White-Crowned Sparrow and Redwing Birds Facts
Information from the Bureau of Biological Survey describes the White-Crowned Sparrow Zenotrichia leucophrys and the Redwing about range habits and diets. It notes breeding in Canada western mountains and wintering in southern US and northern Mexico with seed and insect diets and varying abundance by region.
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The
Bureau of Biological Survey of the
United States
Artment of geAsriculture
Canada
New Mexico
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Pacific Coast
Mexico
Birds of the crow and flicker in farm ecology
The excerpt describes Common Crow and Red-Winged Blackbird and Flicker species, their sizes ranges and habitats across the United States and Canada. It notes crows as cooperative, roosting in large numbers, causing crop damage, yet beneficial insect control. flickers prefer open land, nest in cavities, and eat ants and wild fruits, recommending protection to boost their farm presence.
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United States
Canada
Alaska
Insurance Talk Reveals Vague Premium Plans
A fragmentary exchange discusses life insurance and varying premiums with a quirky line about wanting a plush covered pest on. The candid, odd wording suggests a humorous or scattered dialogue from a period domestic scene, highlighting uncertainty in financial planning.
Towns May Regulate Train Speeds Despite Interstate Status
Indiana Supreme Court upholds town power to limit train speeds through New Point, affirming a $5 ruling against the Big Four. Court rejects railroad arguments that small towns cannot regulate interstate trains crossing town streets. Also, Frank Loy awarded 3,500 for park cannon explainer incident in Kokomo, city liable for negligent maintenance of its park per New York precedent and Indiana common law.
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Indianapolis
United States Mall
Supreme Court
Bartholomew Circuit Court
Hig Four Railroad
New Point
United States Mail
Railroad Company
Appallate
Howard Ecircuit
Frank Loy
City of
Kokomo
Ley
New York
Parsons
Loy
Trial Court
Appellate Court
Mr. Logal
Indiana reports 774 318 school age children in 1916 totals
State superintendent Charles A Greathouse announces final enumeration by Ernest L Welborn showing 774 318 children aged six to twenty one in Indiana for 1916 up from 5 690 from last year The data detail by township town and city divisions and breakouts by race and gender across white and colored students, noting 652 927 enrollment last year and 454 766 average daily attendance.
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Indiana
Charles A. Greathouse
Ernest L. Welborn
Indiana Panama Pacific Exposition Commission Report Details
The Exposition Commission report shows 123000 spent of a 135000 appropriation. It lists 2600 for a memento publication by Ronald ONeill, son of Lt Governor ONeill, who received 25 percent of advertising receipts. It also notes 1000 appropriations for each member's wife and that Governor Ralaton returned 400 of his share. New incorporations include Northern Amusement Company Indianapolis and Noblesville Sanitary Milk Products Company. Fultons Avenue Mercantile Company filed dissolution notice.
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Ralaton
Northern Amusement Company
Indianapolis
Capital
M. J. Barrett
Robert Wands
James A. New
Scale Attacking Trees In Indianapolis
The cottony maple scale threatens maple shade trees across Indianapolis and likely the state. Entomologist Frank N. Wallace notes dozens have sent scale specimens to his office. Eggs hatch rapidly. spraying with lime sulfur in winter is advised to control the infestation. Each scale nest can hold about 50,000 eggs. Six years ago scale damaged Indiana maple shade trees. this year soft maples show greater impact. The 1914 15 annual report by C. H. Baldwin highlights nurserymen and life cycle details of pests affecting fruit and shade trees.
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Indianapolis
Frank N. Wallace
Wallace
Minstrel Show Held by Epworth League in Columbus
The Epworth league of the What Methodist Episcopal church presented a minstrel show in Columbus. The chorus was trained by How ard D. W. Tooley. Claude Smith served as interlocutor and the head men were David Sharp, Melvin Houk, Gaernete Corman and Harvey Snyder. In Bedford, Mrs. Wi Hancock suffered severe injuries after falling down the stairway at the home of Mr and Mrs Sherman Pieseant.
