Neutral rights and Britain confront Lansing note
The News-Press reports on Secretary Lansing’s forthcoming reply to Britain over seizures of American ships at sea. It argues neutrals’ rights to trade and sell noncontraband goods without an effective blockade, condemns Britain’s claimed concessions, and insists Washington will not accept what it calls unlawful naval requirements or a premise that necessity nullifies international law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Lansing
Washington
Great Britain
Wahington
United States
Germany
Cooperation and highway mileage survey in agriculture report
The Alabama Agriculture Department notes cooperation as essential for marketing perishable crops and outlines a U S Department of Agriculture survey gathering road mileage by class across about 3000 counties. It explains data collection cards, road classifications, tax and expenditure queries, and aims to compare highway values nation wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. McKee
Department of Agriculture
State of
Alabama
South
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
France
Italy
Sicily
Sardinia
America
Iowa
A Morning Bird Chorus in Nebraska
A Nebraska note extols rising at 4 a.m. to hear Nature's bird songs at their best. It claims the feathered choir offers the purest pleasure for lovers of birds and music, and suggests even staying up late some nights to listen before sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Let Me In Remarks by Mr Bryan Stir Debate
The phrase Let Me in by William Jennings Bryan generates renewed discussion as observers evaluate its enduring impact on political rhetoric and public discourse. Analysts note its memorable cadence and possible influence on contemporary speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
SHORTENS THE HAUL
A Pennsylvanian quote explains that good roads boost farm cargo by motor trucks, extend marketing trips, and widen farming areas feeding cities. Smoother roads cut transport costs, expand land values, and raise market supply, likening road improvement to straightening railroad curves for shorter hauls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Jones
Pennsylvania
Road layout theory favors avoiding grades to save hauling wear
A government study argues that rerouting roads to bypass steep grades can cut labor of hauling and extend the life of horses and vehicles. It notes landowner tradeoffs, possible land value gains from level routes, and that minimal extra distance may offset grade-related strain.
Maine Prisoners Put to Road Work in New England First
For the first time in New England prisoners are used on roads. Maine leads the effort with twenty Cumberland County jail inmates assigned to highway labor, and the experiment shows signs of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
New England
Cumberland County
Good Roads Promote Economy and Joy in Travel
Essay extols the benefits of good roads for commerce and daily life. It argues roads ease transport to markets, reduce capital drain from horse use, save time, and increase overall well being, advocating practical measures like dragging to achieve them.
Redhead Kate’s taming methods raise Deacon Tomkins status
The tale notes Bill Tomkins praising Redhead Kate’s taming skills, leading to payment of the reward balance and elevating Deacon Tomkins to respected city status in Angelus while his wife gains social prominence in the ladies circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil's Parlor
Devil’s Parlor
Bill Tomkins
Kate
Angelus
Mr. Tomkins
Bill
Devil’s
Angelais
Deacon Tomkins
Electric Light Bulbs and Filament Heat to Incandescence
The article explains how electric lamp filaments heat to incandescence by high resistance in a sealed bulb. It notes evolution from vegetable fiber to cellulose and tungsten filaments, with tungsten lamps first built in 1907 and current filaments built as strong under pressure, capable of up to 5,000 candle power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
Tongue Inspection Trick With Honey Lick Test
A method to inspect a child’s tongue and tonsils uses a drop of honey on the chin to elicit a lick. The child opens her mouth wide as she retrieves the honey, allowing a clear view of the tongue and throat without distress.
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Good Housekeeping Magazine
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L. P. Raymond
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