Indian Typewriter Girl Edna Parker Joins New York Central
Edna Wright Parker becomes the first Iroquois Indian woman to work as a typewriter and stenographer in New York state. She joins the New York Central railroad, coming from a Seneca family with a long record of public service and notable ancestors including Gen. Higs. Parker and William Parker. Parker is 19 and educated at a commercial college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edus Parker
Geneva
New York State
Edna Wright Parker
New York Central Railroad
Misa Parker
William Parker
Mine Parker
Slocum
Fort Niepara
Philadelphia
Parker
Miss Parker
Chippewa
Nicholson Parker
Albany
Gen
Hlg 8
Grant
Arthur Parker
New York Central
Dickinson Seminary
Williamsport
Sherman Parker
Hamilton College
Mies Parker
Theory of murder links animal cruelty to crime rates
A German statistician and Berlin Protection of Animals Society member argues that murder rates per million vary by cruelty to animals, with England six and Italy 96. He notes climate also influences this link, based on historical assassination context and cross country comparisons.
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Humbert
Italy
England
Ireland
Germany
Belgium
France
Austria
Hungary
Spain
Great Britain
Berlin Society For the Protection of Animals
The Decay of Intellect Critic Andrew Lang Blames Decline
The essay discusses Andrew Lang’s complaint that human intellect is deteriorating as critics in reviews abandon erudite study of antiquarian and mythological topics. He notes readers favor news and novels, laments ignorance, and mocks literary gossip and the pretension of learning.
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Andrew Lang
Lang
Tke
Funtlan
Sully
Reading matter for soldiers in the Philippines
Citizens may send magazines and reading material to soldiers in the Philippines by mailing to any army commissary. Books must be in good condition and of wholesome literature, packed in suitable boxes and not addressed to individuals. Shipping charges are avoided by using the commissary system.
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Philippines
Army
Butterflies Sleep Attitudes Compared By Nature Observers
The text explains how butterflies rest head downward on grass stems with folded wings to conserve warmth, forming a mar narrow ridge that blends with seed heads. Blues sleep flat atop stems with vivid color, while brown heaths perch differently, and moths differ by folding wings over the body. Observations from the London Spectator are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bet
London Spectator
Alive Albatross Survives Freezing Box Experiment
A writer relays Sir William Curry’s tale of an albatross aboard a New Zealand voyage kept in a below freezing ice box for days. Supposedly strangled with twine and sealed, the bird later moved its neck and eyes before dying hours after removal. Captain Reed corroborates details from the ship’s return box and snow truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Curry
New Zealand
Elbatross
Reed
Nature
Three Cowboys Battle Giant Mountain Lion in Arizona
Three Tonto basin cowboys George Hubbard Hardy Schell and A C Harer claimed victory in a wrestling contest with the largest mountain lion killed in Arizona The beast a 9 feet 10 inch non skin was finally felled after Schell fired a single cartridge and Hubbard and Harer joined the attack Schell knocked the lion down Hubbard grappled the animal Schell struck the hind feet Harer sliced the throat with a knife all three escaped alive.
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Tonto Basin
Arizona
George Hubbard
Hardy Schell
A. C. Harer
Saya
Albuquerque
N. M
Schell
Hubbard
Harer
England Education Opens Horticultural Examinations
The London Royal Horticultural Society runs annual open exams for gardeners. In April 236 candidates sat, with 300 high marks used as a filter and only those scoring 200 points or more receiving first class certificates.
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England
Horticultural Schoole
London Royal Horticultural Society
Electric fountains light up English parks and attractions
Electric fountains have grown popular as amusements with many recent installations in England. The feature draws crowds at parks and other attractions, highlighting a trend toward electric water displays in public leisure spaces.
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England
Parisians Practice Generous Return Policy on Goods
The article notes in Paris shops allow full refunds on purchased goods kept unused, even for items like silk, ribbons, or hats. It explains the culture of buy now, pay later, with exhibitions offering lower prices yet no regular sales, and highlights reading rooms in large stores for newspapers and social meetings.
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Oide
Pacific cable push urged by Electrical World and Engineer
The Electrical World and Engineer notes that Congress will likely back the Pacific cable project as soon as more soundings show feasibility. It envisions an American made gutta percha cable with U S crews in Hawaii and the Philippines and urges learning from Britain's global cable reach.
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Congress
Far East
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
America
Women’s Conventions Sweep England In Rapid Pace
English women flood conventions to study politics, temperance, and social rank. In June they attended two events in London on politics and temperance, then hurried by fast train to Edinburgh for the World’s Women’s Christian Temperance Union. More meetings followed at rapid intervals as the craze spreads.
