Swedish American league forms to aid in Kansas
In Topeka on June 6 a Swedish American league committee organized to advance business manufacturing and social interests for the 75 000 Swedes in Kansas. E H Ovany president and a dozen officers say the league will pursue state office and recruit good men for leadership while denying political ties.
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Peka Kan
Igether Y Pihllladswenson
Clay Center
Lindsborn
Soriing Coulstron
Osage City
John Ebure Scanla
Otto Anderson
Oldsburg
Cj Kan
Topeka
E. Hovany
Jrod
Evement
Kansas
League
Hhs
Nelson
Dog’s hold on family sparks Fulton County case
In Atlanta on June 7 a husband testifies in a suit against A T Pate over injuries to Jewel, alleging a black dog named Sport disrupted family life. He claims the dog slept in his wife’s bed while Jewel suffered a broken collarbone and the infant was neglected. He cites rising costs and alleged wife and mother-in-law care for the pet over the child.
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Atlanta
Louise Pate
A. T. Pate
Fulton County
Sportame
Jewel
Miss Mia Stokes Purchases Private Townsite in Redlands
Miss Mia Eggleston Phelps Stokes of York known for Yale and Columbia links and public benefactions secures a private townsite at Malot near Redlands. A realty firm sold adjoining land to form a bungalow town, raising lot prices to around 100. She plans summers at her estate in Oaklands lusive and returns to Southern California in fall.
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Redlands
Cal
Mia Eggleston Phelps Stokes
York
Yale
Columbia
Miss Stokes
Oaklandslusive
Malot
Sharon
California
Dandies Rehearse Quick Change Dress This Season
The dancers rehearse rapid costume changes to save time during peak season. Gentlemen must avoid white flannels in streets after 11 o clock morning heat restrictions reflect evolving masculine fashion and etiquette.
Is She More Beautiful Than Pretty Girls Of America
Paris reports artist Paul Helleau now says America has the world's prettiest woman after painting society women in New York, Washington, and Philadelphia. He notes he saw more pretty heads in New York than ever before.
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Paris
Paul Helleau
America
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Helleau
Freckles and Tan Signals of Health in Girls
Freckles and a tan are described as signs of health arising from sun exposure. The article explains freckles are persistent, pigment deposits from skin cells, and notes limited bleaching options. It warns against unsafe treatments like corrosive sublimate and endorses natural appearance as desirable.
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Moun- Talpeus
Thirsty Maine Bans Drunkard’s Dozen Tablets
A Bangor report details a Maine sheriff chasing a tabloid drink drumbeat selling condensed drinks in tablets and vials. The salesman travels with stock and offers mail restock, promising whiskey like mixes at a cheap total cost, though the concoctions are not genuine spirits.
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Bangor
Maine
Drummer
Summer Garden Helps for Succession Planting and Care
A brief guide on succession planting sweet corn and snap beans to mid July for late use. It notes transplanting three to four times builds a stronger root system and wetter growth, frequent cultivation with a fine toothed horse cultivator preserves moisture, and pinching two foot cantaloupe vines promotes branching and fruiting.
Nationwide War Planned on Cancer in Education Campaign
Thirteen national medical societies met at the Harvard club in New York to launch a nationwide educative campaign against cancer modeled after tuberculosis efforts. The plan emphasizes recognizing symptoms and early doctor visits, with surgery seen as a potential remedy in early stages and radium treatment deemed experimental.
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New York
Harvard Club
Safe deposit vaults origin in Civil War era banks
The piece traces the rise of safe deposit vaults in the United States during Civil War bank robberies. It notes banks used porters to guard valuables for a fee, giving birth to modern vaults, while England adopted the idea more slowly in London about a generation later.
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London
Hanker
Real Indians to stage Hiawatha pageant in Riverdale
New York on June 7 Real Indians a Iroquois tribe from Lake reservation encamp near Riverdale upper Manhattan will perform Lonefellow's Hiawatha outdoors on the estate of E C Delafield. The event presented by the Women's Municipal League aims to bring the poem to life and raise funds for women's civic work and city governance. The pageant features about seventy five performers depicting Hiawatha Minnehaha Pau-Puk-Keewis Gitehe Manito and other characters with no white actors. Notable committee members include Col and Mrs Roosevelt Mr and Mrs Seth Low President John H Finley Dr St Clair McKelney and Mr and Mrs E C Delafield at Fieldston estate the pageant will run for a month.
