Northwest Notes Capture Drowning in Platte River Near Pratt
Henry Dyer, 12, son of Mrs. Yorick Nichols, drowned while bathing in the Platte near Pratt Wyoming. Bozeman dispatch reports engineer William Thompson killed in a boiler explosion at Roberts sawmill Bear canyon. Soo line orders 7000 harvest workers in Minnesota North Dakota at 2 to 4 dollars daily with board. Mrs. Caroline Kirchoff 60 Colorado Springs killed, Henry Hanning 46 fatally injured by boiler explosion at Edgerton saw mills ten miles north of Colorado Springs. P G Ayres 65 president First National bank Coffeyville dropped dead at Stonewall Colorado vacation spot with friends. David Hilger banker Leav... (cut)
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Yorick Nichols
Platte River
Pratt
Wyoming
Bozeman
Mont
William Thompson
Roberts
Bear Canyon
Soo” Railroad
Minnesota Free Employment Bureau
Minnesota
North Dakota
Caroline Kirchoff
Colorado Springs
Henry Hanning
Edgerton
P. G. Ayres
First National Bank of
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Kan
Stonewall
Trinidad
Colo
David Hilger
Leawlainn Mant
New Nf Ah
Woman's Things That Count on Housework Attire
Advice on appearance at home with guidance for summer work and hair styling. Emphasizes neatness, suggests timing hair waving after husband leaves, and warns about unkempt looks impacting the home image.
Hair styling and attire ideas from a past issue
The piece advises arranging hair for evening wear by dividing and loosely tying the front with a ribbon bow, braiding back the rest, and finishing with ribbon. It notes a belief that wearing curlers in a husband’s presence harms love and comments on housework attire and a preferred unattractive wrapper.
Policeman Uses Cold Bath To Quell Beach Mad Dog Panic
New York officer Hannon aided by calm tactics subdued a mad dog scare on the beach park. The canine, belonging to Mrs. Garrett, had shown erratic behavior, prompting neighbors to evacuate. Hannon restrained the dog and subjected it to a cold bath, reviving the animal within minutes.
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New York
Hannon
Coney
Beach Park
Garrett
Brooklyn
Cowboy Preacher Bets the Plains Fire in Seattle Sermon
Samuel 8 Bettes the Cowboy Preacher roped and teased martial factions in a Volunteers of America mission in Seattle. He delivered caustic quips about Presbyterians Methodists and others while spinning stories of Texas cattle days and unorthodox religion. Bettes declared a weeklong stay and drew a mixed, receptive crowd amid his fiery sermon and humorous jabs.
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Seattle
Wash
Volunteers of America
Samuel 8. Bettes
Baptista
Texas
Fettes
Rey
Bettes
Guy
Seatte
Labor federation backs independent labor candidates at polls
The Montana State Federation of Labor adopted resolutions praising efforts to win concessions from political parties but endorsed no party. They demand candidates friendly to labor be supported at the polls, regardless of party.
Greek Greek wedding fashion dazzles London elites
One of London's fashionable weddings featured Paria dressmakers crafting a Greek themed gown. The bride wore a white tunic dress with seed pearl embroidery and a peplum weighty with pearls. Maids wore white crepe gowns with silver embroidery and similar draped shawl accents.
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London
Paria
Vogue Sees Bride Attire In Classical White Tunics
Vogue notes Greek tunics in white cloth with pale blue embroidery, myrtle chaplets, and sandals. The writer admires the bride's graceful, swathed look though the veil is not crisply arranged, praising the overall beauty.
Cotton Slippers Use Mercerized Cotton For Summer
Notes on bedroom slippers knitted from mercerized crochet cotton in assorted colors. They are lighter and cheaper than wool, with a smooth finish and durable construction when knitted on steel needles. The article praises the material for its pretty appearance and lack of loose threads.
Wheat and white ants showcased from Yukon sample
The interior department listed railway lands as areas of interest while Fort Simpson reported successful wheat farming far north of the boundary. Yukon member Dr. Thompson submitted a farm sample of white ants grown at 63 degrees north, analyzed by Seed Commissioner Clark, weighing 46 pounds per bushel and noted for superior milling quality.
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Department of the Interior
Fort Simpson
International Boundary
Edmonton
Thompson
Yukon
Clark
Ottawa
St. John Sun
Debate over purchasing the Ibsen house in Christiania
Sigurd Ibsen contests claims that his father owned the residence saying only rooms were rented. Citizens push to acquire the site to attract tourists and boost city sights despite opposition. The controversy highlights tensions between heritage and mercenary urban plans in Norway's capital.
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Theen
Christiania
Ibsen
Sigurd Ibsen
Genijlla
Voyage to a South Island Ends in Rescue
A couple travels with a young country doctor to a southern island and miss the steamer to England. They remain long on the island where the doctor becomes leading figure in the group. The Earl jokes that it was the doctor who should have blocked his booze. A passing boat finally rescues them and returns them safely to England.
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England
Barrie
Earl
Doctor
Old England
Great Endurance and Witty Banter Highlight Harlow
Busting praises Harlow for remarkable endurance and achievement. Gargoyle quips that the man possesses a debutante like constitution, prompting a sharp exchange on physical stamina.
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Harlow
Busting
Gargoyle
Guthrie Tax Valuation Surges to 5.6 Million
Guthrie Oklahoma’s taxable valuation leaps to 5.6 million dollars this year from 1.5 million last year. Officials attribute the rise to broader assessments and new property classifications across the capital city.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Subtraction Confusion in Village School Lesson
A village schoolroom tale describes a pupil asking to subtract three pennies from one purse after the teacher explains you can only subtract like items. The scene highlights early arithmetic perplexities and a humorous misunderstanding.
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