Census Instructions For New United States Census
Old article outlines April 15 start for the thirteenth United States census with rules on place of birth, marriage status, years of marriage, naturalization, language ability and English use. Enumerators must record birthplaces by state or country, track marriage history, alien status, and years in the United States, noting Polish and Canadian descent where relevant, and record English ability for ages ten and up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Censtis Bureau
West’ Virginia
North Dakota
South Dakota
Giclabama
Census Bureau
Tnt
Wuerjes
Poland
Wis
Garman
Canada
Voglish
Canada Engy
Ieliswer
Peregn
Wililo
Perron
Heiwever
Apeak
Hagjeh
Tor
Mexico to Save Noted Tree With Water Surrounding
A special agricultural commission in Mexico proposes surrounding the Arbol de la Noche Triste with water to restore its ground to near original wet conditions. The tree, linked to Cortes and the Aztecs, has decayed for years as Lake Texcoco receded, and new shoots are hoped to rise once submerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Hernando Cortes
Mexcoco
Paradise for Birds Rockefeller to Have on His Estate
1 800 pure rides arrive at Boxwood Pocantico Hills Westchester revealing John D Rockefeller plans a global bird paradise on his 10 000 acre private domain feeding grounds tall tree cages partridges pigeons pheasants and rare plumage birds. Wardens patrol day and night to deter poachers as Standard Oil tank steamers bring in birds from foreign countries for the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Ol! Company
Rockefelier
Hbe
Rockefeller
Hoelfelier
Western Union Plans Night Letter Service
Western Union announces a new night letter service in New York allowing fifty words at night for the day rate ten words, plus extra increments. Letters received by midnight will be transmitted in the slack hours and delivered in the morning by messenger or post office, aimed at easing daytime congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
New York
Cysteuny
Abe
Lille
Dan
Unclear OCR Light on Census Undertaking Details
Fragmentary text references a large 1911 census like project with dog races and societal institutions. The legible bits mention May 1911, a huge prospective effort, and comparisons to other operations. No clear people, places, or concrete outcomes are readable.
Spectacles in Early Glasses Described in Odd Text
A fragment describes glasses with two short fibers set in a frame fitting against the face. It notes air entering at an outer exit and a sense of warmth around the eyes. The passage reflects an obscure English invention and the wearer’s experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Pearys Fight in N Polar Voyage Described in Hampton's Magazine
Commander Robert B. Peary discusses the perilous navigation through Arctic ice aboard the Roosevelt in The Bat tle With the Ice, detailing how massive floes form from glacial fringe on North Grant Land and drive southward under tidal forces.
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Hampton's
Robert B. Peary
North Pole
Cape Sheridan
Roosevelt
Raf
Hla Freeide
Latta
Boys Peary
Arctic
Grant Land
Tee
Obe
Roosevelt Arctic Quest Through Ice and Constant Daylight
In the Roosevelt expedition narrative the crew battles ice with a battering ship, rationing coal and awaiting spring thaw at Etah. They endure perpetual daylight, fog, and fogbound seas while each crewman stays alert for the risky passage ahead. A fireman recalls the relentless demand that the ship must push through the ice.
Roosevelt Expedition and Arctic Aboard the Steamship
Read like a fragment from a diary, the piece recounts Roosevelt era exploration. It mentions the Roosevelt Expedition navigating ice floes, ships Polaris Alert Discovery Proteus, and a crew member Bartlett keeping watch high in the rigging amid perilous seas. It also notes rubber history in Brazil and a political letter about a fish catcher.
American War Bonds and Home Manufacturing Value
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a wartime finance figure with a claim that 182 million dollars of a 000,000,000 total were home manufactured. The garbled text suggests an emphasis on domestic production and wartime economy, highlighting a large share attributed to American industry.
New Land Allotting Plan For Forty Acre Farm
Government will hold allotments for the forty acre farm at Yuma California on March 1 in a hall or park in Los Angeles. Applicants will receive government cards listing name age height and address. Between March 1 and 10 they may appear at the land office to choose any of 172 farms or be selected by lot if agreements fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Ballinger
Yuma
Cal
Land Office
Los Angeles
Agenta
Irate Citizen Sends Odd Boiled Egg Exhibit
An indignant Clark County citizen sent a boiled egg sample to the U S Department of Justice claiming it is bad. The exhibit was forwarded to Assistant Attorney General Fowler’s prosecution unit under the Pure Food Law. The letter included a humorous reply with a pun filled explanation and filing instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Washington
Clark
8. D
Wickerehan
Tom
Ricketta
Bandit's Return for Favor In Pittsburg Theater Robbery
Gulick owner and manager of a Pittsburg theater was robbed by two masked men who demanded his valuables. He handed over under threat but kept a diamond stud and other gems. One robber recalled a free seat from 17 years ago, offering to return money if Gulick agreed. Gulick refused, then hurried home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. M. Gulick
Pittsburg
Gulick
Yaous
Galick
Boston Hospital Sheds Harsh Whisper For Baritone Voice
A 14 year old boy at Boston City Hospital underwent diaphragmatic breathing and expiratory control under Dr. Abraham Myerson to treat a hysterical voice loss. After three treatments he was discharged cured with a strong steady baritone. Alice Nielsen noted magnetism in voice training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
Boston
Bia
Alice Neilsen
Volea
Neurological Department
Philip Coombs Knapp
Abraham Myerson
Myerson
Nerve Department
Studio for convicts to transform prison into art gallery
A reform initiative at Western Pennsylvania Penitentiary Riverside plans a second floor studio for ten convicts to produce canvas art. Warden John Francis, praised for innovation, aims to decorate the grim interior as a veritable art gallery within six weeks though he doubts exhibited works will reach major institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Pennsylvania
Riverside
John Francis
United States
Jfmnda
Fran‘eis
Courge
Ut Troim
Jhope
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Judes
Westions
Howard Gould
Winthrop
Kine Athdee
George Ross
Paradise
Peary
Teddy
Bartlett
Migs
Hebert E Peary
Ben B Hampton
Baltlett
CRUW
Commander Peary
Rhine
Hunt
de Stresta
Brasilia
Cho’ Ima
Tarek
Barnlett
Shamantine Foray
Dolliver
Beogrbee
Benutot
A. Dentantsapp
Australien
Lord Estehests
Imperial
Bandit
Hook
New Jersey
Ughton
Exkimes
Boston City Hospital
Léroy. Tobey
Penn’ Yan
Havy Department
Ees
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