Daredevil fathers traverse behind Niagara falls ledge
John R. Darrow and his son J C Barlow made a perilous 1867 revived ascent behind the American falls. They crawled over wet rocks and spray to reach the ancient ledge 200 feet behind the waterfall, noting changes in rock formations since 1867. The dangerous passage was completed safely with both men unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Darrow
J.C. Barlow
Barlow
American Falls
John Mumford
J R. Lane
Barlows
Farms in Arizona 1900 census shows growth and livestock
The census bulletin reports 6,809 farms in Arizona covering 45 327 acres with 244 52eremproved land. Total farm value and production rise as average farm size increases and migration tightens. Principal crop is alfalfa with 62 545 acres. several thousand acres more devoted to fruits and nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Arizona
Treuans
Teste
Sidi Ne
Climatic charges rise from forestry talk on forest loss
Cofferd Pinchot chief of the forestry bureau warns that removing timber in Michigan Minnesota and surrounding states alters natural conditions and may raise extreme heat and cold if forests are not preserved A big Prospect Park event follows with a Sunday balloon ascent parachute jump a high dive and free moving pictures and band concerts all afternoon and evening
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Pinchot
Forestry Bureau
Woosh Sephen
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Timate
Thes
Prospect Park
Researcher backs Koch on tuberculosis claim conflict
Dr. William J. Coates of the New York American Veterinary College argues Koch’s views may spur new tuberculosis research. He suggests Rockefeller Institute should study animal to human transmission and notes microscopic bacilli in cattle and humans appear identical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Coates
New York American Veterinary College
Koch
Man
Rockefeller Institute For Research
New Department of Kansas Army Proposed
A USA army reorganization plan proposes a new Department of Kansas including Fort Leavenworth, Fort Riley, Jefferson Barracks, Fort Reno and Fort Sill with headquarters at Kansas City. The move aims to centralize command for western posts, pending final approval and selection of a central post.
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Army
Department of Kansas
Forts Leavenworth
Keley
Kan
Jefferson Barracks
Forte Reno and Sill
Oklo
Port Dogan
Root
Karsas City
Kansas Wt
Kot
Ous City
Daring river crossing and groundbreaking skin graft reported
A historical dispatch describes a perilous river canyon ascent by a large group, with riders and explorers narrowly surviving as boats and canoes are swept into the gorge. Separately, doctors in Sayreville NJ perform a novel skin graft on a scalp injury, using the Tierches method with successful results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass Fmma
Dre Wood
Donohue
Sayreville NJ
Standard books and engraving goods for sale
STANDARD BOOKS run sets and single volumes in plain and fancy bindings. Libraries supplied on favorable terms. Juvenile and toy books, testaments, hymnals, bells, prayer books, and wedding invitations. An immense variety of items for weddings and birthdays. Our art department offers engravings, water colors, pastels, platinums. Wide price range. Inspect stock before deciding elsewhere.
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Guide
Isof Wie
Theo Americar
Louis, Mo
Moline Eating and Construction Company
Chicago
J. L. Mead
Cycle CO
Fones & Erickson
Bronsons
Merida
E.J. Bronson
QW Passeover Depot
Sixteenth Street
Rufus Walker & Sons
Chief of Forestry Bureau
Dr. Koch
NEW Department
Washington
Aiaska
Nathan Vost
Troy
Patan
Walter Goat
Cunyeon
Chamberlain
F. J. Clendenin
ONCA
É. R. Cram
PTON
Popular New Books Ag
Tandard Books
Society Stationery
Nervita Medical Co
Clinton and
Jackson Sts
Ilinois
Molind
Illinois
Hearst
Chicago American
Twentieth Century
GREAT
Frei
John O. Thompson
15Th Street
Moline, Ill
Roberts, Wicks Co
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