Government hunts curb western wild animal plague gains
Washington reports show heavy losses from coyotes wolves mountain lions and lynxes but stockmen praise reductions over the last three years. E F Pope an inspector cites successful eliminations on ranches in New Mexico aiding Fullerton brothers on the St Augustine plains and others, while game and livestock numbers rise as predators decline.
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D. C
Bureau of Biological Survey
Uncle Sam
E. F. Pope
New Mexico
Pope
Fullerton Brothers
St. Augustine
Magdalena
Bulldog Bites Barber as Hat Cutting Goes Sour
San Francisco barber Suameuel Jones has his nose bitten when a prize Boston bulldog, taken to the shop for a haircut by Grace Stanley, objects to a wristwatch removal. Jones declines hospital care, calls a private physician, and notes he does not routinely cut dogs’ hair.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jones
Grace Stanley
Boston
Relief Material Exceeds 100 Million Francs Distributed in Europe
The American Red Cross reports ongoing shipments across 17 European countries. In France, relief and medical supplies valued at over 125 million francs have reached devastated districts since the armistice, with eastern Europe receiving more than 20 million francs. One third of May 1 stocks were reserved for France, and further shipments valued at about 40 million francs are en route.
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United States
Europe
France
Paris
Red Cross
American Red Cross
American Red Grass Liequidation Board
Poland
Balkan States
Black Hawk Skeleton Resting in Deseret Museum
Salt Lake City report says the bones of Chief Black Hawk, who troubled settlers in Utah in the 1860s, are now housed in a glass case at the Deseret Museum on the temple grounds. The skeleton came from a burial near Spring Lake Villa, Utah County, with burial goods. Veterans recall raids linked to the Black Hawk wars in 1864 following smallpox blamed on settlers.
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Deseret Museum
Utah
Salt Lake City
Black Hawk
Mormon Temple Grounds
Spring Lake Villa
Utah County
Blind peddler weds widow in Litchfield registry
An 80 year old widow and a 50 year old blind peddler were married in Litchfield England. They were assisted up the steps of the registry office and the bridegroom apologized for his infirmity noting she was not as nimble as before.
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Litchfield
England
Origin of Jury System Attributed to European Peoples
Kansas City Star notes the unclear origin of the jury system tracing to various early European traditions. It describes the Norman recognition by sworn inquest, the king's court directing sheriffs to select knights, and the transition to verdicts based on evidence under Henry II.
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Iind
Warvas Ie
England
Henry I
Henry TV
Model Practice
Kansas City Star
Laughing about prices and politics in a humorous exchange
A playful dialogue contrasts Clubleigh's ignorance of international politics with a remark about Rome's restaurateurs charging $15 for champagne. The talk turns hopeful about cheap food, but one man counters that prices won’t fall, only seem cheaper by comparison.
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Clubleigh
Italy
Restaurateurs
Rome
Does It Pay. Dialogues on debt and fear in a humorous sketch
A New York Tribune snippet presents short exchanges about debts fear and worry among characters. Dobbs and Hobbs discuss creditors and anxiety while a returned soldier jokes about mobilization and dinner. The piece blends everyday concerns with light banter in a theatrical tone.
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Hobbs
Dobbs
New York Tribune
United States Tops World in Ship Production
The United States leads global ship production with steamships under the American flag forming 24.8 percent of world steam tonnage. The U S Shipping Board notes the nation now employs more ship workers and builds more vessels than any other country, with 1,280 steamships in overseas trade and 1,107 built in the last two years.
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United States Shipping Board
Victory and Defeat in Mixed Sports Debate
A commentary notes no long gap between women and men in athletic ability but questions whether women should compete with men in golf tennis shooting and other championships. It argues men may resist as victories by women could be seen as fleeting or disgraceful for years to come.
Marriage Insurance Plan Promises Family 2500 Benefit
England launches a marriage insurance scheme aiming to aid families. The plan provides 2500 dollars to the family if the husband dies, or the same amount at the end of 25 years if the husband is alive.
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England
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