The Possibilities of Peat Exhibition at Ma detoha fia
The Commercial museum exhibition showcases peat uses beyond fuel. Eleven thousand one hundred eighty eight square miles of peat bogs in the United States could yield over twelve billion tons of fuel. Peat can be spun into corn, made into paper, used for pickling, and serves as a preservative rich in humic acid. Ground peat may aid fertilizer, stock feed filler, and slaughterhouse waste utilization. Products include laminations, soundproof boards, paving stones, and alcohols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madetoha Fia
United States
Eat Less and Take Bitro-Phosphate To Put on Flesh
An advertisement for Hitro-Phosphate urges nervous, weak men to take a two week supply of the O-grain tablet to gain weight, strength, and nerve force. It claims the discovery by a French scientist yields reports in journals and promises better sleep, endurance, and vitality if results are not seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick & Kolle
M. D
New York
Cuticura Toilet Trio Promises Clear Complexion
Ad features Cuticura Soap and Ointment for complexion, scalp, and hands, plus Cuticura Talcum. It notes a black eye ordeal and a claim of 1,500,000 spinetere in the UK with no marriage prospects, followed by a line about Savings Banks Booming and 9,000,000 depositors.
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United Kingdom
Pearl Harbor Opening Caps Great U S Naval Docks Progress
A lengthy overview traces the Pearl Harbor drydock ceremony led by Secretary Daniels, marking a decade of work and a 44 year arc of diplomacy and power. It recalls 19th century Hawaii treaties, reciprocity battles with Britain and France, and Blaine era policy upholding American rights in the islands.
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Fran
Ha Beaton
United States
Pearl Harley
Daniels
Homolilu
Kingdom of Hawaii
Pacific Islands
Great Britain
France
Hawaii
Kalakaua
James G. Blaine
State Department
Boin Quincy Adams
Cuba
Kearl Harbor
Honolulu
Thomas F. Bayard
Pearl Harbor
Hope and Columbus: the guiding power of hope in ambition
A compact meditation narrates how hope drives discovery and achievement from youth to old age. It links Columbus's voyage to the broader human pursuit, portraying hope as the practical force behind planning, risking, and eventual triumph across life stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Spain
Hope
Angel of Hope
Inns of Gold
Hood
Lift off Corns Advertises Pain Free Corn Removal
An old wartime advertisement touts Freezone for corns and calluses with claims of instant pain relief and easy removal using a tiny bottle costing ten cents at drug stores. The ad claims the product works on hard and soft corns between toes and calluses, then notes the user can lift away the corn root and all with no pain.
Father and Son discuss war tax and thrift stamps
Eight year old Dick questions paying a war tax to buy back thrift stamps while his father considers the idea. The dialogue ends with the father offering another penny as a possible remedy. The snippet then shifts to an advertisement for Hall’s Catarrh Medicine praising internal action and blood effects with testimonials.
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Father
Hall
Ball
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Stanford Receives Major Seismological Library Gift
Dr J C Branner of Stanford bought the seismological library of Count F de Monteskus de Ballere, head of Chile's seismic service, and gave it to Stanford. It ranks among the largest seismological collections with a manuscript catalogue of about 5 000 titles.
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J. C. Branner
Leland Stanford University Line
F. de Monteskus de Ballere
Seismological Service
Chile
Stanford University
Scientffce American
Filipinos and Moros Unite Through Education in Seattle
The Seattle Times notes a significant shift as education brings Filipinos and Moros closer. Once divided by customs and politics, the two groups now pursue shared learning, exemplified by two young women arriving in Seattle on the same steamer to attend college, symbolizing a hopeful move toward unity and cooperation under U.S. involvement.
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Seattle Times
United States
Philippine Islands
Mindanao
Sulu
Emilio Aguinaldo
Uncle Sam
Seattle
Aguinaldo
Jeader
Filipina
Mereret
Bolum
Aliens and citizenship in wartime court ruling
A state court interpreting aliens rights in wartime declares that aliens with hostile relations to the United States cannot be admitted to citizenship and cannot influence Congress or presidential wartime decisions. Chief Justice Johnson notes alien enemies cannot qualify under federal law while alien friends may pursue naturalization. Judgment granted as prayed for.
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Johnson
State Vs. Covell
Pacific Reporter
Wisconsin Women Lawyers Trailblaze in Early Practice
Wisconsin headlines note a legal milestone as women begin practicing law in the state. The move follows a legislative change enabling female attorneys to be admitted to the bar, marking a significant step for professional access and gender equality in the legal field.
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Wisconsin
Mysterious Verse Fragment On Memory And Vice
A fragmented OCR excerpt hints at a reflective verse about memory loss and restraint. It mentions strong drink and a dozen men choosing to quit when they have had enough, implying cautionary themes within a historical newspaper snippet.
Alabama Water Access Maine Territory Boundary Plan
The New York World contends Florida resembles an upside down boot as sea access bands Georgia and Alabama. It notes Alabama seeks legislative action to create a boundary commission and asks Florida to join, to secure direct sea access by redefining boundaries.
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Alabama
New York
Florida
Spain
Missiesipp
Minalswippi
Missiaipi
Miorida
Allen Enemies' Names Stricken From Election Lists
Weet's Docket reports mandamus action to compel Topeka city clerk to strike from registration rolls the names of German and Austrian Hungarian citizens who had declared intent to become citizens and were registered voters. Supreme Court proceedings referenced with references to the relation of the Attorney General and state constitution provisions.
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Allen
Weet
Mandamuy
Topeka
Louke
Ctizens
Germany
Austria
Blungary
Cntaeng
United States
Wee
Akiaaw
Piate
Notable Arkansas Lawyer Murphy and Odd Courtroom Tale
A fragmentary reminiscence from Buffato Commercial in Little Hock recalls a famed triad lawyer named Murphy. Known for honor and eccentricities, he once overturned a judge by kneeling with the jury to prayer after flinging law books from a window. The scene ends with Murphy winning the case. A stray line references a Canton franchise bid for a tramway project in Canton city with costs and officials.
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Little Hock
Ark
Murphy
Arkansas
Arianias
Woo Chewy
Kiaskoven
Hawyer
Clagelon
Gerthumen
Lary
Euripides
Success, a banker recalls a merchant tale
A banker recalls a scene where LT sits opposite a merchant during a speech and drops a quarter on the floor. After the speech, the man searches on hands and knees and discovers a half-dollar, proving credit to his boastful claim.
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Tian
Wheat deals in Mexico and Argentina reported in markets
Market notes show Mexico and Argentina offering wheat at set prices with quantities. The report lists Elba and Le AO kilo measurements and bir rels of corn as part of the trade chatter.
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Mexico
Argentina
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Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
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Eatonic
Lye Book
Chicegs
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Rhine
Red Cross
Canton
Ald Elty Watts
Whit Ore Boli & Mobeyeu
A. Thomas
OLD Kentucky Mpg. Co., Inc
Paducah, Ky
Kodak
Robert Dempsey Co
Omads
Mev
Parker
Druccists
Primi
Megists
Wiscos Cucwmleal Works
Patchorus
Sweeney Supply Co
P.O
Kansas Cityliot, Tank & Ma
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Etta Dorion
Ogdensburg
Wis
Tory
E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Maniz Borp
King . E
Lydia E. Pinkhams
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