Parcel post space pressures spark demand for new public buildings
Washington dispatch notes parcel post facilities at big terminals lack room amid the new system. Funds are scarce, though parcel post is said to pay about 15 million dollars annually. The piece discusses a Virginia currency bill, figures like Glass, Owen, Wilson, and mentions Champ Clark and the government autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Champ Clark
Marshall
Arthur W. Dunn
Washington
Lewis
Parcel Post
Dominion
Congressman Glass
Owen
Oklahoma
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Glass
Keep Off the Grass Signs Spark Capitol Debate
In a small group at the capitol the crowd joked about Keep Off the Grass signs and Coxey's army violating them. They argue the restrictionists want lobbyists to stay away while others want access to lawmakers. Former Senator Hansbrough quips information should be kept back from Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxey
Capitol
Hansbrough
Congress
The Buffalo Decline Seen as Economic Loss, Not Tragedy
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer argues the buffalo failed as an economic animal once plains settlement began. It maintains conservation justifies preservation as a historical curiosity, noting the species was expendable beyond meat value and that one steer outweighed a dozen bison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Long Lived Spaniards and Centenarian Records
The piece notes Spaniards have low average ages yet host many centenarians. It cites Malaga and Andalusia with 100 hundred year olds per million, and claims a man named Dr Manuel Baren lived to 121 in Reville before burial at San Sebastian church. It mentions he left 400 descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Sweden
Norway
Spain
Sierra Morena
Malaga
Andalusia
Manuel Baren
Origin of South Carolina state arms described
The passage recalls how in June 1776 a small Carolinian force protected Sullivan's Island against a British fleet, using palmetto trunks to fortify the defense. It notes the state seal adopted in May 1777 to commemorate the victory, featuring a palmetto and an oak broken by the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Curolina
Moniiele
Sullivan's Island
Charleston Harbor
Peter Derker
South Carolina
Groum
Crocodile Hunted From Tree By Elephant Mischief
A large crocodile was found perched about ten feet up a tree far from water. A hunter from Africa recalled elephants biting crocodiles during river baths and sometimes placing a tormented reptile in a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullves
Loudun Geaphle
His Claim to Fame in a Short Parade of Achievements
A wry note from the Indianapolis Star sketches a man famed not for public roles but for avoiding notoriety. He was never on the Chautauqua circuit, never arrested for speeding his car, and never testified before a senate investigating committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Indianapolis Star
Gilbert
Paris
Vittoris
Pyrenees
Alfred Leblanc
Gaubert
Teblanc
England
Weyman
Ducourneau
Burglary Alert Echoes Through Milwaukee Scene
A fragmented Milwaukee News snippet describes a tense confrontation with a burglar downstairs. Dialogue hints at personal struggle and perceived pressure, with a tone of defiance and alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Milwaukee News
Government Exams Seek Qualified Applicants Across Agencies
Government job openings and exams planned for October 8 and 9 span departments including agriculture, forest service, plant industry, and the Indian service. Candidates aged 20 to 35 may apply for positions such as stenographer translator, transit man, crop acclimatization assistant, laboratory assistants, domestic science teacher, and junior chemist with salaries from 460 to 1200 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Appalachian
White Mountains
Southwest
Bureau of Standards
Indian Service
Flandreau
South Dakota
Lighthouse Service
Chicago
Bureau of Mines
Treasury Department
Wild Geese Roam Ohio Farm With Domestic Quackers
On an Ohio farm owned by E. O. J. and H. K. Wubbard publishers of Bellefontaine a pair of geese live as tame as house pets. Their wings were cropped during capture in Shelby county but now grow naturally. The family raises four goslings this spring and the birds freely explore the yard and a small farm lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
H. K. Wubbard
Bellefontaine
Helds
Sarpyard
Shelby County
Plunder In Twain's Cave Found Near Hannibal
Five Hannibal youths confessed to stealing four thousand dollars of plunder from Mark Twain's cave south of Hannibal Missouri. They described hiding the loot in the woods and transporting it at night across the river by skiff. Seven thousand cigarettes were found in the cage made famous by Mary Twain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bawyers
Mark Twain
Hannibal
Tom Sawyer
Mary Twain
Wilson Writes Book On Diplomatic Career In Mexico
Henry Lane Wilson resigns as ambassador to Mexico and prepares a feature lecture tour. The book will cover seventeen years in the diplomatic service including work in Mexico and a recent date. Excerpts on the southern border will appear in 4 Magazine, with a lecture on the Mexican situation and temper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico
Lyceum Bureau
Wilson
Dipomatic
Aviators Recall Their Worst Moments in Flight
Prominent French aviators recount the most anxious moments of their careers. Garros fears 5000 meter ascent as motor falters, Gilbert faces a dangerous benzine surge, Bielovichi endures a foggy Alpine flight, and Guillaux fights a mist over the Zuider Zee with perilous late daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Garros
Normandy
Great Power Reservoir Plan Aims to Feed Fox River Wisconsin
A group of capitalists plans a grand reservoir project in Langlade county Wisconsin to dam a chain of lakes creating a forty mile long body with 6 billion gallons capacity to regulate Fox River flow year round. Backed by paper mill interests led by John J Beggs of St Louis the scheme envisions unified lake control and lower operation costs for mills. A side note reports Representative Allen of Ohio proposing a five year retirement of wooden railroad coaches with gradual 20 percent annual withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitalista
Forty Mile Lake
Fox River
Wisconsin
America
Langlade County
John J. Beggs
St. Louis
North American Company
Keokuk
Mississippi
Post Jake
Allen
Ohio
Haw
New Chemical Discovery by J A Lloyd
John Uri Lloyd, noted chemist, reports a compound that destroys the bitter taste of alkaloids while remaining energetic. The tasteless alkaloid complexes form with alumina silicate, offering a revolutionary advance in chemistry and medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lloyd
John Uri Lloyd
Stringtown
Pike
Lloyd
Toya
Atrych-Nine
Classified Ad Tip for Daily Record Purchases
Daily notice urges readers to monitor the classified page for bargain buys and essential items, promising chances to find needed goods for low prices. The message emphasizes consistent attention to the page for timely deals and opportunities.
