Russia's Air Power and Aeroplane Output Ahead of War
An aero expert in the London Morning Post surveys Russia's growing use of aircraft since the Crimean era. It notes Russia's early adoption of both rigid and frameless airships, six military and naval aerodromes, and private inventors adding specialized aircraft instruments.
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London Morning Post
Russia
Schwarz
Count von Zeppelin
Imperional Aero Club
Petrograd
Odessa
Rostow
Den
Toduy
France
England
Golodin Island
Libau
A Fine Night Ends With Curious Confession
Maude Marie, a sentimental twenty year old, and John Henry stroll a country road. She muses on a glorious night while he, practical yet blunt, unveils a shocking thought that it is the kind of night to shoot cats.
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Maude Marie
Kansas City
John Henry
Maude
John
That gambler's son a chip off the old block tone
A fleeting montage of phrases about heredity a quip about a gambler's son and a joke about a poker chip plus a laundry ad praising Red Cross Ball Blue and white clothes.
Writer’s Flow Suspected From Fountain Pen Jests
A quip suggests the writer’s flowing style comes from a fountain pen. The remark frames writing as a craft aided by ink and handwriting technique.
Mrs Austin's Bag Pancake Ad Promises Light Breakfast Cakes
An advertisement touts Mrs Austin's Bag Pancake as delicious light cakes for breakfast. The copy adds a proverb about seizing opportunity, saying the man who makes good doesn’t wait for it to knock.
Peter Denials Highlight Humility in Mark Lesson
Moody Bible Institute notes Peter's failure after Passover, his denial at the courtyard and near the fire, and the lesson of pride and self reliance. It contrasts Peter's confidence with Jesus's resurrection note and stresses humility and growth through experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Mark
Oliver Jesus
Matt
Jesus
John
Christ
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement As Kidney Alarm Warns
An old warning compares the body to a nerve network and kidney weakness to a dangerous alarm. Backache signals congestion, with urination issues and fatigue possible. Dean's Kidney Pills are promoted as reliable, with Elihu Simpson of Lincoln, Ohio sharing a strong testimonial about relief and continued use.
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Bright
Dean
Elihu Simpson
Lincoln
Ohio
Swolle
Objection Placed On Age Sparks Witty War Pension Banter
In the item a Boston Major warns pensions may extend long after life as old age couples with widows. A Denver German consul defends the Kaiser as modest and intelligent. A commentator notes Twobble’s pursuit of perfection and critiques his influence on others.
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Major Fitzgerald
Boston
William the Modest
Kurt Kiegler
Denver
Brandenburg
Unromantic Times on Poems About Ships
A dialogue notes that famous ships inspire poems from Old Tronsides to the Royal George, but dismisses writing about a vessel labeled B-14, underscoring the idiosyncrasies of nautical poetry and naming.
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Royal George
Marriage Folly and Home Remedies Ad Snippet
A quirky domestic ad snippet features a playful line about forgiveness and a mother daughter exchange. It plugs Marine Eye Remedy with a free Book of the Eye offer and notes a gag pancake product. The text ends with a wry moral about beauty and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Eye Remedy
Eve
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Castoria and household remedies ad copy montage
An assorted ad snippet promotes Castoria for infants and children with a signature claim and long use, notes on Fletcher's Castoria, and various household products including Red Cross Ball Blue. The text also includes misquoted dialogue about a lamp incident and a quip about ill natured wives.
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Fletcher
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Winchester
Ausoia
Mpayo
Standard Oil Company
Iinois
Iran
Sens
Pmnpena
Adri
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
E. 0
Sellers
Moody~ Bible Institute
Jesus and
Oras
Yame
Wale
Doan
Foster Milbumm Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Young Lady
Corporal
Twobble
Human Nature
Ethel
Howard
Red Cross
Adv
Havin
Aks
Tr Carter
Carter
Bainbridge
Chenango County
W.N. J
Fort Wayne, No. 4
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discover
Invalids
Buffalo
J. WW. Fuller
Denver, Col
Sloan
Joseph Tamblyn
Conterse Street
Aicheesport
Lydia Medicine Co
Paxton
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