Lusitania's Record Run Sets Fastest Port to Sea Transfer
The Lusitania sailed from New York to Liverpool in thirty-two hours and ten minutes, breaking her sister Mauretania’s record amid urgent cargo loading. She carried 1,619 passengers and began rapid unloading and provisioning, with 40,000 pieces washed and returned to balance in a day, while lemons and other perishables sparked market questions.
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New York
England
Bilis Island
Liverpool
Faust
Lusitania
Atlantic
Mauretania
Oxen caravan to Haddam Neck fair draws crowd
John Cavanagh of Portland Conn takes his family to the Haddam Neck grange fair with ninety six oxen in a decorated cart. Twelve drivers guide the line as it stretches about a mile along the road, arriving to a large crowd at the fairgrounds.
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John Cavanagh
Portland
Conn
Haddam Neck
Mom
Fair Grounds
Cavanagh
Longest Telegraphic Circuit Reaches 4000 Mile Test
A war correspondent at Douglas Arizona tapped a new telegraphic circuit to New York via Los Angeles El Paso Dallas Kansas City and Chicago covering over 4000 miles for an hour or more of uninterrupted transmission.
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Douglas
Ariz
New York
Los Angeles
FE Paso
Dallas
Kansas City
Chicago
Edge of the Wheel Around the Axle An Odd Railway Mystery
A Railroad Man’s Magazine piece explains a long standing puzzle about wheel rotation and observed flame patterns. Experiments with candle flames tied to tire edges show circular motion at times and complex paths at others, suggesting the wheel’s top moves faster than the car, with demonstrations using boards and strings. Also includes short ad copy for Foley’s Pills and Kin’s Arnica Salve with testimonials.
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Railroad Man's Magazine
Plants breaking up an island from mangroves
A Scientific American excerpt notes delicate maidenhair ferns break pots when root space is limited and grass blades lift curbs. Mushrooms can lift stones overnight. Mangroves along Aldabra’s cliffs eat rock, creating gaps for waves, likely reducing the island to fragments.
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Aldabra
Madagascar
Scientific American
Bathrooms in Paris and other miscellany notes
An observant English journalist in Paris counts about 2800 bathrooms in private homes and flats while joking about cricket from a neighbor’s garden. The piece compares Paris and London attitudes, noting Paris cleanliness and a lighter urban contrast.
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Paris
London
London Chronicle
Wisconsin lands offer on level ditch lands near rail lines
Lands in Monroe Juneau and Jackson counties Wisconsin offer 65 miles from Iowa with deep black soil and no tiling needs. Prices 20 to 30 dollars per acre with small down payment and balance to suit purchaser. Contracts available to break 80 to 90 percent using steam plow at three dollars per acre. References given to First National Bank Davenport Iowa. Read what Ex Congressman Dawson says.
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Lowa
Illinois
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago & Milwaukee
Munroe
Juneau
Jackson
Wisconsin
Iowa
Timothy
First National Bank
Davenport
Wisconsin river valley drainage boosts land value and crops
Ex congressman Dawson reports dramatic changes in drainages of Monroe Clark Jackson and Juptay counties transforming cranberry lands into rich alluvial farmland. Davenport investors expand crop and dairy farming, selling land at 20 to 30 dollars per acre to seasoned plots bringing 75 to 80 dollars. Wheat yields reach 20 bushels and timothy reaches 2 to 3 tons per acre.
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Wisconsin River Valley
Dawson
Monroe County
Wisconsin
Davenport
Comprisip
Monroe
Clark
Jackson
Juptay
Davenport Democrat
Alpine Aerie 1913 Meeting Schedule and Welcome
Alpine Aerie No 1913 announces regular meetings on the first and third Wednesday evenings each month. Visiting members in good standing are welcome. Addressed by W P G Fox and Secretary R C Dubots.
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Alpine Aerie No. 1913
Ih. G. Fox
W. P
R. C. Dubots
Seey
Washington Lodge
A. F P
A. M
J. KE. Kunath
W. M
J. W. Morton
Cyrus
James D. Glasgow
H. P
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
Wyatt B. Marbourg
Washington
C. EB
J. BE. Kunath
I G White Post No 108 Meets on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
I G White Post No 108 holds meetings on the first and third Tuesdays each month in their post rooms within the temple building. Commander J W Scott serves as commander and J J Kellogg as adjutant.
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I. G. White Post
Temple Bulding
Valley Forge Camp Meets Thursday Evenings in North Side Hall
Valley Forge Camp No. 868 meets weekly on Thursdays in a hall on North Side Square. Neighbors are welcome to attend.
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Valley Forge Camp
Hall
North Side Square
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Orville Elder
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East Main Street
Mutual
Washington, D. C
J. H. Glaney
West Chester
Bent
American Pearl Button Co
J. M. Wolfe
Journal Office
Caner Music Co
David Bitting
Cedar
Marsh W. Bailey
Mason T. & $. Co
Mason T. & 5. Co
Poland
China
I. D. Quinn
Main St
Mcclelland Farm
Hampshire
J. E. Wright
J. W. Baker
Pete Berdo
W. Main St
Grange Fair
H. J. Barnum
Freeville
N. Y
Kien
Lemmon’s
Treasury Department
Harper's Weekly
New Bedford
New Bedford Board of Trade
Fayal
Azores Islands
Viola
Beverly
Mass
Laird of
Skibo
Taft
J. Dussie
Dernoch
Scotland
Mr. Carnegie
Lorain
W. A. Whiting & Son
OO Edenburn
P. O
Farnam Street
Bik
Co. J. Wilson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
LAW Equity
Charles A. Dewey
Washington County Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Eicher & Livingston
Edmund D. Morrison
J. J. Kellogg
South Side Square
W. M. Keeley
Awyer
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Crail
J. Hanley
DR. W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
J.D. Dayton
West Chester and Washington Co
the Citizens Savings Bank OF Washington
Chas
H. Keck
Carl, M. Beck
Frank R. Sage
Owen McGovern
Casew Bros
D. F. Macon
Macon
Austin Sutherland
Willis Todd
Res
Foley
Bright
J. W. Scott
M. NW. A
J. G. Moriarty
C. RL & PR
Lim
Lo. Prt
Farmers & Merchants State Bank Capital
S. A. White
Sam’ L. Thompson
R. L. Coulter
W. A. White
Harry H. Ross
Chichester
Bichester
Bay Dewkfoet Iit
S. Lim
Washington Bran
H. W. Russel
J. E. Kuna
West Lim
Milwaukee
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