Mrs Rice Expounds on Harbor Whistle Nuisance
Wealthy New Yorker Mrs Isaac K Rice campaigns to reduce excessive riverboat whistles in New York harbor. She argues the noise harms invalids and nervous people, lobbies officials in Washington, and seeks state or congressional action to abate the nuisance despite federal jurisdiction ruling it NY responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Kh. Rice
Isaac L. Rice
New York
Mice
New York Harbor
Washington
Nals
Department of Commerce and Labor
State of
Congress
Undefined Text Promises Hope for New York Readers
Fragmentary passage describes Mrs. Ritee teaching values of happiness and comfort, aiming to bring these attributes to New York informants whose roles do not require protest but whose peace and well being matter.
Scarlet fever treatment offered as free medical contribution
Dr J F C Luhan of New York promotes a long proven Scarlet fever therapy claimed to reduce red blood cell destruction and prevent kidney complications. He details a two part treatment with iron enhancing red blood cells and kidney support, urging prompt warm baths and pure medicines bought from reliable druggists kept in amber bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F.C. Luhan
East Seventy-second Street
N. Y
Bright
English Politician Lady Grey Obituary Noted by London Paper
The London Mail recalls the significant role women play in politics in its remark on the recent death of Lady Grey wife of Sir Edward Grey Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. It highlights her devotion and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Widdrington
Border Country
Sir Edward
Lady Grey
Falloden
London Mail
Edward Grey
Lake Titicaca to power Peruvian railway plants
Lake Titicaca in Peru, the world’s highest navigable lake, is planned to be tapped to generate electric power for the national railway and nearby manufacturing facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Titicaca
Peru
Favors Four Year Term for House Seen in Debate
Bourke Cockran of New York proposes constitutional amendment to set four year terms for House members. He argues longer terms would strengthen the House against the Senate and allow lawmakers to govern without constant reelection campaigns. He notes current two year terms force incumbents into early campaigns after taking seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourke Cockran
New York
House
Senate
Cochran
Congress
The Carpenter Square Invention History and Rise
The article recounts Siler Howes of South Shaftsbury Vermont, a blacksmith who created the first practical steel carpenter square from two saws after shoeing a peddler’s horse. He patented the design, funded a factory, and built a business after the War of 1812, launching a widespread tool now common in carpentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siler Howes
Vermont
South
Shaftsbury
Howes
Early 19th Century Forge Industry Remembered
The passage recalls visitors touring a large forge area where sparks fly from hammers and workers labor in a bustling shop. It notes Silas Howe as a self made millionaire who used his wealth beneficially, and mentions squares laid out at the original site over ninety five years ago.
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Arge
Silas Howe
Prince of Abyssinia Donates Zebra for U S Government Breeding Work
The Department of Agriculture will conduct further experimental breeding work after receiving an Abyssinian zebra gift for government use. The gift, from Prince of Abyssinia, adds a cross zebra and horse line to ongoing research and testing programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of
Department of Agriculture
Chicago of the South and the New Georgia Spirit
William E Smytie compares Atlanta and Chicago as exemplars of a changing South. He argues Atlanta embodies the new spirit with fresh industries and modern developments, reflecting a shift away from old Southern methods toward progress in the era. The piece frames Atlanta as a northernly influenced city leading the New South movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Smytie
Atlanta
Chicago
Middle West
South
Grevy Zebrasent to the President from Abyssinia
A young Grevy zebra from Ras Makonan arrives in the United States and is housed in Washington near Dan, the first zebra to reach the country. The report recalls Makonan’s historic victory over Italy and notes ongoing animal health experiments tied to equine hybrids and disease resistance.
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United States
Ras Makonan
Harrar
Abyssinia
Washington
Dan
Europe
Alberton
Ras Makonem
Censer
Skinner
Bureau of Animal Industry
Baron Parana
Burchell
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Ami
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Wehmond
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Grexe
Minn
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Entale
Memphis
Tenn
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Intendencia Street
Vensacola
Fla
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Shop
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Gear Reader
Hopkins Publishing Company
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