Costs of living in Munich for an American family
An American writer details New York versus Munich life including apartment hunting, rents, and furnished versus unfurnished flats. He notes six month to year leases, the consul's help, shopping, servants wages, and overall costs for housing, food, utilities, and transport. The piece compares groceries, meat, vegetables, and dining, concluding the German mark equates to the dollar for most daily expenses after a year abroad.
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Philip Gdialer
New York
Svenbog Mast
Mary
Denman Ery
Dr Wien
Ferlin
Evo Meah
Dyreden
Munich
Chernin
Evers
Dresden
Berlin
Dirk
Germany
Europe
Buia
Opera
Elvness
Riute
Leesons
Thesden Opera-House
Cresden
Major Blagem Recalls Wheel and Robber Tale in Lobby
A San Prince Cat tale exposes a boastful Major recounting a pistol duel from years past. He claims to have faced a robber, exchanged wheels, and fired at the wheel site, then accidentally damaged his own. The crowd in the Occidental hotel lobby listens as the self-styled adept finishes with a quip about carrying his pistol in his hat.
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Blagem
Occidental
San Jose
San Francisco
Major
Torr
San Jove
Mainlower
Wat Hond
Simple home methods to overcome wakefulness without drugs
A Youth's Companion excerpt advises quieting brain cells to induce sleep. It suggests stopping evening work earlier, resting before sleep, or taking a brisk walk, light exercise, a cool bath, and a small snack. If thoughts persist, imagine monotonous scenes to drift away from the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Zalinski's Big Gun Under Construction in Army Program
The new gun is being made under Cap Ira McNutt and Lt John Maige oversight. Capitan Ira McNutt directs the Ordnance Corps project with pneumatic forging in the United States, using the largest hammer to forge and test each metal sample for purity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capan BE
Ia Aalinski
Tat
Army
Capitan Ira McNutt
Ordnance Corps
John Maige
Navy
Engineering detail of massive gun construction described
The article outlines the monster in construction with meticulous material selection and assembly. It notes a central tub weighing 82 000 pounds, a jacket weighing 99 000 pounds that slips off, and supporting hoops of several tons each. The breech lock is as large as a barrel and treated by advanced processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woleha
Infamous veto power and the rising ceremonial change
A historical note explains how vetoes once prompted solemn readings and adjournments in Congress. It contrasts past reverence with modern practice where vetoes are read but not interrupting sessions, illustrated by a boyish tale of obedience and distraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
Senate
Regitar
Peuch
Waling
Private John Allen and the Teagola Water Barrel
A Washington Post man hears a summer tale of Private John Allen and a traveler on horseback near Teagola. The exchange centers on selling powers and a barrel of water, with prices discussed and a claim a water barrel could fetch thousands.
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Teagola
John Allen
Washington
Bryan
Uhie
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