Coal Structure Study Reveals Plant Origin of Bright Coal
Washington report details Reinhardt Thiessen and the Bureau of Mines as they describe how ancient scientists misinterpreted coal. Using a new thin-section method, researchers find bright coal consists of anthraxylon derived from woody plant parts, with dull coal containing layered bright and dull components and attritus.
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Washington
Reinhardt ‘Kiessen
Bureau of Mines
Pittsburgh
Bureau
Rescued Child in Reims Finds Sunshine at Villers-Allerand
A French toddler rescued from Reims is taken to the Villers-Allerand fresh air colony for delicate children. The colony, started by a Reims schoolteacher, receives aid from many sponsors including the Red Cross with extensive photographic documentation of the recovery and surroundings.
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Reims
Villers-Allerand
Red Cross
Short Skirt Is to Stay Awhile in American Fashion
A New York fashion correspondent notes American designers have established distinct styles with American-made spring lines. Gray dominates, skirts stay short, capes rise in wraps, and canton crepe plus taffeta fashions lead street and day wear. Paris gowns appear broader but American women seek practical elegance.
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New York
Paris
Couturiers
Jenny
Poirot
Callot
Svidth
Westward dream of independence and wealth on Canadian land
A man reflects on farming in Western Canada as a path to independence and wealth. He recalls city wealth and silk shirts, then pursues land for a farm with cattle hogs poultry and a market. Prices range unimproved 3 to 18 dollars and improved around 30, with strong productive value.
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St. Paul
Canada
Iowa
Western Canada
Cordial Relations Ended
A dialogue depicts a breakup in a friendship after a marriage. Biff learns Mabel wed another man and comments on lingering ties. The judge reveals he is the husband, explaining the shift in their acquaintance.
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Biff
Mabel
Bang
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Origin and Purpose
Catarrh is described as a constitutional disease requiring internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is claimed to heal by acting through the blood on mucous surfaces, strengthening the patient and aiding nature. Circulars free from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Expensive Water Power
A courtroom quip from the Boston Transcript jokes about legal costs. The defendant recalls his lawyer made a strong plea and even wept, with the rival asking about the bill. The reply: about $100 a year.
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Boston Transcript
Red Brass Ball Blue For Household Use
An advertisement notes Red Brass Ball Blue suitable for housekeeping needs. It highlights applications for kitchen towels table linen sheets and pillowcases and suggests broad household utility.
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Department of Housekeeping
What More Did He Want Achilles Sulked in Tent
Achilles sulked in his tent as the column questions why the hero and his leaders fail to build a tax exempt plan and who bears the burden of the burden.
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Achilles
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Frederick
Dusseldorf
Rhine
Pittsburgh Station
Reinhardt Thiessen
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