Pedestrians Granted Right of Way in Los Angeles
Los Angeles imposes new traffic ordinance giving pedestrians priority over motorists outside the central zone. Pedestrians signal crossing by hand, but must use corners. Jaywalkers face fines up to 500 and possible six months, with initial arrests noted. Horses allowed downtown 1:30 to 6 pm. measure aligns with national safety recommendations from a Washington conference.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
Moteyt
Hoover
Peak Load Hits Kansas License Plates Surge
Topeka March 7 The state automobile license bureau operates under peak load with daily plate issuance over 70 000 as spring rush begins. Secretary Ryan notes 424 000 plates issued this year and warns activity could reach half a million. debates on dual plates and record keeping linger in legislature.
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Topeka
Kan
Associad Prevs
Bhireau
Frank Ryo
Ryan Tt
Fordh
Prjot
Ise Wien
Secretary of State
State
Ryan
Senate
Kansas
Museum 18 Inadequate Funding Delays Alaska Exhibit
The state museum on the Washington campus, part of the Alaska Pacific Yukon Exposition legacy, has about 105000 specimens valued at 825000. It has been closed for more than a year due to funds shortfalls while a new building is planned. The collection grew by 2100 specimens in the past two years across 2488 items. Citizens have raised 359000 for a workingman's clubhouse near Yokohama.
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Seaille
Mar
Associated Press
Bilic
Ishington
Cna
The
Pacific News
Rit
Women in London Homes Face Maid Shortage Amid Unemployment
London reports a maid shortage as 300000 unemployed women, many on government doles, seek work. American residents note cooks and housemaids are harder to hire than in the U S. Advertisements lure reliable servants while authorities study tightening dole rules.
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London
Associated Press
Great Britain
United States
Sweden-America Foundation Funds 20 New Scholarships
The Sweden-America Foundation announces 20 new scholarships donated by American leaders including Thomas A. Edison and J. F. Morgan. Each student receives 1500 dollars yearly for up to two years with practical study in donor institutions. AR Nordvall led the effort, previously Sweden’s Trade High Commissioner in America. Over five years 20 other 1000-dollar scholarships supported ten students yearly both ways, and next year 30 Swedish students will study in America.
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Stockholm
Associated Press
America
Sweden
Sweden-America Foundation
Thomas A. Edison
United States
AR. Nordvall
Washington
Paris Spring Styles Feature Directoire and Oriental Touches
Paris fashion opens the spring season with directoire inspired cay costumes and heavily embroidered oriental influenced gowns. Longhaired mannequins replace bobbed styles, straight lines with flare skirts, V shaped fronts, and brown beige tones dominate tailored looks. Evening wraps show wrapped around effects with long tassels and mostly sleeve designs varying from open to puffed cuffs.
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Paris
Associated Press
Directoire
Hotel owner fined for turning away traveler in morning
In Wyndermere England a hotel proprietor was fined 250 dollars and costs by the county court for denying admission to a traveler stranded after a lost baggage incident. The man waited from 5 until after 7 in rain and cold, arguing innkeepers must serve the traveling public.
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Wyndermere
Eng
Associated Press
Elephants Stop Travel in Hidden Sumatra City
Reports from The Hague reveal vast elephant bone finds in the deserted Upper Langkat area of Sumatra. Observers note this may be a sanctuary where elephants retreat when near death, with African and Indian hunters noting sick elephants.
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the Hague
Holland
Associated Press
Langkat
Sumatra
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This appears to be an advertisement fragment touting Joint-Easé a remedy promising to ease swollen painful joints with claims of rapid relief from Round Corner Drug Co. It cites druggists to request Joint-Ease and hints at prior cures failing.
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Round Corner Drug, Co
Scarcity of Shad Alarms South Atlantic States
Columbia South Carolina March 5 Scarcity of shad along the south Atlantic coast concerns fisheries boards across southeastern states. 1907 state catches in SC totaled 110000? but this year only 65280 with 25000 taken offshore. Hatcheries pan smelting and seasonal limits are being tried to replenish the species. Egypt Needs Schools Cairo Egypt March 9 Egyptians who can read and write number under 1 000 000 of 14 000 000 populace with about 100 000 men having higher education.
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Columbia
S. C
Associated Press
South Atlantic
Boards of Fisheries
South Carolina Board
Egypt
Cairo
Mar
Egyptian Gazette
State park plans surveyed for National Conference
Jacksonville May 10. Data on state parks in the south and plans for development and maintenance of recreation grounds are being collected for the National Conference on State Parks by Raymond H. Torrey. The survey aims to aid states in establishing and managing park systems and to identify military reservations the War Department may dispose of for outdoor recreation. The conference comprises state park leaders and supporters. Bears Broken to Harness Lawing Alaska Mar 1.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Associated Press
National Conference On State Parks
Raymond H. Torrey
U. S. War Department
Telephone Girl Now Well After Using Vegetable Compound
Marshalltown Iowa report from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming relief from leg pain cramps and lowness. Included are testimonials from Mrs P E Everts and Mrs Clarence S Norton describing dizziness weakness and improved wellbeing after taking the medicine.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Marshalltown
Iowa
Lydia,e. Pinkham
P. E. Everts
Bear Team Helps Nellie Neal Laeting Ranch Sled
Nellie Neal Laeting drives a team of young black bears on her ranch showing active bears in winter. The bears are harnessed and respond to the line, refuting the belief that bears hibernate at the first sign of cold. Tokio Subway Plans Move Forward Toward Government Submission
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The
Associated Press
Nellie Neal
Cod Liver Oil Tablets Offer Tasteless Cure All
Advertising claims cod liver oil in sugar coated tablets to spare taste, promising rapid weight gain and health gains. It cites case results, urges asking for McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets at local drug stores, price six 60 cents, warns against imitations.
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McCoy
City Drug Store
Round Corner
xXin
McCoy’s
Andy
The Woman Who Would Not Be Contented True Story Tale
True Story Magazine April features a dramatic real life narrative about Riches Lore ERALDINE WADE who marries for wealth, succumbs to a wealth driven affair with Ted Keplinger, and loses happiness. Other pieces include Hearts Crucifixion and stories like Just little harmless flirtations and The Miracle of Love with several attractions.
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Eraldine Wade
Dudley Graham
Ted Keplinger
Dudley
Keplinger
True Story Magazine
Roth
Virginia
Bruce
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