British Battleship Formidable Sunk in English Channel
London Jan 2 The British battleship Formidable was sunk in the English Channel with the loss of more than 600 officers and men. About 150 were saved by a light cruiser and a trawler, while hundreds remain missing. The disaster mirrors German submarine threats in the channel as British ships bombard Belgian-held ports.
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London
English Channel
Eigty
Sheerness
Elilpa
Germaine
Formidable
Admiralty
Croway
Aboukir
Makland
Fire damages own warship at Pola described as suicide by Austrian commander
Reports from Paris say Austrian naval base at Pola suffered shelling and a submarine torpedo attack. A battleship was damaged and towed, and the commander of the forts reportedly killed himself after the bombardment. Front-line artillery exchanges continued with varying results at Pretabach and other locations.
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Pola
Roms
Pola Bax
Arte
Hinen
Visit to Palace of Peace Reveals Lonesome Gallery
A French journalist on a Holland tour visits The Hague Palace of Peace. He notes warnings of bankruptcy signs on photographs and recalls tourists from Cook’s that quarrelled and fought in the arbitration room. The Hall of Justice shows statesmen linked to past peace talks and wars, with six pictured leaders dead.
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Paris
Holland
Palace of Peace
Hague
Angels of Peace
Cook's
Hall of Justice
Walla
McKinley
Nicholas
Russia
Two Men Gravely Wounded in Knife Attack
In Nelsonville a man and a companion were badly stabbed by a large knife during a violent incident. Both victims sustained deep wounds near the chest area and face uncertainty about survival. Police report indicate a brutal assault at a residence as neighbors witnessed the attack. Authorities await updates on the condition of the wounded men.
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Nelsonville
Metjinnia
Siftyseven
Fisety
Tie Cor Win
Ithy
Prankinseell
Coren
Moe
Gininy
Win
Bryan Urges State Action On Prohibition Policy
Secretary Bryan writes to Intercollegiate Prohibition Association urging preference for state action over immediate national prohibition. He argues concentrate forces in the states while noting national action is a matter of opinion and cites strong recent votes against the seloon.
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Bryan
Intercollegiate Prohibition Association
Topeka
Btate Bryan
Wion G. Horton
Ohfe
Silver and Black Velvet Gown for Pre Lent Dance
The gown features shimmering silver tissue with a black velvet bodice and straps. A silver waist cord and circular tunica skirt create a chic, moonlit look suitable for many pre Lenten social events as described in the Kansan sly Journal.
Lavish Lace and Net Fashion Trends Detected
Fashion notes describe white metal laces used extensively for veils and leis, net tops with band ruin designs, and white net or orgaments accented with jet and tulle for day and evening robes. Gold detailing on dresses with laces, chiffon skins in ivory and white tones paired with buckchantilly and fillet trim for full skirts and toules.
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Willees
Lave
Alloviders
Honda
Weather Vani And The Wind At Our Town
Vivid, dated fragment describes wind, sun glare, cattle, and a restless vane. A narrator observes seven cows and shifting scents of the weather scene, noting far west winds and the urge to climb the highest hill for a view of the lawn below. Youth's Companion.
Privacy Between Guests and Household Rules
The text outlines strict etiquette for guest privacy within a household. It cautions that children should not enter occupied guest rooms without consultation, notes hosts may intrude if needed, and restricts social visits between women to specific times, reserving calls for business matters or formal occasions.
Linen glove case with Roman cutwork design appeal
Linen glove case showcased in Roman cutwork for boudoir use. Designs vary by process, with plain friiation and edges cut away to reveal embroidered crosshatches or plaited details. Uline agency lists many styles, including thong serinwo or white variants.
Intricate Cutwork Embellishes Linen Glove Case
The article describes a method where outline patterns are worked into battenhole and shaped, with reed material forming the motif. After outlining and extending the pattern, the design is cut away, leaving an embossed panel mounted over a colored background. A staple white linen cutwork decorates a glove case.
Book Aims to Improve Lot of Orphan Annie Figures In
Woman's World notes Jean Webster author of Daddy Longlegs and Orphant Annie. The book spurred stage success and public sympathy, inspiring adoptions and charitable efforts toward orphans as New York charities deploy a special committee to handle applications. Miss Webster a Vir ginia graduate and Mark Twain’s grandniece remains active in philanthropy and writing.
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Jean Webster
Daddy Longlegs
Slicet
Daddy Longress
Oliver ‘Twist
Asylums
Daddy Langleys
New York
Miss Webster
Virinur
Daddy Langes
Fairy Sedimother
Ant
Misa Webster
Hite
Annie
SELVAGE RUGS AND HANDMADE FLOOR COVERS
The article describes making selvage rugs from remaining materiate and how to prepare and weave them. It explains cutting selvages, weaving in a dark warp, and finishing options while noting simple steps for beginners and practical tips for using extra materials.
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Atrio
Preyaration
Kitchen Furniture for Comfort and Efficiency
A period plea for well designed kitchens urges one comfortable chair for the cook and sturdy tiling. It highlights a deep drawer for utensils, easy access storage, and built in measures to aid a busy woman in meal preparation.
Culinary Notes Uning Leftovers For Supper
A historical kitchen guide advises simple, economical meals centered on leftovers and basic staples. It outlines everyday supper as bread and butter, hot beverage, vegetables or cheese, and suggests avoiding elaborate dishes when labor and time are limited. It notes variations for working families and lunch replacements in some regions.
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United States
Desserts as Economy Guide for Dinner Planning
The article discusses using desserts to balance meals and ensure adequate sugar and starch intake. It suggests hot substantial desserts with meats, describes a pudding recipe from flour and apples, and promotes olive oil as a butter substitute in baking. It also notes pork trim and lard substitutes for frying to reduce fat intake while preserving flavor.
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Suisur
Dirk Rakes
Suntie Tavern
Erie
JALAL
Fractured Text Reveals Unclear Local Notice Fragment
A garbled OCR fragment from a local page references a joint or site, with scattered names and nonsensical phrases. The readable content mentions testing, a pattern, and possible reconstruction efforts, but lacks coherent event details or identifiable entities.
Fortune Telling Gams and Scout Puzzles
Odd articles offer fortune sayings in walnut shells and a scout game "spot your staves" using four price labels. Conundrums brief playful examples follow, plus a tip on serving baked potatoes to keep flavor when reheated.
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Hader
Winter Begins With Boreas and Jack Frost Tale
A playful tale describes Boreas waking winter as Jack Frost travels to warn people of cold weather. Jack Frost gently touches flowers and trees, causing them to sleep until spring. Boreas then blasts the world awake, bringing snow for fun and winter sports, while a picture shows a girl beside Central New York City.
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Boreas
Jack Frost
Biikide
Ewe
York
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