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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1910

Page

8

Milwaukee Meaning Origin Debated In Quip Exchange

Mrs Chugwater Josiah asks about the origin of Milwaukee and its meaning. Mr Chugwater replies it comes from mille meaning a thousand and Waukee a Chinaman, forming a thousand Chinamen. The exchange ends with a jab implying dishonesty in the speaker.

Mrs. Chugwater Josiah Milwaukee Mr. Chugwater

Worth Its Weight In Gold Eye Salve Advertised

Pettit's Eye Salve strengthens old eyes and relieves eye strain and weakness. Sold by druggists or Howard Bros. Buffalo. Also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels. Agar coated tiny granules easy to take with no griping. Also cites Virgil quote on public good.

Pettit Howard Bros Buffalo Dr. Pierce

Killing off Seals Pribylofs May Be Reserved for Officials

In Seattle, plans consider declaring Pribylof Islands government reservations to restrict access to federal officials only. The move follows a Japanese-led slaughter that yielded 5,000 sealskins valued at 40 dollars each, with 49 Japanese arrested for poaching last season.

Pribyloff Islands Seattle Wash Pribylof Islands Cutter Seal Patrol Service Godfrey L. Carden Manning United States Revenue Cutter Patrol Japan Seal Patrol Seal Captain Carden Dutch Harbor

Oldest University Student Stuns Los Angeles Faculty

Rev David Jordan Higgins aged in his nineties attends philosophy classes at the University of Southern California led by Prof J H Hooge. A former U S Army colonel and preacher, Higgins pursues logic and study in a remarkable late-life academic scene unmatched in the nation.

Los Angeles Cal United States David Jordan Higgins United States Army J. H. Hooge College of Teval Arts University of Southern Calfornia Higaens Mar

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