Locusts and Cicadas: A Nineteen Year Cycle Returns
The essay explains the 17 year cicada cycle misnamed as a locust, noting Cicadas of genus Chada imdon’t harm. they emerge after subterranean larval periods feeding on roots. They boost turkey fattening, provide good fishing bait, and are welcomed in Ohio Kanawha Big Sandy regions. The piece cites Philadelphia Press and Birmingham Age-Herald as commentary.
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Philadelphia Press
Sealed Orders at Keeney’s Empire Promises Sensation
A six reel picture Sealed Orders headlines Keeney’s Empire with a distressed family, spies and battles. The plot follows Count Spinel a titled spy feeding military secrets via carrier pigeons amid looming war. The venue boasts a $10 000 organ and affordable pricing for women and children.
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Daje Land
Count Spinel
Keeney
Bridgeport Theatre
Plaza Theatre Hosts Minnie Palmer Sextettes Variety Show
The Plaza Theatre presents a balanced program led by the Minnie Palmer Sextettes with five women and one man delivering master music. The bill includes The Devil's Mate by Ben Lewin and Max Montesole, The Surveyors by Ross and Ashton, the Sandros Brothers stunts, Gronem and Hackett, Reuben Fooled the Bandits Keystone comedy, The Ambansagdora Envoy, and An Unredeemed Pledge in two parts.
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Coty Plaza
Ben Lewin
Max Montesole
Ross
Ashton
Lenghs
Sandros
Gronem
Hackett
Mueh Aswell
Reuben
Bandits
Lyric Theatre Showcases Hearst Selig Pictorial and Eye of a Government
The Lyric Theatre offers a cool, comfortable venue with Hearst Selig news pictorials and the headline feature Eye of a Government. Local favorite The Sperry Players present A Mile of Bridgeport next week, with over 10 000 Bridgeport participants.
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Hearst-Selg News Pictorial
Mexico
Uncle Sam
Hearst- Selig
Lyric
Sperry Players
Bridgeport
Sperry
We Was Expected By Public Address At Station
Vice-President Marshall story recounts his Florida trip in which Jacksonville police gathered at the railroad station. An old metro resident mistook the crowd for lawmen awaiting a desperado, prompting a humorous exchange. Washington Letter notes President Wilson would not involve himself in the House prohibition fight. Lackawanna plans a $10,000,000 cut off project to shorten Scranton’s distance to New York by six miles.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Metro
Marshall
Washington
Indianapolis News
Lackawanna
Scranton
New York
Britons Demand Punishment of Bomb Throwers
London residents voice anger over the Westminister Abbey bombing attempt on the coronation stone and chair. Calls for harsh penalties urge justice for militant suffragettes and critique government leniency after short detentions.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Justice MicKenna
Origiar Pa
Mmmeline
Bulls Rally as Confident Buyers Lift Stocks
New York shares opened with small gains but a strong undercurrent as active issues edged higher. Speculators bid up Transcontinental Railroad stocks on tolls repeal passage. Harriman and Southern Pacific led gains while General Carranza's mediation move boosted bulls though aggression remained limited. Prices rose gradually by noon with buy pressure on dividend payers and low priced shares, export demand continued, coin and exchange rates climbed, and sterling hit a new high while bonds held steady.
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New York
Senate
Harriman
Southern Pacific
Carranza
Pruning and Training Climbing Roses for Renewal
A Washington garden note explains how after the June bloom period climbing roses should be pruned to spur new wood that will bear next year’s flowers. For low trellises cut to ground. for high trellises renew from higher up, removing about four feet of old wood to encourage strong new shoots.
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Washington
U. S Department of Agriculture
Desperate Expedient Rally Strategy Cited in Debate
A Washington Star joke cites Senator Sorghum planning a rally and a band to announce his big speech and avoid explaining his vote to supporters. An Indge quip mocks him as a victim of frameip as he appears miserable.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Rogers Clothes Advert: New Models and Direct Stores
Rogers promotes new clothing lines with early releases and direct sales through multiple Rogers Stores. The ad highlights smart, modern garments offered on a profit-sharing basis with emphasis on low middleman costs and nationwide availability. Prices are listed for various items.
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Rogers
Resolute Wins First Sandy Hook Race In Record Time
The Resolute defeated the Vanitie by 4 minutes 16 seconds and the Defiance withdrew after a mishap in a 15 mile windward and return course. She set a new course record with 3 hours 16 minutes 41 seconds, beating the Vigilant 1893 mark of 3 hours 24 minutes 39 seconds.
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Resolute
Sandy Hook
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