidemics rise, and Mexican labor displaces Americans on railroad work as industries may hire Hispanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Texas
United States
New Mexico
Houston Post
The Light's Daily Story of a Hidden Love in Death
Mariette Chantal learns of Robert Varin's wartime death in Paris after receiving a letter from Suzanne Vinet. She visits the Varin family vault at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, discovers Robert's grave, and, after mourning, preserves his memory by living near his tomb. She later guides a mourning woman to the grave, then flees, realizing she has lost Robert again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee Lafont
Mariette Chantal
Suzanne Vinet
Robert Varin
Paris
Suzanne
Mariette
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Robert
Pyrenees
Monsieur
Madame Varin
Arras
Varin
Curtea d Argesch: Ancient Wallachian Town Near Rothenthurm Pass
A National Geographic Society bulletin profiles Curtea d Argesch, a historic Wallachian town about 35 miles southeast of Rothenthurm Pass and 20 miles northwest of Pitesci. It notes its 13th century founding, status as the second capital of Wallachia, and ties to Roumanian chieftain Radu Negru as pioneers crossed toward the Wallachian plain.
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Roumania
Rothenthurm
Red Tower
Curtea d'Argesch
National Geographical Society
Rothenthurm Pass
Pitesci
Principality of
Wallachia
Radu Negru
Rudolph the Black
Transylvania Alps
Campulung
Torzburg Pass
Cathedral of Curtea d'Argesch and the Legend of Manole
The article recounts the mythic founding of Curtea d Argesch cathedral by Nogoe Bassarab and the architect Manole. To appease the building’s walls a living woman, Utza, was immured, the walls stood, and Manole died after witnessing his wife call him from the parapet. The cathedral, later restored by Lecomte du Nouy, has seen royal reconsecration with Carol and Elizabeth in attendance.
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Curtea
Argesch
Transylvanian Alps
Dannube
Turtukai
Raduk
Curtea d'Argesch
Rouman
Constantinople
Nogoe
Curtea d’'Argesch
Manole
Masong
Utza
Manolo
Lecomte du Nouy
Carol
Elizabeth
Carmen Sylva
Record Torpedo Boat Maintains 384 Percent Speed For Four Hours
A United States torpedo boat destroyer set a record by maintaining 384 percent speed for four consecutive hours without emitting smoke, signaling extraordinary endurance by naval craft.
East and West Meet in Vaudeville at Majestic Theater
The Majestic Theater showcases a mixed vaudeville bill led by Theodore Kosloff and Bee Ho Gray. Kosloff and Vlasta Maslova perform graceful dances, while Gray charms with lasso feats and Western wit. Other acts include Irwin and Henry’s comedy, the Caits Brothers’ fast clogging, Mullane’s burlesque singing, Deland Blair’s playful skit, and Mile. Paula’s trapeze opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Majestic Theater
Plains
Theodore Kosloff
Bee Ho Gray
Kosloff
Petrograd
Moscow
Vlasta Maslova
Ada Somerville
Onion
Bermuda
Charles Irwin
Kitty Henry
Caits Brothers
Frank Mullane
Charles Deland
Kathryn Blair
Mile
Paula
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Berlin
Grmany
the Light's Daily Story
Roumania's Cathedral Village
Conyright
International News Service
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