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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1905

Page

6

Desert land frauds and commutation abuse prompt land reform

A Commission report details widespread abuse of the desert land and homestead acts. It cites rapid transfers after title, foreigners leaving the state, and agents pushing loans. It urges stricter residence rules, limits on 320 acre parcels, and to require actual living and cultivation before patent.

Canada United States General Land Office Secretary of the Interior

Desert Land Law Reforms Sought To Curb Speculation

A federal commission urges changes to the desert land law noting lax administration and hollow water rights have allowed land to be claimed without adequate irrigation. It warns that vast public grazing lands are misused or underdeveloped and calls for strict water supply standards and enforcement to protect future development.

United States

Rochambeau Statue Graces Washington Front of White House

A 1902 unveiled bronze of General Rochambeau stands before the White House in a Jackson Square setting later known as Rochambeau Park. The statue honors Franco American ties after the Spanish American War, funded by Congress with 7500 dollars, and features a matronly figure with a France flag and ship prow at the base.

Washington Rochambeau Jackson Square Clark Mills General Jackson Lafayette Square Lafayette Rochambeau Park National Capital Oie France Inter Striea Cambon McKinley Congress United States Yorkown Rochambeau Sfatne Republic of the United States

Questions Shannon Writes to Stodder About a Quick Wedding

A man named Shannon drafts a mail to his friend Stodder listing pointed questions about the planned marriage and the fiancée. He asks details on her identity residence her father's means love age and living arrangements among other specifics.

Shannon

Postum touted as coffee alternative fighting old style coffee

An advertising appeal claims Postum improves health by replacing coffee and debunks coffee magnates accusing Postum of containing coffee. It emphasizes testimonials, the product made from wheat and molasses, and cautions coffee can harm hearts.

Postum New Orleans

There’s a Reason to Quit Caffeine Says Postum Ads

A dramatic appeal claims $100000.06 cash deposited with a trust company guarantees damages if charges against coffee are proven false. Postum Purе Food factories assert they offer pure food products and invite public inspection to reveal caffeine’s alleged harms to digestion eyesight and nerves.

Postum

Seven Sisters Islands Bannered by Perennial Rain

The Seven Sisters south of New Zealand are described as almost always rainy. Terra del Fuego shares similar weather with rain often turning to sleet or snow.

New Zealand Seven Sisters Terra del Fuego

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