Two Thousand Miles Northbound Trappers Face Harsh Winter Trek
Accounts of Hall Wheldon and companions Rob Wheldon and Guy Dawson describe a grueling journey from Peevpiion Bay near the Hudson to Moose Factors and beyond. They endure 100 miles of barren waste and reliance on dog teams as they trek toward the poles, noting food and supplies must be shipped from the south.
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Hudson
Hall
Rob
Dan
Guy Dawson
Unterland
Hodahey
Moose Factors
Buroe
Kiel
Quebec
Mall
Native Chief Salabogi Embraces Modern Life On Return
Fiji native Chief Balabogt Salabogi arrives in Los Angeles after a voyage from the ship at sea. He notes wonder at a modern city with skyscrapers and cars, and is impressed by hot water and simple meals aboard a Quilfornian train during the crossing.
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Fiji
Los Angeles
Calif
United States
Ban Fran Elaew
Balabogt
Salabogt
Paris Dyed Pet Dog Fad Short Life Ends
A Paris fad of dyeing pet dogs to match gowns prompted a humane society inquiry. Dyes used on clothing were weakened and tied to the canines, leading authorities to order the practice stopped.
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Paris
Milady
Humane Society
Germans Joke At Gum Ads Flood Berlin
Germans hurl jokes at American gum ads as campaigns promote latent erase from America. A popular gag has a stern father scolding his son for chewing before speaking, with the son replying that he is chewing gum.
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Berlin
America
Beatification of Jeanne Antida Thouret Celebrated in Rome
The venerable Jeanne Antida Thouret founder of the Sisters of Charity was beatified in a traditional ceremony at St. Peter's Rome. French priest and many Thouret descendants attended with 22 cardinals present as her canonization steps were celebrated.
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Jeanne Antida Thouret
Sancey
France
Sisters of Charity
St. Motors
Imigh Prench Prenton
Tope
St. Peter's
How's Her Eyes New York Miss Edna Wibur
Miss Edna Wibur, a New York teacher, has returned from study at the Sorbonne. The note mentions alcohol use by students in Paris.
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New York
Edna Wibur
The
Sorbonne
Ti Paria
Hawaii Profits by Earthquakes Sparks Local Excitement
A report notes Hawaiian quakes draw tourists and business as steamship, hotel, and taxi sectors benefit from spectacle. Citizens remain calm amid eruptions, while observers warn about vent directions. Lava flows cause little damage but force a handful of families to relocate temporarily.
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Volewale
Mawati
Mowattie
Texi
Kilaves
Parisians Dust Bobs From 1926 Fashions
Parisians observe the 1926 fashion expo by the Society of Frenchy Artiste and Beaux Arts. A notable canvas by Hubert Pughoon titled The Amazons features three tanned women with a horse. one figure wears a gray glove and another is nude from the waist up. The exhibition highlights mannish trends with discreet bob wigs and limited short skirts.
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Society of Frenchy Artiste
Beaux Arta
Tende Courta
Hubert Pughoon
Bottles Set Free in Harbor Study of Tides and Currents
Ten thousand bottles will be released in New York harbor under a plan by Arthur B. Tuttle chief engineer to study tidal changes. Army engineers in the New York district will cooperate with the city, each bottle containing a card asking finders to mail time and place of discovery. Releases will total 10 000 with 2 000 sent biweekly.
Customs and Romance on the Mexico Border in Song and Dance
Description of cross border life in Laredo highlighting Latin customs, grand ball, the plaza fairs, and ritual courtship practices. It notes the Gran baile, flower favors as introductions, and dances such as Jarabe Tapatio and La jota influencing American life along the Rio Grande.
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Laredo
Texas
Rio Grande
Norte
Hia Pater
Temple of Justice
Carcel
Plaia
Deriding Boss Mug Costs $23 111 Verdict
New Jersey man Marion Spelden sued Ionia Spelden & Co for breach of contract and won $829 111. The appellate division reversed, saying the discharge was justified by his conduct. The case cites spurning the boss by turning the president’s picture to the wall and refusing to look at his mug.
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New York
Marion Spelden
Caldwell
N. J
Spelden
Ionia, Spelden & Co
German Population Again Shows Increase
German population rises again as experts predict the nation will need colonies to house surplus inhabitants. Death rate stands at 12 per 1 000, about 2 percent lower than 1918 and less than half the peak that year when 26 per 1 000 died.
