Elk Population Boom In Yellowstone Region Sparks Concern
In a Yellowstone area report from 1910 11 hunters describe elk numbers rising north of the park boundary with more cows and calves, wintering in deep snows and using alpine trails. The piece notes herd movement toward ranch lands, fence damage, and government efforts to feed elk and protect other wildlife while addressing overabundance.
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Montana
Yellowstone Park
Park
Yellowstone
Beagle
Haydon
Aspen Hunting Cabin
Buffalo Mat
Hell-Roaring Creek
Slough Creek
Teddy
Palmer Creek
Yellowstone River
Kansas
McBride
Gardiner
Gardiner Canon
Wilds
Lear
Peculiar Record Of Three Hit By Pitched Balls Men
Frank Chance of the Cubs tops the trio struck by pitched balls in a season. Hughey Jennings and Curtis Welch also drew repeated blows, with Chance enduring dozens of impacts and Jennings unable to dodge a ball. Welch appeared to dodge by chance but often allowed contact, highlighting a curious, almost comic ineptitude in avoiding pitches.
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Chance
Jenninga
Welch
Frank Chance
Cubs
Hughey Jennings
Curtis Welch
Hugh Jennings
Baltimore
Jennings
Hughey
Excellent reports from Western Canada lure America to farming
Western Canada expects about 200 million bushels of wheat this year, an increase of 100 million from last year, with strong demand for farm labor. Authorities encourage Americans to cross the border, offering low rates and opportunities to inspect lands in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, where wheat yields can reach 20 to 26 bushels per acre, yielding $8 to $10 per acre profit.
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Canada
M. V. McInnes
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Mich
C.A. Laurier
Marquette
J. 3S
Crawford
Syracuse
N. Y
Thos
Hetherington
Tremont Street
Boston
Mass
H. M. Williams
Gardner
Toledo
Ohio
Geo. Aird
Traction-Terminal
Indianapolis
Indiana
J. Broughton
Chicago
Ill
Geo
A. Hall
Second Street
Milwaukee
Wis
T. Holmes
Jackson
Saskatchewan
Alberta
The Unpaid Genius of Theodor Schwann
A 19th century German physiologist's early struggles highlight Theodor Schwann, poor pay, and self driven discovery. He improvised a muscle instrument to teach independence, led to cell theory, and forged pepsin's home while earning meager wages.
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Theodor Schwann
Phils
Aglenoo
Schwann
Johannes Mueller
University of Berlin
Theodor Bohwann
Boulex Ethal
Beau Brummell and the Brewer Club in London
Fragmentary account mentions Beau Brummell and a London club, with references to dining, gaming, and aristocratic company. Source text is highly garbled with missing words and unclear dates or names.
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Brooks
London
Aspire
Bowas
Hankel Tells Funny Story From Western League Umpire
Jack Haskell recalls a Wichita game where Omaha visited and only 28 fans watched from the stands while a single lone spectator named Jobnan amused him with the bleachers' lone fan anecdote.
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Hankel
Jack Haskell
Wichita
Jack
Jobnan
Neighborhood drug store debate stalls entry
A resident questions the need for a new drug store in the area saying there is no place within ten blocks to buy stamps or access city directory services. The caller notes indecision and contemplates opening a store locally.
Untaxed tobacco and trainwrecker mention amid scattered names
Fragmented text lists Chow and smoke untaxed tobacco and several personal names including Meriwether Sawards Clarkeylile Dean and BGVErE. It hints at restrictions or punishment but lacks clear narrative.
Quaker Teases Friend Over Present For Mother
Fragmentary dialogue centers on a Quaker urging a friend to present a gift to his mother while a tense scene unfolds around a baby and a heated exchange about taking the infant away.
Allen's Foot-Hase antiseptic powder advertisement
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Hase antiseptic powder for tired swollen feet. It promises rest and comfort and claims to make walking a delight. Sold everywhere for two cents with no substitutes.
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Allen
le Roy
Air lining theory and teething syrup misfit
Fragmentary remarks discuss a cloud inside and outside the air lining theory. Mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething gums and relief from pain. No clear event or person names other than generic references.
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Will B. Shore
Ourdoor Life
Western
M. A. Lane
Regearsh
University of Wilnois
Schwanns
Columbia Press
Beau’ Brummell’ and the Brewer
Adam
Ivac
Ofatl
Cai
Jnaon
Jan Wren
Jean
Routhérn East Co
Luditi
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