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England
London
Women's Liberal Federation
Edinburgh
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Aigh Claw Navy Men Change of Naval Warfare
The article argues the modern navy requires sailors who are both machinists and electricians, transforming crews from former seafaring traditionalists to highly skilled technical specialists aboard large, intricate warships and propulsion systems.
New Use for Bagpipes in California Sheep Farm
A Scottish Highlander running a mountain sheep farm in California uses bagpipes daily to guard flocks. The skirling allegedly scares eagles and deer that prey on lambs and attack adult sheep, reducing losses in the hills.
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California
Premium paper offer grants free reading for winter
The Devils Lake Inter Ocean promotes a subscription drive offering "Thirty-two Papers Free" with a one year advance to access a long list of magazines and journals. Readers may choose any combination, claim names, and share with family for the winter.
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Devils Lake Inter-Ocean
People’s Popular Monthly
Eight Pieces of New Music for Ten Cents Offer
Offer advertises eight pieces of new full size copyrighted music for ten cents via publisher W. E. Annis at 1123 Broadway New York. Includes 36 pages of illustrated stories and articles.
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W. E. Annis
Broadway
N. Y
Notice of land filings and mortgage sale in Ramsey and Nelson regions
Notice records show filings of homestead proof in Ramsey County and a mortgage foreclosure by Jacob Wolf on property described as west half of the northwest quarter and north half of the southwest quarter in section 33, township 156, with sale at the Ramsey County courthouse. Additional notices include commutation proof in Ramsey County and estate sale of Harriet Larned Rumney in Cass County, plus a barber college ad offering training and apprenticeships in Minneapolis.
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NITED
States Land
Mareh
North Dakota
Secretary of the Interior
Stevenson
McGillivray
Register
John ¢ Satter
LUND
E. A. Hitch.cook
Morris
Margaret Duffy
Jacob Wolf
Register of Deeds
Ramsey
Court House
Grand Forks
N. D
Fred W. McLean
U. 8
District of North Dakota
H. E. Birthh
Ramsey County
Edwin Ehne
Lund Perry
John Shanbeck
Charles Garris
Banner
Ole Amund
Benzola
E. B. Kent
Anorler
Augustus Roberts
Cosaydiata
North Coorse
Harriet Larned Rumney
Fargo
Ney
Hauser
Hunt 121
Ninth Streetworth
N.D
Eaid County
Harriet Larned Runney
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PARIG
Vushi
Dietetic and Hygienic Gazette
The
Farmer's Voice
Indianapolis Sentinel
Gunner’s Monthly
American Illustrated
the Farm Magazine
the Fanciers’ Review
Farmers and Planters’ Guide
Farm, Stock and Home
Skordemannen
Vick’s Ilustrated
Western Fruit Grower
Woman’s Farm Journal
Western Teacher
de Lestry’s Magazine
Poultry Chum
Tows Odd Fellow
Fruit Growers’ Journal
Nebraska Dairyman
the American Family Journal
Ramsey County Fibstract Company
M. Pow
United States
Soto
Geo. P. Lyman
Getral
St. Paul
LebDmerket
Rocky Ountain
All Bruggisia
Peter
Olleck
Dakota
Zunnatasie
Candiana
Forks
Anid Brose
D. G. Duell
Eas
Devils Lake
H. E
Union Victor
Nelson
J.P. Morsett
de Derrick
N. Walker
N. Coombs
Edward Erickson
Toth
Bonds
Kennan& Kennedy
Moler Barber College
Minneapolis
Minn
Andrew Huesby
Ing
Geo. W. Getts & Co
Foxes
Brennan
Char, D
Renwedt
Brennan & Ae
Reyvils Lake
North Dak
Lasid
Attorneys AT Law
United States Land Office
North Dae
Toronto Veterinary College
North
Henry MozLixe
University of Christiens
Norway
K. Moeller
Dentist
JW. Anderson
J.s.those&co
W. D. Jones
Fourth Street
East Fourth
D. W. F. Sthler
Rang
N. Dakota
Grand
G.zunich
Ander
Delrysted
Dr. Jones
Devils Lake N. Dak
John GC. Adamson
Horsman
Devils Lake, N.dak
Casper Scratass
East Fourth St
Devils Lake, N. D
Mew Fruit Stores
Stade & Syee
J. T. Colvele
White Swan Laundry
Wampler
East 4Th St
John Nip
Arrolo Ave
Jantauqua Groun
Kelly Ave
Cordnor
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