Chinese Armies Stop Fighting For US Vessel Pass
Ensign Wiltlim J. Galbenith reports a US destroyer passing a river during Chinese civil conflict as Cantonese and Pekingese forces battle on the banks. The merchant ship, 50 miles upriver, awaited safe passage after authorities halted combat on the channel. No shots were exchanged. The dispatch notes barber prices and a term origin for New York society also appear alongside essays on fables and foxes.
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Wiltlim J. Galbenith
Mart
United States Asiatic Squadron
Pur East
Colyrotius
Hart
United States
Ones
Discovery of Rubber Vulcanization Changes Industry
The account chronicles Charles Goodyear's long struggle after discovering vulcanization of rubber. He faced poverty and ruin before his method transformed rubber products. His perseverance eventually led to durable goods like shoes and coats.
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Charles Goodyear
Umie
Wim
Wonderful Poinon Gases Confused Military Advances
The fragment claims experimental gases and weapons research at Edgewood Arsenal influenced by Popular Mechanics. It notes efforts to make defenses against new weapons and mentions ongoing wartime security measures and widespread masking during the period.
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Ge Hind
Aditi
Atwy
Edgewood
Mike
Wwerk
Women Smokers Under Cover In Open Smoking Areas
A town reporter investigates the hidden supply of cigarettes for women smokers. The piece describes discreet storefronts and backstreet corners where women seek cigarettes away from public view, noting doctors’ cautious stance and strict rules on sale and visibility.
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Nolved
Plirt
Tenet
New York St
Not Much of a Party Year-Old Jean Sees No Drink
A brief Indianapolis News item recounts a year-old girl and her mother invited to an informal party. Guests talked long, the host offered a feast, Jean waited for something more. On the way home she vents disappointment, noting no drink made it feel like a party.
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Jean
Abe
Mother
Indianapolia News
Fragmented note on orders and dairy delivery in city
A rough transcription mentions a refusal and a supplier named Francisco Chron Weive, a gravel for building, Yale purposes, and delivery across the city. It also notes Henry and a Wolverine Dairy ad line about fresh buttermilk, creating an unclear, partially readable record.
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Yale
City
Henry Phere
Foley’s Honey and Tar Ends Coughs for All Ages in Alma
Parents rely on Foley’s Honey and Tar for safe cough relief across ages, with claims of soothing irritated throats and easing breathing. The advertisement asserts no harm from overdose and child friendly taste, noting it won’t upset delicate stomachs.
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Foley
Decidvat
Man Cannot Sense Coming Rain Appears Extraordinary
A historical note claims humans lack instinct to perceive imminent rain unlike animals. It cites restless dogs, sneezing cats, croaking frogs, screeching owls, crowing roosters, and noisy ducks and geese as signs. The theory attributes this to nerves relaxing in damp air, causing unease.
Rugs Cleaned by Alma Dry Cleaning Works
Cleaned by Alma Dry Cleaning Works delivery available same day. Office 127 E Sa puriorst. All work called for and delivered. Phone 593. Work guaranteed.
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Alma Dry
E. Sapuriorst
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