The Seventeen Year Locust In 1910 Circular
A Washington report discusses the seventeen year cicada outlook, noting the slow extermination fear and the protective measures proposed. It reviews historical observations by Gideon T. Smith and L. Marratt and highlights a new circular, The Seventeen-Year Locust In 1910, by Dizon Merritt of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, available to interested readers in 21 states.
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Gideon T. Smith
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Vealice of Information
United States Department of Agriculture
Discover Gold in Cassiar
Prospectors from Vancouver trek toward Cassiar to reach gold bearing regions. They aim to locate rich deposits despite reports of native interference and harsh terrain. The journey underscores renewed interest in northern resource areas and frontier mining.
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Georgia opens permanent Camp Jesup technical school
Government announces a new permanent technical training school at Camp Jesup near Atlanta, part of the Motor Transport corps training for A E F. Six weeks of military instruction precede sixteen weeks of base trades, with roomy classes, laboratories, and staff. open year round to all men, including nontechnical entrants.
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Atlanta
Camp Jesup
Motor Transport Corps
American University
Great Repair Sbop
Work for Disabled Opens Paths to Higher Posts in Agriculture
A federal vocational education statement notes stepping stones to higher promotions in colleges, experiment stations, and rural extension. It says disabled men gain entry as assistants, helpers, and county agents, with demand rising for trained personnel in agricultural sectors abroad and at home.
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Federal Board
Marines Lose Seven Thousand Men at Chateau Thierry Battle
United States Marines suffer heavy casualties and capture brief loss reports near Chateau Thierry. Major General Barnett states official action names avoid implying Marine assault on the town. The unit faced fierce fighting as 6,199 of 8,000 Marines were wounded or killed in the engagement.
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Marine Corps
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Reunited After 12 Years Findlay Sibling Homecoming
Farris Railing and his sister, once separated when orphans, were joyfully reunited in Findlay after 12 years. Balling, returning from service with the 145th Infantry of the 37th Division, learned of his sister’s whereabouts through a newspaper report and with the aid of the Associated Charities of Findlay, the siblings reconnected.
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Findlay
Ohio
Farris Railing
Balling
145Th Infantry
Toledo
Associated Charities of
278 Royals Dethroned By War Across German States
A German professor tallies 278 abdications and dethronements in Germany. Bavaria leads with a royal lineup of one king, one queen, 15 princes, 16 princesses, five dukes and one duchess. Prussia exiles 33 royals including the emperor and empress, 20 princes and 11 princesses. Brunswick hosts the ducal couple and three children. Reuss totals 36 exiles, Lippe 24, Schaumburg Lippe 18 royal persons.
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Prussia
Brunswick
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Schaumburg-Lippe
Travel is Expensive and Bible Say So
A fragment notes Shinbone quoting a preacher line about poverty and travel costs, reflecting a rural folksy voice in a Boston Trans ert style. The remark links scripture to economic hardship and the difficulty of leaving home.
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Boston
Farmer's Diet Advice in Old-Time Ration Satire
An old farmer jokes about dietetics after hearing a lecture on human nutrition. He quips that if he had learned as much about feeding children as about cattle rations, his family would have been cheaper and healthier.
Prosperous in Flax and Linen Linen bedding trends hit luxury for American housewives
In Lithuania flax thrives and factories increase output as linen embodies opulence for homes. The American housewife, content with cotton sheets, trims and embroiders linens, saving fine pieces for visitors.
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Lithuania
Senate Term System Explains Six Year Election Plan
The United States Senate assigns six year terms to each senator. Terms expire on March 4 in every odd year, so on a cycle of 82 seats one third renews. The plan ensures never an entirely new senate with two thirds of members having prior service even if no one is reelected.
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Icebergs Form From Land Glaciers Drifting Free
The text explains that icebergs detach from land glaciers and float away. It notes ice is lighter than seawater, allowing blocks to drift with only a small portion visible above the surface. The passage describes the breakup and outward movement of ice masses into the sea.
American Red Cross aids Romania with food relief
U S food shipments reach nearly 20 000 tons of flour to Romania as American Red Cross relief expands across Bucharest Jury Constanza Galats Focean Pitesti and other villages. Queen Marie backs the effort with Prince Carol Col Geary W Anderson the Balkans commissioner coordinating aid to prevent Bolshevik unrest and starvation.
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Roumania
United States
American Red Cross
Cour
America
Jury
Constanza
Galats
Focean
Pitesti
Prince Carol
Geary W. Anderson
Red Cross
Balkans
Paes Oro
Roumamle
Toulon
Training Programs Prove Value in War and Peace
Foremen push for trained labor as it yields higher output and efficiency. Last week 17 factories adopted training systems, nearly matching wartime installation rates. Early production after training wins foremen over, replacing reluctance with support for qualified graduates.
Plan Well Before You Begin Followed by Clear Steps
A cautionary note urges careful preparation before starting tasks. It stresses outlining goals, gathering resources, and evaluating risks to avoid rushed mistakes. The message advocates deliberate planning and thorough preparation for successful outcomes.
Ruth Fuel Co lays gas line through Wogerville area
The Ruth Fuel Co lays a gas line from the dance hall area east to Mr Hocker's residence on Sixth Street, extending to Main and north to Third Street. A flinch party was held and described as very pleasant.
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Ruth Fuel Co
Local Hockerville and Baxter notes mixed with visits and illness
The column records residents and visitors across Hockerville Baxter and Picher including Mrs Jewel ill at home Mrs Taylor and Mrs Belt shopping in Joplin Radley buying furniture in Hockerville and others sharing daily activities. Mentions include X ray at Dr McCormick Hospital Baxter Springs and a hypnotist act by Dr Stewart at the Miner's Theater Baxter with two more shows.
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Jewel
Hockerville
Mr. Nance
Marie Taylor
Mrs
Belt
Joplin
L. E. Radley
Picher
Marie Gonce
Mable Pendleton
Dr. McCormick's Hospital
Baxter Springs
G. W. Ludy
Baxter
Iridescent Blues Describe Fresh Marine Creature
Colors describe a new marine fish with iridescent bluegreen scales and peacock blue sheen beneath. The creature’s back shows mottled markings that fade when exposed to air, while body patterns resemble those of a mackerel.
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Gret
Marcus Aurelius Picture Quote on Daily Duties
A reflective quote extols the value of near, simple duties and the daily bread as the sweetest aspects of life. It emphasizes breath, light, flowers, and the path of God as guiding features, urging faithful, ordinary work without grasping for grander aims.
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Marcus Aurelias
Refugee Greeks Tell of Atrocities and Resettlement
Greek refugees describe brutal persecution by Bulgars and Turks, endured in open fields and dugouts after mass expulsions from Asia Minor and Dobruja. They recount starvation, beatings, and death while seeking shelter and aid, and express gratitude for American relief and the new settlement near Saloniki named in honor of Greek patriots.
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Ise
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American Red Cross
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Dobrudja
Baloniki
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Christiene
Unclear Medical Note on Postoperative Thirsts Raises Questions
A fragmented healthcare record describes intense thirst after abdominal surgery and recalls hospital notes about patients allegedly consuming hot materials. The garbled text obscures core facts, but hints at concerns over patient thirst, possible pica-like behavior, and record-keeping lapses in a hospital setting.
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Jeasie Reece
Arthur Shawage
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Walter Clogston
J. R. Stewart
Mrs. Ralph Ray
Jane Moore
Hazel
Ralph Ray and Sons
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Treece
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