Agreement Aims to Protect North Pacific Fur Seals
An 15 year treaty among the United States Great Britain Russia and Japan bans at sea slaughter of fur seals and hands land based harvest to the sovereign islands. It notes Alaskan Russian and Japanese herds with breeding islands and outlines seasonal migration and feeding patterns of bulls cows and pups.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Rosela
Japan
North Pacific Ocean
Russia
British Columbia
America
North Pacific
High Seas
Robben Reef
Kuril Chain
Commander Islands
Kamtchatka
Pacific Ocean
California
Pribilof Islands
Beringwea
Theae ‘Elands
Alaska
Asia
Ames
Giant trees tall as giants of Oregon forest reserve
Hood River Valley observer George T. Prather describes enormous trees in the forest reserve near Hood River Oregon. He recalls Perdinand Floss of Latourelle who first drew attention to the giants and notes two tree species with tall straight trunks and striking crowns in a remote canyon near Loch Lake.
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West Fork
Hood River
Bull Run Lake
Ore
George T. Prather
Bret
Perdinand Floss
Latourelle
Mt Hood
Floss
Hidden Canyon
Loch Lake
New York World
Reform Mayor George Marshall Seen Narrowly Beaten
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls George Marshall as a reform mayor of Columbes who pursued major changes and was defeated in reelection. The passage then shifts to an unrelated, poetic meditation on nature and a mistyped scene of birds and dew on Monterey cypress and a meadow.
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George
Marshall Wee
Columbes
Marshall
Poole
Silver
Glacier
Unclear Scribbled Dialogue Fragments From a Logue Scene
Fragmentary overheard lines show a character urging action while another defends doing something. The snippet resembles a dialogue pair with names like Etheli and Mulder and includes incomplete phrases and garbled punctuation.
Reservations Bar White Access to Alcohol Under New Policy
The Indian bureau chief enforces a ban on alcohol for whites on reservations while allowing sacramental wine under church authority Circular No. 665 directs strict conformity with the law. It notes irregularities and urges agency superintendents to observe the prohibition and safeguard Native lands.
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India
Indian Bureau
F. It
Secretary of the Interior
Superintendenta of
Navy Catapult Aero Boat Trials Raise Global Interest
Foreign observers in Washington monitor the navy yard tests of Capt. W. L Chambers's catapult for launching aeroplanes. Glen Curtiss built the new aero boat for the navy, capable of fifty miles per hour on water and sixty on air, with two seats and dual controls. Lieutenant Theodore Ellyson pilots the craft, marking a practical launch method for warships.
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Ashington
Washington
Washington Navy Yard
Capt
W. L Chambers
Navy
Glen Curtiss
Theodore Ellyson
Kw Gene Ely Few
Erept
Eliyeon
Mammonda
California
Bureau
Mike the Mail Horse Sets Standard for Duty in Washington
Harles A Matthews, superintendent of carriers at the Washington post office, praises Mike the horse for his loyalty and punctuality on the block system. Mike has spent seven of his twenty four years delivering mail to local hotels, knows routes, times, and when to move on to the next stop without delays.
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Harles A. Matthews
Washington Postofice
Mike Mike
Mike
Ernest Miller
Alexandria
Interest in Muskrat Farming Report Highlights Local Scrambling
Annual report of the biological survey notes strong local interest in muskrat farming. It mentions muskrat males and fence screening in the same area and compares the activity to limited global occurrences, underscoring regional opportunity.
Fragmented historical note on women and conflict
A garbled line mentions men and women and a scene of people being led somewhere. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear actions or date.
Betrothal of Mrs Gould Sparks Charity Tale
A New York charity worker comments on Mi Helen Miller Goulds engagement by recalling a tale of a poor minister who endlessly gave away his clothes to the needy until he finally realized his folly. The anecdote underscores Goulds devotion to philanthropy.
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Helen Miller Gould
New York
Iteok
Ott
Christmas Hint Paradox Sparks Laughing Spouse Exchange
A witty exchange reveals a wife claiming she hints to her husband that she does not want what she does want, and then she ends up getting it, illustrating the contrarian charm of domestic hints. The dialogue plays on the idea that a least hint provokes a strong reaction, yet turns into a desired outcome.
Baby Eczema Cure Promised by Cuticura Team
Mrs. E F Sulzberger reports a two year old boy suffered severe head and body eruptions with itching and bleeding. After trying an eczema ad and using Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a tight hood at night, the child recovered fully. Cuticura products sold worldwide with free samples via mail in Boston.
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Ransom
Ike
E. F. Sulzberger
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Resented His Defection By Friends Over New Children
Mary and James were longtime friends until new neighbors arrived. James faltered in loyalty, then returned to Mary after she rebuffed him. She declared she would not be mere friend to someone with many showy associates. A real test of genuineness follows. Gabe asks how to tell a genuine diamond from a fake, Hleve suggests trying to hook it.
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Mary
James
Gabe
New York Flats and Christmas Tight Living Described
The piece notes cramped New York rentals in good neighborhoods with five thousand dollar flats often being small. Prof Brander Matthews speaks at a luncheon about housing strain and affordability. The dialogue mentions a wife’s silent reaction to late returns and a dog joke reflecting social humor.
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New York
Brander Matthews
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