Ellis Island Baths Part of New Plan for Immigration
Immigration Commissioner Frederick A. Wallis unveils sweeping improvements at Ellis Island. Plans include larger buildings sanitary upgrades more cots baths and meals for mothers with babies. He replaces harsh attendants with courteous staff and urges railroads to aid transport and curb graft while seeking funds via Congress or public subscription.
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New York
America
Ellis Island
Frederick A. Wallis
United States
Wallis
All America
Washington
Congress
Raiders Target Buenos Aires Ranches in Cattle Brand Rings
In Buenos Aires province, round-up teams and 98 ranches recovered 6000 cattle with altered brands, part of clandestine branding as authorities push back against rustling. The report likens the crackdown to historic Western reforms as law comes to cattle districts.
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Buenos Aires
Lexus
Iangt
Rustling in Argentine provinces echoes old western days
The text notes cattle rustling in less settled Argentine provinces and recalls Wyoming Idaho era punishments. It mentions the vast pampas, Welsh colonies in Patagonia, and historic efforts to crack down as rustling persisted in distant districts.
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Andes
Patagonia
American trade balances with Central America and North America
Washington reports that American trade with Central American states totaled about 125.0 million dollars in the last fiscal year with exports at 73.22 million and imports at 59.19 million. Trade with Canada neared 1.5 billion, exports 890.14 million, imports 537.38 million, yielding a US surplus of 352.76 million. North America exports totaled 1.6358 billion versus imports 1.4865 billion, a 150.0 million surplus. Asia shipments rose to 1.3687 billion against 798.19 million from Asia.
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Washington
Central American States
Department of Commerce
Canada
Tme
United States
North American
Sisia
Asia
Water protection drive targets Neosho River pollution
Emporia Kansas Sept 2 a campaign to shield municipal water supplies along the Neosho River from oil and gas well contamination pushes for stronger laws. Mayor J C Brogan urges ten Neosho Valley towns to back legislation creating a state supervisor for well operations and requiring advance notice before drilling plus a seal off provision to keep salt water oil and gas from tainting fresh water. Recent Florence area wells left a petroleum scum on Cottonwood River after rains.
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Emporia
Kan
Neosho River
J. C. Brogan
Neosho Valley
Brogan
Florence
Cottonwood
Tribute from King George I to Topeka soldier's brother
A carved letter from King George I arrived in Topeka for S A Swendson, honoring Lieutenant Harry Swenson of the Australian forces, a Kansas boy linked to Hawthorne by prior residence. The note notes both parents are deceased and mentions his time in Australia. Okin's drug store advertises new Estes pipes.
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Akas
George I
England
S. A. Swendson
Harry Swendson
Imperial
Kansas
Hawthorne
Australia
King George
Nexui of Kin
Okin
Hungry Germans Feast in Holland Train Station Restauran
In Oldenzaal Netherlands on September 1, hungry travelers observe the long spare diet effects as a German touring company stocks up at the Holland main route station. White bread sandwiches melt away, fresh milk is scarce in Germany, and a feast unfolds at the station restaurant as operatic performers seek meals between tours. A German theater company plans to fill Holland with performances while salaries and living conditions in Germany are noted as poor.
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Netherlands
Feamt
Europe
Holland
Gethears
Berlin
Amsterdam
Germany
Associated Press
Holeiance
Wireless Under Water Found By Maltese Fishermen
Maltese fishermen off Mellieha Bay discovered a complete German wireless apparatus anchored in 20 fathoms of water with mast and working parts just below the surface. The device, removed for examination, suggests regular wartime signaling with submarines. The report blends technical detail with unrelated diversions on teak, soap films, and European theaters.
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Mailta
Melleha Bay
She Snubbed Prince and Arrived from the Orient
Mrs. Crown, arriving in Great Falls from the Orient aboard the steamer Hele, refused a Romanian prince’s request to dance. The purser relayed the advance, noting the prince’s condescension as he offered to dance with her. The report frames her reaction as a bold snub by a society woman from Romania.
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Alexander
Carol
Rumania
San-Francisco
Hele
Condes& Ifte
Bae Great Falls
Ont
Drift Toward Extinction of Native Hawaiians Report
Dr F E Trotter warns native Hawaiians may vanish in 75 years if the 1919-20 birth and death ratios persist. The territorial board of health notes 1009 deaths among pure-blood Hawaiians and 676 births in the year, signaling a shrinking population.
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Honolulu
T. H
Hawaii
F. E. Trotter
Territorial Board of Health
Wichita Drum Corps Plans National Convention Visit
The Wichita drum corps will perform at the Spanish American War Veterans national convention in St. Louis, with a large Wichita veteran delegation expected September 14 to 18. Also noted are a fatal Morristown plane crash involving Mas Miller and Gustave Rierson, and a historical remark on copper as payment in Sweden.
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Wichita
Kans
Voli
St. Louis
Moristown
N. L
Mas Miller
Gustave Rierson
New York
Cleveland
Women gain equal rights in United Women order
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a meeting or declaration stating that women are to receive equal rights of membership in the Ancient Order of United Women, pursued by the grand lodge of West. The readable text suggests a formal stance toward gender parity within the organization.
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Order of United Women
Grand Ledge of West
No-To-Bac Helps Break Tobacco Habit Easy
No-To-Bac claims to stop smoking urge by placing a harmless tablet in the mouth, ending desire and aiding habit break. It promises mental and physical benefits and offers a money-back guarantee through its druggist.
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Cascarets
Birth rate climbs in New York cities health gains cut child deaths
New York reports rising aerial birth rate for seven months of 1920 with a rate around 21.90 per thousand, while infant mortality drops to 83 per 1000 births. Authorities credit improved sanitation and healthier living practices for fewer child deaths despite housing costs and servant shortages.
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New York
Health Departments
Hessian fly nearing extinction in Kansas counties
Manhattan Kansas September 1 The Hessian fly is becoming extinct in many Kansas counties due to modern control methods by county agricultural agents according to Kansas state entomologist George A Dean. The chinch bug, once a menace in several Kansas localities, has been largely eliminated by wet weather. Snow falls again in Buenos Aires delaying traffic while in Hungary women gain voting rights only at age 24 if literate.
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Manhattan
Kan
Kansas
George A.dean
Kansas State
Mr. Dean
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