Vienna a City of Death and Decline in War's Aftermath
A Washington briefing from the National Geographic Society portrays Vienna as a “city of the dead” with hospitals full and streets emptied as World War I devastation reshapes the once vibrant capital. It recalls prewar Vienna’s music, parks, fortifications, and municipal ownership while noting the current stark contrasts to the city’s former grandeur and cultural life.
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Washington, D.C
Vienina
Washington
National Geographic Society
Europe
Whitsuntide
Rock Creek Park
Washington, D. C
Wang & Aul
Wuaing
Vienna
Danube
Desert duel ends with scorpion killing centipede
J W Catick former mayor of San Bernardino witnessed a death battle in the San Bernardino hills. A two inch scorpion killed a centipede after battling for life. Prospectors have long bet on such clashes but this is the first witnessed instance.
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San Bernardino
Cal
J. W. Catick
Painted Hills
San Bernardino County
Galick
Mohave
Death Valley
Farm Wages Reach Peak in U S History
The Department of Agriculture reports farm wages last year set record highs. Monthly wages with board averaged 39.82 dollars, without board 56.92, harvest day wages 4.48 in the north central states, and western regions saw 62.96 with board and 87.12 without. Wages rose as crops and animal products increased, indicating a wage recovery from prior years.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
North Central
Mississippi River
South Atlantic
South Central States
Mountain and Pacific States
Indferfe
War Hero Arrives as Cook on Ship
Lieut. Henry J. Mansell of the British Royal Navy, decorated by King George, arrived in San Francisco as a cook on a schooner. En route from China to Vancouver he developed appendicitis and landed at Apia for surgery after the vessel diverted 300 miles off course. He then continued toward London aboard the Apia-bound schooner.
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San Francisgo
Henry J. Mansell
King George
Mansell
Vancouver
China
Apia
London
Weather data snapshot with temperatures and humidity
At 6 am temperature 28 degrees with a high of 40 degrees at 4 pm and a low 28. Normal temp 27. Wet bulb 23. Relative humidity 44. Wind 40 mph from the west. Precipitation since January 4 about 0.64 inches versus 0.80 inches normal.
Animal dances echo ancient rites in Native traditions
National Geographic bulletin notes fox trot lime duck and grizzly bear dances trace origins to American Indian stories and ceremonies. It highlights the buffalo and eagle dances, Hopi snake dance, Sioux symbols, and the butterfly dance as enduring cultural expressions and ties to nature.
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Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Washington
Society Islands
Plains
Mississippi Valley
Star sprinters meet in New York Indoor Games feature
One of the great sprint fields assembles for the New York Athletic Club Indoor Games at 22nd Regiment Armory. Notre Dame star Billy Hayes and Loren Murchison lead a lineup including Johnson of Michigan, Roltie Teschmer, Walter Conway, Roy Morse, Bob DeGendre, and Bernie Weters Jr for a night of elite sprint clashes.
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New York
New York Athletic Club
22Nd Regiment Armory
Billy Hayes
Notre Dame
Loren Murchison
New York A. G
Johnson
Michigan
Roltie Teschmer
Mwerward
Walter Conway
Morningside A. C
Roy Morse
Salem Crescent A .C
Bob DcGendre
Georgetown
Bernie Weters, Jr
Survey Shows Over 50 000 Farmers Own Farm Motor Trucks
A preliminary USDA and Farit Management survey of about 36 000 crop reporters finds 49 195 motor trucks owned by farmers for farm use across the United States. Reported by state totals include Georgia 41 808, South Dakota 4 708, Texas 1 668, Wyoming 174, and others.
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United States
Office of Fariti Management
Buréawu of Grop
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Town
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Silk Speculation Probe Sails to Japan and China
A six member commission led by Charles Cheney sails from San Francisco to Japan and China to curb alleged excessive raw silk speculation. The group will study speculation on Japanese exchanges and explore boosting silk production in China as imports swell and insurance concerns rise.
