Vanishing Americans and Birds at Ridgell Island
A 1920s feature warns that the heath hen of Martha's Vineyard and the passenger pigeon are doomed, joining other vanishing species like the prairie chicken, buffalo, elk, and antelope. It relates how overhunting and habitat loss drove past abundance to near extinction, with Martha's Vineyard as a last refuge and efforts to save them failing.
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Martha's Vineyard
Massachusetts
Ting
Cincinnati Zoological Gardens
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Cape Ann
Virginia
Connecticut
Long Island
Martha’s Vineyard
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Alfred Gross
Bowdoin College
Revessea
New Hng
Michigan
Petoskey
Kimet County
Hilton
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Maine
David Whittaker
Milwaukee
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Cincinnati Zoo
Middle West
Great Plains
Canada
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Iast West
James Fraser
Vanished Herds End in Desolate Journeys
A stark lament in verse describes a westward trek where no food or fire remains. Both pony and rider are exhausted and seek the company of the dead as the rainbow hope fades into darkness.
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M. Beatrice Sumner
Inspirations in Shakespeare and Bible Shaped My Education
The speaker credits Shakespeare and the Bible, especially Hamlet and the Gospel of Matthew, with deep influence on education and outlook. A memorable performance by Mrs. Siddons strengthened this impact, while reflections on reading Matthew invite fresh imagination. The text also notes historical marriage laws granting women rights in 1288 and parallels in France Genoa and Venice in the 15th century.
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Kew
Scott Siddons
Land
France
Genoa
Venice
Leap Year Privilege Questioned in Liberty Scot
A Liberty article questions the belief that unmarried women may propose in leap year. It analyzes why the idea persists and whether the custom has real basis, noting regional views and social expectations.
Mexico Tobacco Trade Hopes Stalled by Export Focus
Mexico has strong cigar leaf quality but tobacco exports lack importance. Some say Mexico could rival Cuba if tobacco culture received more attention, highlighting untapped export potential.
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Mexico
Cubas
Beeswax Wicks Improve Burner Performance
The text notes beeswax wicks refuse to go into the burner and burn well when used with wax. It mentions issues with the end entering the burner and suggests beeswax wicks work reliably in this setup.
Power and Pageantry Hated by Emperor
A Kansas City Star note recalls Emperor Alexander I as disdainful of pomp, preferring simple living. He walked alone, rejected flattery and cards, aided the wounded, and hoped to retire to a country squire’s life, with a legend that he once abdicated to become a hermit.
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Alexander I
Lam Jensant
Kansas City Star
Get Rid of Grudge Advice for Youths
A brief exhortation from Youth's Companion urging readers to drop personal grudges as a source of trouble and wasted effort, stressing the value of letting go to avoid ongoing harm.
Tents Protect Tobacco Fields in Cuba
A report notes the use of cheesecloth tents over tobacco fields in Cuba to shield crops from insects and adverse weather conditions, describing the practice as a protective measure for harvests.
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Cuba
Followers of Sport Are Hard to Please
Grantland Rice published a fan letter demanding more on baseball and boxing, then countered with another letter insisting on more golf, illustrating readers’ divided sports interests.
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Grantland Rice
Escaped Lunatic Wins Windsor College Handicap
Owner Mr. Fleet Goldsmith, who escaped from Hants county asylum, trains and races Esau and other steeplechasers. He named the horse Escaped Lunatic after his own escape and recent Windsor victory in the College handicap.
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Fleet Goldsmith
Windsor
Yachting Regattas and Sporting Notes From Across July
Sporting Sauibs hold regattas at Grand Lake high on the continental divide. Jack Dempsey trains with wood chopping to gain condition. Jockey Robert I tn nerty’s contract bought by Dearborn stable. George Voight wins Pinehurst amateur title without pro lessons. Bowler Sansone misses Hall of Fame after 11 strikes. Kinsey to live in Mexico City and join Davis Cup team. Oregon state golf tour set for June at Eugene. AAA prize money totals 600000 for motor races. McCormick’s new work lampoons garden misses. Weather rains and golf days alternate. Texas cross country rider warned about crossing Rio Grande. College enrollment cited as failing to produce football material.
Waterbury makes multi player moves in baseball trades
Outfielder Joe Napier and second baseman Fran ata Wh New Haven acquire Ike Dan ning, catcher, from Pitts burgh. Ty Cobb's 1905 batting title noted after 20 years. Lynn’s manager Tom Whelan, ex-Indianapolis star, leads New England league club. Various player releases and signings reshuffle rosters across minor and major leagues.
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Tom Whelan
Indianapolis Star
Lynn
Mentha Pepsin Promised Money Back Elixir
A drugstore ad touts Mentha Pepsin as a superior stomach elixir to end repeated discomfort from poor digestion. It claims vast daily sales and guarantees money back if it does not work better than any previous remedy, urging customers to Demand Dave's.
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Dare
Dave
Snowledgeatle and Kowbedgeable Terms Across Realms
A curious note explains playful coinages like snowledgeatle and kowbedgeable, hinting at a yearly shift in language use. The passage mentions ideas applying to science, horses, politics, and gender, suggesting clever wordplay as a cultural mirror.
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Europe
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Bud) Teachout
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Rome" Parnham
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Easy
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Weite
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Holland
Mieh
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Whith
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Holly
Boveri
Sal Winet
Odor
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Indianapolis
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Michigan Ave
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Hincox
N.Y
Dilscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Haarlem
Castoria
Fletcher
N. U
Cutlaure Labeestories
Malden
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