Desertion of British sailors shows appeal of New York
The piece notes about 200 crewmen deserted from visiting British warships during the Hudson Fulton celebration in New York. It contrasts this with the American fleet's tour where no desertions occurred, arguing the lure of the United States persists for foreign sailors, despite admiration for American conduct.
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America
New York
United States
Europe
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Atlantic
American
New World
London trousers upturned blamed for flu epidemic
The article notes the habit of turning up trousers in damp weather originated in London and spread to the U S. A London hospital doctor links the practice to the influenza outbreak, suggesting health risks from perpetually exposed ankles.
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Great Britain
London
Potash Disruption Signals Industry Strain Across Nations
A German led disruption of the international potash syndicate highlights a growing industry with vast beds in Germany and the United States. Germany has restricted exports this year, and the dispute among mine owners is expected to drive very low potash prices worldwide.
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International Potash Syndicate
Germany
United States
Duty on French champagne may rise to 17.10 a dozen quarts
The proposed tariff increase from six to 17.10 dollars per dozen quarts would not deprive the average man of all pleasures, the note adds.
84 year old man takes fourth wife in recent move
An 84 year old man has married again, taking his fourth wife, challenging the old saying that age brings wisdom.
Substantial Proof About Lending Books Shocks Friend
A library owner warns a friend against lending books and displays shelves as proof. He declares every book on his shelves was lent to him, illustrating his stance with a blunt, comic twist.
Unclear dialogue snippet prompts misreadings
A historical newspaper fragment presents a dialogue where a woman complains of a severe headache and whimsically jokes about removing her hair to rest. A male companion reacts with surprise as she clarifies she means lying down rather than removing hair.
Teach Children Rules of Road in Kiel Pamphlets
In Kiel Germany the tram company distributes child safety pamphlets with road crossing tips. The hints urge pedestrians to keep to the right on sidewalks and at street corners and to cross diagonally only where the road is narrowest.
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Kiel
Germany
Deter Writings Hint at AAS Experience of Misery
Fragmentary lines suggest a person or group labeled AAS facing hardship and bleak conditions. The text evokes suffering and restraint, with a focus on hardship and possible social or political tension surrounding the AAS entity.
Banker's showdown over engagement ends in private ultimatum
In a town scene at the bank, Anthony faces Barbara Hemingway and Miss Winstanley as Mrs. Dines arrives to confront his past theft and demand he break the engagement. Twining, Hemingway, and Dan weigh loyalties while a noon wedding looms and a Europe trip is planned.
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Bex Rtg
Henrietta Winstantley
Bishop Winstanley
Anthony
Barbara Hemingway
Dan
Tom Twining
Barbara
Ankony
Twining
Hemingway
Anson Dines
Bisho Instanley
Mrs. Dines
Henrietta Winstanley
Miss Winstanley
Mies Winstanley
The Seal Was Set Long Ago Continues
In dim doorway light the woman reveals a vow as Ankony plans to marry Barbara and sail. Dean has warned him, papers incriminate Ankony, and Mrs. Dines will not prosecute if he wed. Henrietta Winstanley plots to stop the marriage using an unseen plan. The narrator awaits outcomes with tense anticipation.
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Henrietta Winstanley
Eelle
Ankony
Barbara
Mrs. Dines
Dean
Hannah
Morning visit to settle company affairs with Anthony
At an unearthly hour the next morning Anthony sent for me to review final company matters. He appeared sleep deprived and unusually nervous, while Miss Hemingway had written to you about something.
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Anthony
Hemingway
Totem Pole Thief Is Punished
Clar ence McBeth of Ketchikan Alaska was arrested after a theft of a totem pole from Tongass village on Cat Island. He chartered the Elk with friends and towed the pole back, triggering government forest service action. Officials say aboriginal antiquities protections are strict and hope the case deters relic theft.
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Cat Island
Alaska
Clarence McBeth
Ketchikan
E. T. Allen
McBeth
Allen
The Pessimist Bets Dinner Over Silver Ring
The speaker challenges a skeptic to admit the silver ring may exist but the man refuses, claiming the ring’s lining is only plated. He vows to wager dinner to prove the point.
Theater couples test endurance and nerves in bold night
A man taking his wife to the theater worries about stepping out between acts to call home and confirm the house is still standing. He fears missing a safe return amid the performance and the uncertainty of home life.
Giant Rosario grain elevator fuels cargo boom
The Rosario port in Argentina opened a new grain elevator with a loading capacity of 1000 tons per hour at a cost of 1 million dollars. The facility aims to boost exports by speeding cargo handling and storage for grain shipments.
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Rosario
Argentina
Ite
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