New York City Adopts Portable Refuse Incinerators for Street Cleaning
The strait cleaning department reports rapid success with portable refuse incinerators tried in New York City streets. Twenty or more units were purchased after promising results, with plans to deploy hundreds citywide. The system heats waste in worn street cans, producing ashes to be dumped into street bins.
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Strait Cleaning Department
New York City
New York
Lotton
New York Invening Post
Battery
Harlem
Fire Protection For Small Towns Recommendations
Councilor Sr.¢ Menlove of Verden Minnesota outlines fire protection guidance from a convention. Water supply variations matter. storage tanks near high risk areas should be wood or concrete with accessible manholes. Equipment advised includes a four wheeled ladder truck, wall ladders, 100 pails, two extinguishers, a two cylinder chemical extinguisher, and pest 50 gallon capacity. Gasoline engines preferred for lower maintenance. hose wagon recommended for speed and hose care. Lead firefighter should be experienced and trusted to inspire crew compliance.
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Menlove
Verden
Man
Fre
Rich Women Lead Dirt Work On Venice Boulevard
Wealthy women and female relatives of millionaires in Venice California joined a road improvement effort. They used picks and shovels to smooth Washington boulevard, filling holes that troubled travelers. Local auto parties cheered as the group toiled under trees during midday.
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Jesson
Dilntory
Ven
Ice
Cal
Washington Boulevard
Milionaires
Lynch
Fashion of riding astride stirs a noted critic
The late A. J. Cassatt recalled at a Philadelphia Country Club dinner that horseback riding astride unsettles him. An anecdote about a Lancaste r Pike accident shows a pharmacist improvising aid and misreading a butterfly of clues leading to a mistaken alert about Mrs Browne and Miss Browne amid a chaotic scene.
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A. J. Cassatt
Philadelphia Country Club
Mr. Cassatt
Lancaster Pike
Browne
Walnut Street
Far North Garden Yields Lettuce in Alaska
Judge D A McKenzie asserts Alaska near the Arctic Circle has produced fine crops of lettuce turnips radishes and cabbage for two seasons. He notes the short summer and strong sun boost growth, urging study of vegetables well suited to extreme latitudes and predicting Alaska will grow diverse, excellent produce.
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D. A. McKenzie
Alaska
Kloyokuk River
Arctic Circle
Deadwood Seen as Orderly City Says Representative-Elect
Cal W A Parker, representative-elect, disputes the notion that Deadwood South Dakota is a corrupt town. He states he has lived there 30 years and finds Deadwood orderly with little gambling now. He doubts Deadwood Dick existed and notes Deadwood is a growing city of about 6000 people, near Lead City with 10000 residents.
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Deadwood
Cal. W. A. Parker
Montana
Wyoming
Paris Students Interrupt Priest on Bus Then He Reveals Identity
An omnibus of young Parisian students heckled a priest in plain clothes on a street bus. The priest remained calm and exited politely saying they would meet again. He then identified himself as the chaplain of Mazas prison.
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Mazas
Butter on the Road: Farmer Turns Rough Roads Into Supply
A farmer faced with a tight deadline for butter sends ripened cream in a milk can through bad roads. She reaches market, removes the lid, and with a ladle and butter tray, delivers fresh butter in minutes. The story highlights how grit and ingenuity transform hardship into utility.
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Lfe
Ground reconnaissance for airship tournament site
Reported dialogue shows officials planning a field trip to assess potential sites in St Louis for an airship tournament. They intend to inspect the ground for suitable landing spots and aeronaut activity.
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St. Louis
St. Louia
le Aeronauts
Board of Trade Boosts Town Salvation and Growth
A classic defense of local boards of trade or commercial clubs. The piece argues each town must organize its business and professional men to promote progress, harmony, and opportunity, noting the secretary's care and broad participation as keys to success. It compares cities like Rome and modern towns to show varied competition and outcomes.
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Board of Trade
Iow
Rome
Italy
Paris
Tex
New London
Aluus
Alwys
Rce
Sellots Namin
Win
Hvely Board of Trade
Ethnb
Dr Pierce’s Medicines Celebrate Gratitude and Claims
A lengthy testimonial style piece touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as superior cures for catarrh stomach liver and uterine issues. It emphasizes openness about ingredients and cites testimonials from medical writers. It notes alcohol free formulas and offers free testimonial booklets from Dr R V Lorca.
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Pierce
Ladies’ Home
Ita
Raven
K Piorty
Pieres
R. V. Lorca
Buffalo
N. Y
Pracece
Pierce’aleiies
Pierca
Homes Trace Hints For Local Prosperity
A local speaker urges residents to spend money at home to keep funds circulating within the town. He argues against mail order reliance and stresses togetherness to lift the community. The idea is to favor home industries and keep dollars circulating locally for the town’s benefit.
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Uncle St Simmers
Indicators of Prosperity in a Busy Town
The article argues that a town’s prosperity is shown by its newspeysers and display advertisements. It notes that an active town with local notices signals economic vitality and community engagement, aided by advertisers who support both merchants and residents.
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Focal
Let Us Advertise Our Town Like They Did
A western town notes a thousand population rise after Commercial Club members printed town descriptions on letterheads. The folded advertisement drew attention and inquiries, fueling growth as people moved in. The letter urges others to replicate the approach for local development.
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