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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
9
Mrs. Isaac L. Rice a prominent New York philanthropist pursues relief from loud whistles and signals in New York harbor. She lobbies Washington and New York authorities, citing thousands of sick and nervous residents affected, and seeks congressional action to abate the nuisance.
The text describes Mrs. Rice teaching contentment and happiness to New York informants whose roles don’t invite protest but value rest and comfort highly. She strives to instill these attributes in their lives.
A new scarlet fever treatment by Dr J F C Luhan of New York offers a long record of success over eight years. It targets blood and kidney health to prevent anemia and heart paralysis and is described as a curative eliminative approach.
The London Mail highlights the significant role of women in politics amid the recent death of Lady Grey wife of Sir Edward Grey Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. It notes her devotion and public service beyond personal life.
Lake Titicaca in Peru, the highest navigable lake, is to be tapped for electric power to supply the Peruvian railway and manufacturing plants.
Bourke Cockran of New York promotes a constitutional amendment to extend House terms from two to four years. He argues longer terms would free members from constant re election campaigns, allowing more focus on lawmaking and strengthening the House’s control over the Senate within the constitutional framework.
The article traces the invention of the carpenter’s steel square to Siler Howes a Vermont blacksmith from South Shaftsbury who after trading two worn saws for a shoeing job devised an inclined measure from welded saws. He patented the square, built a factory, and expanded production after the War of 1812. The device spread nationwide.
The piece recalls Silas Howe becoming a millionaire and using his wealth for good. It notes long journeys to view the forges, showers of sparks from heavy hammers, and the din of thousands of workers. Squares were first conceived on the spot over ninety five years ago.
The Department of Agriculture will pursue additional experimental work along breeding lines following the donation of an Abyssinian zebra to the Government. The gift supports ongoing genetic and zoological studies within the department’s livestock breeding program.
The article profiles Benjamin W. Hunt from New York who moved to Middle Georgia in 1876 and spurred Southern growth. It highlights his empire-building mindset, cattle and horse breeding, disease immunity work, pasture improvement, and creation of a railroad, cotton mill, and bank, illustrating how northern ingenuity fuels the New South.
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