Andorra a Peaceful North Spanish Republic in 100 Square Miles
The article portrays Andorra as a tiny, contented republic in northern Spain covering about 100 square miles with a population under 5,000. It notes historic ties to Charlemagne, a long standing autonomy, and a secluded, self-sufficient economy where locals trade matches and native goods while remaining largely undisturbed by external affairs.
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Spain
Pyrenhees
Republic of
Andorra
Paris
Travel
Little Republic
Charlemagne
Black
Nearer Than He Thought in a Witty Exchange
Clarence recalls nearly proposing to Gertrude a second time while she reveals she almost accepted the first offer. The brief dialogue captures playful romance and flirtatious banter between the couple. A Rub-My-Tism mention appears as a quirky aside about a common remedy.
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Clarence
Gertrude
Cuba owes much to Gorgas in Havana health drive
Havana improved dramatically after 1901 when General Gorgas led sanitary efforts to control yellow fever and malaria. American physicians showed mosquitoes spread these diseases, shaping public health here. Prosperity grew despite Spanish rule, with sugar highs and a crush of money drawing many visitors.
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Prado
Havana
Cuba
Gorgas
Spain
America
Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad Promotes Quick Cures
A vintage advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as effective for biliousness and slow healing sprains. It claims the remedy penetrates flesh and lists three bottle sizes 30c 60c and 1.20. Sold by Dyer & Jones, druggists.
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Ballard
Dyer & Jones
Laxative Bromo Quinine Box Bears Druggist Signature
An old advertisement notes Laxative Bromo Quinine with the claim that it removes the cause and emphasizes there is only one Bromo Quinine. The box is shown with E. W. Grove's signature, priced at 0c.
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E. W. Grove
Odd Contests From Antiquity To Modern Day Sports
The essay surveys curious competitions from cock crowing and lark singing contests in Europe to turtle races in South America and fish fighting in Siam. It notes methods, settings, and the human fascination with rivalries across cultures and eras.
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Belgium
Plenary notes from Geneva women's conference universal appeal
Alice La Maziere reports from a Geneva plenary session where delegates from Latin America Europe and Asia debated unity of action. The piece highlights diverse attire and nations including Teeland France England Spain Italy Greece Japan and Hindus while noting Lady Astor as a graceful presence and predicting eventual collective influence on moral political education and domestic issues.
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Geneva
Alice la Maziere
Figaro
Spain
Italy
Switzerland
Turkey
France
War horses and motor cars in World War ceremonial role
Mud spattered motor cars replaced chargers for general staff movements in campaigns while horses retained symbolic glory in ceremonies. An army led by a fat general would not inspire on a machine. officers rode prancing horses for pomp and pageantry, with high allies keeping ceremonial mounts for public display.
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Wellington
Alcohol extraction from coal demonstrated in Middlesbrough
Ernest Bury of Skinningrove Iron and Steel works proved on the Cleveland Institute of Engineers program that ethyl alcohol and its derivatives can be produced from coke and oven gas on a commercial scale. The Skinningrove plant yields about 1.6 gallons of alcohol per ton of coal carbonized, with vast UK coal output potentially supplying 23.4 million gallons valued at about 11.4 million dollars plus benzol recovery.
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Cleveland Institute of Engineers
Middlesbrough
England
Ernest Bury
Skinningrove Iron and Steel Works
Bury
Skinningrove Plant
United Kingdom
Plywood in Airplane Construction Revolution
Plywood, layers glued with grains at angles, strengthens panels beyond steel in two planes. De Haviland-4 illustrates the impact, reducing wing rib weight from 7.95 ounces to 5.12 ounces while increasing load capacity from 89 to 274 pounds, per Popular Mechanics Magazine.
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de Haviland
Popular Mechanics Magazine
The Polite Way Young Hopeful
A humorous dialogue where a father defines diplomacy as convincing a man he is a liar without saying so, alongside a cryptic note about 666 cures Dengue Fever. The piece juxtaposes wit with a puzzling numerical tag 923.
Some Flowers Foretell Rain Weather Barometers in Fields
The article explains how common flowers act as weather barometers. Daisies open for fair days and close when rain nears, dandelions show similar behavior, scarlet pimpernel signals rain by morning opening, and chickweed blooms indicate rain-free hours when fully open but warn of rain when slow to open.
Adding Machine Paper and Calling Cards for Sale
Sun office offers adding machine paper at 20c per roll and a bulk deal of two rolls for 35c. Fifty printed calling cards are available for $1.00.
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Sun Office
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Claims Broad Vitality Boost
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifier and fortifier. It alleges improved appetite and complexion, credits iron and quinine, and claims to destroy malaria and grip germs. It emphasizes pleasant taste for children and lists a 60c price.
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Grove
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