New Leasing Act Aims to Lower Living Costs, Boost Resources
By F K Lane retiring Interior Secretary, the General Leasing act approved by President Wilson would lower living costs by expanding production of coal oil gas and phosphate. It opens millions of acres for prospecting with royalties to the U S and retains government title while promoting responsible development to curb waste and reduce prices.
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Wilson
United States
Phoosphate
Mississippi River
Men and women roles in art and science discussed
A 20th century columnist argues that women, though historically limited, can become major artists and scientists. She contends marriage should not trap feminine energy but notes war created new chances for women to adapt their sex and power toward building a new status for themselves.
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Sajyer
Lee Supreme
Wiens A
Sean
Aegis
Hersel
Qhuruas Wat Alan
Need of Good English Is Growing Worldwide
The piece argues English usage is rising globally with American English as the model and urges stronger emphasis on mother tongue in schools. It praises newspapers as a corrective force shaping American speech and cites notable figures praising clarity in print.
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America
Savage wooers and the savage wife in history
A historical column recalls violent lovers who spring at women and the male pursuit in savage terms. It cites a widow’s complaint about an admirer and compares ancient rulers like Henry VIII, noting their ruthless approach to marriage and the deadly outcome of some unions.
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Tony
IDF Exchange
Ether First Used in Boston Patient Teeth Extraction
The article recounts early ether anesthesia experiments beginning with Horace Wells in Connecticut and Dal ton in Boston, noting attempts on patients and self testing. It mentions William Norton's and Merron Mollison’s experiments and early hospital use in Massachusetts General Hospital in 1846. The piece also references Scottish scientist Simson and peers, detailing a chaotic scene around the ether-infused chair.
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Horace Wells
Tartford
Conn
Dalton
Wells
William Neartom
Fieston
Merron
Terenn
Welfth
Tee
Tlael
Opsenm
Thun- Cer
Daily Cheer and Forgiveness Sends Bright Morning Vibes
A sister in Lestie's urges readers to greet friends kindly and forgive enemies. She argues happiness comes from within and that small daily acts can lessen misery and bring sun to every heart regardless of the day.
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Lestie
Indians Stitch Use Blow Gun For Bird Hunting
An account from Louisiana describes the Koasati Indians using a six foot cane blow gun with slender eight inch darts. Darts are wrapped with whistle cotton to fit the tube and launched by a short breath to strike small birds or squirrels.
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Louisiana
Chinese Barbers Offer Inexpensive Services
The article notes Chinese barbers do not expect tips and charge low prices for a full set of services including hair cut head shave face shave and a shoulder and back massage for under four cents. It describes the straight razor as triangular with a straight folding handle and blades made from old rails or similar crude steel.
Cutting Out the Luxuries Interview Portrait
The IJ quotes an interview in which a music comedy star confirms separation from her husband and explains retrenchment efforts. She says she hired a trained maid and sold her dog for less than half the original cost as part of cost cutting.
Election Forecast Asks Nominees Confirmed
A speaker asserts certainty that the coming election will feature only officially nominated candidates, dismissing any who are not presented as nominees. The exchange emphasizes strict adherence to formal nominating processes and confirms confidence in recognized nominees.
Frightful night as students kidnap lovers end in police raid
Edward Colgun and Whomnans Narten arrested after girls Miss Gelen Buecker and Miss Gladys Haynes are coerced into a runaway plan. In Bellevue Place the confrontation ends with police rescuing the couples and detaining the would be elopers. The incident unfolds amid mistaken trust and panicked misunderstandings.
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Trov
Edward Colgun
Whomnans Narten
Gelen Buecker
Gladys Haynes
North Pearhorn Street
St. Joe
Bellevue Place
Mutinous Passengers Aboard Pacific Steamer Tale
Report of a chaotic aboard the wood ship Flaleakala from Catcntra with a giant orang-outang commandeering the engine room. The animal activated electric switches causing sabotage while crew fought to control the vessel amid additional disruptions and a fatal elephant incident.
