London Docks Socialized as Public Authority Takes Over
Public takes control of vast London docks assets including 56 miles of wine casks and 45 million dollars worth of tobacco. Transfer occurs at midnight with no ceremony as officials and ships continue operations, new port authority to improve docks and plan for larger vessels under Sir Hudson Kearley.
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London
India
Surrey Commer- London Authority
Dock House
Leadenhall Street
Great Britain
Globe
Philipson
Port Authority
Hudson Kearley
Water Power Saved Hundreds of Thousands in Western States
Secretary Ballinger endorses conservation of public water power with eleven temporary withdrawals totaling 236 365 acres across Utah Colorado Wyoming Montana Idaho and Washington. The policy aims to protect key sites while ensuring orderly disposition by Congress and updates the earlier Garfield withdrawals.
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Utah
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Ballinger
Interior Department
Taft
Geological Survey
Congress
Garfield
Ballingers
Salmon River
Union Printers Home at Colorado Springs
The International Typographical Union supports a model Union Printers Home at Colorado Springs, a single labor group hospital and sanitarium funded by a daily one minute share from 45 000 members. Since 1891 over 13 000 men have resided, with 80 acres of grounds, six buildings, and a yearly per resident cost of 33 dollars, plus specialized tuberculosis care and extensive reform in sanitation and housing. The home serves crippled and elderly printers, emphasizes medical care, recreation, and self funding through printers’ contributions and endowments.
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United States
Canada
Colorado Springs
North America
Col
International Typographical Union
George W. Childs
A. J. Drexel
Philadelphia Ledger
Childs-Drexel
Julia A. Ladd
North
Cheyenne Canon
Washington
National Association For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Sunstine
Boston
Arizona
Turquoise and Lapis Deposits Found in Colorado Regions
Large turquoise deposits, the first in Colorado, were found in Jefferson County and bought by C. H. Wyman and associates. Samples were spotted by Mr. Wyman in southern Colorado. A lapis lazuli deposit, said to be the sapphire of ancient writers, was found on a Death Valley gold mine property by Mrs. Margaret Robinson in California. Lapis is valued at 50 to 75 dollars per pound. In another item a Magistrate discharged seven men after a poker game, with remarks on the city’s poor and police oversight.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Rado
Jon County
H. Wyman
Orient
Margaret Robinson
Death Valley
Cal
United States
Prietor
Finn
Battery Dan
Following Our Women Aristotle Quote Misrendered
A garbled line from the New York Press mocks Aristotle claiming labor aims at rest. The fragmentary text also parodies New York women and a misread phrase about a man keeping up with them.
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Aristotle
New York
Progressive woman of beauty culture queried on suffrage exercise
A journalist asks the progressive beauty culturist if women should exercise the suffrage. The exchange explores women's public role and voting rights with a focus on modern female empowerment.
Back Aches Warn Kidney Trouble Says A G Smith
A reader from Liberty Missouri reports severe back pain and dizziness as signs of kidney illness. Dean's Kidney Pills are credited with relief and seven years of no kidney trouble since. Sold by dealers for 50 cents a box.
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A. G. Smith
E. Miller St
Liberty
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Youth at Bun Emporium Milk Sour Real Talk
A brief comic exchange shows a youth complaining the milk is sour while Sweet Thing notes abundant sugar on the table, implying a playful contrast in a bun shop setting.
Infant eczema cured by Cuticura remedies after doctors failed
A six month old girl suffered red facial spots spreading over face and eyes. Two doctors offered ointments with no relief. After using Cuticura remedies, the baby's face cleared completely by the next morning and remained well. Mrs. P. B. Gumbin of Sheldon, Iowa, July 18 1908. Potter Drag & Chem. Corp., Boston. Escape Nicely Timed when a German shoemaker left gas on and blew the shop door open. A passerby helped him to his feet and the shop burned briskly. The German said he got out just in time.
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P. B. Gumbin
Sheldon
Potter
Bear in a log saved winter food and fuel
The speaker recalls finding a bear inside a hollow log. Unable to shoot or move the log, four holes were cut to free the bear’s paws. A rope tied around the log allowed the animal to walk into camp, supplying food and fuel for the winter.
Elder Praises Pastor's Safe Return at Prayer Meeting
An up-state church elder, noting half-done work, voiced thanks at a prayer meeting for the safe return of their minister and his wife from vacation. In a loud dignified manner he prayed for the preservation of both pastor and his wife and all creatures.
Berlin City Expands Tuberculosis Prevention Efforts
Municipal authorities announce a shift from solely maintaining homes for curable consumptives to broader tuberculosis prevention. Officials condemn the limits of treatment and pledge increased focus on preventive measures.
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Berlin
Alien Foot Ease advertised cure for foot skin irritation
Advertisement quotes Mrs W J Walker of Camden New Jersey praising Allen's Foot Ease for curing burning itching and soreness of the feet. The ad notes the product is sold by all druggists for 2 cents and includes a separate palmistry gag about secrets and future tells.
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Allen
W. J. Walker
Camden
N. J
Quip Filled Reader Scrapbook Captures Humour
A Chicago News excerpt gathers snippets of jokes and puns about birthdays onion days vegetarian meals and a rope walker's caution. It contrasts kid conversations about Esquimaux tub baths and family banter with a nod to Roosevelt and the G. O. P. emblem.
Special Homeseekers Round Trip Rates to New Mexico and Texas
The Colorado and Southern Railway offers round trip Homeseekers tickets to numerous New Mexico and Texas points for one fare plus $2.00. Valid on the first and third Tuesdays each month throughout the year. Final limit is twenty five days with liberal stopover privileges. For details contact the local agent or T. E. Fisher Denver.
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Colorado & Southern Railway
New Mexico
Texas
Privieges
Colorado & Southern
T. E. Fisher
Denver
Colorado
Child Remarks and Doctor Jokes in Courtroom Banter
A witty exchange unfolds with Jack Bachelor commenting on a baby's looks while Mrs Newlywed weighs resemblance to Fred. The judge intervenes as beauty doctors quip that freckle removal requires spot cash in a light courtroom moment.
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Jack Bachelor
Fred
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