Inventor walks under water to test new mask device
Genevo native Judge Lawton demonstrated a water breathing contrivance on Silver Lake shore, walking forty five minutes beneath the surface with a pole and flag. Spectators, including his son Frank, watched as he re emerged and explained the device aims to aid firefighting, with talks of patent protection and future demonstrations planned at Conesus Lake.
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Geneseo
N.Y
Heubéen P. Lawton
Geneveo
Frank
Julge
Azg
Pete
Fast
Frank Loantos
Milan
Lis
Wow
Lawton
New York
Conesus Lake
Hot Weather Food Hints From The Tropics
Tips on keeping meals appealing in heat compare tropical diet to temperate menus. Discusses fruit and liquid bases, daily animal protein, and dishes like curried fish, squab pie, and peppers. Recommends bananas, mango chutney, and coconut treats to aid cooling and appetite in hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
He Jules
Statue of Davis in Military Park in New Orleans
The Vicksburg Park commission tasked with creating a Mississippi memorial in the military park selects a 15 statue of President Davis as a featured centerpiece. They review marble designs submitted by the sculptor and expect a handsome statue to symbolize Davis in the park.
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Davis
Military Park
Confederacy
Vicksburg Park
Spenal
Sue
Orleans
Cataligh
Ciluntesippi
Dave
Wall
Davia
Shopping chatter reveals varied silverware and accessories
A lustrous assortment of imported linens, belts, combs, and mohair skirts appears in shops. Prices range from 25 cents for four in hand ties to 20 dollars for a pearl mast shaped ornament, with silver taps, beaded belts, and linen sundries offered amid a lively, cluttered street-market tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la & Lovely
Fomodiah
Growing Cocoanuts A Fine Elegant Job For A Lazy Man
Article discusses cocoanut growing in the Philippines, noting Governor Sanz of Ramblii and income from coconut groves. It covers cultivation, production, copra export figures, market demand, pest issues, planting methods, and historical context of non indigenous trees planted by traders and settlers.
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Hamilton Wright
Tinalmud
Ambos Cambrines Provter
Tom Amor
Philippines
Ramblii
Gov. Sanz
Ife
Theusands
France
Byuin
Org
Germany
Engeland
United Statee
United States
Nea
Manila
la Laguna
Tayabas
Ana Amboa Camarines
Rich Prizes For The Riflemen Special 19
The Sun reports a grand military rifle tournament at Sea Girt New Jersey with national team and individual matches. Prizes total over 244000, including cash, gold and silver medals, and trophies. Strong participation expected from military academies and civilian marksmen, with events spanning August 2 to September 9 under national boards and allied associations.
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the Sun
Washington, D. C
Miliary Rife Annes
National Board For the Promotion of
National Ride Association of America
New Jersey
Nyde
Noard
Aymy
Hiyy
Marine Corps
Military
Caval
Army
Cavalry
Infantry
Friends of Life
Havin
Congress
Hilton
Tale
New York
United States Service Pluton Cols
Smith & Weeron
Short Tone
Fonnewell
National Rifle Association
United States
Jin
Princeton University
Nothongi Marksmen
Cimpettines
Militars
Fit War Départment A
Gark
National Rifle
Ettrley
Woman Cabinetmaker Leads Fashion in Europe
Copenhagen report profiles Catherine Haratoer, the world’s only woman cabinetmaker. She designs, Carves, and finishes all pieces, drawing royal and aristocratic patrons. Haraboel’s factory in Copenhagen operates a limited supply, reflecting her insistence on personalized craftsmanship and rejection of Nouvel art delicacy. She faced family hardship, studied, and overcame gender prejudice to work in cabinetmaking in Paris and London.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Catherine Haratoer
Europa
Haraboe
Misa Horsboel
Jn Fx
Ang Ahs
Horavod
Polor
Shaney
Reof
Aetor Sha
Bertin
Pazla
Yetedy
Ty Lendon
Board to view cemetery land offer before action
At the regular meeting of the Board of Public Parks the offer of cemetery grounds between Linols St and Santa Ave for boulevard and park purposes was discussed. Several members doubted the wisdom of accepting the offer and the board decided to view the grounds before deciding.
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Board of Public Parks
Dlinols St
Sanntoave
Sama
Army of Ground
People’s Outfitting announces home giveaway plans
The People’s Outfitting Company will give away a residence at 27th Street and North Indiana Avenue. The home is valued at about seven thousand dollars. The plan for the gift has not been finally valued but will be announced in a few days.
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People's Outfitting Company
Child's Letter Halts Slaughter of Birds in Maine
A two page letter from Hazel Libby, a ten year old of Bath County, Maine, to Gov Cobb, recounts her complaint about men harassing birds. State Game Warden Walter J. Neil orders stopping robin and sparrow shooting and fines levied for violations. The girl notes foreign workers once roasted birds as a delicacy, prompting action by authorities to protect wildlife.
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Hazel Libby
Gov. Coba
Meru
Cate
Robin
Russell Sage and Indians Remembered for Education Grants
Muskogee report notes Russell Sage funded Indian education, with visits in 1883 and 1899 involvement in Creek, Cherokee, and Choctaw nations. Chronicles his generosity contrasted by a remark about Muskogee women’s dress influencing school funding decisions.
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Muskogee
Musil Sage
Mr. Sage
Indian Territory
J. Gould
Goulds
Muskoxae
Sfr
Fitihave
Lathie Taittan
Sage
Northfield
Lye Creak
Old Creek Indian Mission
Tallahasese
China
Alien Robert~ Bop
New York
Runpoll Sago
Hie Picu
Carlisle
Han Marshall
Newt Trute
Creek
Ma Con
Hermit Hunts Gold Nuggets Amid Marlborough Hills
Calving M Reed, a Montgomery county hermit living near Ridge Varney creek four miles south of Pennaburg, pursues gold after 15 years of digging. Geologists see possible shallow gold but depth may thwart mining. Local mining ventures in Douglass and Franconia townships yielded little wealth, while some operations produced stone for roads or claimed small gold finds.
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Reed
Ridge Varney Creek
Stoniert
Montgemenr County
Pennaburg
Ubene
Péerklomen Gatey
Nat Pols
Charles
M. Werkers
Praneconia
Franconia Township
Tt Rocks
Bucks County
John A. Smith
Tyleraport
Salford
Douglass Township
Montgomery Bounty
John OW. Nauman
Sasvamansville
Layfeld
Township
Thmn
Revolutionary Warn Party
Hrendlinger Farm
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Wm Davies
Fort OF Ramblon Island
Seagirt
Grieg
Russell Sage and Indians
Mins Robertson
Itarted & Mission School of
Pexssburg
Calvin M. Reed
Marlborouga
Ehate
Indiana
Centieres
Wold
Mtr
Fawnshin
Wy Fort
Ashia
Ibyalere
Ols “Mye
Indiana Dental College
Delaware and
Ohio Streets
Jos.r. Adams
Vilce
Fis
Sir
Hudson Street
GEO. T. Watts Public Accountant
Union Trust Ca
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