Efficiency in U S Industries Shown by German Armys Watchword
The wartime lesson of efficiency is shown in American firms. Time clocks curb lateness and idle time, while sanitary water tanks and roller skates aid throughput. A carier clip and two to three motions replace five or seven. Output rises as fatigue falls and tasks focus on single motions. Frank Gilbreth cuts bricklaying motions from eighteen to five, boosting bricks per hour from 120 to 260.
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Frank B. Gilbreth
Court Says Jitney Bond Law Constitutional Yet Harsh
The court upholds the jitney bond law as constitutional but notes it may still be unfair to drivers. It allows a $125 annual bonding fee and restricts to surety bonds, harming drivers with limited bonding options. The ruling contrasts with a hypothetical reversal where an electric company might seek similar protections.
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Ur Court
Company
Carranza Recognition Strains Amid Mexican War Talk
The piece notes Bryan cannot recognize Carranza, worrying about his stance as Villa's 35,000 and Zapata's 12,000 bands press on. Huerta earns limited recognition while officials discuss a $25,000 reward for Carranza dead, stirring further talk.
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Criticism of Spreckels and Wilson on Alaska coal plan
A Seattle editorial ridicules John D Spreckels as a standpat author and analyzes President Wilson coal policy in Alaska. It questions use of 35 million dollars for navy coal, suggests aims to open Alaska farming and mining, and urges government fleets to coal Pacific ports.
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Editorial mix on Barnes Hoover and society attitudes
The item mocks President Woodrow Wilson era politics and bosses with remarks on William Barnes Jr and Boss Barnes. It notes liquor in clubs and a coffin makers strike while lampooning suffragists and tariff views and jokes about city leadership and public morals.
More Watchful Waiting for Wood Row Stork
The report notes a stork sighting near the McAddo chimney with observers awaiting a possible nest. Local watchers stay alert for the expected arrival and any visit by the bird.
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McAddo
Edith Serkin Histrionic Talent Vara Tested by Conviction
In Los Angeles vaudeville circles talk grows over Miss Edith Serkin's value as a performer if Chief Sebastian is found guilty. The debate centers on the potential impact on her stage drawing and career prospects amid the trial.
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Los Angeles
Edith Serkin
Chief Sebastian
Francisco Pancho likely to reappear soon in Mexico conflict
A brief analysis suggests Francisco Pancho Villa may reenter the conflict in Mexico within a short time, with renewed activity anticipated by observers and local authorities. The comment references ongoing disorder and potential renewed raids as Villa aligns with rival factions.
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Mexico
Francisco” Wilh
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Pancho
Household Hints for Cleaning and Preservation
Cynthia Grey shares practical tips including carpet cleaning with a vinegar dampened duster, moth prevention by placing chloroform in storage, oilcloth laid over saw dust, tortoise shell comb care with emollients, ink removal from wood using spirits of niter, and treating silk grease stains with French chalk or magnesia.
Cleaning Tip for Grease with Chalk and Fire
A reader describes a method to remove grease by placing the grease spot near a fire to soften it. Then use chalk to absorb the grease and brush it away, taking the grease with it.
Ropes Treated With Water Heating Eases Stiffness
To soften new ropes that are extremely troublesome due to stiffness, cover them with water and heat until almost boiling. Straighten and dry the ropes. when dry, they work satisfactorily.
Seville District Orange Crop Expected Smaller This Year
This year’s orange harvest in the Seville district Spain is forecast to be smaller in volume than last year but higher in quality, signaling a tighter supply with improved fruit attributes for buyers.
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Seville
Spain
Waiter, desert, and a joke laden tavern tale
A rambling comic vignette follows a diner named Stahmer in a busy eatery as the waiter fusses with orders and pleasantries. The piece shifts to quick jokes and quips about old twins, tobacco, and light banter, ending with a courtroom asterisk about Cock Robin.
Diogenes Quest For Honest Man Ridiculed by Father
A father mocks the ancient search for honesty by quipping that the motive may be to get a gold brick, in a brief exchange about Diogenes. The dialogue hints at skeptical humor about virtue and material gain.
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Papa
Diogenes
Raw foods season brings crunchy produce for home cooks
The article extols fresh summer vegetables for raw dishes and emphasizes thorough washing before eating. It warns of risks from farm handling and polluted watercress, urges careful fertilization and sanitary practices, and closes with a quote from Ronald Ross on health and prosperity.
Resinol Heals Itching Skins and Clears Complexions
Resinol Ointment and Soap promise instant relief from eczema rash ringworm and other skin eruptions while clearing pimples and dandruff. Physicians have used Resinol for twenty years and many cured users attest to its benefits. Soap contains no free alkali and includes medication for soothing healing effects.
Dandruff Cure Claim With Liquid Argon advertised
An advertisement touts liquid argon as a guaranteed dandruff remedy. It claims nightly scalp application dissolves and destroys dandruff in hours, stops itching, and makes hair fluffy glossy and soft, with multiple follow up applications ensuring complete elimination. It notes liquid argon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
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