Picture brides arrive as congressmen probe
In San Francisco on September 6, 42 Japanese picture brides were brought to the port and pledged to husbands unseen, as Congress probes the Japanese immigration issue in California. The arrivals, considered among the prettiest, faced cameras behind fans and handkerchiefs amid Sacramento and Stockton inquiries and Angel Island immigration station relevance.
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San Francisco
Ee Chis
Japan
Land of the Rising Sun
California
Sacramento
Stockton
Angel Island
Measuring hog prices in bushels of corn
Washington reports a USDA method to price hogs by corn, not dollars. The ratio of 100 pounds of live hogs to bushels of corn varies by region, typically higher in the corn belt and lower in New England and remote regions. Currently the ratio is unusually narrow, meaning fewer bushels of corn per 100 pounds of hogs.
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Washington
Sept
United States Department of Agriculture
Corn Belt
New England
South
Far West
Department experts predict hogs outpace corn in coming year
Experts conclude hog prices will rise more than corn over the next twelve months while corn declines more than hogs. The inference suggests a shifting livestock and grain market trajectory under unfolding agricultural conditions.
Goats of Tyron Village Gain Free Pasture From Estate
In San Francisco on September 6, Judge Thomas F. Graham ordered the Public Administrator to transfer $900 from the late Carl Webber, a former local barber, to Tyron Burgomaster. Webber's wish was to secure free pasture rights for goats belonging to Tyron villagers, a gift tied to his life saved during a famine when he bought a goat for a neighbor. The village aims to use the funds to assure ongoing goat grazing access in the Bavarian Alps.
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San Francisco
Tyron
Thomas F. Graham
Carl’ Webber
Webber
Bavaria
Ffa
First Peace News From Alisa Reach Islanders In Baltic
Lt. Lee D. Butler, first American to set foot on Runo island, reports 274 marooned residents well clothed with sealskin gear and self sufficient in food though lacking medicines and hospital supplies. Seaplane visit caused great excitement among islanders.
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Riga
Runo
Baltic
Higa
Lee D. Butler
Dunmorn
Sland
Red Cross
Butler
Five year old arrested in Springfield for disorderly conduct
In Springfield Illinois on September 6 Joe Lornitis aged five was arrested and jailed overnight on a disorderly conduct charge. He is said to be Sumfamon county's youngest prisoner. He and three brothers aged seven nine and their father were taken into custody after Elizabeth Finch swore out the warrant for assault and battery.
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Springfield
Ill
Joe
Lornitis
Jon
Sumfamon County
Elizabeth Finch
Moon Names in Western Indian Time Keeping
The article explains that western Indians mark time by moons rather than months. It lists moon names for the year, such as January the Hara Moon, February the Raccoon Moon, and other seasonal designations tied to nature and activities.
Vertical Enlarging Camera Simplifies Photo Enlargements
A new vertical enlarging camera is suspended overhead to project light onto a sensitized sheet on a table, making the arrangement and manipulation of photographic paper more convenient.
Physician Explains Who Should Take Nuxated Iron
A physician discusses who should take Nuxated Iron, arguing it boosts strength and vitality and helps those with fatigue or nervous conditions. The article cites iron deficiency as a cause of tiredness and mental weakness and promotes the supplement as safe, though it warns against misuse and notes possible stomach effects.
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Jame. Satna
Lewue
Westover County
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