Seventeen Year Locusts To Swarm In May
State commissioners of agriculture warn of a massive seventeen year cicada swarm due in May across northern and eastern states. After underground incubation of nearly two decades the insects will emerge in huge numbers, threatening orchards and nurseries though not causing major forest damage. The article notes long life cycle, collective maturation, and a humorous anecdote involving Rev. Dr. Mackenzie and a boy named Willie at dinner.
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State Commissioners of Agriculture
United States
Indian Gets Vote at $1 in Rockland Ward 2
The first real American Indian registered in Rockland had his name added to the ward 2 voting list last week. Loren Lee, torn on the Shinnecock reserva tion in Long Stand New York, is described as pure Indian blood. He is 21 years old, served in the United States Navy, and was taxed last year, allowing him to vote despite Indians not taxed by law.
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Rockland
Ward 2
Loren ‘Lee
Shinnecock
Long Stand
N. Y
United States Navy
Lee
Acquisition for Museum in Ajaccio Brings Gold Plate
A gold plate pawned by Charles Bonaparte to fund Napoleon Bonaparte’s travel to the Brienne military school has been placed in Ajaccio town museum. This creates a tangible link between the Bonaparte family and a local historic collection, highlighting the financier father and young Napoleon’s early training.
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Charles Bonaparte
Napoleon
Brienne
Ajaccio
Designer Flag Plan By Shafroth For United States
Colorado Congressman Shafroth proposes a new flag design with a one third field length, thirteen stars in a circle for the original states, thirty stars forming a large star, and two stars for Wyoming and another recent state placed on a straight line beside the central star. He also suggests larger stars for the thirteen originals to emphasize their primacy and a scalable scheme as new states join.
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Shafroth
Colorado
Wyoming
Tan
S As &Nition
Roosevelt Hands Sword to Rough Rider Major Jenkins
During his Charleston visit President Theodore Roosevelt presented Major Jenkins of the Rough Riders with a sword noted as more elaborate than the one given Admiral Dewey. Jenkins had been recommended for gallantry by Roosevelt, who led the Rough Riders during the Spanish American War.
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Major Jenkins
Charleston
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Admiral Dewey
Tribute to Edward Everett Hale by Lyman Abbott
A homage describes Hale as simple and steadfast at all ages, urging readers to emulate his spirit of uplift. Abbott writes with candor, noting Hale's prolific life and influence while acknowledging the personal nature of such tribute from afar.
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Edward Everett Hale
Lyman Abbott
Italian anarchist Malatesta jailed for McKinley murder praise
Enrico Malatesta, renowned Italian anarchist and alleged leader of the movement, was sentenced in Rome to five months in prison for articles praising the murder of President McKinley. His associate Sottovia received a five month term. Malatesta, linked to European and American anarchist activity, has a long history of involvement in uprisings and riots.
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Enrico Malatesta
McKinley Enrico Malatesta
Rome
Italy
McKinley
Malatesta
Sottovia
America
Europe
Spain
Barcelona
Milan
Sicily
England
New York
London
Japanese measures of distance and fares in travel
The ri and cho serve as Japanese distance units, with ti equaling about two and a half English miles and thirty six chos per ri. Fifteen chaos approximate one mile, and one ri is 1.9278 kilometers. Decimals may replace older systems soon. jinriksha fares on country roads vary by distance from 8 to 14 senars, while official routes use known exact taris.
Spring Valero fashions prompt a surge in suits and gowns
Valero outfits predict a rapid rise in spring suits with numerous styles in checked tweeds and satin trimmed ensembles. Light gowns feature Persign or oriental trims, triple and double skirts trend, and bolero or eton jackets gain favor. Silk gauze and moire silks lead evening wear with decorative embroidery and sheer crepes anticipated.
Novel Blouse Design with Taf Feta and Guipure Trim
A description of a new blouse style features a white taf feta yoke striped with blue and yellow velvet ribbons, and edges finished with a blue taffeta band. Collar, plastron, and sleeve epaulets are cream guipure trimmed in blue velvet, with cuffs and girdle in blue taffeta.
Newest Gowns Embrace Subtle Silhouettes This Spring
Fashion notes mark a shift to practical cuts with adjustable fits and simplified flare. The standout element remains the sleeve, notably the elbow style called Du Barr Grecian Marie Antoinette, shaping the season’s gowns. Skirts trim at the foot feature lace insertions and rope hemstitching for light decoration.
Waist trends shift from cinched waists to neat lines
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes the move away from constricting girths toward a straight front. It highlights waist belts and sashes as key accessories, with fabrics like silk crepe de chine chiffon and net used to achieve a neat, natty waistline.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Beautified Her Bedroom With Glued Rose Sprays
A clever woman pasted irregular sprays of rose patterns from cretonne paper beneath the picture molding on her bedroom wall. The trailing branches buds and half blown rose were arranged as if caught by the molding, creating a charming effect.
Effective trimming for light weight flannel blouses
A trim of embroidered linen replaces coarse lace or taffeta bands on light weight flannel blouses. Wash striped flannels are fashioned into shirt waists with a few tucks. The latest shirt waist design features a yoke back resembling a waist worn several seasons ago.
First German Women Doctors Settle in Berlin to Practice
Dr Irma Klausner and Miss Elsa von der Leyen, the first women to earn their degree and pass the German state medical exam, have settled in Berlin and intend to practice. With this barrier removed, many women are flocking to Berlin to study medicine.
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Irma Klausner
Elsa von der Leyen
Berlin
Germany
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