Electric Hud of Universe Niagara Falls Power Hub
Niagara Falls in New York is described as the world center of electro chemical manufacturing driven by cheap power from the cataract. Since 1895 aluminum production migrated from Pittsburgh, with prices dropping from 3 to 25 cents per pound, and other electro chemical industries like calcium carbide and artificial graphite followed. Canada United States waterway treaty limits to 20 000 cubic feet per second until Burton law expires March 4 next, expanding import energy limits to 160 000 horsepower and allowing Canada 36 000 cubic feet per second.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
United States
Industrial Commission
Pittsburgh
United United States
Niagara
Germany
Bixby
United States Army
Canada
Throngs of Teachers Gather for Kentucky Education Meet
Louisville hosts the forty first Kentucky Educational Association convention with teachers arriving from Kentucky Indiana and nearby states. Attendance is expected to break records as the three day session opens with speakers including Dr Newell Dwight Hillis Dr P P Claxton Dr Charles W Thwing and Dr David Starr Jordan.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Indiana
Kentucky Educational Association
Newell Dwight Hillis
Brooklyn
P. P. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
Charles W. Thwing
Western Reserve University
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford, Jr
Dress Shields Out, Perspi-No Claims Its Power
An advertisement touts Perspi No as a solution to perspiration and dress shield use. The copy portrays a shopper praising the product after applying it to the arm, promising no more dress shields or embarrassing dampness.
Minister Booth Leaves Napoleon Avenue for Laurel Appointment
Rev. George D. Booth announced to Napoleon Avenue Presbyterian Church in New Orleans that he will seek release from his charge at the July presbytery session to assume the pastorate of the First Presbyterian Church at Laurel Mississippi. He said he chose Laurel as a larger field to serve the Lord and will take charge July 15 if granted.
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New Orleans
George D. Booth
Napoleon Avenue Presbyterian Church
Booth
First Presbyterian Church
Laurel
Miss
Napoleon Avenue
Monroe
Presbyterian Church
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Woman's Favorite Remedy
Advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for weak nerves and poor health. It claims the tonic improves sleep, complexion, and energy, promoting freedom from indigestion backache headaches and dizziness. Ends with a price of 50c at druggists.
Woman Custody Case Endorses Smoking by Women
New York June 24 The court in the Thorne divorce custody dispute upheld smoking by women citing it as a common habit among refined women in large cities The case involves broker Richard V W Thorne and his actress former wife Mrs Charles H Pope who is caring for their son The ruling addresses the mother's cigarette use as a factor in custody and abandonment claims.
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New York
Richard V. W. Thorne
Charles H. Pope
Thorne
Southward development and railroad expansion urge growth
The Picayune warns that railroads drive settlement and wealth in the Southwest, citing Missouri Arkansas Texas and other states. It cites B F Yoakum on rail mileage growth, notes underdeveloped iron ore coal and drainage potential, and predicts a railroad boom and revived enterprise within two years. It ends with an ad for Chamberlains Liniment for rheumatism.
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Yune
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Rocky Mountains
Great American Republic
Texas
Arkansas
Illinois
Indiana
Wall Street Journal
B. F. Yoakum
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Cape Giardeau
Louisiana
Pacific Ocean
Club Women in Biennial Meeting in San Francisco
Several thousand delegates from women's clubs across the country gather in San Francisco for the General Federation of Women's Clubs eleventh biennial convention. The event opens with receptions and addresses, with main business including officer elections on July 3 and prominent speakers such as Mrs. Philip N. Moore and Mrs. Philip Carpenter among the lineup.
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San Francisco
Cal
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Federation
Sutter Street
BE. G. Denniston
Sutter Street Pavillion
Philip N. Moore
St. Louis
O. Shepard Barnum
Department of Education
Philip Carpenter
New York Club
Percy V. Pennybacker
Austin
Texas
Howard H. Gross
National Soil Fertility League
Overton W. Price
Conference speakers on forestry and civic topics at Santa Clara
Washington and Mrs. A Barton Miller lead a schedule of talks on forestry women’s rights and civic life. Others include William Herd on Woman and the Law and Maria Sanford on moral teaching. many sessions cover public health civics art music and law with entertainment breaks and Santa Clara Day celebrations plus July 2-4 events.
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Washington
Gifford Pinchot
A. Barton Miller
Women’s Rivers’ and Harbors
Congress
William Herd
Maria Sanford
University of Minnesota
Caroline Bartlett Crane
Laura Drake Gill
College of Women
Suwanee
Tenn
University of the South
Imogene B. Oakley
Er. W. Pattison
Helen V. Boswell
Olaf N. Guldin
George Zimmerman
Frances Squire Potter
Lawrence Maxwell
C. Crockett
H. N. Bushnell
Jessica Peixotta
University of Colorado
Sarah Platt Decker
Santa Clara
Commercial Club
California
Fairmount Park
Baroness von Suttner
Peace Society of America
Berkeley
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West Monroe
Smith Shop
North 4Th St
Cumberland
Club Women
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Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
Neenah
Wis
Gretna
Westwego
Naval Station
Cool
Colorado
Boulder
Palace Electric
Galveston
Houston
San Antonio
Waco
Dallas
Fort Worth
Trinidad, Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
Trinity & Brazos Valley
Kans
Texas & Pacific Bus
A. A. Glisson
Denver Road
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