Migration of Birds Explained by Light Levels Theory
An Indiana expert reviews competing ideas on bird migration. Prof. E A Schafer argues birds follow daylight duration, traveling south in autumn and north in spring to exploit light, with food supply and breeding timing factors secondary considerations. The theory aligns with observed timing across years and latitudes.
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Tropics
Poles
E. A. Schafer
Scottish Natural Flis
Tory Society
American music shows rising creative impulse in art
The piece notes an increasing American creative surge in orchestral and chamber music though few large form works reach public performance. It cites Arthur Farwell in The Atlantic praising true distinction amid abundant but mixed piano and song output and contends American opera often remains unperformed and obscure.
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Arthur Farwell
Atlantic
Avoid Worrying and Build a Cheerful Home Life
Guidance urges wives to stop magnifying daily irritations and instead foster peace at home. A New York Weekly note warns constant complaints corrode happiness, while a Paris dispatch mentions St Cloud’s imperial railway station site being cleared after 37 years, with no train since the war.
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New York Weekly
St. Cloud
Nicholas II
Empresas Eugenie
Paria
Germany
Imperial Guards
Othe
Public libraries aid industrial workers with essential books
The public library offers free access to industry related titles covering building metal work textile processes industrial chemistry and electricity. Attendants guide selections and libraries host exhibitions and lectures to raise skills and appreciation among workers and the general public.
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Lincoln
Franklin
Sitch
Boston Society of Printers
Boston Galdie
Massachusetts
Two Thomases Indicted In Provident Life Funds Case
Edward R. Thomas and Orlando F. Thomas, financiers with broad interests, were indicted in New York on multiple counts for violations of state insurance laws connected to the Provident Savings Life Assurance society. Bail set at $5,000 each. arraigned, pleaded not guilty, two weeks for change of plea.
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New York
Edward R. Thomas
Orlando F. Thomas
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society
New York County
Provident Life
Edward R
Orlando
Thamases
Justice Dowling
BE. R. Thomas
Thomas
Thomas, Maclay & Co
Practical Fashions Pattern No 2288 for Infant Set
The Paris Pattern No 2288 features a pinning blanket or bar rowcoat in white gigella flannel with feather stitched hem, a surplice waist in Victoria lawn, a petticoat in white wainsock with tucks and English embroidery, and pearl buttons at back. Materials: two yards 36 inch flannel for the blanket 158 yard for waist, edging 2 1/2 yards. pattern costs 10 cents with size and address.
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Paris
Victoria Lawn
Ladies box-plaited dressing sack pattern preview
Paris Pattern No. 1995 presents a box-plaited dressing sack with three front and back plaits, a flat collar, embroidered edge trim, and concealed front closure. Four sizes 32 to 44 with yardage details for 20 36 and 42 inch widths. pattern number 1995. Pattern Editor note requests name address and size.
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Paris
Population shift and needle industry in Redditch town
No 1985 discusses rising populations in Germany Britain and the author’s own country with gains of 900000 300000 and over 2000000 respectively. It highlights Redditch England where about 3000 workers produce needles in model factories with long hours, and an output exceeding two billion needles yearly. The piece also includes a colonial era proverb about patience and a quote from Uncle Eben.
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Needia
Redditch
Mary E H Rouse Credits Dean's Kidney Pills
A Cambridge New York woman says a five year kidney illness with back pain discolored secretions and weight loss was cured after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes rapid recovery and lasting health return. Also a London Mansion House fete anecdote about Queen Alexandra and a flower girl Molly who kissed the queen.
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Mary E. H. Rouse
Cambridge
N. Y
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Alexandra
London
Molly
Harper's Weekly
Receiver named for International & Great Northern Railroad
In Fort Worth Texas on a Wednesday afternoon Judge Edward R. Meek approved a lundi application by Metropolitan Trust of New York appointing T J Freeman of New Orleans as receiver for the International & Great Northern Railroad. Freeman, general solicitor for the Texas & Pacific and allied with Gould interests, will qualify soon to take over the property. The railroad, organized in 1873 and restructured in 1892, operates 1158 miles in Texas with bonds of about 25.33 million dollars and stock around 9.735 million. George J Gould serves as president with main office in Palestine Texas.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Metropolitan Trust Company of New York
Edward R. Meek
Federal Court of the
Northern District of Texas
T. J. Freeman
New Orleans
International & Great Northern Railroad
Freeman
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Gould Lines
Palestine
No Let Up Says President Roosevelt On Education Policy
President Roosevelt told delegates of the National Education Association there will be no let up in warning against rottenness and corruption. He spoke at the White House during their reception and outlined his views on educational methods with broad, vigorous emphasis.
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Washington
Rosevelts
Department of
City and Country Life Compared in City Paper Debate
The piece weighs city life against rural living, arguing city workers appear healthier and more vigorous in body and mind after comparing groups of 60 year olds and their wives. It notes country life lacks mental stimulus, breeds routine, and that farmers seek urban opportunities for greater wealth and excitement.
Storm King Grips West Chicago Telephones Safe
Storm King hits West Chicago with record wind and sleet destroying telegraph and telephone property was averted by a narrow margin as warmer air melted sleet days. Wind and ice extended 25 to 50 miles north west south of Chicago and 100 to 150 miles east.
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Chicago
British Expedition Ends Punishing Zukkakhels in India
Calcutta reports Maj. Gen. Sir James Willcocks led a British expedition in the Bazar valley against the Zukkakhels, a powerful Indian tribe, and the operation has come to an end.
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Calcutta
Sir James Willcocks
Bazar
India
Murder Report From Clinton Iowa Steep
Clinton Iowa police report a 26 year old man murdered in his sleep with a shotgun blast to the head. The weapon had been positioned at the victim’s hand. The wife of the deceased is in custody.
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Clinton
Fred Dolph
Wan
Cure for Eczema in Children Promoted by Cuthura Remedies
A Montreal mother touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as cures for her three daughters eczema and ailing baby neck folds. She claims persistent itching faded after several applications and notes the products’ success. The relief is dated May 21, 1907. A motorcar field anecdote follows about new cars and buyer enthusiasm.
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Mme
Napoleon Duceppe
Duluth S&t
Montreal
Que
Cause for Alarm in Wedding Prospect
A young man wooing Jennie jokes about Niagara drying up in 50,000 years to spur caution about their bridal trip. Jennie clutches his arm, urging prudence lest the famous falls vanish before their plans can be fulfilled.
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Jennie
Niagara Fas
Hearing loss claims and cures in old advert
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local apps and must be treated by systemic remedies. It asserts catarrh causes deafness through an inflamed Eustachian tube and offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money back promise, along with a note about ginger yields in Jamaica.
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Hall
Circulara
Fred B.J. Cheney
Truth and Quality Laxative Endorsement Ad
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative. It claims cleansing and relief of internal organs without debility, noting natural action and physician approval. Urges purchase of genuine product from California Fig Syrup Co via leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup. Co
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Uncle Eben
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Roosevelt
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Thompson
Peter 8. Grosscup
Central Ilinois Traction Company
Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
Baby
Jamaica
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