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San Francisco
Cal
Japan
China
New York
Charles Cheney
The
Silk Association of America
America
Mexico Welcomes Boy Scout Movement Expansion
Mexico City February 5. The boy scout movement is viewed with favor in Mexico. Its expansion in the republic will be supervised by the department of war which has appointed a commission to visit the United States and Latin American countries to establish closer relations among the organizations.
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Austria-Hungary
United States
Vienna
Washington
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Visnia
St. Stephen's
St. Peter's
Austria
Am Kreuz
Mexico City
Boy Scout Movement
Mexico
Republica
Department of War
Alaskan Unions Rename Labor Group and Launch Paper
In Ketchikan Alaska labor union members vote to rename the territorial body from Alaska Labor Union to Naska Industrial Union and establish a new paper. Sidney S Charles, ex Juneau Empire editor, elected editor of the new publication.
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Ketchikan
Alaska
Tech
Labor Union Men of
Alaska Labor Union
Naska Tndustrial Union
Sidney S. Charles
Juneau Mnipire
Paper Delivery Offer Prompted by Call 93
An advertisement urges readers to call 93 to arrange newspaper delivery at no extra cost. It promotes home delivery service with a promise of convenience and free setup.
New Cheyenne Map Offers City Wide Detail and Additions
W K Jones releases a 1919 Cheyenne city map showing all additions inside and outside the city limits. The cloth mounted atlas includes Lake Terry Avalon Acres and street numbering, with blocks and lots labeled for precise reference. It highlights multiple additions and the Lake Minnehaha and Alta Vista layouts for navigational clarity.
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Dnottier Pleventh
Interfior Heights
Colorado
Cheyenne
Sones
Terry
Avalon Acres
Nob Hill
Broadway
Happy Jack Road
Union Pacific
Kansas
Wyoming
Gadds
York
Kings
Denver
Garlin Avenue
State Street
Lincoln
Douglas
Division
Fremont
Aspen
Walnut
Lincoln Street
Lake Minnehaha
Alta Vista
Maple Street
Spruce Street
Elm Street
Minnehaha
Thirteenth
Fourteenth
Fourteenth Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Fairview Addition
Eleventh Street
Fourteenth Street
Twelfth Street
Fifteenth Street
Cheyenne Avenue
Gheyenne
Adam
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Jackson
Harrison
Prairie
Fountain
Avalon
Carpenter
Morgana Avenues
Pershing
Heights
Pershing Boulevard
South Cheyenne
Grand View
Roberts’ Place
Crafts Central Heights
Cheyenne Heights
Baird Terrace
Warren
Glen
Meno Park
Park
Holdrege
Hellman
Alt Vista
Burlington Heights
Jones
Princeton Honors Soldier Heroes With Memorial Day
Princeton University will dedicate War Memorial Hall in Nassau Hall to commemorate 445 soldiers who died in World War I. President Hibben leads observance with alumni participation and an informal mid year commencement for 80 war veterans from classes 1917 1918 and 1949 who left college in 1947 to enlist.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Hibben
War Memorial
Nassau Hall
Banquet in Honor of Old Fire Horse Newey in Great Falls
A February 26 banquet in Great Falls Montana honors Newey the fire horse after 27 years of service. Attendees include firefighters who have served since 1886 and the horse will be saluted with a special trough at the end of the table. One local firm advertises property listings in the notice.
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Great Falls
Mont
Newey
Dewey
Inventor of Yoke in Fairview Ages 75
Mrs Lennah Berry, aged 75, of Fairview, Massachusetts, is described as a hardy pioneer who tends cattle, does market work, and handles daily tasks independently despite her age. The fragment notes her long life and self-reliance, highlighting resilience in rural work.
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Fairview
Mit
Lennah Berry
Large and complete line of baby carriages and sulkies
Hobbs Hudkfeldt and Finkbindr advertise a full assortment of baby carriages and sulkies for sale. The listing emphasizes variety and availability at their store, inviting customers to inspect the display and choose from multiple designs and prices.
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Hobbs
Hudkfeldt & Finkbindr
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Cheyenne, Wyoming
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