Trans-Hemisphere Rail Line Nears Reality Dream
New York report on the Pan American Financial Conference outlines the plan for a trunk rail line from Hudson Bay to Patagonia and Buenos Aires. Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia and other nations would connect with feeders linking Caribbean and Pacific routes, aiming for a continuous Continent-wide system with potential 10 000 mile sea to sea travel.
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New York
Hudson Bay
Patagonia
Buenos Aires
Washington
Charles M. Pepper
Roosevelt
Congress
Mexico
Arctic Circle
South America
Argentina
Hinton Rowan Helper
United States
Henry Gassaway Davis
West Virginia
Andrew Carnegie
James G. Blaine
Mexico City
Davis
Carnegie
Pepper
Columbia
Peru
Chile
Brazil
Herlador
Uruguay
Paraguay
Central America
Colombia
Ecuador
la Qupiaca
Bolivia
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic
Pacific
Rio Janeiro
Pan-American Railway Committee
International High Commission
Inter-American High Commission
Varius
Mr. Pepper
Puerto Montt
Transand
Valparat- 50
Rio de Janeiro
la Quiaca
la Paz
Pan-American’ Railway
Committee On
Transportation
Martinez Vargas
Argentine Financial Mission
Waahing
Paris Arrival Frock Features Navy Serge With Braid
A new spring frock from Paris showcases elbow sleeves hip trimming and a delicate neck frill. The design uses navy blue serge with metal braid trimming and a short skirt with loose panel accents.
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Paris
Oddities and Facts From Fiji to London News
A curious eel in Fiji whistles when excited and London hosts a vast police station for three thousand officers. Russians deem journeys unlucky on Monday or Friday. Over a 70 year life the heart travels 4 292 000 miles. A grain of gold leaf covers 46 square inches. The Persian rug making requires about twenty-
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Fiji
London
Severe Winter Makes Southern Resorts More Inviting
Detroit society leaders sunning at Palm Beach as snowstorms hit home. Dispatches say the severe winter makes southern pleasure resorts doubly alluring this season, managers report.
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Detroit
Palm Beach
Factoids and Folklore From Global History Snippets
A collection of curious data points: population growth, ocean volumes, bees gathering honey, tea production, ostrich plumage, early fire engines, Iceland barter system, Colorado forest vacations, centuries of silk, battleship electric plants, literacy in Portugal, aging parliaments, Dead Sea salinity, foreign populations in Europe, Irish birth rates, Ottoman sultans’ fates, US gold ore vs victory bonds, iron/steel dust from railways, bee hive cooling, Moroccan snakes, mosque bells, Moslem views on bells, Genoa emerald vase, Delhi Darwaza, rhinoceros horn cups, height loss with age, ancient beans, honesty among Chinamen.
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United States
England
New York
Iceland
Colorado
China
Portugal
Europe
Niksdag
Dead Sea
Spain
Norway
Ireland
Ottoman Empire
Constantinople
Morocco
Genoa
India
Delhi
Mecca
Bankers Offer Reward for Bazant
Wyoming Bankers Association secretary Farry B. Henderson warns banks and offers a reward for Bazant and companion. Bazant Brothers of Lemon South Dakota cashed two drafts for 200 and 150 dollars at Shoshoni Wyoming and two drafts at The First National Bank of Shoshoni, with unknown amounts. Bazant, described as 5 10, 150 pounds, wool cap and brown vest, traveled with a woman described as his wife. A $100 reward is offered for Bazant's arrest and conviction. Telegraph the Secretary.
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Farry B. Henderson
Wyoming Bankers Association
Sam Bazant
Bazant
Foley Kidney Pills Promised to Restore Vitality
An old advertisement asks if readers feel tired, claims Foley Kidney Pills tone up the kidneys banishing headaches and poisons from blood. Testimonial from Rev. W F M Swyndale of Macon Georgia notes willingness to speak for the product as it is sold widely.
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Foley
W. F. M. Swyndale
Macon, Ga
Foley Kidney
Mouth Memorial Hospital
New Jersey
Nuxateron
Max
Automobile Painting at 314 East 8th Street Notice
Public notice of a business operation at 314 East 8th Street listing dates from February 8 through March 8 for automobile painting services.
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East 8Th St
France to Honor Five Wyomingites Who Died in Navy
Lieutenant Commander P. S. Theiss at the Denver navy recruiting station will distribute French diplomas signed by the president of France to relatives of five Wyoming men who died serving in the U S Navy during World War I. Diplomas will be handed through the American Legion to next of kin of Robert Barnum Wheatland. William Baker Wheatland. James Christensen Durham. Martin Johnson Rawlins. Merrill McLennan Rawlins.
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P. S., Theiss
Denver
France
United States Navy
Germany
Wyoming
American Legion
Wyoming Navy
Robert Raymond Barnum
E. J. Barnum
Wheatland
Wyo
William Warner Baker
Robt. Alexander Baker
James Alfred Christensen
James Christensen
Durham
Martin Sands Johnson
Mary Johnson
8Th Street
Rawlins
Merrill Dewey McLennan
Hugh
Bolsheviki Beard Hold Wins Struggle in Siberia
Garry McGarry, Knights of Columbus supervisor in Siberia, reports on K of C sports for ten thousand Americans. A Vladivostok boxing and wrestling carnival saw mixed nationalities compete. Americans dominated events, including a long wrestling bout between two bearded Russians suspected of Bolshevik sympathies.
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Garry McGarry
Knights of Columbus
Siberia
William P. Larkin
New York
K. of C
Knights
Vladivostok
K. of CG
Wrestler Seizes Opponent to Mat for Victory
The wrestler seized his opponent by the beard, established a foothold, and brought him to the mat. He earned the decision and the prize a safety razor.
Committee Named to Welcome Ohioans to Cheyenne
Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce directors named a reception committee for visiting Cleveland Manufacturers Association members. Hd P. Stone chairs A D Kelley C B Irwin Chas Riner and Frank Bon will host the party of about fifty expected to arrive March 5. Also noting a local baby carriage outlet.
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Cleveland Manufacturers Association
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
P. Stone
A. D. Kelley
C. B. Irwin
Chas. Riner
Frank Bon
Cleveland
West
Cheyenne
Diagonally Attached Triplex Springs Transform Car Ride
The springs attach diagonally to wheels, providing smoother travel as passengers ride in comfort. This innovation promises a light car ride with unprecedented ease and stability.
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Patter
Cassel- Baxter
Wellnitz
Irs
East
Svenue
Rey m
American Transportation Utility
T. H. Macon
Leo F. Mullin
Grey and Field Mcouse
Wasserman’s
James Crancia Sullivan
Bellevise Hospital
Westchester Y
George H. Saker
B. Nodal and
G. A. Sanda
Navy
Hobbs, Huckfeldt & Finkbiner
U.S. S
Overland
Mentz-Overland Motor Company
Capitol Avenue
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