Stevenson in Clover at Palo Seco plantation Porto Rico
George D. Jones, returning from Porto Rico, praises Bert Stevenson now managing the Palo Seco pineapple and grapefruit plantation near Bayamon. Stevenson, a leading planter, hosts the French Jeanne d Arc admiral and joins San Juan clubs with European consuls. Jones brings home a box of Stevenson’s fine pineapples as gifts.
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Bert Stevenson
New Castle
George D. Jones
Highland Avenue
Porto Rico
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Jones
Palo Seco
Bayamon
Stevenson
San Juan
Jones
Jeanne de Arc
West Indian
Third ship to seek party lost in Crocker Land
The American Museum of Natural History will charter the steamer Neptune to rescue the Crocker Land expedition, marooned in the Arctic since 1913. Captain Robert A. Bartlett will command the vessel, a British coal carrier. The relief effort aims to depart around July 1 and return by September, involving six scientists and crew with prior Utah-sent members believed alive.
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American Museum of Natural History
Neptune
Arctis
Robert A. Bartlett
Peary
Crocker Land
Utah
Museum of Natural History
American Geographical Society
University of Illinois
Tonsil Removal Proves Ineffective
Johns Hopkins Hospital bulletin reports follow up on nine tonsillectomies. Only two improved, two unchanged, five worsened, suggesting tonsils often not the sole infection source. Authors doubt surgery for rheumatid arthritis, rheumatic fever, and chorea, but concede relief if tonsils are the primary infection source.
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J. Crowe
Shelton Watkins
Alma
Rothholz
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Origin of Slang Phrases in Classic Words
The piece argues origin matters for slang and shows how even formal terms like inveigh carry slangy roots. It cites Max Eastman in the New Republic noting a dignified usage could still be slang reborn, suggesting the tug between prestige and vernacular charm.
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Max Eastman
New Republic
Wendell's Ambition Pills Offer Refund Guarantee
Vigorous men and women urged to try Wendell's Ambition Pills with a money back guarantee if the first box fails to restore energy and vigor. Claims rapid improvement in two days and full restoration in a week, with nationwide mail order availability through George W. Clutton and authorized dealers.
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George W. Clutton
Wendell
Wendell Copany, Inc
Syracuse
N. Y
Word Origins and Insults Across Time and Language
The passage dissects slang and etymology, tracing terms like to sail into contempt and to jump on an insult. It links delirio us from furrows to off the field, precocious to half baked, and capricious to a goat, illustrating how educated tones mask crude rebukes and how older terms morph into modern usage.
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Arherica
The Thrift Campaign Promotes Small Deposits Nationwide
The American Savings Bank association pushes a broad thrift drive urging small deposits from women, children, and young workers. Parents are urged to start accounts for children to teach thrift, building character and credit for the future.
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American Savings Bank Association
Thrift and Savings in Family Life
An Exchange piece argues money is linked to many good outcomes and emphasizes teaching thrift to children through bank accounts in their names. It notes savings empower women at home by reducing dependence, curbing extravagance, and fostering independence and self respect for a happier household atmosphere.
Realty Transfers Reported in Wayne County
Realty transfers list shows Charles E. Wilson to Emma V. Wilson in Wayne for $1. S M Ruehle to Walter Luiska in Bessemer for $1. Ellwood City Realty Co. to William D. Robinson in Wayne for $18.
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Charles E. Wilson
Emma V. Wilson
Wayne
S. M. Ruehle
Walter Luiska
Bessemer
Ellwood City Realty Co
Wm. D. Robinson
Reasonable Grounds in Court Appeal
A defendant seeks a new trial arguing he is not apt to do worse and might fare better. The statement frames the appeal as a request for reconsideration on grounds of potential improved outcomes.
New Lease on Life Boosts Strength and Vitality Claim
An advertisement touts trophos as a remedy for weariness and low energy, promising a daily strength increase and nerve support. It urges readers to show the formula to a doctor and asks druggists to stock or obtain trophos if needed.
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