Fight Against Insects Shapes Rich Underworld of Farming
The article describes how pests threaten farms, the economy, and homes, detailing Stephen Forbes of Illinois and his work to control chinch bugs and other pests. It explains methods like kerosene emulsions, plowing, disking, crop rotation, barriers, and insect-spotting research to protect crops and urban areas from destructive insects.
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Stephen A. Forbes
Illinois
State Laboratory of Natural History
University of Ilois
Seifence
Dr. Forbes
Forbes
Mona Lisa Mystery: Four Centuries of Enigmatic Smile
Paris reports rare canvas tale of Leonardo da Vinci portrait known as Mona Lisa or La Joconde. Critics and scholars debate Reinach’s theory of the sitter’s grief driven smile while tracing its royal provenance from Francis I to Versailles. The painting’s fame endures as debate and fascination surround its subject and value.
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Paris
Leonardo da Vinci
Louvre
Solomon Retnach
Retnach
Dreyfus
da Vinci
Francesco de Giocondo
Florence
Mona Lisa Gherardini
Giocondo
Reinach
Joye
Gratis
onjJy
Mona “Linay
Fanciulla
Francesco del Giocondo
Mona Iisa
Santa
Iun
Theophile Gautier
Jaya
Franic
Arsene Houssaye
Theater- Praneals
Shin- Snx
Emile
Ieeon
Carotti
Europe
Giuconda
Rapheel
Law Students Dining in Temple Hall Tradition
Louisville Times notes a centuries old ritual in London where Temple University Law students dine at a long oak table in Temple Hall. About 60 law students gather nightly during the eating term, summoned by a silver mounted horn, with ties to Shakespearean and 18th century literary history surrounding Crown Office Row.
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London
Fleet Street
Broad Embankment
Louisville Times’ London
The
Temple
University
Temple Hall
Temple Trall
Shakespeara
Windsor Park
Drake
Metropolie
A Conservative Method in a Speeches Exchange
A constituent challenges a speech by Senator Shams, saying nothing new is said. The senator replies that public address aims to reflect voters ideas and earn praise for agreement. The exchange underscores political messaging and perceived authenticity.
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Sorsham
Queen Helene on Mothers Duty and National Character
A passage notes Queen Helene of Italy urges mothers to train children, especially daughters, in industrial habits and self denial. Mrs. Logan contrasts royal families and American mothers, arguing royal discipline offers a lesson in responsibility for shaping future leaders and national virtue.
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Helene
Italy
America
John A. Logan
Atlanta Journal
Republc
Good and Useful Citizens of the American Republic
A fragment praising citizens as worthy members of the Republic emphasizes value of virtue and public spirit, urging continued dedication to national well being and civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Republic
Crimson Gulch Census Story Report
A Stratagem notes Crimson Gulch made a wonderful showing in its census figures. Broncho Bob confirms they tricked census taker Three-Fingered Sam by offering him limited credit at Pike Paradise, delaying his work until a higher tally could be seen.
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Broncho
Bob
Sam
Pike Paradise
Almost 400 Years Old Medieval Violin Patronage Revealed
The old man fiddle built in 1623 by Gasparo Duffio Prugear of Brescia is now owned by Frederick L. Neddermeyer. Known as the old man it bears Nicolo de Roberti inscription and mosaics of a monk and Brescia monastery. Neddermeyer acquired it years ago via Mrs. Franz Kunze. It produces a cello like tone in places.
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Bt. Louis
Gasparo Duffio Prugear
Bressa
Frederick L. Neddermeyer
St. Paul
Nicolo de Roberti
Old Fort Crab Manor House Across Hudson From Albany
Albany dispatch notes an aged brick manor near Rennselear across the Hudson from Albany, labeled Fort Crab by a 1642 tablet. The two story structure, once a defense post, now sits abandoned amid weeds after decades of neglect.