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Francisco
Pirates of the Louisiana Oyster Beds Captured
The article describes oyster pirates near Timbalier Bay evading licensed fishermen, abandoning boats and gear, and fleeing as conservation agents seize a band of the new world’s last pirates after a pursuit. It notes marsh-gray boats, spearing shells, and a dramatic chase ending with arrests by Louisiana conservation authorities.
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Bus Bertaki—coar
Marres
Timbalier Bay
Yoursuit
Conservation Department
State of
Louisiana
Why Los Angeles Is Called the City of Angels
The article proclaims Los Angeles tops the beauty lists as the City of the Angels due to a surge of beauty from across the nation. It notes over 300 motion picture units employing 8,000 on weekly pay rolls, many extras, and a booming film factory allure attracting beautiful women, stenographers, and hotel staff seeking roles.
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Angeles
Baltimore
Chicago
Ciris
Los Angeles
Jessons
Resurt
Bison Endowment Helps Goodnight College Grow
In West Texas near Clarendon Croodnicht college benefits from a unique endowment of shaggy American bison descended from calves saved by Mrs. Charles Goodnight. The herd, once nearly extinct, now thrives in a sturdy corral and funds from buffalo sales support Goodnight College.
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Larendon
Vox
Croodnicht College
Clarendon
Charles Goodnight
West Texas
Colonel Goodnight
Quituque
Mrs. Goodnight
Parks and Zoological Gardens
Goodnight College
Jars Made From Fruit by Banjaras of Central India
The Banjaras of central India make jars from the acula fruit. After drying and pounding, pulp is formed into a thick mass and spread inside an earthen vessel to dry. Once hard, the vessel is disassembled and sold by size. Other plant materials like the neula tree fruit and asphodel fibre are also used for durable containers.
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India
Busia
Ap Os
Kafristans A Warlike Race
A fragmented description of Kafristans adjoining Afghanistan under the same government. It notes they are hospitable and warlike like Afghans, with a tradition of forays on Afghan villages as sport. Raids are preceded by revels, a beacon signals return, and the killer is carried to the village amid feasting.
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Afghanistan
Kafristan
Bhoeks
Efe
Wedding Bureaus and Turkeys Mark Turkish Festival Procession
In Stamboul a travel piece describes a bustling scene with a mix of people and turkeys leading a street parade. Turkeys carry bedding and ornate chests forming a wedding trousseau as vendors wheel goods toward the great mosque for sales during a Moslem festival.
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Statubeoul
Lucy Garnett
Straighco
Be Glad for Life's Springtime and Love
Orison Swett Marden’s Chicago Daily News aphorism urges gladness after sorrow. It celebrates spring beauty, blue skies, bird music, sunsets, children’s laughter, friendship, and warm homes. It links happiness to attitude and a guiding great Love above all.
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Orison Swett Marden
Chicago Daily News
May baskets and a ride through New England customs
A historical note describes May baskets as an American tradition rooted in New England. Girls hang Muay baskets on a beau’s door and ring, then run. if caught, the kiss is owed. In cities, youths often send offerings by mail or messenger.
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New England
Mooted Question About Neighbors and Their Limousine Cook
A Browning's Magazine item ponders why neighbors drive a limousine with a cook aboard. The speaker questions whether the display signals wealth or simply reflects the cook’s insistence on travel in style.
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Browning
A Line Drawing
Parke and Lane discuss Gibson’s style with Lane noting a vulgar touch. The Judge adds that Gibson is a man fit for inviting to a home but not to a club.
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Parke
Gibson
Lane
Man Overcomes 26-Year Chronic Bronchitis With Peruna
E J Toupalik of 1488 Rose Street LaCrosse Wisconsin describes a long hardship from chronic bronchitis with repeated winters of hoarseness and fatigue. After using three quarters of a bottle of Peruna his hoarseness and tiredness disappeared and he plans to keep Peruna in his home. Peruna is advertised for catarrh and related digestive and rheumatic complaints, available in tablet or liquid form.
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E. J. Toupalik
Rose Street
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Peru
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