Guard Bird Wards Uncle Sam Asked to Protect Migratory Fliers
National Audubon Societies and sportsmen urge Congress to pass Weeks bill granting federal custody of migratory birds. The measure would set interstate closed seasons and protect birds crossing multiple states, with support from the American Ornithologists Union and regional associations.
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New York
Uncle Sam
National Association of Audubon Societies
Congress
Washington
Committee On Agriculture
House of Representatives
Department of Agriculture
American
Ornithologists’ Union
New York Association For the Protection of Game
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Birds support campaign to protect migratory birds nationwide
William Dutcher of the National Association of Audubon Societies asks for broad aid to pass the Weeks bill. He cites 25 years of work on uniform bird protection laws and argues national government control is needed for lasting bird preservation.
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Uncle Sam
William Dutcher
National Association of Audubon Societies
Broadway
Higginson Celebrates Eighty-Sixth Birthday at Cambridge
Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson, noted historian, marked his eighty sixth birthday at his Cambridge home. He spent the day quietly and received many letters and telegrams of congratulation.
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Boston
Mass
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Cambridge
Higginson
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Advertised for Children
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy for children at the first signs of a cold. It claims to prevent croup bronchitis sore throat and stuffy breathing and notes the product contains no opiates. Sold by D. H. Key.
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Foley
D. H. Key
Japanese Diet Opens With Busy Agenda Ahead
Tokio December 22 The Imperial Diet convened with ceremonial opening and a promising schedule. Legislation on Korean affairs and broad measures covering finance the army and navy suggest an unusually busy session ahead.
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Tokio
Liniment Claims Fast Cure for Sprains
An advertisement asserts a sprained ankle can be cured in three to four days with Chamberlain's Liniment, contrasting with three to four weeks without proper treatment. It promotes the liniment as highly effective and available from all druggists.
New York Prepares For Major National Scholarly Convention
Arrangements are nearly complete in New York for a forthcoming week long gathering. The event is described as possibly the largest and most important convention of scholars in history covering economics sociology and related fields and will be the twenty fifth of its kind in the United States.
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New York
United States
Anniversary celebration of historical and economic associations
Delegates from ten societies representing 8000 members across the United States and Canada will be welcomed by President Taft Governor Hughes and Mayor McClellan. Distinguished foreign figures include James Bryce the British ambassador Henry Higgs of England and Signor Pantaleoni of Italy.
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United States
Canada
Taft
Gov. Hughes
McClellan
James Bryce
Henry Higgs
Royal Economic Society of England
Signor Pantaleoni
Economists
Italy
Jewelry Sale Extends Holiday Prices at Watkins Jewelry
Sacramento notice reports Watkins Jewelry Co offering large gift line and special holiday prices while public sale of Sacramento County Hall of Records and Hall of Justice buildings proceeds. The structures once served as state capitol and courthouse, now slated for demolition for a new building.
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Watkins Jewelry CO
Sacramento
Cal
Hall of Records
Hall of Justice
Sacramento County
State of
California
Local Retailers Showcase Cigars and Pool Room Signs
A list of shop names and brands includes Tadima, Victory Emanuels, El Sidelo, Sanchez and Hua, La Perferen cia, Webster, Ray Lopez, El Palencia, El Commercia, Robi Burns, plus Garretson Pool Room Cigar Stand. The entry notes fancy Egyptian cigarettes and tobacco with a 21 31 range.
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Sidelo
Sanchez & Hua
la Perferencia
Webster
Ray Lopez
el Palencia
el Commercia
Robi. Burns
Garretson Pool Room
Reunion of Former Georgia Legislators in Atlanta
Surviving members of the 1884-85 Georgia General Assembly met at the capitol in Atlanta to renew acquaintances and reminisce about a notable session, presided over by former governor Henry McDaniel.
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Atlanta
Georgia General Assembly
Capitol
Henry McDaniel
Allen's Pharmacy Ad Promises Comfort and Space
Plenty of room to wait for your car. Most convenient place in the city. Come in and we will make you feel at home. 2041 Allen's Pharmacy Ltd.
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Allen’s Pharmacy, Ltd
Fight Over Vast Dunsmuir Estate Reaches Trial
Victoria reporters expect a major will contest over the Dunsmuir estate valued between 15 and 20 million dollars. The case pits Joan Dunsmuir’s heirs against James Dunsmuir the former British Columbia lieutenant governor, with family claims of fraud and misrepresentation in the 1900 sale of Vancouver Island coal interests.
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Joan Dunsmuir
James Dunsmuir
British Columbia
Robert Dunsmuir
Nanaimo
Vancouver Island
Vancouver
San Francisco
United States
Japan
Alexander Dunsmuir
Dunsmuir
Esquimault and
Justice Drake
Victoria
Miss Hopper
Privy Council
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Western
Canada
Jewelry store offers wide Xmas gift line at Larkin’s
A broad display at J. E. Larkin’s jewelry store features signet and set rings bracelets scarf pins link buttons sockets necklaces and many other items ideal for Christmas gifts.
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J. E. Larkin
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Ouachita-Monroe Gunk Bicycle Co
Umb
Monroe, la
Avuabia DY
Grayling Lumber Company
Audu
Weeks
Col. Higginson
Hansr W Jones
Anennaro
Cabot
Samuel Cabot
Sole Mfr
Monroe, Brick Company
Hunt
A. B. Richards Medicine CO
Sherman
Texas
The
American Historical and American Economic Associations
DeSiard Street
Tadima
Victory
Emanuels
Monroe Stationery Co
Bank of Monroe
Victoria, B. C
America
Sugar’s Theatre
Mississippi
Robi
A. Fischer
Hans Robert
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