Birth rate debate sparks world population discussion
A French statistician Dr Meslier argues the human race is dying out by focusing on birth rates in Europe and other white populations. He notes declines in England Scotland Bavaria Italy Sweden and France but omits Asiatic populations suggesting doubtful conclusions.
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Philadelphia
Meslier
England
Scotland
Bavaria
Italy
Sweden
Russia
France
Denmark
New Zealand
Saxony
Victoria
New South Wales
United States
New Orleans
Columbus
Philadelphia Ledger
Rome
Sparta
Survival of Man
Dr. Charles E. Woodruff argues that natural law governs survival across species, noting stable or rising populations in some regions and that birth and death rates balance over time. He contends that only two offspring survive on average to replace the parents, ensuring species steadiness unless new threats arise.
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Charles E. Woodruff
M. D
Rate Hearings Close in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City rate hearing adjourned at noon Saturday with testimony from U S Pawkett secretary of the Fort Worth railroad freight bureau who said Fort Worth does not seek a 4 cent advantage for Gainesville He showed Oklahoma to Kansas City rates at about 11 mills while Fort Worth rates exceed 21 mills despite shorter distance The Frisco case against Texas Cement Plaster Co of Quanah was reviewed and Prouty gave 15 days to file a brief A Texas millers and grain men delegation pressed against lowering grain and flour rates arguing for congestion in southern outlets Oklahoma millers opposed cuts saying Texas crews could buy wheat in Oklahoma mill it in Texas and sell in Oklahoma at near prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
U. S. Pawkett
Fort Worth
Texas Cement Plaster Company
Quanah
Tex
St. Louis
Oklahoma Company
Prouty
Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
Interstate hearing opens on railroad charges in Muskogee
The Interstate Commerce Commission began a hearing in Muskogee with James Harlan and Judson Clements presiding. Four charges allege railroads overcharged and discriminated against Gulf Compress and other shippers, including a claim that the M K and T forced the Gulf Cotton Compress to close. Witnesses said 9,000 bales of cotton were raised locally but moved away due to railroad policies.
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Muskogee
James 8. Harlan
Chicago
Judson A. Clements
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Indian Territory
EK. P. Peck
Broken Arrow
Kansas City
M. J. Rhodes
Kiowa
Cornelius J. Jones
Frisco
Chase
S. B. Locke
C. Co. Hanson
Gulf Cotton Compress Company
McAlester
Fort Smith
Locke
Tulsa
Corn rotting on ground along Indian Territory rail lines
More than a million bushels of corn lie spoiled on the ground at shipping stations in Indian Territory as railcars are unavailable. Elevators run full and rain accelerates decay, with 400,000 bushels at Broken Arrow and 60,000 at Chelsea awaiting shipment. W C Mack prepares photos for the interstate commerce commission to illustrate the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Indian Territory
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. C. Mack
Commission
Broken Arrow
Chelsea
Independent Cotton Oil Co. ships first car to Louisville
The Independent Cotton Oil Company of Lawton shipped its first car of oil Friday to Louisville Kentucky. The mill has been in operation only a few days since completion. Neal P Anderson of Fort Worth owns the mill.
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Independent Cotton Oil Company of
Lawton
Louisville, Ky
Neal P. Anderson
Fort Worth
Freedmen Sue to Block Land Filings by Cherokee Citizens
A federal injunction suit by Cherokee freedmen names Commissioner Tams Bixby and Indian Agent Dana H. Kelsey. They seek to stop new filings on allotments the plaintiffs claim by right of citizenship and enrollment in 1898 and 1903 after 2,000 citizens were previously rejected. The suit warns of ongoing litigation if filings continue.
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Bixby
Muskogee
Tams Bixby
Dana H. Kelsey
Kerns- Clifton Commission
Carrie Nation Plans Quit After Oklahoma Trip
Carrie Nation announces she will quit her Oklahoma work and return to Washington where she has resided for months. She asks her business manager to dispose of all property and to ship The Hatchet mailing list. Nation says she owns about 15000 dollars of property in Oklahoma including Purity farm and earns around 1000 dollars monthly from The Hatchet and books, most of which she spends on charity.
