Population totals rise in U S census report
Washington reports the United States and possessions total population at 101,100,000 with 91,972,266 on the continental North American mainland. The ten year growth reached 15,977,691, about 21 percent, with immigration cited as a major factor.
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Baby Worms and White's Cream Vermifuge Ad
An old advertisement warns that babies with worms appear hungry, have dark circles, fail to gain weight, and look yellow. It promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a positive, reliable cure at 25 cents a bottle, sold by P. H. Franklin.
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Meteor Destroys Grain Elevator in Beaver City Neb
A grain elevator owned by C. M. Linn was struck by a meteor near Beaver City Nebraska. The impact transformed the structure into wreckage and fire, lighting the northern sky as bright as day. A ball of fire, seemingly as large as a grain sack, whirled away from the north just after dark.
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Linn
Meteors Destroy Linn Elevator in Dramatic Night Event
A bright meteor split into thousands of pieces over Linn, striking the elevator and shattering the roof. The explosion sounded like a cannon and the structure, about 50 feet high and 30 by 60 feet, burned and was destroyed within an hour. At least fifty witnesses watched its dramatic arc from start to finish.
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Linn
Try It Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve Ad
An advertisement touts Try Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve for all skin troubles. It promises pleasing application like cream and guaranteed satisfaction even in worst cases, priced at 9 cents a box.
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U S Needs More Farmers At Missouri Farmers Week
Col umbia Mo Dec 10 Leading agricultural authorities will join Missouri Farmers Week in Columbia January 10 to 14. The State Corn Show offers over 2000 in premiums. James J Hill of the Great Northern Railway declined attendance but urged steps to increase farming, warning that the nation’s food production is not keeping pace with population growth.
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James J. Hill
Great Northern Railway Company
T. C. Wilson
In Memory of a Brother Resolutions of Condolence
Condolence resolutions from Equity Camp No 77 Marshall Missouri on the death of Ole Ellingson Navy 1910. They note the lodge’s long relations with the deceased and praise his merits as a man and Woodman. They express mourning, sympathy to the family, and request minutes entry and copies to the family.
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Ole Ellingson
Navy
Ole Elligson
Equity
Marshall, Mo
Bettys Visit Reveals Mother In Law Misreadings
Betty and Billee plan a Christmas visit as Betty hopes mother will approve. The mother fears Betty is too shy and old fashioned, but a candid exchange reveals her own longing for youth and laughter, easing tensions and promising warmth.
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Straw Brings Caper Ends With Night Watch Hero
In a town tale engineer E. P. Knight of Rea & Page mill tries a bragging stunt after reading about holdups. Oscar Broughton, a night watchman, trades places and a prank straw man with a revolver is used. Knight runs into the figure and is shot with a revolver but escapes with a bad scar. The same boys are smoking more than usual.
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E. P. Knight
Rea & Page
Oscar Broughton
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