France Plans Channel Tunnel to England
Paris reports France has taken steps to negotiate with England on building a tunnel beneath the English Channel. Engineer M. Sartiaux says it would cost about 80 million dollars, funded equally by both nations, with two tunnels proposed for traffic in each direction and defenses against enemy capture noted.
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Paris
France
England
M. Sartiaux
Nord Railway Company
Britain
Traffc
Calais
Mayor Wilbur Leads Band in Bird War at Sundown
In Poughkeepsie Mayor Daniel Wilbur forms a posse of twelve hunters to exterminate blackbirds and starlings disturbing wealthy residents. Thousands gather as police monitor crowds, and one hunter reportedly kills two robins. The license is revoked on the spot and prosecution follows by total game protector.
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Poughkeepsie
Daniel We
Wilbur
Roosevelt
Total Game Protector
Kraft Will Filed Beloved Bronxville Tanner Dies In White Plains
The will of Frederick W. Kraft known as the old tanner of Bronxville valued near 500 000 is filed for probate in White Plains. Kraft aged eighty one left his secret high grade leather process to sons William F Kraft and John Kraft to continue the Bronxville leather business. He also bequeathed his grandson William Dinsmore Bratt his gold watch and diamonds and a 2000 gift to Frank Gallow with funds dispersed as the young man liked.
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Bronxville
White Plains
N. Y
Frederick W. Kraft
Sawyer
Kraft
Wiliam
John Kraft
Thei
Qeasing
William Dinsmore
Bratt
Frank Gallow
Survey of Farm Development Shows United Effort in Education
Ex Secretary James Wilson, president of the National Agricultural Society, outlines a nationwide extension movement reaching farmers through colleges, federal agencies, and state programs. He notes $5 million spent on farm demonstrations and rising cooperative efforts, with Texas and New York each allocating about $250,000 and many states contributing substantial funds.
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Wilson
James Wilson
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
National Agricultural Society
Agricultural Colleges
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Theodore N. Vail
John A. Spoor
Henry O. Stuart
James W. Wadsworth
Robert A. Fairbairn
Fairfax Harrison
Charles A. Ottis
Howard Davison
Agricultural Digest
Texas
New York State
Iowa
Frst
King Cotton Returns to Power in 20-Cent Cotton Boom
The article chronicles cotton’s dramatic rebound to 20 cents a pound, the highest since the Civil War, driven by reduced acreage, boll weevil damage, adverse weather, and strong demand from England and domestic mills. It notes potential global supply tightness with estimates of 12–14 million bales and domestic consumption at 14 million square bales, reflecting a landmark market shift.
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King Cotton
New York Exchange
South
England
Gilbert and Punch Ballad Turbulence in London Papers
The writer W. E. Gilbert sent The Yarn of the Nancy Bell to London Punch but was rejected as bloodthirsty. Punch cited the elder naval man and Gilbert later sent the ballad to Fun, which accepted it. Gilbert never forgave Punch and refused further contributions until his death.
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Gilbert
Punch
Nancy Bell
London Punch
Fun
Panch
London Opinion
Antidote for High Prices by Baking at Home
A household guidance piece argues food prices are surging, urging more home baking with white flour to cut costs. It notes flour is cheaper and nutritionally balanced, and home-baked bread and cakes can save substantial money versus bakery products.
Improvident Americans and the balance of spending saving
The piece argues money making and saving are not all-important. It notes Americans save less than other nations yet remain wealthy, warns against hoarding and excessive spending, and cautions against challenging a heated opponent who speaks loudly.
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Butt
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