Hoped to Disseminate Principles Broadcast Through Commonwealth
A plan by David Snedden to teach scientific farming in public schools and to open six state agricultural schools seeks to reclaim abandoned farms and boost rural development. The proposal includes agricultural departments in all high schools and strong support from Secretary Ellsworth.
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Commonwealth
Boston
David Snedden
State Board of Education
J. Lewis Elsworth
State Board of Agriculture
Ellsworth
Women Seek Hidden Treasure Off Costa Rica Island
A bizarre tale recounts two women and a party sailing near Cocos Island seeking a legendary gold treasure from Peruvian cathedrals. They allegedly control a cache aboard the Mary Deer after mutiny and shipwrecks, with a portion to fund religious causes as claimed by London sponsors.
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San Francisco
Cocos
Costa Rica
Stanley Booth
London
Till
Childs
Toneéon
Auss
Davis
Lendom
Capencinas
Lira
Stirs
Evidence Amid 1910 Debate on Agricultural Education
A fragment notes that the year 1910 shows the need for additional legislation to support agricultural education, signaling a push for reforms in rural schooling and farmer instruction.
Hedgehog Bounty Sparks Maine Debate On Meat Worth
In Machias Maine advocates urge hedgehog meat as a food source arguing 150000 dead hedgehogs and $28000 in bounties could feed soldiers for weeks. They praise hedgehogs over skunk and muskrat and recount a simple clay roasted method while noting a 1901 1902 bounty law costing 38000 led to repeal.
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Maine
Machias
England
Michigan
Time is Money as Man Warned by Pickpocket in Chicago
John Kafman of Montana visited Chicago en route to Pennsylvania when a stranger picked his pocket at 7:47. He reported the incident to police after a 7:55 a.m. observation. Kafman said the thief claimed he resembled a western breeze and intended to call his wife to Chicago.
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Chiceso
John Kafman
Poe
Chicago
Alberta
Ment
Pittsburg
Ted Tee
Contrab Station
Montana
Kafman
Tin
Clark calls for a full cost inquiry of U S wars since 1776
Champ Clark proposes a government inquiry to calculate the direct and incidental costs of all United States wars since 1776. He argues such figures would yield instructive comparisons between wartime and peacetime spending and control.
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Champ Clark
United States
Paxton Toilet Co promotes Paxtine for fresh breath
Welcomed by men who smoke as Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic removes offensive tobacco breath and the dark brown taste. A rinse and tooth brush leave the mouth deodorized and breath sweet. Superior to liquids or peroxide for toilet use. sold in stores or by mail from Boston. Free sample offered. The biggest work in the world is being done in the little red schoolhouse.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Little Red Schoolhouse
Doctor’s Cure Promised by Pinkham Medicine
A Pound Wisconsin woman proclaims relief from dyspepsia and female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Blood Unifier. The ad promotes the product as a standard 30 year remedy for women’s ailments and offers free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Pound
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Herman Lieth
Drawing Him On
Edith taunts Ernest about fleeing the parlor then admits a plan to run away and tests his resolve as he vows to catch and hold her.
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Edith
Ernest
Street Sayings and the Lifespan of London Slang
A London Chronicle note traces street speech and slang phrases its life span. Some sayings vanish, others endure, with examples like Does your mother know you're out lingering since 1840. The piece also shows how phrases are revived with tweaks over decades.
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London
London Chronicle
Stranger Hug Sparks Court Case at Ball Game
A young man hugged a stranger at a ball game and was arrested. He argued in court that any man might do the same, and expert testimony supported his claim. The next day a crowd of 5,000 girls appeared at the game in the sequel.
Not emitted dialogue from Mrs Benham and Benham
The readable fragment shows a sparring exchange where Mrs Benham deflects blame and Benham counters by implying others would misread finances based on appearances.
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Benham
Men pursue money to gain more wealth
Some men show anxiety to obtain money because they believe it will enable them to secure greater gains.
Garfield Tea Seeks Health Claims For Liver Relief
Garfield Tea pledges to regulate the liver and ease sick headaches and bilious attacks while also claiming to relieve constipation. The ad notes that many men judge wellness by a loud necktie rather than health.
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Garfield
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