Population Rise and Census Details in Early United States
An article outlines the United States as the most populous nation after China and India, with 1916 census figures, districts, and enumeration methods. It compares growth rates, city expansion, and immigration influences, noting Chicago's prominence and urban-rural population shifts. It also includes opinions on reporters and theatre pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
India
Russia
United States
France
Germany
United Kingdom
Japan
Spain
Italy
North America
South Asmerica
Washington
New York City
Denmark
Philippine Islands
Portugal
Netherlands
Chicago
London
New York
Paris
Tokyo
Indiana
Iews
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Chifears
Tilinela
Wit Hardy
Improving the Human Race Through Heredity and Literature
A 1910s discussion urges public focus on human heredity and environmental factors, contrasting study of families like the Poellmanns with Jonathan Edwards to argue for deliberate selection and preservation of desirable traits. It critiques slums and crime while praising biologists over sociologists in guiding policy. It also notes a woman defrauding via matrimonial ads inspired by David Harum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Homst
Huwan
Mwe
Poellmann
Arunkard
Jonathan Edwards
Politealion
Seclstr
David Harum
David
Teld
A King Who Left Home Sparks Talk in Bugsie NY
Pant Bathulka of Bugsie New York praises Dr Xine's New Life Pill for digestive relief claiming consistent use. He describes a large family using the product and notes its wide appeal despite varied opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pant Bathulka
Bugsie, N.Y
Lond
Dr. Xine
Judge Seeks Grand Jury on Undertaker Fees in Washington
Superior Judge Wilson R. Gay in Seattle calls for a special grand jury to probe alleged exactions by undertakers, criticizing charges for burying deceased without heirs and noting a proposed fund to appeal private court decisions. He vetoed a $150 bill on a $200 estate as part of the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson R. Gay
Seattle
Undertakers’ Combine
Funeral Directors' Association of
State of Washington
Supreme Courts
Gay
King County
Wild Cat banks and early US financial crashes
The piece explains the origin of the term bank from Italian banca, notes the first US bank in Philadelphia in 1791, and the 1816 Philadelphia charter. It covers the rise of Wild Cat banks after 1832, their fake notes, and the 1837 panic leading to banking laws. It lists Clinton’s bank officials and notes regional banks in Monroe, Adrian, Tecumseh, Manchester, and Sanistone with inspectors and reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bank
Philadelphia
Madison
Jackson
Jefferson
Congress
United States
Sayout
Buffalo
Georgia
Anyside
Clinton
Edwin Smith
M. R. Ganservsit
Danforth Keyes
Bank Bulla Pg
Hageart
Monroa
Adrian
Tecumseh
Manchester
Sanistone
Fromil
Air Fatalities of 1911 Summary of Early Aviation Deaths
A chronological list of aviation fatalities and accidents from 1911 including airmen from Russia France Germany and Italy. Entries note dates and places such as Douai Rheinis Paris Issey les Molineux and Shanghai along with victims like Paul Kayser Maurice Berteaux and Ned Perrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harleo
A. V
Baltic Sea
Roussinin
Belgrade
Servia
Stein
Ideut
Deebritz
Germany
wNoel
Douai
France
Kayser
Paul
Krefeld
Prussia
Byasson
Versailles
Kelly
Lient
George M. E
Dark days of the Wild Cat bank and Clinton notes tale
The narrative recounts travelers transporting gold through Tecumseh and Clinton, an inspector journey to Manchester, and a night stop at Napoleon. It notes a bank panic that toppled Sandstone notes while Clinton endured briefly, with Wild Cat money still held by some. The tale ends recalling vanished forefathers and Clinton’s earliest days.
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New York
Edwin Forrest
Edwin Ad Jams
Edwin Booth
Joseph Jeferson
Lawrence
Barrett
Lotta
Maggie Mitchell
Forrest
Booth
Tecumseh
Clinton
Manchester
Egate
Raisin
Eadh
Napoleon
Bank
Sage & Plver
Woodward & Ras Rani
Menertos
C. D
Encampment of Sons of Veterans Planned in Battle Creek
The Sons of Veterans Camp announces its third annual encampment at Beachside on Saturday afternoon with about eighty members expected. The camp will break on Monday night, as drill activities, picket duty and meal prep occur. A new camp may form in Albion next week and Union City afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaottie Creek
Miarshell
Beachs
Battle Creek
Byington
Battie
Grove Camp
Marshall
Sons of Veterans
Valhoun County
Albion
Union City
Lster
Probate Court Receives Multiple Estate Petitions
Estate matters include hearings on claims for Howard R Kingholm and late Sarah A Kimiblel with admin appointments sought for Florence Woodley Frank Detling and Johanna O Connell. Final accounts for Mary Gerion and Benjamin L Barrett and licenses or appointments in several estates are listed with bonds and claim deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard R. Kingholm
Sarah A. Kimiblel
Frank Detling
Mary- Gerion
Benjamin L. Barrett
Smith L Chatfield
Johanna O'Connell
Firet Dar
Florence Crawford
Aldwyth Crawford
Verdain
Bond
Charles AL Calewell
Alta A. Kane
Daceas
Household Pain Remedy Through 75 Years In America
A long standing household remedy attributed to Dr Thomas and linked to Electric Olicha roprest appears as a historic pain relief approach in American homes for seven and a half decades. The piece notes enduring use and claimed efficacy across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
America
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Marshall, Mich
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Soth
Sioux City Tribune
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Republican
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Weaver
The
Indianapolis News
House
Evelyn Nesbit
Bort
Rattiern
Ireland
Atlanta
Joe Cannon
Heaven
Comte
Adiron
Bowery
Jerasy
Mrs
Mary Benbom
Central National Bank
Ailinail
Los Angeles
Cal
Dupule
Rhetnis
Sons of Veterans Goints Camp
Probate Court
Florence
Woodley
York
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Michigan Central
Detroit
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