Italy and California Travel Notes Compare Landscapes
The writer contrasts western travel from Nevada through Sierra foothills to California farms and orchards, comparing Lombardy and Sacramento valley scenes. They cite E C Peixotto on November scenery and Thad’s Alpine journey, noting similar climates and opportunities. A consular report mentions the risk of flour substitutions in Siberia and the slow shift in Manchurian wheat markets versus American flour demand.
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Western Plains
Nevada
Gold Run
Dutch Flat
Auburn
E. C. Peixotto
Lancet Magazine
Sacramento Valley
Thad
Mount Denis
Lombardy
Noticn
Siberia
Harbin
Americans in Siberia Flour Trade Faces Competition
The piece notes Native competitors threaten U S flour sales in Siberia. Prices for flour from America and Manchuria are rising as competition increases. The author urges caution in judging American methods abroad.
Thunder Mountain Gold Fields Grow Steadily Stronger
New Thunder Mountain mining prospects show steady growth as 190 acre property owned by Thunder Mountain Gold Mining and Milling Company gains attention. Charles Pecial, general manager, invites investors to Ark offices for free information on timing, route access, and mine equipment needs.
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Thunder Mountain
Manny
Tim
Thunder Mountain Golf Mining and Milling Company
Bow Peak
Charles A. Pec
Newark
Seger
Fahrenheit Thermometer Traces Roots in Newtonian Scale
Samuel Wilks writes that Fahrenheit inherited a thermometer from Newton described in Philosophical Transactions. Newton used a linseed oil tube with body temperature as zero and divided the range to water’s freezing point. Fahrenheit expanded the scale by doubling then refining it until four divisions yielded the familiar Fahrenheit scale still in use.
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Samuel Wilks
Newton
Chicago Birthrate: Health Bulletin Shows Growth in Under-Seven Population
The Chicago health department reports a 57.3 percent rise in residents under seven, 5.3 percentage points above the total population growth, attributing the excess to births during the period. This counters lamentations from eminent figures about a declining birthrate in the United States.
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United States
Chicago
Health Department
Bulletin
Paris artist claims camera reproduction on canvas method
A Parisian artist says he has found a way to reproduce any subject on painters canvas using photography. He notes white lead and fatty canvas hindered past attempts, but a photograph of the original allows the outline and shading to be captured by the camera, reducing weeks or months of work to simply coloring.
Easily swindled by overconfident travelers and rail tales
A New Orleans Times-Democrat reader recalls a sharp lesson in gullibility. A supposedly savvy traveler attempting a Plaquemine trip fell for a fake reduced fare scheme, buying a return ticket for 3 and getting 2.55 in change after a $5 payment. The incident proves even seasoned minds can misjudge costs and lose money trying to save cents.
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New Orleans
Plaquemine
Mystery of Radium and Its Striking Rays
A historic note recalls Becquerel and Curie discovering radium in 1896. The element emits rays like X rays, streams of electricity called electricums, and minute particles, yet loses no weight. Radium glows, phosphoresces, and ionizes gases while its energy source remains an enigma.
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M. Becquerel
Curie
Becquerel
Induaspelly News
Lexington City Officers and County Officials Directory
Directory listing Lexington city officers including Mayor Danald Winkior and Marshal Juan N. Prine with clerks, treasurer, assessor, engineer, and various department heads. Also reports county officers with representatives, court judges, prosecutors, clerks, and public appointments across multiple districts and boards.
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Conweed Flat
Joone
F. W. Osborn
Waevraewy
Dierar
Ed & Mutts
Dieraer
Frank Thorete
Lexington
Danald Winkior
Juan N. Prine
Miorney
H. C. Wallare
Heserter
John BM. Owen
Rolster
Jacob Pegort
Willian Aull
William C. Duncan
Couroly
Jamen
Murra
Sehaws
Aull
Venable and
Mayer
Ways and Means
Hosewall
James
Young
Stogowall
Bebune
BOAD
Bealth
de GW Fredendall
B F Nicholson
Counclin Mayer
Jd J Fulkerson
Jense G Cronshaw
Marra
DD Ryland
James Penk
Schawe
de J Shiaughan
John T Muah
Fine Doard
Cougellman Maver
Rosewall
Oan Marrs
Venable
Dineidors
Joseph L Long
BT Wiley
BT John
Goo P Venable
Albert Winkler
Thomas J Bandon
Lapayrite
Joseph Shelby
P Walker Osborn
Aspoite
Western Matriot
JB Green
J.B Hagoot
James P Chinn
J AH Campbell
Frank Thornton
Huoorder of Deeds
Clem Tyree
Horice F Blackwell
Wm H Edwards
J J Fulkersoy
Oscar Thomas
Ben 9
Weedin
atemset—Konge
W. Marquis Poebke
M D Wilkes Coromes
Weetis
Joseph Euehis
Charles
Miteteil
Reace Puri & Sniet
TJ Dalteg
Lows Neale
Les Mugtom
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Forse
Italy
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Fahrenheit
Ayers
Ayer
Ater OO
Lewel, Maza. A
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Maeginaville
Fir
Suptou Tae
Samuel Davia
Marshall
J H H. Campbell
James L. Roberts
Marsal
Criminal Court
Weslngton
Coud Meare
Olusery
Kude
Oby Aich
Slater
J. A. Mompoell
Lorington
Stenn~rapher
I. L. Oriests
Tarbadl
Phobate Court
Coomason
Pebrtary
Jupor—Jwnve P
Patqnister
Piet Bae
Sande
Macey
Cuturi Sueser Be
Samfer
Cotetin Pester
Id Griney
Bair
Ceriet Chormt
Epiecopal
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Franklin
Muchmueller
Pestor
Commer
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Suodey School
Poene
Hay J C Given
German Methodist Church
Corner 12Th and
South Streets
Sechet Societies
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Geteer
Lotwigh
Harmour Lodge
Sacond
Seth
Geter
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Ulehtat
Sejoerating Knigtte
Uly Fovitesd
Thonees Wedge, LLC
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Kuf Bane
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Wadi
Syon
JP Colw
Baes
SH Thomte
Ferretary
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Poors
Ancient Order OF Ptramida
METS
M, Guill
W W Curtis
RPR
Oa Mulligan Pont
Notth
Mth
Mainstrom
ML Studdard
Qoumanier
John B Birris
Adjutact
Upc
Stephen N Wilson
J H Campwil
Tetrhane
Iball
Puod J Kohlman
Colin Wuik
Woolms
Woodmen of the World
Putt R Smith
Fred His, Clark
Naca Wees
Mit
Frank Nicholson
John Schoield
Turners
Turners Fall
Julius Winkler
D A Schaefermeyer
Lane Road
Wellington
Bo Wttridge
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Mery
Taoun
Maetla VY. A. Oliver
Anasaesh Pare Granks i
Concordia
Benta
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Corecotenie Plane
Seo Eucmn
I. D. Weedin
Hiserhclon
Seedona
Heruad
Marvin Chape
Orion
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Ooea, Jr
Lutwiz
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St. Louis
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Fort Worth
Red River
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Harvey
VIA
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Mexico
Katy Flyer
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KATY
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Chichester
Madison
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