Skunk Killing Law Proposals Stir Fisheries Committee
A proposed bill would make killing a skunk punishable by fines from five to five hundred dollars and jail for one month to a year. Dr Field, chair of the Fish and Game Commission, explains skunks’ mixed reputation and potential benefits, including mice and beetle control, while noting fur demand and farm concerns.
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Animal Kingdom
Committee On Fisheries and Game
Fisheries and Game Committee
Fish and Game Commission
Anna Gould's Prince Will Blossom as a Real Duke
Paris reports a rumor that Prince de Sagan, Anna Gould's husband and head of the Talley rand line, will become the first duke of his house. He plans quiet social life with his American wife as the late duke's funeral is set for Thursday.
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Anna Gould
Paris
Prince de Sagan
House of Talleyrand
Baron Boson de Talleyrand-Perigord
Duke of
Coffee’s Nervous System Effect Noted in Record
A Philadelphia Record clipping emphasizes coffee’s impact on nerves and brain. Small amounts affect the nervous system gradually, with stomach and nerve strain developing over time. The item reiterates long cited observations on caffeine’s stimulative effects.
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Philadelphia Record
Nature Repairs the Human Engine During Sleep
A Nebraskan woman describes insomnia from coffee and relief after switching to Postum. She details improved sleep, weight gain to 120 pounds, and general well being after years of nervousness and medical care. The ad ends by recommending The Road to Wellville in the packages.
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Postum
Goddard Home for Nurses to Be Dedicated Today
The Goddard Home for Nurses, newly built for the New England Hospital for Women and Children, will be dedicated this afternoon by George A. Goddard. The brick three story house on Dimock Street near Columbus Avenue will house 60 nurses in 33 sleeping rooms with offices, a sewing room, and a main reception area. The simple ceremony will include Helen F. Kimball as president and Dr. Stella M. Taylor as superintendent among a small committee.
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George A. Goddard
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Alfred Jones
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Stella M. Taylor
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Columbus Avenue
Oak Hall in Boston Changes Hands to Donnelly Johnson
Oak Hall at 95 105 Washington Street Boston now operates under the Donnelly Johnson Company. The firm plans to enlarge departments, expand the store after improvements, and host a spring exhibit of high class clothing around March. W Howard A Barrows is new president, with G K Donnelly vice president and Felix I Johnson treasurer. N R Besse serves as general manager.
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N. R. Besse
Present and Falls Dead at Roll Call
New York February 21 Henry Brunner a Brooklyn merchant dropped dead in the jury box as he stood to answer to his name at roll call. He answered present turned to sit down and fell in a heap on the floor.
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Who Won the Post Snap Shot Contest
A Boston Post feature announces a daily snap shot contest for school children. Winners receive a five dollar gold piece and must identify themselves at the City Editor’s office. The Sunday paper lists 15 young winners from various schools with full parent and address details.
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Abdul Hamid Still Alive Report Disproved
In Constantinople on February 21 the report that Abdul Hamid the deposed Sultan of Turkey was dead was disproved.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Egyptian premier Ghali dies after shooting
Cairo reports Boutros Pacha Ghali Egypts premier and foreign minister died at 8 this morning after being shot by a student yesterday. The incident marks a fatal outcome for a high official amid rising tensions in Cairo.
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Homemade Pinex Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
A home remedy claims to end a stubborn cough faster than costly medicines. Mix Pinex with a pint of granulated sugar or warm water, then take a teaspoon every one to three hours. The syrup, praised for children and bronchial ailments, costs about 54 cents per pint and stores well.
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