National Playgrounds Are Growing In U S Forests
National forests host nearly 407000 visitors last year with rising recreational use. Regions vary from two to twelve month seasons, as Alaska and Colorado see large fishing camping and hunting trips, while Arizona California and others draw campers and sightseers to famed peaks and scenic railways.
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United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
National Foreste
Colorado
Alaska
Coconino Forest
Arizona
Angveles
California
National forests attract visitors and develop sites across states
The report highlights visitor counts by state, national monuments like the Grand Canyon and Gila Cliff Dwellings, and famed landmarks such as Jewel Cave and Lassen Peak. It notes big trees, Glacier Park, and petrified forests drawing tourists while rangers guide campers and fire control. The USDA report signals forests becoming productive resources and parks, with 9 218 miles of trail 1 286 miles of road and 4 851 miles of telephone lines added last year.
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Iamberdd
Arizona
California
Colorado
Montana
New Mexico
Oregon
Idaho
Utah
Washington
Gila
Grand Canyon
Jewel Cave
South Dakota
Lassen Peak
Cascades
Pinnacles
Tonto
Tonto Forest
Glacier Park
Petrified Forest
Oregon Caves
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Oldest mortgage debate centers on Pisa tower lien
Thoughtful exchange notes a historic mortgage claim tied to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The discussion suggests a long running lien on the property as a candidate for oldest mortgage, highlighting curiosity over ancient financial pledges and real estate guarantees.
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Tower of
Pisa
Lady’s bold offer thwarts Leicester’s earldom plan
In a century old tale from London Chronicle, Lord Leicester hopes his nephew will wed a neighbor’s daughter to secure Holkham. Anne Albemarle’s daughter bluntly agrees to marry him herself, derailing the nephew’s path to the title.
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John
Leicester
Holkham
William
London Chronicle
Perseverance Tale of Timourlaine and the Determined Ant
Timour the great Asiatic conqueror known as Tam erlane recalls a life lesson. While hiding from enemies in a ruined building he watches an ant carry a corn grain up a high wall. The grain falls sixty nine times before the ant finally reaches the top on the seventieth attempt, inspiring courage and perseverance.
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Timour
Tamerlane
The Landscape Near Jerusalem by Sir Walter Scott?
The excerpt laments the pale landscape around Jerusalem, noting gray skies and winds that reinforce its stark truth. It admires the scene's candor, stark simplicity, and solemn frame, calling the view dignified and unforgettable as described by Robert Hickens in Century.
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Jerusalem
Robert Hickens
Easy Money Hard Featured Woman
A dialogue fragment from a Chicago Tribune piece features Tufford Knott asking a woman how she earned her first thousand dollars. He responds by saying he dreamed it. The exchange hints at themes of wealth and aspiration in a period-appropriate newsroom voice.
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Tufford Knott
Chicago Tribune
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed By Bristol Woman
Woman reports backache relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from J B Yoong Co drugstore. She credits the remedy with removing pain and soreness, restoring kidney function, and improving energy. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY lists Doan's as US sole agents. price 50 cents.
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Josephine Pegin
Washington St
Bristol
Dean
J.B. Yoong,& Co
Doan
Prioe
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
The Hydraulions win long distance prize at Portland parade
From the Phenix ashore items dated August 7 1900 the Hydraulious Hydraulion Hire Company Bristoll received a silver ice pitcher for the longest distance in the firemen’s parade. Capt Delano U S Cruiser Topeka and Mrs Delano visited Bristol.
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Phenix
Hydraulious
Portland
Maine
Hydes
Hydraulion Hire Company
Bristoll
R. L
F. Delavina
Springfield
Mass
Churd Street
Baker
Bristol
van Wickle
Blithewold
Ferry Road
Caroline
Edgartown
Wood Street
Shaw
Hoss Company
New London
Conn
Warwick
Bristol Light Infantry Leaves For Danny Davis
The Bristol Light Infantry departed Tuesday morning for Danny Davis under Lieut Serbst command. Pay-day at National India Rabbar C Company’s Works last Monday required 18000 dollars to pay off employees. John P Reynolds, school superintendent, returned home after a two week Vermont visit. Capt Collins improving Collins block. Harry Howe Bogert arrived for the summer visiting Mrs Theodore P Bogert. Mr Bogert a candidate for holy orders in the Episcopal diocese of Long Island while studying there.
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Phenix
Bristol Light Infantry
Danny Davis
Serbst
National India Rabbar C Company
John P. Reynolds
Vermont
Collins
Harry Howe Bogert
Rhode Island Greens and the Social Gambler
The article notes that gambling among society circles is vulnerable to professional gamblers. It cites Reginald Vanderbilt losing $75,000 in New York and receiving a hurried payoff, suggesting the socially elect rarely get fair treatment in gambling houses. The Narragansett Club raid underscores the persistent exploitation of the wealthy by fixed and unscrupulous venues.
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Narragansett Club
Reginald Vanderbilt
Delmonico’s
New York City
Vanderbilt
Awkward Questions Spark Father and Son Myth Talk
A child asks what an equinox is and a father’s joking etymology follows. The scene illustrates how public school lessons and parental explanations collide in a humorous exchange about myth and language.
What Happened to Bill
Mrs Dixon tries to settle Prank and Willie with a bedtime story when a doorbell interrupts. She is detained by a visitor as Bill’s nose is described as unwiped. Frank signals his mother from the stairs attempting to restore order.
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Bill
Tibetan Penal Code Reflections on Punishment
The Tibetan penal code links fines to the slain's importance, sets theft fines at seven to one hundred times value, and scales guilt by social status. Harborers are deemed worse criminals, and ordeals by fire or boiling water persist as proofs of innocence, while lamas avoid death yet practice torture.
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Europe
Tramp Speaks To Pompous Gentleman For Copper
A weary tramp asks a pompous man for a copper coin. The gentleman retorts with archaic rhyme about an ant and echoes a tale of family hardship. The exchange is recorded in a slangy, digressive style with dialect and old phrasing.
The Boy Told Him Father Found It Last
A brief dialogue captures a father and bright boy in a playful exchange. The father wonders why things are found last, and the boy speculates that after discovery people stop looking. The exchange ends with light humor about search habits.
She Still Lectures in Public After Marriage
A quip about a wife who lectured before marriage and continues lecturing publicly after becoming Mrs tile Your wife used to lecture before she was married Has she given it up now Mr Milds Well er yes that is In public.
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Mr. Tile
Mr. Milds
Road to business success through training and skill
The text urges readers to gain distinct skills through a business and shorthand course to secure higher pay and steady demand. It promises that ambition and perseverance plus training open doors to success and happiness, and invites enrollment evidence to prove the point, warning that delay costs earnings.
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Civil Service
W. H. Buffington
Philo May Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
U. S.A
Samuel McCaw
Camden
George W. Wells
John G. Crowley
Taunton
McCaw
Byfield Rubber Company
National India Rubbsar Company
Burney’s Grove
Mt. Hope
Thomas
Dennis Ryan
Naval Reserves Armory
Rhode Island Hospital
Lenox
Rhode Island
Tommy
Ather
Rhode
Buller Exchange
Providence, R. I
Rogers & Allen’s School
South Main St
Star Theatre
Queen OF Sea
Philadelphia
A. L. Boxgartz
Fall River,Mass
James Barry
KR. I
Rhode Island State College
State College
Kingston, R. I
SG. W. Simmons Undertakers
Emma E. Cares
Constitution “Street Alkalrs
Canal Street
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