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Columbus
Epworth League
What Methodist Episcopal Church
Howard D. W. Tooley
Claude Smith
Ead
David Sharp
Melvin Houk
Gaernete Corman
Harvey Snyder
Milwaukee
Bedford
Wi Hancock
Shermen Pieseant
Kitchen and dining notes plus a London taxi tale
A miscellany of old recipe ideas includes Escalloped Eggs Jam Omelet and Coffee Custard with directions. Also a brief London anecdote about a taxi driver sidelined for eyesight and reexamined at Scotland Yard, plus an advertisement for Hanford's Balsam.
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London
London Globe
Scotland Yard
Fireless cookstove uses hay box and modern stove
The article explains the hay box technique and the modern fireless cookstove with steam and hot water heat. It describes dishes like Iriah Stew and Beef a la Mode prepared in the cooker, detailing ingredients, setup, and cooking times for gradual heat retention and even baking.
Nerve Mapnet You May Have Noticed
A fragment notes casual remarks about college girls and a humorous quip on measurements. The text references a Venus de Milo comparison and weekly bobs up, suggesting a light dig at social trends without a clear event or date.
Tleed Out and Counter Stand Conjecture
A terse dialogue fragment shows a fretting exchange about a book edition not yet exhausted and a suggestion that a standing counter could be the source. The lines reference a fretful speaker and a companion questioning the counter’s role.
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Tleed
Colong
No More Samples Discontinued Bath Salts Trade
A shopper asks for a sample, but the salesman explains they have stopped offering samples after discovering some customers were making them into bath salts. The exchange reflects a lighthearted wartime era caution about misuse of freebies.
Newsie’s Burden Baffles Reader on City Street
A man asks if the boy tires from carrying many newspapers but the carrier answers he cannot read. The sight of a small boy with a monstrous bundle prompts pity and curiosity, highlighting a stark lack of literacy. The scene reflects a path finder mood in the streets.
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Pathfinder
Allen's Foot Ease Ad Promotes Comfort in Shoes
One size smaller shoes claimed with Allen's Foot Base antacotte powder for feet. Shake into shoes or use in foot bath for easer wear and relief to corns bunions. Free trial package offered at Allen A Olmsted Le Roy New York. Also a joke about a man who loves hearing himself talk without forcing others to listen.
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Allen
Addreaa
Olmsted
le Roy
Cures Ivy Poisoning With Hanford Baleam Remedy
Ivy poisoning should be treated with Hanford's Baleam antiseptic preparation. Apply to the affected area and expect prompt relief after the first use. Ady.
Better Than War Pacifist Dinner Tale
William Jennings Bryan quipped at a pacifist dinner that war is avoided not by fighting but by personal influence. He told of a Miami husband who accompanied his wife to seances and obtained messages from his deceased first wife, ending spiritualist ideas in his home.
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Wiliam Jennings Bryns
Miami
Modus Vivendi Exchange Prolongs Negotiations
A friend asks how the talk went and if marriage is possible. The diplomatic attache responds that the answer is partially satisfactory, allowing continued negotiations. The woman says if she marries, it will be a man of good looks, courage and ability, according to the judge.
You Must Never Forget That One-Third Is Luck
A compact life quote from Life magazine asserts that success hinges partly on luck, and that pursuing success is the way to keep luck on one’s side. It frames luck as a measurable factor tied to effort and achievement.
Kitty-Reggy Lofts Praised For Kindness To Animals
A fragment praises Kitty-Reggy Lofts for consistently patting himself on the back while being kind to animals, noting Peggy-Yep as a figure who calls him dear and acknowledges his gentle nature toward creatures.
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Kitty
Reggy Lofts
Peggy
Caffeine Causes Headache and Ills in Coffee Tea
A historical notice notes that caffeine in coffee and tea can trigger headaches and other ailments in users. The brief highlights common symptoms and cautions about excessive consumption affecting health and wellbeing.
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Ming Cayenne
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