Kansas Professor Builds Notable Beetle Treasure
Topeka reports Kansas houses the second largest entomological collection globally, built by Chancellor Snow who traded about five gallons or 8100 beetles to acquire rare specimens. His exchanges drew gifts and trades from scholars worldwide, expanding Kansas’ collection to an estimated $250,000 in value.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Chancellor Snow
University of Kansas
America
British Museum
Harvard
Mme. Schliemann To Entertain In Washington Society
The wife of Greece’s new minister, Mme. Schliemann, is described as very handsome and plans extensive entertaining in Washington this season.
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Mme. Schliemann
Washington
Greece
Washington Social Scene Shines With Charitable Hostess
The capital’s season welcomes a renowned hostess whose charm and gracious hospitality have made her a favorite in Washington society. Her notable receptions and dinners reflect as much influence as any political gathering.
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The
Capital
Washington
Girl Bags Big Brown Bear Near Chico California
Katie Berdan of Berdan in Chico reports a notable hunt at a plum patch. She encountered a large brown bear weighing 471 pounds and killed it with a 30-35 rifle, keeping the trophy as a bear skin.
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Chico, Cal
Katie Berdan
Berdan
Chico
Miss Berdan
Ber Fin
Brain
Treatment and the Velocity of Modern Bullets Aid Recovery
The rapid healing of wounds among soldiers and the scarcity of blood poisoning surprise doctors. Antiseptic treatment immediately after injury greatly aids recovery, while modern rifle velocity reduces ragged wounds. Surgery has advanced, but preventive antiseptic measures remain crucial.
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Lonton
Randem
Alssum
London Hospital
Herrick Seed Co seeks agents to sell roses shrubs and seeds
Rochester New York firm Herrick Seed Co requests lady or gentleman representatives to sell all kinds of Roses Shrubs Trees and seeds with promise of good wages. Call for terms and return this notice. Also includes a letter from Mrs J Woodard on the U S Mission field in Africa describing wartime price increases and food shortages.
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Herrick Seed Co
Rochester
N.Y
J. Woodard
U. S
Africa
German Boy Shot Down Over Treves Flight Dispute
A Treves dispatch reports that a German aeroplane was shot down while over the city near Troyes. The announcement from Romaul-Bur-Beine states the event occurred as the French forces engaged the intruding aircraft.
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Treves
France
Havas
Romaul-Bur-Beine
Troyes
Apartments to Let in Hell Suits Lawyers Says Kilkenny
Kilkenny, a Chicago Irishman, recalls a Cork notice reading Apartments to Let in Hell. He notes the phrase amuses him but adds the place could suit the legal profession as a headquarters.
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Prancis J. Kilkenny
Chicago
Green Isle
Cork
Heal
Mr. Eikenny
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Fremont
United States
Siemont Cagle
Warren D. Wills
David Harum
R. A. Gould
Errmont, Indiana
Fremont Branch
H. B
Harbaugh & Watters
Indiana
Telephone
Mme. Schllemann
Bruln
Lee Caswell
Rexall
Carnation
Fremont, Ind
GEM Cafe
Mundy & Hills
Prop’s. Fremont, Indiana
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