Cambridge wheat researchers race for perfect grain
Scientific men at Cambridge are nearing a claim to increase wheat value by ten dollars an acre. The rivals include M. Wilmorin of Paris, Mr. Burbank, and John Garton of Warrington, with disease resistant wheat from Cambridge and heavy yield varieties from French hybrids and Garton. The goal is disease resistance plus high yield for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cambridge
Biffen
Punnett
M. Wilmorin
Paris
Burbank
California
John Garton
Warrington
Mr. Burbank
Garton
Cambridge School
Waltz Tempo Standard Set by Dance Teachers Union
At the second congress of the International Union of Dance Teachers in Holland the motion by BM Crompton of the Imperial Society of Dance Teachers England established a universal tempo of 60 beats to the dance for waltz and related music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gchevenginges
Holland
International Union of Dance Teachers
BM. Crompton
Imperial Society of Dance Teachers
England
Monkeys Marry in Form as Judge Officiates in Indiana
In Logansport Indiana James Reid a so called squire with 400 marriages in four years officiated at a ceremony uniting Master Tony a male monkey and Julia Kruger daughter of Dom Paul of Palapy Africa. The license lists Tony as two and Julia as one. Chief Vincent Skelton presented as the witness and the couple exchanged vows as guests witnessed. The pair received $65 as a wedding gift. The wedding ended with the couple eating the rice thrown by guests. Tony is a widower with Ashes his late mate cremated in Orville Lambrigger stores the ashes in a funeral urn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
James Reid
Squire
Julia Kruger
Tony
Chim Danzves
August Lambrigger
Orville
Ohio
Edward Hawke
Cass Circuit Court
Dom Paul
Palapye
Africa
Squire Reid
Vincent Skelton
Misa Julia Kruger
Reid
Lambrigger
Tony Io
Bod
Groundhog Ghouls Found Burrowing in Indiana Graves
In Vigo and Sullivan counties south of Terre Haute Indiana locals mourn graves disturbed by ground hogs. Bones were found strewn on surfaces with reburial efforts underway. Residents report burying holes filled with water and fires started to fumigate openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Vigo
Sullivan
Local townsman in Swoyersville and Wilkes-Barre stray scene
An unclear Pashto style fragment notes Simon Bole of Swoyersville laughing on a porch railing near a wedding at a Wilkes-Barre house. It mentions a mine death weeks earlier and a man waving an arm in laughter, but details are fractured and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Simon Bole
Sworersville
Boys Messenger Service Tries On Ladies Maid Roles in London
London district messengers are used for many tasks from guiding schoolchildren to running errands. In a curious turn a 14 year old boy acted as a lady’s maid to lace and button a dress, illustrating how hard to reach back buttons and rising costs push women to rely on young helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Onsewer
Asten
Spaniard Bride From Spain Weds Mining Heir in Spokane Cathedral
Senorita EB. Fer nau, daughter of C. B. Fernau of Belgium, marries H. C. Hall of Nelson at All Saints cathedral in Spokane. The ceremony, read by Dean Alfred Lockwood, followed Spanish customs with witnesses Dr. and Mme. D. La Beau. The match arose from a romance started in Huelva while mining interests linked Fernau, French, and English capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
EB. Fernau
Valverde del Camino
Spain
C. B. Fernau
Belgium
H. C. Hall
Nelson
B. C
All Saints Cathedral
Alfred Lockwood
Mme. D. la Beau
Baltimore
Huelva
Fernaus
Hall
Fernau
Atlantic Ocean
New War Engine in Britain Ships Faster Torpedoes
London reports the government plans to manufacture a new torpedo design touted as superior to the current type. It promises 30 knots speed and five mile range, to be fired mainly from submerged tubes on battleships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pure Food Laws Debate at Denver Convention
Delegates from major preserving houses gather for the Pure Food Congress in Denver to discuss benzoate of soda as a preservative and the model food law, amid a split between government-backed standards and states preferring independent laws. The Remsen board report supports benzoate safety in small to moderate doses, while Dr. Wiley and others argue for stronger guidance and safer practices in food preparation and labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Pure Food Congress
Association
Department of Agriculture
Toate
America
Inwa
Remsen Board
Roosevelt
Wilson
Wiley
Warwick M. Hough
St. Louis
Ira Remsen
Fashions from a past season showcased lace and velvet
A catalog of garments features gowns in white chiffon with gold bullion lace, lavender ball gown with net panels and soutache trim, a black velvet hat with lavender crown, a pale pink frock with embroidered collar, a black sash and straw hat, and a white ballate child’s dress with lace bertha and pale blue ribbons.
Linen and Black Frocks Describe Summer Dress Styles
The article outlines soft linen for an all black costume with pale green accents, front embroidery panels, and detachable skirt attachments. It also highlights a return to black frocks for service wear in fine silk voile, with patent leather belts, gathered yokes, Venetian lace trims, and coordinated hats and shoes.
Petticoats and Clothing Fit Discussed in Memoir Fragment
A trimmed fragment discusses infant garment fit noting petticoats with tiny sleeves causing nuisance as arms slip out while a romper slips over the head and fastens at the shoulders. The text mentions a small bottom and bottom hole at the shoulders and describes a simple closure.
Unclear Fragment Leads to No Clear News Item
The readable text lacks coherent events, people, organizations, or places to summarize into a proper news item. No identifiable outcome or action is present for a concise card.
Pastel Colores Make Easy Batiste Frocks
In pastel colors plain materials are easier to construct than striped or flowered fabrics. Delicate pastel batiste remains a home dressmaker favorite, with expensive sheer linen versions often copied by amateurs in baste work and close feather stitching.
Frilla of Footing Fashions Describe Blouse and Skirt Harmony
The article notes plaited frills of white tulle on colored foulard blouses and separate skirts intended for warmth. It highlights matching colors for a harmonious one piece look and mentions oilk edging, tie covered buttons, and bow ties in foulard to align with the color scheme.
Mercurial Letion Prompts Scar Removal Note
Mercurial letions claim to remove pimple scars with a mercurial leite application. The text notes potential scar reduction but lacks verifiable medical evidence and safety guidance.
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
National Editorial Association
A. Nevin Pomeroy
Franklin Weekly Repository
Chambersburg
Pennsylvania
Jamestown
St. Paul
Pure Food Convention
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!