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Albany
Rennselaer
Hudson
United States
Historic building amid debris and relics of colonial era
An old manor house of the seventeenth century, with gun holes and a prominent flagpole, stands as a hardy relic of national spirit. Army Surgeon R Shuckburg allegedly contributed a popular song at the site as stories of bravery persist.
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Eral Abercrombie
R Shuckburg
Four Brothers Garner Four Golden Harvests
Bridgeport Conn Four sons of a Middletown farmer turned $700 each into a combined wealth of about $25 000 000 after decades of independent business. Eldest brother Darius Miller marked the golden wedding anniversary as kinship ties persisted through varied careers.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Middletown
Nathan G. Miller
New York City
Iron Steamboat Company
Nickel Plate Railroad
Darius H. Miller
New Britain
Charles Miller
Waterbury
Frank Miller
City National Bank
Fairfield County
Darius
Thomas Miller
Miners' Millions Wiped Out in Bankruptcy Crisis
Indianapolis miners face a bankrupt treasury with $125,000 borrowed from locals and a $2,000 overdraft. Five years earlier the organization boasted nearly $1,000,000, but now delegates fear layoff and possible return to work on operator terms amid the convention.
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Fise
Indianapolis
Lewis
Walker
Treasury
Baby Indians Signed Contracts for Land Sales
In McMurray land deals under congressional inquiry, infant Choctaws and families of six to nine children were listed as signatories to contracts for selling thirty million dollars of land. Testimonies describe guardians and parents signing for papoases, with one witness noting long suspected impropriety.
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McMurray
McAlester
Okla
Congressional
Gore
Atetorney
Perkins
Dy J. H. Miller
Mutinous Officers Fired in Columbus Streetcar Strike
Disorder escalates as mutinous policemen in Columbus resist a streetcar strike ordered by Mayor Marshall. From 33 to 53 officers involved, suspended by Chief Carter, mutiny grows alarming.
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Lince
Columbus
Ohio
Marshall
Carter
Railway Returns 1909 UK lines and passenger counts
The 1909 railway returns show 23 264 miles in service and authorized capital of 1 403 390 000 with paid up capital of 1 313 905 000. Ordinary passengers dropped to 1 204 607 000 from 1 278 118 000 while third class fell by over 1 000 000. Season ticket holders rose from 721 804 to 729 000.
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London
United Kingdom
Dare Devil Dash Performer Dies From Park Accident
William Wadsworth of Youngstown known as Dare Devil Dash died in a local hospital from injuries after falling seventy feet during an act at an amusement park near Pall River Mags. He coasted a bicycle down a steep incline wearing flame like clothing during the performance.
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Pall River
Mags
William Wads- Worth
Youngstown
Indians to pay $4 500 000 in land deal fees
Geo W Scott testified before special House committees investigating Indian land deal scandals. He described J F Mcmurray’s contracts with the Indians promising $3 000 000 in attorneys fees and $1 500 000 in other fees from the sale of their lands, with McMurray absent.
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Sulphur
Okla
J. F. McMurray
Geo. W. Scott
House
Scott
Lop McMurray
Cost of Maintenance of Rats Across Major Nations
Figures show annual costs for rat damage on buildings and nests. Denmark 3 million, France 40 million, Germany 50 million, Great Britain 73 million, United States at least 100 million with fires contributing 15 million.
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Denmark
France
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Largest Whale Jawbones Arrive for Museum Display
The jawbones of the largest whale caught by Japanese whalers have arrived in New York for the Museum of Natural History. Weighing 55 tons, the forty foot long bones traveled from Mori, Japan, on a truck drawn by twelve horses. The whale measured over 200 feet in length with a thirty foot tail.
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New York
Museum of Natural History
Mori
Japan
Fresh Young People
A Dallas News quip defines a fresh young girl as one who has just bloomed and a fresh young man as one who has butted in. The remark reflects lighthearted remarks on youth behavior.
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Dallas News
Tidal Wave Destroys Colerton Settlement in Alaska
Cordova cable report from West ey t at the Httla settlement Colertac Alaska Peninsula states a sudden tidal wave wiped out Colertac. Buildings were carried to sea and Bowdry’s store and contents destroyed. the town, Colerhae, is described as suddenly destroyed with little left intact.