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Carrie Nation
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Washington, D. C
Washington
Purity Farm
Constitutional Convention Debates Oil Monopoly and Highway Lands
Oklahoma delegates clash over a proposed amendment to accept land reservations for highways while a Rose substitute creates health and professional boards. A separate effort seeks to curb Standard Oil by adopting Texas oil test provisions until state law adapts.
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Guthrie
Henry Asp
Committee On Public Roads and Highways
State of
Oklahoma
Congress
Murray
Ledbetter
Indian Territory
Standard Oil Company
C. N. Haskell
Muskogee
Territory of
Standard Company
Committee On Commerce
Texas
Oklahoma Farmer and Virginia Widow wed after photo match
John L. Gressel a 43 year old Oklahoma farmer and Nannie Mitchell a 35 year old widow of Virginia married in St Louis within half an hour of meeting in person. The couple had exchanged photographs after seeing Mrs Mitchells portrait in a album and chose East St Louis for the ceremony.
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Oklahoma
Virginia
ST. Louis
John L. Gressel
Hooper
Okla
Nannie Mitchell
Comely
Wrethville
One Man Killed in Wreck Near Weatherford Oklahoma
Eastbound Rock Island train No 2 wrecked two miles east of Weatherford when the tender left the track at about 25 mph. John J Shannon of Toledo was killed and three others injured including Edward Taylor of Kansas City who suffered a leg wound and facial cut. Mail clerks E C Cooper and B H Gamble were only slightly hurt as the train buckled on impact with a trestle abutment and derailed into a ditch.
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Oklahoma City
Rock Island
Farmer
Hayes
Weatherford
John J. Shannon
Toledo
Edward Taylor
Kansas City
Shannon
E. C. Cooper
B. H. Gamble
Major J c Penrose Court Martial Begins at Fort Sam Houston
The court martial for Major J C Penrose of the 25th Infantry opened at Fort Sam Houston. Colonel Glenn of the 234th Infantry represents Penrose while Captain Charles Kay acts as judge advocate. Penrose pleaded not guilty as about forty Brownsville witnesses attend.
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Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
J. c. Penrose
25Th Infantry
Brownsville
Glenn
234 Infantry
Penrose
Charles Kay
How Prunes and Household Tips Brighten Daily Life
Prunes provide their own sweetness when cooked slowly for hours producing a natural syrup without added sugar. The article also gives home tips on hanging pictures straight, cleaning kitchen floors with soda and water, preserving oilcloth colors, extending rubber shoe life with heel protectors, and cleaning and polishing furniture using simple household methods.
Cleaning a Stove for Better Baking Results
The guide advises thorough stove cleaning using newspapers for dust and grease. Clean tops daily, wash sides, and scrub the oven with a dedicated brush, then wipe with a wet cloth. Ensure oven doors are dust free and keep the pipe clean inside and out.
Macaroon Custard Dessert with Sherry Bake
Nine or ten soaked macaroon morsels blended with egg yolks, milk, sugar, and crumbs, baked in a buttered dish over hot water. Halfway through, top with stiffly beaten egg whites scented with sugar and lemon juice, then finish cooking until set.
Fine Baked Potatoes with Bacon Stuffing
Select medium potatoes and bake in their skins until nearly done. Cut nearly through one end, scoop a bit from center, fill hollow with a thin slice of fried bacon rolled tight. Close the cut end, return to oven, and finish baking.
Cleaning tips for tinsel and decorations
A vintage tip suggests cleaning tinsel and silklike trims by mixing bread crumbs with powdered blue and using a cloth to rub and shake away dust, with ammonia for metallic laces.
Prevent Rust on Fireirons with Vaseline Rag
To prevent rust on summer fireirons rub them with a rag moistened with vaseline and sweet oil. This simple method is advised to keep irons from corroding during hot months.
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Lydia K. Commander
Malthusia
Malthusian
Europe
America
Far East
Flinders Petrie
Egypt
Alexander
Pennsylvania
New York City
Great Britain
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Commissioner Prouty
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