Good Roads Across Ancient Cities and Roman Roads
Ancient writers note Babylon Carthage and other cities building roads and bridges. The Romans refined road making starting with Appius Claudius and the Appian Way later Flaminian and other military roads expanding to 50 000 miles of track.
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Babylon
Carthage
Pullt
Herodotus
Cheppe
Ciites
Euphrates
D.C
LW. C
Rome
Capua
Appius Claudius
Hrundisium
Julius Caesar
Nar River
Augustus
Ely
Stomtz
Limit for tires and loads discussed by highway officials
A meeting of state highway commissioners and wagon and truck manufacturers is urged to draft laws on tire width and load weight. Chairman George C. Diehl of the A A A National Good Roads board argues current regulations lack strict enforcement and notes hazards from narrow and wide tires on wet or weak roads. He cites damage from insufficient tire width and excessive truck loads, warning bridges often cannot carry heavier weights.
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George C. Diehl
A. A. A. National Good Roads Board
Diehl
Recs
Autos In New York Mileage Report Boosts Highway Goals
In New York state the total annual mileage by automobiles is estimated at 400,000,000 miles. The article urges persistent investment in better highways and road improvements to meet this goal and improve safety after heavy rains.
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New York
New York State
Mistress Ching the First Feminist Leader in China
A historical account describes Mistress Ching as the pioneer of militant feminism in China. She rose to power aboard a pirate ship, rallied captains, and established a female-led regime, claiming authority and inspiring 70,000 followers. The tale frames gender rebellion through nautical fantasy and satire.
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Republic of China
China
Ching-yeh
Ching-peh
Elas
Bobbie Burns
Ching
Mother A Better Surgeon
New York report on Elizabeth Reilly, eleven, who survived a trolley-car crush. Amputation was advised but her mother, Mrs. Thomas Reilly of Newark, refused. After ten months of severe illness the girl nears discharge in improved condition and may soon go home to resume activities such as skipping rope.
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New York
Thomas Reilly
Mulberry Street
Newark
Newark City Hospital
Elizabeth
Harmony Shampoo Hair Beautifier Ad
An old style hair care ad promotes Harmony Shampoo as a quick cleanse creating rich lather that penetrates scalp and hair. It claims instant cleansing, fast rinsing, and notes a price of 1 dollar with a satisfaction guarantee, promoted by W. H Bene M.D. Shusione.
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Cam
Farrmway
Rosai
W. H Bene
M.D. Shusione
No One Told Hic Incoherent Crime Tale From Indy
A garbled Indianapolis News fragment describes a bungled theft during a coal supply run. A man allegedly tackled by a captor, unclear dialogue about who instructed the act, and a stray line about a needy figure and a costly Christmas ring gesture. Detectable names and sequence are obscured by OCR errors.
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Hic
Nimmedt
Indianapolis
Fewer Salts Taken Linked to Local Rexall Stores Hold
Fragmentary old item notes limited Salt sales at Rexall Stores in town. Mentions W H Bough and M D Shoshone with unclear context. Dates and full names are unreadable, but indicates a local health or supply concern tied to pharmacy outlets.
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Gees Bey Rosa Coterees
Rexall
W. H Bough
M D
German Language Oddities Cited In Quirky Exchange
A humorous exchange highlights German grammar quirks with a six year old explaining how a classmate with red hair sits next to her at school. The anecdote notes the language’s verb placement and peculiarly structured sentences as seen through a child’s eye.
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Ming
Left Handed Tools and Tawdry Origin Revealed
The article traces left handed oppositions in tools and service, noting corkcrews twisted by right handed thinking and the term tawdry arising from St Etheldreda Audrey’s fair trade. It links tawdry lace to the word’s etymology and hints at a London stream feeding Damascus with supply routes and a long railway stretch.
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London
St. Etheldreda
St Audri
Audrey's Fair
St. Miss
Lomden Chronicle
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B. C
National Roads Board
Ladrones
Becker
Tluns
Operar Mechanics
Waril
Popular MM Mechanics
W. Wastiepme Sched
Eh Atobisea
Liustra
F. J. Menard
Shoshone, Idaho
Gugland
OS Seer Fund
Temerene
Damascus
Saabe
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