Telegraph Operator Who Sent Word Of Custer Massacre Retires
John M. Carnahan, veteran telegraph operator at Bismarck and later Missoula, earned fame for transmitting the first official news of General Custer’s defeat at the Little Bighorn in 1876. He retired on pension and plans to farm in Kay County Oklahoma raising chickens and other stock.
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John M. Carnahan
Bismarck
N. J
Custer
Little Big Lorn
Oklahoma
Kay County
Carnahan
Frontier
Missoula
Mont
la Cronce
Wis
Bismarck Garrizon
Seventh Cavalry
Grant
Far West
Reno
Maessere
Department of A War
Washington
Carrahan
New York
Chicago
St Paul
Hismarck
O'Kelly
Ely's Cream Balm Heals Head Colds and Catarrh
A nostalgic drugstore pitch promotes Ely's Cream Balm to relieve head colds and catarrh. The frugal ad claims instant relief as nostrils open and the head clears after applying a small amount in the nose. It promises soothing, antiseptic action and no more headaches or nasal congestion.
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Ely
Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color
Grandmother’s home remedy Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound is marketed to darken gray hair, improve thickness and luster, and reduce dandruff. The ad claims easy daily use, natural color restoration by morning, and a 50 cent bottle available at drug stores, endorsed by thousands.
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Wyeth
PROM DAY TO DAY
Poem verse by Anne Hunter reflects on hidden sorrow and the resolve to endure a difficult day. The speaker contemplates smiling through pain and waiting for relief as time guides the soul home.
Primitive paper blanket making from old newspapers
The article describes methods for crafting bed coverings from layered newspapers and brown paper, including patchwork, porous strawlike plaiting, and machine cutouts. It covers paper pillows, roll cushions, and the use of various paper types to achieve softness and elasticity, noting health concerns and texture preferences.
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Eaton
Berlin
Tissue paper method aids chiffon sewing for home dressmakers
A sewing room tip explains how placing tissue paper under chiffon before cutting eliminates distortion. The method promises neat edges and easier stitching, advising readers to mist the sheer fabric onto the paper and remove it after sewing for a clean finish.
Veteran telegraph operator Ed Carhan recalled
The piece notes O Reilly paid Carnahan fifty dollars for extra work and mentions Carmichin as the official correspondence handler between resident Grant and General Custer linked to the Little Big Hero expedition. It recalls Carhan’s Civil War border service and a cryptic exchange from the Philadelphia Ledger.
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O'Reily
Carnahan
Adil
Carmichin
Mown
Grant
General Custer
Custer
Cardihan
Telegraph Key
Ethyl Alcohol From Sawdust Explored At Madison Lab
The Forest Products Laboratory in Madison Wisconsin is testing conversion of sawdust and shavings into ethyl alcohol. Early results show 21 to 22 U S gallons of absolute alcohol per dry ton of waste. Experiments use a rotary digester leaching tub and fermenting vat to process fine mixed wood waste in mills. The note adds fringe tips on potato skin removal and curtain rod care.
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Portland
Forest Products Laboratory
Madison, Wis
U. S
Madison Laboratory
Unclear text fragment on sewing method and paper department
Fragmentary notes discuss a press and a method for tailoring and dressmaking. Mentions a paper department and an individual named Will Delp. No coherent event or outcome available.
How to Use the Seven Hints For Household Maintenance
Simple tips cover boiling eggs with a touch of vinegar to prevent foaming clean candle grease by placing in a hot oven melt grease on candlesticks and wetting spoons to aid jelly removal remove varnish specks with skimmilk and water and pick up glass with a damp cloth fibers cling to a woolen cloth.
Seed Corn Grading Tactics Before Shelling Ears
U S Department of Agriculture corn investigators advise grading seed corn before shelling. Separate ears by kernel size, shell them to test planter performance, and pair grades to planter plates for uniform drops. Remove small tip kernels and round butt kernels for best results. Continuous planting increases profit.
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United States Department of Agriculture
The Cabbage Maggot Threat to Early Cabbage Crops
The cabbage maggot is the main problem for early cabbage and cauliflower. It occurs widely and can cause major crop damage. Carbolic acid emulsion can prevent egg hatch and kill young larvae but may injure seedlings. Tar pads deter female flies and protect plants at about $140 per thousand, but adoption is limited. growers are urged to test this method.
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Hela
New York Agricultural Experiment Station
Farmers and scientists debate silage effectiveness for cows
Thousands of farmers and scientists gathered to discuss silage quality and its impact on dairy cows. The talks covered reseimens and porcctngen jos, with concerns about site resets and feeding practices.
Is This the End in a Richmond Baseball Reel
Continuous Performance narrates a tense moment as an athlete asks if the end has come while a maid pitches a mitt in a tense moment. The scene suggests an exhibition of skill and a new start as the reel advances with onlookers observing the motion.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
State Aid for 1915 Contests in Washington State
Olympia April 8 Fifty dollars from the agricultural extension fund will be apportioned to each county holding a 1915 boys and girls agricultural contest under approved plans. County joint contests earn each county 50 dollars plus a 25 dollar bonus. State Contest Supervisor Thomason will visit counties to plan a chain of county contests and ensure exhibits are brought to fairs at no cost to students.
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Olympia
Josephine Preston
Preston
C. C. Thomason
Sleep and nourishment key to calm children at night
An article stresses bedtime routines to prevent nerve fatigue in children. It cites expert sleep needs by age, urging light supper and quieting activity to aid rest during the crucial transition from childhood to adolescence.
Influence of Food on Children's Appearance Questioned
A newspaper opinion contends that diet can shape a child’s looks. It cites examples of mothers altering features by restricting starch and controlling meals, arguing that weight and chin shape might change with feeding choices.
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Bax
Teaching Consideration in Raising Obedient Children
A mother should train children to please others and carry messages willingly. Most kids are tractable when treated kindly, avoiding provoking anger. Rude abruptness disrupts obedience. gentle address yields cheerful compliance and shared effort.
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Tos
Mothers overprotecting children breeds nerves and dependence
The text argues mothers should not constantly amuse their babies. Let the child cry briefly to expand the lungs and learn initiative. Excess attention makes children dependent and tires them, so allow moments of quiet and independent play.
Virtue its Own Reward in a Ledger Tale
A Philadelphia Ledger brief notes a long serving bookkeeper of thirty years asking for a raise due to age and service. The employer replies with a suggestion to use Blank's hair dye to appear younger.
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Blank
Philadelphia Ledger
Salts for Kidney Flush and Pain Relief
An advertisement touts the use of rad Salts and Jad Salts to flush kidneys, reduce uric acid, and relieve back pain, headaches, and rheumatic twinges. It claims four ounces of rad Salts in water before breakfast clears kidney disorders and bladder irritation, produced from grape and lemon acids with lithia for a soothing effervescent drink.
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Grays Harbor
A. Boy Dunn
Forest Products
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Tretia
Tittle
Cabkage Maggot
Silo
Northern Pacific
Dupont
Aberdeen
Tacoma
Seattle
Point Defiance
Nens Ees
Wash
Moclipc
Tacome
McCleary
Elma
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation CO
Centralia
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