Potatoes Propose Industrial Alcohol Fuel Promise
A landmark reform would tax alcohol to drive industrial use for heat light and power, boosting farm and home benefits. Potatoes and sugar beets are cited as prime sources, with estimates of high alcohol yields per acre and co operative distilleries under government oversight to ensure beverage purity.
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Denatured Alcohol Bill Backed By Lawmakers
The discussion centers on restoring denatured or undrinkable alcohol to its original form and argues this would be costly. Dr Wiley advocates adding ten percent wood alcohol and one percent pyridine as the most effective denaturing method. The bill as passed leaves denaturing ingredients to Internal Revenue discretion.
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Lr. Wiley
Internal Revenue Tax
SOME NEW PARISIAN LINGERIE COLORS IN BLOUSES
Bertha Browning describes Paris lingerie trends with coordinated chemise drawers and short petticoats in matching fabrics. Fine batiste remains popular while silk undergarments wane. New silk nain sock and silk chiffon fabrics show glossy washable appeal, with extensive lace on chemise uppers and bell sleeves reaching near the elbow.
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Bertha Browning
Paris
Namsook
Violets and a Lamb Mystery From Old Verse and Ditties
A fragmented verse piece asks which color violets a rival will wear and hints at a judgment of fortune as a lover awaits his lady. The text drift includes a line referencing Mary and a lamb from thirty years ago and a humorous aside about chops from that lamb, inviting a playful old-time riddle on ages.
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Mary
The Popes Wardrobe At The Vatican
A large number of women are employed at the Vatican solely to keep the Popes wardrobe in perfect condition. No spot or stain may blemish his garments, and his white robes must stay pristine. Male attendants are not regarded as suitable for this task. Only the most capable workers are used, especially in summer, with specially woven fabrics.
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Vatican
Clock Stirs Mysterious Death Secret in Oklahoma Tale
In a haunted house tale, Raleigh confesses to a lover that his dead wife Lora returns with a clock’s alarm. He reveals their secret marriage, her death, and a vow to join her as the clock sounds twenty minutes past five, ending in a quiet, eerie farewell.
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I Alarm Clerk
Lora
Low
Pensop
Vineless Potato Patent Fraud Warned by Post Office
A fraud order was issued against Vineless Potato Company of Fulltenn Li after an inquiry by the Post Office. Inventor W. D. Farnet claimed a process to grow "rine fess potatoes" and offered to sell rights for 25 dollars per individual or 100 dollars for exclusive territory. The so called "potatine" proved to be only sulphate of potash worth 25 cents, leading to the fraud finding and prohibition.
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L'Vlain Coumpany
Fulltenn
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Noesworth
Pure Food Law in the Philippine Islands
A historical note describes clever Chinamen who tamper with whiskey bottles. They soak labels, drill a hole, remove whiskey, substitute a similar liquid, reseal with wax, and present the bottle as intact.
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Philippine Islands
Cod Fishing Vessel Earnings and Crew Details
A sixty ton cod fishing vessel with twelve crew can earn about $2,200 per season. The passage discusses a cook's guidance and a casual recommendation on neatness and culinary skill within the crew.
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