Theater Etiquette Through English History
The Westminster Gazette notes late theatergoing once drew strict attention from audiences and authors. It cites early plays aiming for attentive crowds, mentions speakers like Lady Randolph in Douglas, and recalls practices such as “playing the audience in” and half price for latecomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plys
Parkish
Novel
Tical History Theater
Lady Randolph
Douglas
Orestes
Thackeray
Westminster Gazette
Cruikshank Demonstrates Sword Dance in Richardson's Room
In a reminiscence from Pages From an Adventurous Life, Cruikshank at eighty performs a graceful sword dance in Dr Richardson's room. He jokes that upon his death readers might say they witnessed Cruikshank still dancing past eighty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruikshank
Richardson
George Cruikshank
Dr. Richardson
Overcrowded Bale-Geneva Express Leads to Luggage Dispute
London Standard Geneva correspondent reports the Bale-Geneva express was crowded with travelers in second class. A passenger questioned luggage on a vacant seat in the second coach. The luggage owner claimed the seat and after a halt at Lausanne the station master ruled, forcing the owner to pay for two second class tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Standard
Geneva
Lausanne
Fragmented Reflection on Life and Glory
The passage muses on insignificance and shifting fame as new glories soon eclipse old ones. It compares life to sand covering earlier honors, suggesting transient pursuits and aversion.
Bowling's long rise from outlaw pastime to gentleman's sport
The piece traces bowling from medieval bans to later acceptance, noting laws against it and winter indoor alleys, then greens multiplying in the 18th century and royal approval spreading among gentlemen, with a closing quote about work and hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Notice of Election Sessions and Primary Polls 1919
Notice states that Boards of Registry and Election in several districts of the City of tone Branch New Jersey will meet September 9 1919 from 1 PM to 9 PM to determine voters and provide affidavits. It also notes primary elections to be held on September 28 with polling places designated for the city wards.
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Aston
Tone Branch
Uth County
New Jersey
Dinjet
Bosra
Aaa
West End and Branch Ward election districts defined
Long Branch citizens brace for registry correction and election details. The notice lists wards and streets from Westwood Avenue to Ocean, Norwood, Pearl, Willow, and Grand avenues, designates meeting at City Hall 344, and cites New Jersey Southern Railroad routes.
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Progresaive Executive Commi
Gisetton
Lon
Sensi
Westwood Avenue
Morriswood A
Eod Avenue
Ate
Ona Avenue
Cader
Long Ocean
Board of Sacer
West End
TMD Ward
First District
Broadway
Willow Avenue
Morrell Street
Bath Avenue
Rae Sion
Pear Street
Xan Street
Norwood Avenue
Norwood Avenus
Feall Birest
Westnet Avenue
Wentwood Avenue
West End Avenue
Aape Ave
Eamtenee Lismaer
Avcnue
Borrell Street
Pearl Street
Pearltreet
Wall Street
Oakwood Avenue
New Jersey
Grand Avenue
Berlwal
Qeeanie
B Avenue
Chelsaa
Chelsea Arana
Merce Saves
Ane
Edwards
Willow
Houthorn All Company
Alon
Sirest
Liberty Street
Board of Registry
City Hall
New Jersey Southern Railroad
Paogres Brook
Cotune Hose Company
I Fire Wan Ward
DraFaaCra
Long Branch
Atlantic Avenue
South
Flinn’s
Amantle Avenue
Fiinn’s Creek
Gevith Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Joline Saollne
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BIG Money Maker
Sunny
Sherman
Champ
Callaway
Texas
William Jenings Bryan
Hinebaugh
House
Confresmpen
Youns
North Dakota
H. L. Wilson
RED Bank
Asbury Park
J. Kridel
Cookman Ave
Regal
On Tig
Sion
E Joseph Salt Red Bank
Alps
Bielovichc
Helms and
Condit
Marne
Guillaux
Belgium
Holland
Zuyder Zee
Great Power Reservoir
Parrland
Ind
Shelbyville
Carme
Granshport
Jens Company
Howse
Branchport Avenue
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