Experts Study Ivy Poisoning and Eradication Campaigns
United States Department of Agriculture and Public Health Service report on poison ivy and poison sumac risks, treatment limits, and urgent need for wide eradication campaigns. Gloves and soap washing are advised after exposure, with careful clothing changes to prevent transfer. no specific cure exists, but irritations may be eased with certain dressings. Eradication methods include grubbing, plowing, repeated mowing, and kerosene or arsenate of soda usage where safe for surrounding plants and structures.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Public Health Service
United States Treasury Department
Pacific Coast
New Jersey
Delaware
Virginia
Minnesota
Nebraska
Arkansas
Washington
Montana
Colorado
New Mexico
Wyoming
Texas
New England
Florida
Louisiana
Censors in Hungary impose fourfold gate on dispatches
Budapest correspondents report their reports must pass four censors before publication. One is a state official, another controlled by extremists, a third by Bolsheviks said to be in Vienna, and a fourth run by unknown enemy neighbors of Hungary amid wartime conditions.
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Hungary
Budapest
Vienna
Mutiny Is Work of Reds at Kovno and Poles
Official notices claim the Polish mutiny at Kovno was suppressed while newspaper reports say the revolt continues and has bolshevik traits. Hundreds of Bolshevik POWs are said released by insurgents who urged them to join, with no confirmed arrests. The Polish Telegraph Agency cites heavy shelling on government buildings and ongoing fighting, and notes Lithuania seeks a deal opposed by extremists and the bishop.
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Warsaw
Kogono
Polish Telegraph Agency
Kovno
Poland
Lithuania
Telegraph Agency
Koyno
Indian School Girls Have Queer Names
Sioux City Iowa reports a Pine Ridge Reservation school list of girls with unusual names. Examples include Victoria Holy Rock Julia Afraid of Hawk Mary Brown Wars Julia Crazy Ghost Mercy Yellow Shirt Emma No Fat Billa Bad Eyes Julia Stands Up. The piece notes reader curiosity about such names.
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Sioux City
Pine Ridge Reservation
Victoria Holy Rock
Julia
Julia Crazy Ghost
Mercy Yellow Shirt
Emma
Billa
How to Get Gold From Lead
Prof. Frederick Soddy of Oxford argues in a recent publication that alchemy is not impossible. He outlines how removing beta and alpha particles from mercury or lead could transform them into gold, describing the nuclear steps required to convert base metals into precious metal.
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London
Frederick Soddy
Physical Chemistry
Oxford
Americans Prefer Fresh Air Over Perfumes, Buffalo Express Says
A Buffalo Express opinion argues Americans neglect the sense of smell and favor natural fragrances like fresh air and rural scents over perfumes. It contrasts European and Oriental odors with American environments, insisting perfumes annoy others and that fragrant air in cities and country fields is more desirable.
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Weill
Europe
Italy
Venice
Florence
Orient
Bombay
Calcutta
Constantinople
Hong Kong
Buffalo Express
Early Booksellers and the First English Book Trade
A historical overview traces the first bookseller catalogue dating back 823 years to Andrew Haunsell of Lothbury. It notes migratory peddlers as early book agents, the rise of stationers as stalls formed, and long-standing restrictions on booksellers until 1758 with strong ties to modern associations dating from 1829.
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Andrew Haunsell
Lothbury
England
America
Carnegie magnetic survey yacht to begin sixth voyage
The Carnege yacht, after a year laid up in Washington, leaves in September for a two to three year cruise. Its route will cover the South Atlantic Indian and Pacific Oceans with yearly calls at Dakar Rio de Janeiro and Santa Helena. Ault is the American settlment official.
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Carnege
Washington
Taloty
South Atlantic
Indian
Pacific
Dakar
Rio de Tancreto
el Helena
A. P. Ault
Postman Exchange Sparks Name Joke in Corridor
A light exchange between a postman and Pete unfolds as Pete asks for mail while the postman jokes about finding his name on the envelope. The moment captures a small, humorous interaction in everyday mail delivery.
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Pete
Hair darkening recipe and new wireless distress call
A old hair dye recipe suggests mixing water Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine to darken gray hair. apply twice weekly for gradual shade. Separately a new wireless distress device promises ships in trouble can ring alarms on other ships within range without an operator present to ensure quick attention to SOS calls.
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American Chamber of Commerce
London
Quotations From Birmingham Age Herald Debate
A dialogue notes that beauty specialists once were judged by looks like a mud fence, while discussing human nature. It cites a professor of physical culture needing notable muscular development to gain credibility, reflecting era attitudes on appearance and expertise.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Vehicle collision leaves minor enamel scrape
A single vehicle incident resulted in minor damage as a car struck a motorbus. No injuries reported. only enamel on the car surface was scraped, with no harm to the driver or passengers.
How to refer to speakers angers a London editor
A London Answers debate illustrates the pitfall of formal language in reporting speeches. An editor rebukes a new political reporter for saying Mr William Blink addressed the meeting, insisting on active wording like Bill Blank harangued the mob to reflect the event’s stance.
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William Blink
Nstead
Bill Blank
London
It Comes High Prohibition Story Told by Elihu Root
At a dinner Elihu Root quips about whisky value after prohibition. A Florida boating tale follows two men with a bottle, one clinging to a capsized boat as the other drowns, and a final exchange about saving the bottle. The piece closes noting people who like each other will argue.
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Elihu Root
Florida
Jim
Tom
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