Aerial Mapping Advances and War Time Use
A government and military inquiry discusses aerial photography for map making. It notes the need to stabilize airplane cameras and correct photo distortions for accurate topographic maps, with pilots and observers in France contributing to early aerial surveying efforts.
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Earth
Ems
Air
Washington
Ktter
Pzical Survey
France
United States
Council of National Defense
C. D. Walcott
Majori Squire
Major Bagley
Engineer Corps
Punt
Whistles Speak as Tug Barges Through Communipaw Fog
A fragmentary report describes a tug amid crowding floats near Communipaw as a ferry roars warning and whistles drift toward the Brooklyn shore. The scene paints a misty bayfront amid a commercial maze, with ships and tide movements shaping a fogbound waterfront panorama.
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Hattan
Tian Science Monitor
Brooklyn
Chester White swine praised in 1918 International show
A Chester White champion dominated the dressed carcass contest at the 1918 International show with nine of ten prizes. F. F. Moore urges breeders and business to support the breed, citing prolificacy, strong score cards, and history since 1812.
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Chester White
Chester
National Crop Improvement Service
Farrow
American Ambassador John W. Davis to Host Pershing in London
John W. Davis American ambassador to Great Britain will host General Pershing on his London visit. Davis will assist the American commander in reviews receptions and numerous events arranged in honor of the distinguished American. This is a recent photograph of Mr. Davis.
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J w.Devis
Ee Ae
Lonon
John W. Davis
Great Britain
General Pershing
London
Mr. Davis
Postmaster General Burleson Denies Prohibition Stance
The Springfield Republican notes Burleson denies being a prohibitionist but adds the admission may not fully explain his position. The piece hints at political complexities surrounding his views and actions.
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Springfield
Burleson
Wigwag and Bighedde Exchange Snappy Directory Banter
A brief exchange shows Wigwag claiming a name appeared in print while Bighedde queries its location. Wigwag replies that the reference was in the telephone directory, prompting a quick, lighthearted gibe about visibility and notices.
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Thassa
Dialog shows two characters debate love as disease
Sillicus asks if love is a disease and Cynicus answers yes, proposing quarantining its victims. The exchange frames a dark satire on obsession and social control.
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Sillicus
Reference to Authority In A Religious Meeting Tale
A fragment recalls Mackamoose Gates turning a religious gathering into prayer to escape interruption. It likens the moment to a Massachusetts preacher who argued for the Mexican War in 1846. The author cites Polk’s annual message to Congress as support for U S rightness.
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Mackamoose Gates
Massachusetts
United States
Polk
Congress
Odd aphorism about a nightwater incident and pride
A quirky line notes someone rising to drink water but the water drinks itself and returns to bed. The speaker contrasts people who excel with those who merely take opportunities.
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Depart. OF the Interior
Chester Echester White
Chester White Barrow
Chester County
Pennsylvania
Record Association
O. I. C. Record Associations
Beecham
Cecham
Murads
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