Arbor Day Forestation Movement and Awards Highlight Forestry Policy
The article recalls Arbor day activities and national tree planting efforts led by the General Federation of Women's Clubs and the American Forest Association. It notes prizes from the New York State College of Forestry and statements by Charles Lathrop Pack on widespread planting, cemeteries, and the need for a national forest policy to bolster home prosperity, with Theodore Roosevelt cited on forest stewardship.
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New York State College of Forestry
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John G. Sherman
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Feleral
Bureaus of Invention and Plant Industry
Forest Service and Extension Service
American Svea Association
Washington
Charles Lathrop Pack
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Rich, He Sold Papers markable tale of fortunes abroad
The story follows a man named Rich who built a vast fortune in California estates after selling papers. After a European tour he claims his gold was confiscated in Italy, leaving him destitute until letters from admirers sparked U S aid. He later received a $500 remittance and credits up to $189,000, enabling a voyage back to America.
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Bottize
France
Germany
Italy
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Peple Thave
United Statea Consi
Hoe Han
America
You Can "Shoo" Bears Away if You Know How
A Saturday Evening Post-style tale explains bears’ natures, noting most are peaceful and prefer to retreat when approached. It recounts a berry patch incident where Jim Laney shooed a black bear with a bridle and a firm, direct warning, prompting the bear to depart.
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Humaha
Jim Laney
Jim
Beard
Saturday Evening Post
How Not to Eat in Seventeenth Century Etiquette
The piece cites Hannah Woolley’s Gentlewoman's Companion of 1675 urging young ladies to improve table manners. It warns against ravenous eating, staring at meat, clapping fingers on the mouth, letting cheeks puff, and blowing after large drags of drink, noting uncomely, boorish behavior.
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Nannah Wooley
Gentlewomen’s Companion
Mmust
Mies Wooley
Prescott Aims at Bunker Hill Fire Without Seeing Whites
Detroit News recounts the June 1 1775 order by Col William Prescott to seize and fortify Bunker Hill. British forces observed rifles resting on ramparts but were kept in check as officers ran trenches to instruct soldiers to withhold fire until they could see the whites of the attackers eyes.
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William Prescott
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Prescott
Detroit
Clay Doga and Fogs Apple Sent for Explanations at Garden
Dr Arthur Hollek the paleobotaniat notes many fragments sent to the New York Botanical Garden for identification or to verify the finder’s conviction. Concretions called clay dogs form around a nucleus with layers of minerals and often mimic organic or inorganic objects.
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New York Botanical Garden
Arthur Hollek
Paleobotaniat
Anya
Museume
Making Herself Clear in a Colonial Letter
An Indian paper reproduces a specimen of English written by a lady teacher in a letter to the Director of Education Manaiin. The missive, titled Dear Sir, ends with a playful resignation and a mock salute, noting many duties and a small salary.
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Manaiin
Nikes
Embarrassing Attentions from Merchants Question Road Message
The note remarks that merchants who value patronage give better attention, while Road notes uncertainty but concedes receiving much attention from merchants who have patronized in the past. The message ends with a hint about Ballalo Express.
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Ballalo Express
Time to Cheer Steamboat Captain Who Has Fallen Overboard
A fragmented cry from a distressed crowd calls for help as a steamboat captain toppled into the water, with onlookers urging action and rescue efforts underway amid chaotic scenes.
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A. Gumbel
Iowa State News Highlights From Davenport and Elsewhere
A rash of local items includes the Davenport post office plan to discard Nebai letters and a possible end to a gasoline tax aiding muddy roads. Waverly to receive a community hall funded by a 3500,000 bond issue with 315,000 in premiums, while county boards initiate road and culvert contracts totaling 29,208. Japanese Leases farm near Gedni Falls for trick gardening. a canning plant at Cherokee state hospital will process 1 820 No 1 cans daily. United Mine Workers vote on district HQ location. Henry F Miller estate in Jefferson valued near 590,000 distributed to heirs. Pocahontas county eyed its first contesting association. Taft autographed portrait given to University of Iowa. Reduced railroad rates to state fair planned. An Iowa City man shocked by a manhole accident. Semifinals set for Iowa State Declamatory Association in Humboldt. Masonry degrees awarded in Des Moines. Iowa drought losses pegged at 25 090 000. Bedford tobacco sale reported. Fort Dodge to host Lutheran hospital project costing 260 000. Townsfolk prep for fishing season and worms. County agent notes savings from poultry culling of 10 090. Town to raise 250 000 for German relief. Sioux City hosting a large Northwest Town fair in June. Forage crops promised to save hog feed per gain, Iowa State. 125 Iowa university men training for National Life Saving tests. Summer session Latin and Greek registrations expected to peak. Des Moines Union Bus Depot expands service to 37 towns, 10 more routes planned in April. Ayrasville farmers urged individual ear tests for corn. state tests show crop results. Board of duel county recommends action on Wi
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Nebai
Sabia
Abuckela Chamber of Commerce
Lagion Post
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Storey County Board
Shimata
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William Howard Taft
United States Supreme Court
University of Iowa
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Wilton
Cedar County
Towa Stata
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