Blue Sun in 1883 Sunda eruption and Kea sheep threat
In summer 1883 a massive volcanic eruption in the Sunda States blew a vast crater, ejected billions of tons of debris to seventeen miles, and masked the sun until sunset, seen within the equatorial belt. Nearby Batavia lamps burned before noon as the blue sun appeared. The Kea parrot in New Zealand endangers thousands of sheep, famed for its strong beak, nocturnal attacks, and unresolved breeding.
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Sunda States
Batavia
Equator
New Zealand
England's Largest Landowner Duke of Hamilton
England's biggest landowner is the Duke of Hamilton. He could give away a square mile of land each day for six months and still retain a comfortable estate eight miles square.
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England
Duke of Hamilton
Water in Potatoes and Their Starch Content
Ten pounds of potatoes of good variety contain about seven and a half pounds of water and two and a half pounds of food chiefly starch. The starch in potatoes equals the starch that forms the main nutritive substance in bread.
After the Fall of Nicholas Who Held Power in Russia
The article notes that after Nicholas's fall, Russian revolutionaries who held power funneled large sums to Sweden. It claims a Swedish bank preserves about fifty million dollars in Russian gold deposited recently, and refuses to return it to the original depositors who allegedly stole it.
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Nicholas
Sweden
First Triple Alliance Formed 250 Years Ago
A historical note recalls the 250th anniversary of the first Triple Alliance formed by Great Britain Sweden and Holland to shield the Spanish Netherlands from French expansion. The compact marked a key alliance in early European power politics.
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Sweden
Holland
Spanish Netherlands
France
Paris landlord offers rent-free for three months after birth
A landlord in Paris earns distinction by waiving rent for all tenants for the three months following a baby's birth. The policy applies to every tenant, aiming to support families during early parenthood.
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Paris
Naval Academy to mark 75th anniversary in 1920s
The United States Naval Academy, founded in 1845 by George Bancroft then Secretary of the Navy, will celebrate its seventy fifth anniversary next year. Bancroft served in President Potts's cabinet.
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United States Naval Academy
George Bancroft
Navy
Potts
Retired Lt Col G N Barney Recognizes District Editors
Colonel Carney forwards a message of appreciation from Lt Col G N Barney praising newspaper editors and postmasters in Colorado and Wyoming. He thanks them for cordial assistance to the Army Recruiting Service during the war and as Recruiting Officer for the district.
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G. N. Barney
Carney
War Department
Colorado
Wyoming
Skin Tortures Avoid Eczema with New Zemo Regimen
A health ad promotes Zemo as a topical remedy for skin irritation, claiming relief from eczema and other conditions. The message suggests an easy bottle solution and emphasizes the promise of clear skin.
Railroad Engineer Dies From Wreck Injuries Near Casper
Thomas S. Sheean of Chadron Nebraska railroad engineer died Friday morning in a Casper hospital from injuries after Northwestern passenger train No. 605 wrecked three miles east of Casper. He is survived by a wife and daughter. the body will be sent to Chadron for burial. He had been recovering from severe burns when complications developed.
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Casper
Wyo
Thomas S. Sheean
Chadron
Nebr
Northwestern
Casper Law
Fle
State Leader Wantads Bring Mesale Roof Paints Sherman Ga
Local classified listings announce Mesale roof paints available in Sherman Georgia. The brief notice highlights product availability and nearby dealers offering the supplies.
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Wantads
Mesale
Roof Paints
Sherman Ga
Fatal to Divide Lady Funeral Here Today
Mrs. Pe P. Siefkin of Pivide, Wye, died at St. John's hospital Sunday from accidental poisoning. Public services will be held at Use Pinel Congregational cucoh Us dilernans at 2 o'clock. From 10 uoull 1 o'clock.
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Pe P. Siefkin
Pivide, Wye
St. John's Hospital
Use Pinel Congregational
Death of Mrs Siefkin A 22-Year-Old City Resident
Friends may view the remains at the home of Mrs Siefkin's sister Mrs Fred A Rath. Mrs Siefkin was born March 7 1897 and died at 22. She leaves husband and three children Hebert Florence and Alice, her parents Mr and Mrs J T Swanson of a Buford area ranch, two sisters Mrs Bath and Miss Alice Swenson, and two brothers Ernest and Charles Swanson, both of Buford.
Indians Trim Soldiers Team in Gam
The Cheyenne Indians edged Port Russell diam onders 4 to 3 in eleven innings at Pioneer Park last Sunday. A large crowd of baseball fans watched the knife edge contest, which stayed tight from start to finish.
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Russell
Pioneer Park
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Leader Publishing Company
Albert Hearst
Carey Avenue
Nyla
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Assoriated Presse
Tae En
U.S
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Sederiely Af Canreta
Senata
First Triple Alliance
Naval Academy
Magola
Corn Products Refining CO
National Starch CO
P.O
Fock
Guandina Life Building
Sheean
Castoria
A. W. Strand
Phone
W. As
Boyd
Comorton
Dayawi
Hdw
Arp & Hammond
Hobbs & Huckfeldt, F. A Roedel
Cheyenne, WY
Capito Furn, Co
Hopper & Bartley Hdw
Percy Smith Furn. Co
Ealt Lake
Cler
Continental OL Company
Chepaone
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