History of Davis Cup World Tennis Trophy Triumph
England leads in wins as Maurice E. McLoughlin of California defeats C. P. Dixon of England to seal the Davis Cup title. The trophy, donated by Dwight Davis in 1900, has seen the United States England Australia and other nations compete across fourteen years and eight participating teams this season. The United States victory marks its return to American soil after a decade.
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Maurice E. McLoughlin
California
C. P. Dixon
England
United States
Dwight (. Davis
Australia
Doherty Brothers
Brookes
Wilding
Parke
Dixon
Beamish
British Isles
Larned
Brooks
Dohertys
Holcombe Ward
Beals Wright
Australasia
France
Belgium
Germany
South Africa
Canada
Wiesbaden
New York
Dominion
America
Meadow lark pest control urged by agriculture department
The agriculture department endorses protecting and encouraging meadow larks for their insect appetite. They mainly feed on cotton boll and alfalfa weevils, grasshoppers, and predaceous ground beetles, with some grain damage but greater benefit in destroying pests during outbreaks.
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Department of Agriculture
Walker Currency Plan Submitted to Wilson
John Brisben Walker former Colorado state monetary commission chair has submitted a currency plan to President Wilson. The plan, dated July 26 1918, proposes government inspection of commercial paper and a subtreasury access allowing banks to obtain 50 percent of face value in government currency to prevent inflation. Walker suggests the system would be quick definite and free of political pull and asks for feedback on its feasibility.
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John Brisben Walker
Colorado State Monetary Commission
Wilson
Walker
O. K
Colorado
Trials of an Explorer Sickness and Agony of Livingstone in Africa
The British Geographical Journal recalls Livingstone the missionary and explorer’s winter 1808 9 ordeal with pneumonia chest pains delirium and fever dreams. He endured painful ulcers from mosquitos after 1870 and suffered malnutrition from decayed teeth while on travels. Stanley’s aid extended his life by a few years and assured his discoveries were valued.
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Livingstone
Africa
David Livingstone
Harry BH
Johnston
British Geographical Journal
Stanley
Woman Game Warden Protects Birds in Alabama
Norma F. Gibboney of Aloha Alabama the only woman game warden in the United States holds arrest authority after appointment by Governor O Nea l She aims to curb poaching and restore bird populations while leveraging her outdoor expertise and riding prowess. Also notes on poison ivy chemistry and a quip about opportunity knocking.
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Gibboney
Alabama
Norma F. Gibboney
Aloha
Ala
United States
Mobile Bay
O'Neal
Scientists Seek New Gas Coronium For Ballooning Era
Leading London scientists including Sir William Ramsay pursue coronium, a gas one sixteenth the weight of hydrogen, whose presence in the sun was proven at the last eclipse. Its successful production could revolutionize aerostatics by replacing hydrogen in balloons.
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London
William Ramsay
Freckles vanish with double strength ethine treatment
An advertisement promises to erase freckles using ethine double strength. Apply an ounce nightly and morning to clear skin, with darker spots fading and lighter ones disappearing, claiming full results for most users.
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