Teddy May Yet Fight in France
The House voted 215 to 178 to instruct its conferees on the army bill to restore the Senate amendment allowing Col. Roosevelt to lead a division to France. The vote signals the amendment will remain in the bill, though it does not bind the president to accept Roosevelt’s command. A two hour debate followed sharp exchanges, touching on the president’s ambitions and Joffre’s censored utterances.
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Randord
Washington
House
Senate
Col. Roosevelt
France
Gol. Roosevelt
Marshal Joffre
Berlin Sees A Campaign Part Failure
The May 1 report from Washington notes poor reception of a German secretaries speech to the navy reorganization committee set for May 10. Telegraphic summaries indicate disappointment with public and government reactions and fear of political repercussions for the Reich. The piece cites Berlin papers decrying government obstructions and hints at hostile sentiment toward the Kaiser era.
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Navy
Reichetog
le Pert
Aliinn Aanihor
Berliner Togendhatt
Conversation Etiquette and Workplace Perseverance
Advice from the Ohio State Journal on handling deceptive gains and ruined conversations. It warns against flattering luck, urges persistence to prove value, and notes the dangers of conversational monopolies in social and professional settings. It stresses dignity, patience, and respectful discourse.
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Edgewill
Ohio State Journal
A Prayer for Light and Kindness in Strain
A devotional verse urges sharing love and cheer to light weary hearts and ease burdens. It envisions words carried by wireless to hearts far away, and asks for strength to help others and to persevere in life’s trials.
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Aelf
Worth Will Tell and Labor’s Long Journey
A fragmented, era-bound verse fragment discusses doubt and duty, urging steady work and perseverance amid confusion. It references travel, effort, and moral resolve, hinting at a larger tale of achievement despite discouraging voices.
Guard the Refrigerator Health Tip from New York Telegram
A New York Telegram article emphasizes refrigerator care for family health. Focus on outside appearance, clean surfaces, and essential three es: coolness cleanliness and convenience. It advises washing fruit, daily shelf hygiene, weekly thorough cleaning, and soda solution to clear drains.
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New York Telegram
Strength of Wood From Douglas Fir Beam Test at University
The Douglas fir beam, 5 feet long and loaded at two points near ends with 60 000 pounds, bent 2.85 inches before breaking under 68 400 pounds at the University of Washington engineering lab. W. Zimmerman of the United States Forest Service notes wood fibers failed progressively, and the beam snapped suddenly after eight minutes as weight rose to 92 400 pounds.
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University of Washingon
W. Zimmermann
United States Forest
Berglen
Itwan
How to Remove Aluminum Discoloration with Rhubarb
A 19th century tip explains cleaning aluminum pots and pans with rhubarb to restore a bright surface. The method warns against strong alkali and recommends mild soap, finishing with careful rubbing for a polished look. Use rhubarb only for this purpose and discard afterward.
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Heehus Laird
Milton's Cottage at Chalfont St Giles Historic Home
Fragmented OCR recounts Milton's Cottage Chalfont St Giles near London describing a July 1005 event during plague with Milton finishing a poem Paridive Leet and a note received, plus hospitality events and local setting. text is garbled but centers on the historic house and poet's stay.
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John Milton
Milton
Underwater Navigation and Training Challenges Cited
A New York Journal item notes that underwater navigation is extreme and exhausting for learners. The piece mentions the demanding tutoring, the need for proper tools, and the strain from confinement and social anxiety, highlighting the tiring effects on trainees.
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New York Journal
Brigandine and armor terms in a fragmented text
Fragment reads as a garbled OCR passage mentioning brigandine, helmet, and coat of mail with scattered names and terms. It references Jeremiah, Milton, a left handed compliment, and other disjointed phrases, lacking coherent narrative or clear event.
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Jeremiah Sm
Milton Eye
New Blouses and Spring Fashion Revivals
A fashion note surveys blouse styles including gingham and linen tailored pieces with lace or embroidery, sleeveless back-fastened models, waist or peplum effects, and Runatan inspired necklines. It highlights revival of the rich neck blouse, organza and chantilly lace options, and a recent belted short-waisted blouse with rose ribbon accents.
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Chantilly Laen
Furly
Flappers Fashion Notes Color Names and Fabrics
A quirky listing describes thin girlish age outfits with velvet ribbons and two buttons. It highlights color swatches including pumpkin yellow Chile, Roman gold, Puchala red, and Japanese Jar Man crimsol for ornaments, plus green hues like jade and chrysoprase.
