Tamed by Judge with Cool Stare in Alaska Tale
A long recounting of Alaska native justice describes a tribe in which a criminal repeats threats until a commissioner in Seattle arrives. The judge uses direct eye contact to deter the miscreant, who then submits to a display of restraint and a nonjail resolution. The tale ends with the native admitting fear and agreeing to be tame.
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Alaska
Limes
Parris
Seattle
Seatle
Meneuhi
Tee
Orfe
Skookum House
Gillooe
Injua Fuk
Skookwn House
Traid
Automatic speed measurement for ships adopted by navy
New automatic methods to measure a vessel’s speed are detailed, one from Sweden and another adopted in the United States Navy. The system uses propeller slip and instruments that convert shaft revolutions into distance traveled, eliminating manual calculations. Every 100 propeller turns yield distance, with speed estimated from revolutions per minute. both ahead and astern shafts are counted.
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Sweden
Navy Department
United States
Stegosaurus Skeleton on View in National Museum
A nearly complete stegosaurus skeleton from Canyon City Colorado is mounted in Washington. The fossil, found in 1885, measures about nineteen feet long with heavy armor plates and a small brain, suggesting a plant eating lifestyle and possible quadruped ascent from a bipedal ancestor.
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United States National Museum
Washington
Fremont County
Canyon City
Col
M. P. Fetch
Ufe
Largest frog claimed to be in Harvard museum
The piece notes a reportedly largest frog not open to public inspection at Harvard’s zoological museum. It weighs about six pounds and spans 27 inches from tip to toe, with a jet black color and web feet as large as a swan. Only three specimens have reached the United States. It contrasts with herons weighing around four pounds that can eat over three pounds of fish per meal.
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Harvard Zoological Museum
United States
Local News Roundup From Greencastle Area
Local residents visit and travel items are noted including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Call and son from Gary visiting with John Cannon in Martinsville. Sigma Nu members take an annual Shades of Death and Turkey Run drive. Social events include a picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Hays and a party with Mr. and Mrs. Will Snider in Brazil.
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Harry Call
John
John Cannon
Gary
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Turkey Run
S. A. Hays
Anderson and
Bloomington Streets
Will Snider
Brazil
Children’s Day Observed At College Avenue Church
College Avenue Church will observe Children’s Day with a program Sunday evening at 7 30. Mrs S A Hays, chairman, has prepared for weeks and invites the public to attend the event.
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New Era Club
William Wetz
College Ave
College Avenue Church
8S. A. Hays
How to Feed Dogs With Common Sense and Economy
Practical guidance on dog feeding stressing economy and tailoring diet to work level and breed. It advises single daily meals for most dogs, light breakfast if two meals, and a post feeding run, plus supervision during meals and guarding bones to prevent fights.
What 15 Ice Cream? A Digest Of Ice Cream Questions
Dietary writers question the nature of ice cream and its quality. They discuss rumors of adulteration with milk powder fats or substitutes, and joke about labeling and the coney island trade. The piece treats ice cream as a public issue and a staple of culture.
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Jack Frost
Coney Island
New York Tribune
Oil Fueled Coal Shovel With Reservoir Handle
A coal shovel is described with a cylindrical oil reservoir in the handle for on demand lubrication. A thumb valve at the lower end of the handle allows oil to flow into the shovel, aiding ignition and producing quicker, cleaner combustion.
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Pupvlwy
Safe Plan As Markets Urge Caution Says Courier
Louisville Courier-Denocrat editors urge steady steps in trading and policy, urging investors to act with prudence amid shifting markets and political tensions. The piece cautions against hasty moves while stressing measured strategy and careful analysis.
For Sale 1917 Ford Roadster
Classified notice offering a 1917 Ford roadster for sale in good condition. Contact by phone at 564 for inquiries and arranging a viewing or purchase.
Gas flames play any old tune in colorful music show
Albert J. Pyne of East Pittsburgh demonstrates flame music by widening a gas flame under a glass tube to produce tones. He claims flames can sing like a violin and even change color with tone, envisioning a Gas Flame Conservatory of Music and color harmonized home performances.
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Scotland
Albert J. Pyne
Pyne
Mr. Pyne
Westinghouse Electric Co
East Pittsburgh
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Red Man
National Museum
W. D. James
Greencastle
Martinsville
James Burkit
California
Samuel Holbert
Edward Chew
Reelsville
Mr. Chew
A. D. Chew
H. G. Bloom
Marian Morris
Bloomington
Charles Zeis
James
T. W. VanMeter
Columbia University of
Fra Benee
G. W. Bence
State University At
Urbana
Uinois
Greencastle Crescent
Rebecca Lodge
Alice Haltom
Minnie Kiefer
Chauncey Cooper
Paris, Illinois
Mr. Cooper
Putnam County
Harry Hays
Newark
Ohio
Mr. Hays
James McD. Hays
A. M. Hootman
Fillmore Christian Church
Cote
Paris
Loulaville Courier-Journal
Louisville Courier-dencnat
Samoan Islands
Siberia
Opera House
A. Cook, Prop
Mgr
Samuel Goldwyn
Rex Beach
Basil King
Goldwyn
Goldwyn Bray Pictograph
The
Central National Bank and
Central Trust
R. L. O’hair
A. Hays
J. L. Randel Caier
Yours Freight
Via
Tewre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern “Bustion Company
Indiana
Wlvers
Chin
Kentucky
Michigan
T. Hi
Traction Terminal
Indianapolis
Ind
June
First National Bank
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