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New York
Lonefellow
Hiawatha
E. C. Delafield
Riverdale
Lake Reservation
Manhattan Island
Henry Kudson
van Courtland Park
Hudson
Women’s Municipal League
New York City
Minehaha
Breat
Committee of Honor
Roosevelt
Seth Low
John H. Fintey
College of the City of New York
St Clair McKelney
Occupations Believed To Promote Health And Vitality
A historical piece argues certain trades boost health. It cites tar work as antiseptic and immunity to epidemics, steel work improving respiratory health, dairying and bakers producing strong bodies, butchers and chocolate makers as robust, with sealing wax factories purportedly aiding consumption.
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Jenner
Horse Tail Show Anti Docking Plea
Walter Winans of the United States staged a horse tail circus at Surrender Parl to campaign against docking. Demonstrations claimed an undocked tail is safe for riding and driving with tails used as an air rudder and for steering, while a colt was driven with a box of stones tied to its tail.
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London
Walter Winang
United States
Surrender Parl
Winans
Grasshopper Extermination Campaign Planned in Garden City
Garden City reports heavy early grasshopper activity prompting a state agricultural college campaign. Entomologist HK Millikan is sent to lead the effort and will stay until the infestation is controlled. In Manhattan residents donate 590 dollars to hire a summer superintendent of 4H clubs, Rev. Riley Morgan of Weber chosen to run contests in corn, vegetables, and flowers.
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Garden City
Kan
State Agricultural College
Millikan
Manhattan
Jewell-co
Riley Morgan
Weber
Woman Watchman Knows No Fear
Mrs. Astrid Wolfe is the only woman in New York registered as a night watchman with police powers. She argues women are braver and better suited for the role, noting greater alertness and willingness to handle doors, studios, and tenant protection. She dismisses fears and asserts women can perform all night watch duties.
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United Press
New York
Astrid Wolfe
Rome
Tao
Widow Receives Diary Of Dead Explorer From Expedition
London reports Commander Evans of the Scott Antarctic expedition delivered Seaman Evans pocketbook and diary to his widow. Mrs Evans says she cannot publish the diary for two years.
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Widow
London
Evans
Seaman Evans
Beautful Sunny Day Inspires Gentle Nature Jokes
A bright, pristine day brings lighthearted humor as the landscape smiles. Birds chorus and flowers tilt toward the sun while residents share light jokes about the beauty around them.
Turkish eunuchs seek shelter in Tangier despite tensions
In Tangier on June 1, Dutch minister acts as guardian for four eunuchs from ex Sultan Mouley Field many quarrels arise over their protection and status. The four eunuchs seek asylum at the legation and the minister consults Moroccan authorities while providing meals and defense amid diplomatic sensitivity.
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Tangier
Morocco
Honehold
Mouley Field
Netherlands
Keran
Nishove Holt
Tereed
Tee
Corvies
London wedding features women ushers in ceremony
London June 7 The wedding of Mies Nina Rosalind Hutchinson daughter of CoC. Houtchineau KC and John Puneville Hertérett son of J. D. Botterell of Coloe Park Fesex drew two reports noting women ushers as well as men. The women ushers Miss Barbara and Miss Audrey Hutchinson were highlighted as notable.
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London
Mies
Nina Rosalind Lutchinson
Cocoon
Coc. Houtchineau KC
John Puneville Hertérett Aon
J. D. Botterell
Coloe Park
Fesex
Road Bonds Outshine Past Years by Over 400 Million
The Good Roads Yearbook 191 edition notes over 400 million dollars in road bonds issued and outstanding. State and county bonds total about 60.8 billion? Wait. The record cites a national total near 770 million bonds with issued additions possible from unreported counties.
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Cood
United Hidies
United States
Honda
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