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Chile
Fragmented line hints at unclear editorial notes
The text appears garbled with misspellings and missing context making it difficult to identify a clear event or subject. It mentions edge treatments and stitching styles in a cryptic, study-like fragment without coherent narrative or identifiable individuals or organizations.
May Festival May Develop Solo Singers in Mt Vernon
Mt Vernon plans for a May festival to include solo singers as well as a festival chorus. Arthur Middleton’s rising fame is cited to boost the project, with local pledges to fund training and the offer of a “gentleman’s agreement” to refund advances if a singer later earns. Tickets go on sale May 24 at local shops Lawlers Youngs Book and Art Shop and Ringwalls.
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Mt Vernon
Promien
Festival Association
Arthur Middleton
Middleton
Wittle Town
Fitia
United States
Iis
Vernon
Lawlers
Young
Ringwalls
Public Library Buys Plattsburg Manual on Soldiering
The public library purchased a copy of the Plattsburg Manual and landbook for federal training camp from Lieut. Ellis and Lieut. Garay. It covers steps for new recruits from decision to join training and aims to safeguard health and maximize camp readiness for draftees, with emphasis on the basics for those without prior military training.
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Plattsburg
Ellis
B. B. Garay
Home Cookery Mashed Potatoes With Egos And More
Recipe fragments describe mashed potatoes with milk, ham bits, eggs baked in, macaroni and cheese with a cheese cream sauce, cheese straws from pie crust dough with cheese, and a raisin pie with a lemon custard sauce. Details include quantities, mixing steps, oven baking, and crust assembly for multiple pies.
Cleanliness a Factor In Warding Off Disease
A bulletin from the Nori Cucolina state health department urges cleanliness to curb infantile paralysis. It argues that measles, diphtheria, scarlet fever and whooping cough cause more deaths than infantile paralysis, and that guarding against all communicable diseases builds lasting child health. It calls for spring efforts by towns and individuals to improve cleanliness of food, habits, and environments, reduce mosquito breeding, ensure milk safety, and observe Baby Week.
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Nori Cucolina State Health Department
Ale
New York
Cornerstones of Fortune Bonds Trump Stocks in Portfolio
Lealie's Weekly notes a conservative policy favors bonds over stocks for stability and steady income. Investors seek a mix but weigh dividend yielding shares against bond safety, since bonds offer reliability through economic cycles and potential foreclosure protection.
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Honda
Lealie’s
Save Your Eyesight Principles Warned by Dr Fisk
Dr Eugene L Fisk quotes in Worlds Work that many well informed men lack basic eye conservation knowledge. They read in glare or flickering light on busy street cars and fail to limit eye strain from bright desk lights. The piece notes unnecessary patent nostrimes and fear of glasses lead to constant discomfort and potential harm.
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Eugene L. Fisk
Lungs of the Whale Breathing Apparatus
A naturalist describes the whale’s breathing system and the blowhole. He notes the breathing hole is at the back of the head, with a valve-like structure. The whale can stay submerged long hours, aided by a venous reservoir behind the single lung.
Snakes Marked In House Bills by Blue Pencil
A House of Representatives member once marked bills with a blue pencil to reveal hidden flaws, likening wriggling measures to snakes. He explained he would vote against any bill that showed signs of trouble, a habit noted by reporters and locals.
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House of Representatives
Billy
Retaliation over dented cream pitcher at wedding exchange
Mr Newlywed and Mrs Newlywed engage in a quarrel over a dented cream pitcher. He suggests gifting it to Belle and Jack upon their marriage as retribution. The pitcher passed between them during an awkward exchange, ending with mixed emotions about the gift.
Fearless Man Faces Death in Every Form
The York World notes a man who has faced death in many forms without tremor. He appears calm and unshaken despite numerous life risking experiences and ongoing nightly routines described in the piece.
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York
Speed of the Dromedary Inaccurate Pace Report
The Aruba asserts the dromedary is swifter than the borne but records show it can reach at most eight or nine miles per hour. It can maintain this pace for hours, matching endurance over long distances.
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Aruba
An Admiring Specia' Washington Fragment
A fragmentary line appears to reference a conversation about food and a butcher, with uncertain context and garbled wording. The text resembles a diary or caption fragment from a Washington source, offering no clear event or identifiable figures.
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Washington
Riddles and Riddies in Ancient Banquets
Riddles known as riddies were favored by the ancient Hgyp Hood and by Greeks and Romans at banquets. Bolomon, king of Tarael, was said to be fond of ridding. The passage notes their use in old ceremonial feeds and cultural circles.
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Bolomon
Tarael
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Othan
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