Pigeons in Naval Service Aids War Effort
The article notes early plans to use homing pigeons by the navy as war looms. Charles H. Jones of the National Association of Homing Pigeon Fanciers explains loft locations, training, and the risks birds face from hunters and predators. It describes dispatch timing, home instincts, and the need for distinct lofts for birds from different cities. Engravings show four pigeons currently in U S service.
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Naval Service
Atlantic Coast
Charles H. Jones
National Association of
Tie
Navy Department
New England
Lower Florida
Key West
Caro
Uncle Sam
Philadelphia
Jones
War
Mivy
Carecter
War Department
Parrot Insult Case Reaches Butte Police Court
In Butte the judge heard a dispute over a parrot that allegedly insulted a neighbor. Arthur Powers claimed his parrot spoke insults, while Powers argued he could not control the bird’s voice. The case centered on whether a parrot’s speech can be mistaken for a human utterance and the resulting disturbance.
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Judge Ferrell
Butte
Arthur Powers
Noltie Thompson
Powers
Country Postmaster’s Wife Spares Time for Cards
A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal notes a country postmaster’s wife has spare time and that letters will be returned unopened if written while the writer is in the country. The exchange hints at postal card use and manners.
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The
Indianapolis Journal
Salt Layer If Oceans Evaporated
If the oceans dried up the average 3 mile depth would leave a salt layer about 230 feet thick. The calculation assumes uniform salt content across the seabed and uses standard salinity figures.
Cowardly Goldfish Allegedly Provoked by Tiny Attacker
A humorous note describes a goldfish as cowardly and easily scared by a much smaller fish. The tale illustrates the bold tiny attacker causing the larger fish to react in fear, turning the common aquarium scene into a comic confrontation.
Fernandina Camp Site Beside Amelia Island for Puerto Rico Invasion
The Fernandina area on Amelia Island is described as a cool, attractive camp site for Vnelie Sam's troops awaiting extra transports. Fort Clinch guards the southern entrance to Cumberland Sound while Old Town houses improved old defenses. The harbor handles large vessels and the town thrives on phosphate shipping with rail links to the North and West.
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Floernandina
Amelia Island
Florida
Vnelie Sam
Porto Rico
Ametia River
Tampa
Gulf Town
Fernandina Proper
Old Town
Fernandites
Old Fernandina
Fort Clinch
Cimberland Sound
Wean Transfer to Fernandina Bypassing St Johns Waterway
The narrative describes moving troops and equipment by rail to Fernandina due to shallow water at the St Johns River mouth and a winding channel. Clyde steamers serving Jacksonville draw little water but still risk touching bottom in the river's crooked passage, complicating direct sea transport.
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Ernandina
St. John's River
Jacksonville
Spain’s military forces and colonial holdings outlined
The Spanish Army on peace footing totals 120000 with war strength near 480000, possibly higher. Colonial forces including militia about 236000. Service lasts eight years, four in colonies. Navy supports defense of 196173 and 167230 square miles of home and colonial lands. war likely shrinks totals.
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Philippine Islands
Cuba
Porto Rico
Military Trimmings Describe Guardsmen Uniform Details
Elaborate trimmings adorn guardsmen jackets in light blue fabric. Fronts flare stylishly with pockets finished by a narrow turn-down collar and revera that roll gracefully to the waist.
Heat limit for stoves reaches seven hundred fifty
The article states the maximum attainable heat in a cooking stove is 750 degrees.
The Russian Jew in America Insight at Atlantic
The piece by Abraham Cahan is cited as showing Russian Jews in America as literate immigrants who quickly learn English and contribute less than their share of criminals and paupers. It argues they are peaceable industrious home-loving with better sanatory practices and lower death rates in dense tenement areas.
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America
Abraham Cahan
Atlantic
Mr. Cahan
Protect Castoria Brand From Counterfeiters Warning
The Castoria manufacturers warn mothers to look for the signature of Chas H Fletcher on every Castoria bottle as counterfeiters threaten the trade mark. They urge parents to verify the signature to protect children health and note Fletcher's supervision for over thirty years.
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Castorla
Chas H. Fletcher
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Hogs in town disappoint Jhones Bhrown trio
In a rough exchange Jhones Bhrown Wal report a disappointing outcome with their hogs in town. Bhrown Jhones admits the result did not meet expectations and expresses resigned doubt about future prospects.
No To Bac Quit Tobacco Miracle
A Sterling Remedy Co advertisement promotes No To Bac as the easy permanent tobacco quitter. It claims strength and vitality from the tonic and offers a free booklet and sample by mail from Chicago or New York.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Sterling Remedy Company
Montreal
Keerd Club Rejects Mose Hayfoot’s Membership Request
The Keerd club refused Mose Hayfoot’s bid for membership after a claim of cheating. Mistah Smiff states Hayfoot was whiteballed. The item records a disciplinary action in a club context with a focus on membership exclusion.
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Mistah Johnsing
Keerd Club
Hayfoot
Mistah Smiff
Shenandoah Drama Crowds Chicago Theater Scene
The Great War drama Shenandoah fills McVickers Theatre in Chicago for over seven weeks praising it as a splendid military spectacle and urging audiences to see it during visits to the city.
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McVickers
Chicago
Promoted Cosmetic Soap and Surprising Weather Claims
An ad touts Cosmo Buttermile Soap for a clear skin complexion and health. A mock scientific note claims comets run 2000 times hotter than red hot iron. The piece also mentions England recording one hundred centenarians dying each year.
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Cuba
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Gen. Shafter
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Florida Central and Peninsula Railroad
Southern Railway
Juragua
England
Hood
David H. Munony
Newark
Ur Ae Ke
Pone Mfg. Co
Hartford, Conn
Dr. Kay
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