Courageous medical experiments and scientific sacrifice
A Helena newspaper fragment recalls early medical trials where Lazear and Carroll allowed themselves to be bitten by infected mosquitoes, proving mosquitoes transmitted yellow fever. It praises scientific courage, method, and sacrifice amid religious skepticism, noting how individuals risked life for humanity. The piece contrasts this with elite indulgence, imagining a private yacht and perks as a critique of President’s economy.
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Helena Daily Independent
Lazear
Carroll
Yellow Publishing Company, Inc
Helena
Lazeat
Springfield Republican
Denice Russell Lowell
American troops shaped World War I outcome, German view
A historical account notes German leaders mocked U S involvement before entry, then acknowledged American troops and morale aided France and Britain. It cites Reichstag findings on US influence, praising doughboys, sailors, and massive reinforcements for turning the tide.
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United States
Uncle Sam
France
England
Wilson
Reichstag
Germany
America
Hike von Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Quake Proof Buildings Used For Earthquake Prep
Santa Barbara plans rebuilding in Spanish style may aid aesthetics but the key is internal bracing to withstand quake strain. Properly joined wood bamboo steel or reinforced concrete can endure stronger shocks than Santa Barbara. Second class brick or stone structures fail, lessons drawn from San Francisco and Tokyo.
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Santa Barbara
San Francisco
Tokyo
Heroism of Scientists at Day ton Trial
The article condemns contempt for scientists by evolutionists at the Day ton trial and highlights London reports of key cancer research advances. It recalls the yellow fever campaign waged by American army doctors in Cuba, noting researchers' willingness to risk death in pursuit of cures.
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Dayton
London
Cuba
Britain Faces Economic Crisis As dole and strikes threaten
A coal mine strike and widespread unemployment push Britain toward political upheaval. The Labour Party failed to reform the employment system, and Baldwin admits no clear remedy. Sir Alfred Mond proposes using dole payments to subsidize full time work, hoping to curb idleness amid over one million unemployed and weekly government costs near five million dollars. The upheaval could sharpen into a crisis as economic issues and ill advised legislation feed instability.
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Labor Party
MacDonald
Baldwin
Sir Alfred Mond
Britain
James H. Thomas
Beggars Income Examined In Daily Life And City Variations
The Anaconda Standard editorial examines beggar income across cities noting Chicago workers may earn 3 to 20 a day while a New York subway soliciter in a five minute ride could collect 25 73. It questions if New Yorkers are more tender hearted or Chicago’s beggar field is exhausted, suggesting both cities illustrate broader social dynamics.
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America
University of Chicago
Chicago
New York
New York Sun
New
American Federation of Arts Promotes U S Artistic Growth
In Washington the American Federation of Arts steers American art toward Europe level standards. Since its 1909 founding by leaders like Frank Mallet and Elihu Root, it has pushed painting and sculpture, educated schools, and organized exhibitions. It aims to elevate American taste and monuments through careful selection and public outreach.
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Washington, D. C
America
Henry L. Mencken
United States
American Federation of Arts
Washington
Europe
Frank Mallet
Elihu Root
Charles Folk
Robert Bacon
Roosevelt
All America
Mereratian
Cretgl
Federation
Boards of Education
Ale
Canada
Hawaii
Alaska
Venice
Bellows and
Sargent
Not So Unlike A Tragic Monkey On A Freight Steamer
A Western News piece recounts a sailor overreacting to a captive monkey aboard a freight ship in the South Pacific. The oiler, intoxicated, throws the animal overboard after a struggle, the monkey dying amid the sea. The tale uses the episode to mirror debates on evolution and descent.
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South Pacific
Ovent
Arene Akinbe
Missoula Leads Montana in Raising Fund for Gallatin Schools
The Missoula community takes the lead in raising the 620000 quota to support rehabilitation of earthquake shaken school buildings in Gallatin county. The effort will fund repairs for Three Forks Manhattan and Logan schools. The Missoula public spirit spans far beyond local borders, showing Montana solidarity.
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Missoula
Montana
Gallatin County
Three Forks
Manhattan
Logan
Washington
Montreal
Istance
Spokane
Gallatin Valley
Bitter Root
Jackson man fends off robbers in hand to hand clash
Jackson resident Zora R McGone gal, a W yeareald farmer, routed three men who tried to rob him. Wounded one assailant, bound by the robbers, he freed himself and fought in close quarters, striking with a cane concealing an 18 inch dagger.
Rex Beach five short stories reviewed in depth
A critical survey of Rex Beach The Goose Woman and Other Stories highlights Cave Stuff The Goose Woman and Powder as strong pieces with sharp wit and pathos The volume shows Beach balancing burlesque and sentiment in varied locales including Yukon and South America The review also notes Wrights A Man of His Father and mentions Evolution for John Doe by Henshaw Ward as timely amid the Scopes trial coverage with praise from Clarence Darrow
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Rex Beach
Mr. Beach
Ike
Marcol
Theee
Grizaly Behrd
Marriss
Buxara
Starckeener
Wiora
Beach Feala
Leary
South America
John Doe
Henshaw Ward
Bobbs-Merrill
Tennessee
Mr Ward
Clarence Darrow
Seapes
National Capital Hearing Delayed to September Eight
The Nickle Plate hearing was postponed until September 8. The American Federation of Labor as a pilot the Pennsylvania. The round the world air cruiser Chicago was assigned to ile Smith. Smithsonian Attorney General Sargent ruled rear admiral and major generals were of equal rank. Ben L. Moses and Larry Sattler pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in connection with liquor withdrawals.
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American Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Ile Smith
Sonian Institution
Sargent
Ben L. Moses
Larry Sattler
Wife of Col Ownbey Wins Divorce Decree
Mrs Pearl Ownbey wife of Col J M Ownbey prominent Colorado mining man and former business associate of J P Morgan was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce in Boulder district court. The suit was uncontested and she charged cruelty and failure to provide support. Catone Ownbey had drawn national attention by contesting President Choosys appointment to the Supreme Court.
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Boulder
Colo
Associated Press
Pearl Ownbey
J. M. Ownbey
Colorado
J. Plerypont Morgan
Robert G. Smith
Ownbey
Catone Ownbey
Choliysc
Harlan F. Stone
Jietice
United States Supreme Court
Not Optimistic Professor Poses College Exit Question
A brief item notes an interested professor asking what a freshman might expect after college. The fragment mentions a grandfather in New York and a Medtow reference, indicating local context and personal perspectives within the campus scene.
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Permencei Frosh
N.Y
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