Australian Northwest Promises Vast Untapped Lands
Capt. Charles Bertrand Alexander reports thousands of unexplored square miles in Australia's Never-Never northwestern frontier. He cites government plans to spend £11,000,000 on steamships and cattle trade development from Derby, and notes a booming Broome pearl fishery employing 1,600 natives and 200 vessels. He describes wildlife, aboriginal hosts, and safe travel cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Great Northwest
Australia
Charles Bertrand Alexander
Broome
Western Australia
Bose
San Francisco
Alexander
Derby
Kimberleys
Australian
Cape Londonderry
Exmouth Gulf
German Crop Estimates Show Declines for 1923
London reports from the International Agricultural Institute that Germany's 1923 potato crop is estimated at 31 million tons and the sugar beet crop at 8.4 million tons. This compares with 1922 figures of 10 million tons for potatoes and 10.6 million tons for sugar beets.
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London
Minister of Agriculture
International Agricultural Institute
Germany
Supreme Court affirms $10,900 grubstake in Alaska venture
The Washington Supreme Court rules Henry Embola’s $50 loan to John Tuppela, to return for aiding a mining claim, was a grubstake investment not usurious loan. Tuppela later recovered property valued at about $500,000, and the court upholds the $10,900 judgment.
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Olympia
Wash
State Supreme Court
King County
Henry Embola
John Tuppela
Tuppela
Portland
Astoria
Embola
Seattle
Alaska
Cobb
Supreme Court
Nebraska News Roundup Reflects Big Year, Big Losses
Nebraska items report Omaha building activity surpassing prior records with $1,000,000 in recent work. a stockroom fire at the Omaha Bee annex caused nearly $12,000 in damages. Other notes cover a bull attack injuring D. L. Robinson near Byron, Arbor Day centennial planning, and church and education milestones across the state.
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Eastern District Mental Society
Omaha
Skearney
Nebraska
Omaha Bee
D. L. Robinson
Robert Harris
Byron
State
Diocesan Council of the
Episcopal Churches
Stew
J. S. Milburn
Pawnee City
American National Livestock Association
Lincoln
American Live Stock Association
Good Samaritan Hospital
Kearney
Won’t Be Blackmailed Man Held on Blackmail Charge
Arthur Le Barron of Boston is held on $5,000 bonds after a hotel ruse in the Hotel Touraine. He allegedly demanded $10,000 for letters from Mrs. N F Emmons of Higham and Boston, cousin of Bishop Lawrence and a member of a longtime Boston family. He had once treated Mrs Emmons during the war.
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Touraine
Boston
Arthur le Barron
N. F. Emmons
Higham
Bishop Lawrence
le Barron
Emmons
Stranded Sailors in Manila Lose Luxuries Fight
British consulate protests the Philippines government for refusing to pay for safety razors car rides and movie tickets for stranded seamen. The interior department ordered aid limited to absolute needs for foreign sailors in distress.
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Manila
Philippines
Interior Department
Monument to French Dead in Panama Canal Effort Unveiled
A monument honoring French citizens who died building the Panama Canal was unveiled with ceremonies attended by President Porras, top Panamanian officials, and a special French mission.
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Canal
Panama
Panama Canal
Porras
Republic
France
Russia Eases Entry for Exposition Visitors
The Soviet government says admission to Russia will be simplified for Moscow expo visitors, but Americans still report difficulty obtaining permission to enter the soviet republic.
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Russia
Berlin
Moscow
Soviet Republic
Two Medal of Honor Recipients Highlighted in LA Feature
A. Denham aged 79 is described as the oldest Medal of Honor recipient while Louis Van Iersel a 26 year old photographer in Los Angeles is noted as the youngest holder in the world, both celebrated in a Los Angeles context.
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A. Denham
Louis Van _Iersel
Los Angeles
Colonial Style Bungalow by William A Radford Preview
Designer William A Radford presents a simple square bungalow plan with a rear bedroom option and integrated portico. The piece outlines exterior and interior finish choices, materials, and a matching garage. emphasizes white finishing, light plaster tones, and period Windsor and mahogany furnishings.