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Colerhae
Alaska
Torcoma
Wash
Westey T
Colertac
Alaska Peninsula
Bowdry
Questioning Phrases About Boiling Politica
A correspondent asks whether it is proper to say politica fo boiling or politica ara boiling. The author doubts any justification for using either form.
Marcus Aurelius Morning Reflection Quote
The excerpt presents Marcus Aurelius advising self talk to prepare for encounters with difficult people. It contrasts the beauty of good nature with the ugliness of bad behavior and asserts that others cannot injure true virtue.
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Marcus
Marcus Aurelus
Ira G. Rawn Named as Railroad's Looter
Chicago reports startling disclosures tying Ira G. Rawn former Illinois Central vice president and Memphis car company stockholder to a conspiracy that defrauded Illinois Central of hundreds of thousands. A Tennessee chancery decree orders the railroad to recover 200000 in cash and property and names seven former Illinois Central officials as stockholders in the Memphis car company. The estate of Rawn may be sued for 1500000 for alleged car repair craft losses.
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Ternessee
Memphis War Company
Chicago
Ira G. Rawn
Ilinois Contra Railroad
Monon
Memphis Car Company
Ilinois Cenetral
Rawn
Memphis
F. H. Meiskell
Chancery Court
Shelby County
Tenn
Ilmorg Central
Tha la Ira G. Rawn
Illinois Central
Parachutist Benjamin Prinz Dies in 6000 Foot Fall at Asbury Park
Benjamin Prinz, a young parachute jumper, fell 6000 feet during an aviation meet in Asbury Park New Jersey after a failed second parachute opened late. Crowds watched as his body struck an apple tree and was found with fatal injuries including a torn head.
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Benny Prinz
Asebury Park
Asbury Park
N. J
Benjamin Prinz
Pring
Prinz
George G. Conover
Aldrich Will Retire Denies Reconsidering Senate Plans
In Warwick Rhode Island a conference with Nelson W. Aldrich W Murray Crane and Charles D Norton is described as confirming Aldrich will retire from public service and will not seek re election He stated plans are irrevocable and denied urged reconsideration by Crane or others.
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Senate
Boston
Warwick
R. I
Nelson W. Aldrich
W. “Murray_Crane
Massachusetts
Charles D. Norton
Aldrich
Crane
Metropolitan Life Agents Dismissed in Wilkes-Barre Strike
Fifty one Metropolitan Life Insurance agents in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania were dismissed from service after striking. The company claims skilled agents are unavailable to perform duties at the commission rate, leaving the firm to seek replacements.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Wilkesbarre
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of
New York
Pees Cues
Risked life for drink ends in tragedy at crane
Frank Sishlana thirty five an employee of John A Roebling's Sons Co. was crushed by a crane while at a drinking fountain in Trenton New Jersey. He had been warned the crane danger above the fountain but attempted to get a quick drink.
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Trenton
N. J
Frank Sishlana
John ‘A Roebling's Sons
Kentucky Judge Saufley Found Dead at Stanford Home
Judge M. O. Saufley, 68, a former Wyoming territorial supreme court associate justice and Thirteenth Kentucky district court jurist, was found dead in his home stable in Stanford Kentucky. A renowned lawyer, he was appointed to the Wyoming court by President Cleveland in 1888, two years before Wyoming’s statehood.
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M. O. Saufley
Wyoming
Lexington
Michael Christeman Saufley
Thirteenth
Kentucky District Court
Wyoming Territorial Supreme Court
Stanford
Cleveland
New World's Trotting Mark by Uhlan in 1 58.44
Cleveland reports Uhlan set a new world trotting record of 1 58.44 at the North Randall Grand Circuit meeting. The race notes Diaciton of Bingen at 2 06 4 paced prior, with Uhlan finishing strong as if unhindered by previous speeds.
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Cleveland
Uhlan
Diacit
Bingen
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