Patten Launches World War On Tuberculosis With Vast Gifts
Chicago millionaire James A. Patten uses a large fortune to fund a social service campaign. He donates 2 million in six months including 500 thousand to Northwestern University for tuberculosis research and plans to expand to 2 million. He abandons business to lead the battle against the white plague, aided by gifts to Frances Juvenile Home YMCA Evanston Hospital and public parks.
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Senator Stone Of Missouri A Dynamic Senate Veteran
William Joel Stone of Missouri is a veteran Democrat and noted parliamentary tactician in the U S Senate. He has long service from the house to governor to the federal senate and is famed for his blunt yet disciplined rhetoric.
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Pledges Ireland Home Rule And Imperial Loyalty
Premier Asquith assures in the house of commons that Ireland will receive self government after the Lords veto. John Redmond signals willingness to accept the government measure as a full settlement of Ireland’s claims. He notes Ireland would acknowledge the Crown while the Nationalists hope for final unity within the empire.
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General James Weds Fourth Wife After Long Career
The article traces General James’s life from printer’s apprentice to postmaster of New York in 1872, later postmaster general, and president of the Lincoln National Bank. His investigations as postmaster general led to star route trials and saving $2,000,000 in ten months. He married four times, his latest to Edith Colbourne of Stratford-on-Avon after the 73 year old’s earlier spouses, including Emily Ida Freeburn and Jeane.
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Evolution of the Naval Stores Industry in the United States
The article traces the naval stores industry from early pine resin and turpentine production in the South to peak outputs in North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida. It notes the shift from destructive turpentine box methods to cup and modern systems driven by Dr. Herty and forest-service research, reducing timber damage and increasing yields.
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Mexico Turmoil Escalates as Insurgents Clash City S
Reports describe ongoing fighting in Chihuahua and Culiacan with federal troops patrolling and insurrectos defying peace terms. Mexico City discusses cabinet posts as internal conflict widens. Ambassadors and regional uprisings raise tensions across Yucatan and Sinaloa.
Doctors condemn pockets for handkerchiefs
Doctors urge dumping handkerchiefs from pockets and carrying them in the sleeve to avoid germs and illness. They warn the pocket as a dirty spot can cause colds and poisoning, recommending the sleeve as a cleaner, healthier option.
Four Girls Drown On Lake Butte des Morts
Four girls from Appleton and nearby areas drowned when a sailing yacht capsized in a heavy windstorm at the mouth of the Box river between Oshkosh and Appleton. Names include Gertrude Kuschel and Bertha Pollex of Appleton, Agnes Geenan of Kimberley, and Elizabeth Brill of Kaukauna. Boat owners and four other crew were rescued.
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Barge Wreck Off Michigan City Kills Four
A barge named J. D. Marshall wrecked ten miles west of Michigan City harbor. Ten crew members were aboard. six survived. The sand cargo shifted, causing the vessel to heel and capsize in 30 feet of water. Three bodies were recovered. One crewman, Walter Harmes, 26, died in a separate incident involving new shoes.
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Untitled fragment hints at legal dispute or testimony
Fragmentary text references a husband and a dispute or furnishing claim. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR. No identifiable names, dates, or locations are readable to specify the case or outcome.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted in Letter
A letter from Mrs. Oroville Rock and others urges use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female complaints and health, claiming it benefits those suffering from ailments and urging immediate operation if necessary.
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