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Germany
Infertile eggs linked to poor hatchery management in spring
International Baby Chick Association officials and USDA poultry experts report high infertile egg rates in late spring, often below 75 to 80 percent fertile. They cite cold wet weather and confinement as main causes, advising sourcing only from well managed flocks and stressing the value of free range and diverse, green feeds for better hatchable eggs.
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International Baby Chick Association
United States Department of Agriculture
M. A. Jull
Feeding Young Turkeys After Hatchling Stage
The guide stresses delaying feed for 86 to 48 hours after hatch, then offering water and sand or gravel for activity. Early feeds include stale bread crumbs with milk, small amounts of ground oats, and chick starter, plus a little sand. Animal protein like milk or beef scraps is recommended. some use sour milk with whey poured off.
Poultry Care Tips for Healthier Birds and Better Yields
Overheating harms duck eggs but is fatal for ducks. strong sturdy chicks grow into profitable birds. Chickens need light but not excess. culling reduces losses. Geese should mate months before breeding season. Ground plowing helps soil and worm control. Many products come from poultry with meat and eggs leading markets. Proper housing space and feeding ensure high winter egg production and healthy, mature birds. Limberneck stems from worms or botulism or diseases like fowl typhoid and cholera. prevention is key.
Munich carp taste test reveals smell sensitivity
At the University of Munich Zoological Institute carp were blinded to test olfactory ability. They refused meat boiled to extract odors but eagerly ate sweetened meat, indicating scent detection via taste preference.
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Zoological Institute
University of Munich
Germany
Novel method uncovers meteoric finds via postal leads
The curator of geology at the United States National Museum communicates with the Bearent postmaster to track a reported meteorite discovery. The postmaster connects reliable locals who can verify facts, aiding the search for rare meteorite finds.
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United States National Museum
Cleaning Ivory Billiard Balls With Tepid Water Or Alcohol
An old classified note explains cleaning ivory billiard balls with a soft cloth and tepid water. For stubborn dirt a small amount of alcohol on a cloth will finish the job. Also a wanted ad seeks a garage or business that can handle $5000, with price and details to Room 1220, 625 Market Street, San Francisco.
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Market &T
San Francisco
Council Ruling on Spanish Colonies
The Spanish king governed America and the East Indies through the Council of the Indies, created by King Ferdinand in 1611 with its seat in Madrid.
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America
The
East Indies
Council of the Indies
Ferdinad
Madrid
The Modern Milkmaid and a Graduate Bacteriology Rule
A reformulation states the milkmaid character must be educated in bacteriology. The description shifts from romanticized folly to a requirement of formal training, redefining the role’s expectations.
Symptoms of Revolt Prompted by College Education Question
A Toledo Blade clipping notes a skeptic suggesting buyers should not buy merely to fund a college education, remarking there is no reason to purchase something for which the buyer has no need. The remark targets a young salesman seeking tuition funds.
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Toledo Blade
Photographer Question Hits The Airwaves
A fragment suggests a debate over the term photographer and the word shoot used in relation to a photographer’s work. The wording hints at scrutiny of language and possible discomfort with phrasing in media discussions.
Ostrich Feather Harvesting Methods Reported
A historical note explains ostriches are bred for feathers, not skin. It describes capturing the bird in a corral, hooding the head to calm it, raising wings, and cutting fully ripe feathers with no pain to the ostrich. A separate line lists a seed and orchard request from the owner at Box 772, San Jose, California.
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San Jose
Calif
Awaiting An Answer To A Friend’s Unsolicited Advice
The statement urges withholding troubles to avoid social shunning yet questions the value of sympathy from friends. It hints at the tension between privacy and seeking support in friendships.
Goes Further Than That Wigway Quote Salvage
A quip about marital disclosure contrasts Wigway’s remark that a wife tells her husband everything she hears with enpeckke’s playful jab that she should omit herself. The exchange satirizes domestic chatter and communication boundaries in a lighthearted exchange.
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Wigway
First Nautical Author 1626 Seafaring Book by John Smith
A 400 year old milestone marks Capt. John Smith’s 1626 publication as the first known seamanship and nautical terms guide. Smith, famed for Virginia voyages and Pocahontas lore, authored a foundational text shaping early naval language.
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John Smith
Virginia
Pocahontas
Has Wrong Idea No Man Should Think So Highly of Himself
Quote by Johnson criticizing vain self-regard and belief in limited worth of study, urging humility in intellectual pursuits.
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Johnson
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