Kathleen Mavourneen Loan Appeal Noted
A debtor acknowledges borrowing money in court and asserts the loan was a Kathleen Mavourneen loan. The magistrate asks for clarification and the phrase is described as a long running expression. The exchange underscores the unfamiliar term in the legal proceeding.
Overtime Job in Love Convincing Tactics
A wry take on romance suggests most men can persuade a woman they love, but lasting affection requires ongoing effort beyond initial declarations. The line humorously frames commitment as continuous work.
A Secret Hope Behind the Bridge Quote
A reflective line questions those who say they avoid crossing bridges until needed. It suggests they secretly wish the river will dry up so a bridge would not be required.
Famous Sayings From History Ignore Silence Maxim
A quip notes that many famed adages were spoken by men who disregarded the rule that silence is golden. The observation hints at the noisy nature of remembered wisdom and the clash between speech and restraint.
Would‑Be Groom Seeks Two Wives Age Twenty Five
A private asylum house surgeon meets a male patient in a testy mood. The patient says he wants to marry, aged fifty seven, and explains he would prefer two wives aged twenty five. The remark prompts the doctor's amused reply. The farm kitchen is described as a place with perpetual bustle.
U S Employs Russian Against Japanese Beetle
The United States uses a Russian hunter of parasites in south Russia to combat the Japanese beetle. The move aims to halt the spread of the destructive insect into New Jersey and protect crops and landscapes.
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U. S
United States
South
Russia
New Jersey
There’s a Reason Plays Fairer Pay Than Novels
The text argues playwriting can yield higher earnings than novel writing, noting that while writing plays is not easier, success in theatre brings better pay, prompting novelists to pursue playwriting.
Inventions of Chinese Discoveries and Innovations
The article lists notable Chinese inventions including the compass printing lithography suspension bridges and gunpowder highlighting enduring technological contributions across history.
Open exhaust country cited by Newcastle Courier
A Newcastle Courier remark warns that with another million machines deployed, the landscape will become known as the great open exhaust country, signaling broad pollution concerns.
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Newcastle Courier
Self-Questioning Public Speaking Habits Discussed
A reflective piece argues that excessive self focus in conversation risks alienating listeners and urges balance. It warns speakers to consider audience needs and avoid one sided, self centered talk.
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Lroome
New York Times
C. H. Farrell
Guardian Ad Litem
Nebraska News
Ernest Selzer
Butler County
Columbus
Robinson
Nebraska Association of Real Estate Boards
Fremont
Washington County
T. W. McCullough
Nebraska Forestry Association
C. L. Pack
American Tree Association
Washington
Florence
River Road
Otto Wolff
Vinnie Husted
Brigham Young
Mormon Church of America
Union Stock Yards Company of
Everett Buckingham
The
Stock Yards Co
S. M. Lauder
Bryan
Ruth Bacenburg
Beatrice
Treasuerer
Fecumseh
Hamlet
Hayes County
Glenn Vetter
Wesleyan University
University Place
Missouri Pacific
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fairfield
James Lovell
Knox County
Center
Knights of Columbus
H. C. Cogan
John W. Kern
St. Joseph & Grand Island Railroad
Doniphan
F. O. Gunter
Logan
Dodge County
John ©. Hager
Masonic Order
Belwood
Hager
Frank Johnson
Holdrege
Red Cloud
Cowgill
League of Nebraska
Grand Island
League
William Madgett
Conrad Kugland
Aurora
Kugland
Edgar Schulz
Yutan
Schulz
Charles Schulz
Edgar
First National Bank of Gering
Federal Currency Comptroller
State Penitentiary
Missouri
Auditor of Public Accounts
J. Stuart Livingstone
Plattsmouth
Raphaels
Old Journal
Union Pacific
Daughters of the American Revolution
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Union Pacific Railroad
Persia
Calcutta
Kuasr-I Shirin
Kanikan
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Pan
Cilo
Dey
Bata
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