Uses for Sawdust in German Industry and War Material
An article notes wood flour ground from sawdust is used in Germany for explosives substitutes, linoleum, and papyrolite flooring. It reports limited explosive use, secret or adulterated linoleum practice, and papyrolite’s fireproof, water resistant, warm properties used in kitchens, halls, and even war vessels.
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Germany
Chicago
Berlin
Saxony
Luneberg
Hamburg
Hanover
Paul Becker
Loebtau
Dresden
Hermann Jaritz & Co
Bremen
Paul Karnasch
Frankenstein
Silesia
Rich Booty and Riches of Ancient Conquests
The text recounts historic sacks and plunder from Delhi in 1739 after Nadir Shah defeated the Moguls at Karnal. It cites treasury values from $750 million to $1.5 billion or even $63 billion in different accounts. It also notes Alexander the Great’s capture of Babylon and Persepolis with vast treasures and palatial burnings.
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Delhi
Nadir Shah
Karnal
Alexander the Great
Darius
Babylon
Sura
Persepolis
Cause and Effect In Life With A Typewriter
A witty Chicago News quip contrasts life with a growing machine persona as Meeks notes a marriage to a typewriter. The exchange marks a playful theme about technology and daily life.
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Meeks
Chicago News
Standpoint of Two Ages on Seasonal Mood Shifts
An older club member argues that equinoxes affect mood differently by season, claiming September brings gloom and March sparks hope. A 20 year old counters with winter joys from skating and holidays, prompting the elder to share a parting proverb about age and perspective.
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Wrebrew of
The Prime Minister Won A Curious Power Struggle
A former governor recalls a clash with a long headed prime minister who pressed a popular bill. Representations were made to veto the measure but the premier insisted on passage and carried it into law. The governorship remained conciliatory after a drink.
Japanese Palace Project Moves Ahead With Steel Frame Plans
Tokuma Kata yama, an architect for Japan’s imperial household, travels to New York to source steel for the Crown Prince Yoshihito palace. He estimates a $2 to $3 million project, six to seven years, aiming for an Italian Renaissance style blending Japanese and Western art. He warns steel may reach $300,000 and notes Japan’s shift toward steel frames to resist earthquakes.
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New York Tribune
Imperial Household of
Japan
New York
Yoshihito
Tokuma Katayama
America
Tokio
Yokohama
Where the Fun Came In
A small boy pins a paper to the schoolmaster causing imagined mischief, then an old friend observes from a steady middle age standpoint. The humor reveals layered perspectives as both boy and teacher appear less villainous than they fear, and the friend notes growth and humanity.
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the Atlantic
Oriental Hashes of English in Public Notices
A London Standard piece mocks English errors in Tokyo and Shanghai signs. It cites miswritten shop signs and notices such as Let food be eventuated and Old Curious, plus warnings about theft and manners, illustrating cross cultural tongue slips and signage oddities.
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London Standard
Tokio
Yokohama
All Countries
Horse Leach
Shanghai
Foochow
Wong Foo
France
The Hug Pleased Him
A hotel clerk relates a humorous anecdote about a life insurance president who married his stenographer after an elevator incident with a mouse. The story notes the office boy remained employed and is poised for advancement.
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Life Insurance Company
New York
Pittsburg Dispatch
Courageous but Rash Clash Over Club Culture
A humorous exchange reports Mrs. Padderly insulting the Culture club by suggesting this year’s study focus be on manners, prompting a debate over proper conduct and tradition within the group.
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