Rich Autoist in Race With Death Thwarts Bandits
Millionaire sportsman Jimmy Randolph sped through rough country to protect a train. Wynne Overton from We Western volunteered to guide him as bandits plotted to seize $20,000 from the Overland Coast Limited. They reached Junction, broke through danger, and the crew and passengers were saved. The tale stirred national interest with a stage adaptation drawing acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Randolph
Mountin
Jimmy’’ Randolph
Junction
Gal
Wynne Overton
Palling Center
Poli
Questions on Immigrants and Medici Arms in History
A dense miscellany covers immigration figures in the United States noting 143,688 Japanese and 92,157 Chinese, with male counts and occupations listed. It also explains the Medici family three golden balls symbol, flag dimensions, early Maryland governance and Miss Margaret Brent, plus a summary of the Austrian ultimatum to Serbia and its dispute over an inquiry commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pean States
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
California
Washington
Oregon
Colorado
New York
Wyoming
Asylvania
Texas
Utah
Nebraska
Idaho
Menci
Lomkhardy
Medici
London
Averado de Medici
Charlemagne
Muguello
Maryland
Miss Brent
Servia
Austria
Commission of Inquiry
Elm Street extension eyed to boost city revenue
City council hears pro extension of Elm street from Harrison to Courtland for access to back yards and potential business development. Proponent William P. Kirk claims tax revenue will rise, with police and charities building rear exit facilitation. Opponents cite impact on gardens and private property. several protests read. hearing postponed to June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Kirk
Board of Apportionment
Common Council
Elm Street
Harrison Street
Courtland Street
Kirk
Fairfield Avenue
Golden Hill
Courtland Streets
Cannon
Courtland
Broad Streets
Birmingham
Police Department
Behrens
Charities’ Department
Police and Charities
George M. Baldwin
Mach
Eir Garden
John D. Carpenter
Jennie E. King
Katherine Keller Barnes
Rockford
Lrl
Carl Foster
Bridgeport Projectile Co
Wilmot Avenue
Putternessn
John B. Roessler
M. Clinton
Penfield
Beacon Rock Harbor
Beacon Street
Seabright Avenue
Wilson
Sewer Committee
Judge Beers
Thomas Carr
Bescon Street
Olson
Lindquist
Ashley Street
Roswell
Benjamin Pike
James Stewart
John Cavanaugh
Fairview Avenues
Nho
Use of lime and fertilizing through growing season
The passage advises monthly fertilizing during the growing season with exceptions in July and August. Pulverized limestone as a top dressing aids grass by correcting surface soil acidity, reducing moss and other plants that harm turf. Applications can be made in fall, winter or spring to keep grass active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Fifty Worst Weeds Listed by Government Bureau
An article notes the government bureau of agriculture releasing a descriptive list of Fifty Worst Weeds in the United States. It laments the persistent nature of weeds and the hard, often alien labor required to control them, while contrasting weed struggles with farming debt and painting neglect, and ends by mentioning the daisy as a poet’s favorite symbol of simple grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government
Bureau of Agriculture
United States
Whiteweed Declared Among Fifty Worst Weeds
An article notes how summer boarders admire the field’s filmy beauty while farmers fear whiteweed. The weed robs soil nutrients and feeds shortages for cattle and families, prompting its listing among the Fifty Worst Weeds by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Belt
Teaching the Canning Art a New Federal Milestone
The US Department of Agriculture appoints its first female employee, Miss Helen Morris of Brockton Massachusetts, to teach scientific canning methods. She urges families to plan for winter use with three cans daily, and stresses cheaper substitutes as meat costs rise. An Atlantic City drowning incident involves Edward Brady trying to save Mary Ovan. Also notes bank charters in Arkansas City and Rosedale, and shipping measures in Marseilles with Italian confiscations of German and Austrian ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Helen Morris
Brockton
Mass
Edward Brady
Atlantic City
N. J
Mary Ovan
Springfield
Bits of Byplay By Luke McLuke
A collection of short, humorous exchanges and quips from readers and contributors. The remarks cover social curiosities, personal questions about classifying weight, and light humor about business downturns and day to day interactions on trains. The tone is breezy and opinionated with quick one liners.
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Girl Guides
Germany
France
Frances
Margaret Brent
Baltimore
Lord Leonard
Calvert
Bal
English Channel
Strait of Dover
Shays
Daniel Shays
Supreme Court
Worcester
Washington City
Congress
Georgetown
Henry D. Cooke
Jay Cooke
Alexander R. Shepherd
Boss Shepherd
Cole
Stratford Avenue
War Department
U. S. Engineers’ Department
Olsen
Fairfield
Charities Department
Laurel Avenue
Supt
Gordon
Charities
Stagg
Management
Jordan & Selleck, Inc
Main Street
Bridgeport
Conn
Williams
Security National Bank of
Arkansas City
Kan
Capital
First National Bank of
Rosedale
Marseilles
By Luke McLuke
Luke
Gertie May Davis
Portsmouth
Lowell
Benjamin Franklin
Merica
Franklin
Wes
Lord Chatham
Europe
National Assembly
Republic
America
Anheuser-Busch
St.Louis
Anheuser-Busch - St.louis
ULS
Walter Stapleton
Distri
St. Louis
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