Sponge Fisheries: Florida to Cuba and the sponging trade
The article explains how sponges are harvested from sea beds off Florida and Cuba, detailing hooking methods, diving, and a sponge fishing submarine. It covers grounds, gear, processing, grading, and market range from local bays to international buyers, plus conservation laws and notable sponge types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeteri
New York
Orid
Americas
Gulf of Mexico
Bay
Florida
Atlantic
Congress
Revenue Cutter Service
Fiatabano
Cua
Tarpon Springs
Florida Field
Spongs
Tunis
Cuba
Batabana
Isle of Pines
West Indies
America
H. F. Moore
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Woman earns pilot license in United States
Miss Harriet Quimby of New York becomes the first New York woman and second in the world to receive a license to fly an aeroplane. She qualified with a seven foot nine inch reach and served notes on her morning flights, saying she feels safer flying than as a passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Cuaribbe Gulf
Amerys
L. I
United States
Harriet Quimby
New York
Riat
Miss Quimby Cymne
Ralph Johnstone
Squantum
Maes
Tom
Sapwith
Aliss Quimby
Miss Quimby
Moisant Aviation School
California
Fiss Quimby
Giant Aloe a Forest Near Cape Town
The giant aloe of Southwest Africa is described as a remarkable tree covering a 50 mile mountainous area near Cape Town. Aloes reach from a few inches to 30 feet tall and yield leaves for bow strings, hammocks, fishing lines, and ropes. The plant holds religious significance for Muslims and is linked to Mecca pilgrimages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Cape Town
Mecca
Mulai Hafid Called Cruel Ruler of Fez Ruled With Brutalty
A European report denounces Mulai Hafid sultan of Morocco as a medieval relic of cruelty. It cites tortures, executions, and mutilations in Fez to extract treasure and crush opponents. Two Fez Medical Mission women and consuls are credited with exposing the abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mulai Hafid
Morocco
Hafid
Fez
Mulal Hafid
Menetae
Mulat Hfafid
Rashi
Torre
Muleai Hanta
den Ais
Feu
Ben Aissi
Ben Aissa
Fea
Rangers Club Forms At Broad Street Park Church
In Trenton New Jersey girls from Broad Street Park Methodist Episcopal Church form the Rangers club under Pastor Rev. William Stone. They will learn artillery skills and engage in outdoor athletic activities to promote exercise and health.
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Trenton
N. J
Broad Street Park Methodist Episcopal Church
William Stone
Rangers’ Club
Mosquito Plague Hinders Mill Work Near Vancouver
Mosquitoes flood the lower mainland of British Columbia hampering haymaking and forcing a sawmill 40 miles from Vancouver to close. Railway surveyors for the Canadian Northern, despite gloves and nets, must halt work due to the pest.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Canadian Northern
Pastor Fines Coated Men in York Church
Rev William F Rothrock declared coats off for churchgoers and has fined five cents for each coat worn. The rule targets men and boys in his congregation in York Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William F. Rothrock
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Ates
Longce TR
Nellow
Elorliya
Salzabailo
Adecco
Extos
Garzagano
Cape Town,&. A
Herodotus
Sultan Mulai Hafid
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