Washington Exhibit Showcases Northwest Development League Hall
Washington is well represented in the permanent exposition hall of the Northwest Development League in St. Paul. The exhibit features grains and processed fruits with a grain portrait of George Washington formed by seeds. Railroads and local groups promote the display attracting visitors from the Twin Cities. the room also covers Idaho Oregon Minnesota Montana and the Dakotas.
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Washington
Northwest Development League
St. Paul
Commerce Building
Minneapolis
League
George Washngton
M. J. Wessels
Spokane
Great Northern Railway
Twin
The
Idaho
Oregon
Minnesota
Montana
Dakotas
Association
France Likely to Adopt Road Numbering System
A petition in France aims to simplify automobile travel by numbering all roads. Ex-President FPatheres is reported as the first signer. Plans divide roads into four classes and place milestone initials and large route numbers along the way.
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France
Fpatheres
Hood
Blaine Memory Feats and a Whalebotanical Query
A clipped reminiscence about James G Blaine boasting of his memory for congressional district counties. The anecdote contrasts Blaine’s skill with a playful quip about naming a whale’s botanical name, reflecting sharp wit in late 19th or early 20th century humor.
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James G Blaine
Brand Whitlock
American
Tumbledown Acapulco Described as Wretched Town
The piece portrays Acapulco Mexico as a poorly built and neglected town with adobe houses thatched roofs and huts for the poor. It notes frequent earthquakes, ruined structures, and absence of sewers water works and utilities.
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Acapulco
Mexico
Argonaut
Convict Labor on Public Roads Weighs Economic Gain in Colorado
The Colorado warden argues convict labor offers major road building benefits under an honor system, reducing costs and prisoner reform risks. He cites 56 percent of prisoners outside the prison and eager work on roads, with progressive credits for good behavior and potential 75 percent manageability. The piece contrasts reform with contract labor and notes an old English ad seeking a sober driver and prayerful servant, with wages of 15 guineas.
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T. Pynau
Colorado State Penitentiary
Colorado
Canon City
Stabling the Colts and Farm Notes
Rest at night eases the weight on horse limbs and aids training while wintering indoors in comfortable stalls. Proper handling simplifies breaking and training, with good air ventilation boosting stock health on limited feed. Included are historical notes on Hannibal, tripe as a dish, and a light dialogue about theater roles.
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Farm Press
Restia
Hannibal
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Blaine
Toum
London
Tumbledown
Squiggs
Bughouse & Bingle
DR. Long
Dabney Block
Heron St
the Workingman’s
Limestone
the Country Gentleman
Cyril G. Hopkins
America
T O
Ne Day
Erdeen
Ovitt - Bigelow Company
Wishkah and
Kansas Streets
West & Slade Grocery
Chas. H. Lilly Coq
Seattle
Christian Science Church
First Street
Breadway
Sueday School
Readius
Dan Pearsall
J. S. Court Commissioner
Sheet Metal Works
Italy
Spain
the Boss
Elsie
Tommy
Aoman
Humboldt Saloon
Fred Hewitt
Aoerceer
HAYES @ HAYES Bankers Incorporated
D. Swift & CO
Seventh St
Washington, D. C
City Messenger CO
Wishkah St
E. Heron St
Oxford
John Gronow
Prop
Majestic Cafe
Bryan
New York World
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