Federal hunters wage long war on Wests beasts of prey
The piece recounts the U S Biological Survey effort begun in 1915 to exterminate wolves coyotes mountain lions and bears men in 17 states comprise nearly 400 hunters who chase depredators with traps poisons and rifles The article highlights famed cases such as the Custer wolf Old Three Toes and Cripple Foot and notes annual wolf and coyote kills declining through 1925 and into 1926 It profiles hunters like H P Williams and Old Ben Lily and explains catnip scent aiding cougar control while warning bears killed for endangering stock continue to rise
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Sthrough
Sam
United States Biological Survey
West
Denver
Arnero Creek
Monte Viste
Colo
John W. Cook
Canadian Mounted Police
Custer Wolf
H. P. Williams
Custer
S. D
Williams
Willams
South Dakota
Old Three Toes
Harding County
Clyde E. Briggs
The
Biological Survey
Knowles
Congressional Record
Three Toes
Briggs
Montana
Charles Wilson
Bluffs
Little Missouri River
Camp Crook
S. Oak
Harding County Sheep Ard Wool Growers’ Association
Banks At
Buffalo
S. Cak
Devitt Bros
Mr. Briggs
Harney National Forest
Belt Mountains
Barney Brannin
Qld
Cripple Foot
Brannin
Arizona
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
New Mexico
Canada
Mexico
Lobo
Coyote
Nimrods
Biological
Drug Division
Bureau of Plant Industry
Old Ben Lily
Apache Forest Preserve
Lily
Louisiana
Club Foot
Blue River
Scots Generosity Problem in War Diary Tale
An American aviator recounts a Scots dentist refusing payment for debts owed by a late airman killed in Scotland. The story notes the local humor about Scots valuing money, while the dentist declined any money, saying he would not take payment from a man who died for his country.
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Liberty
Cash
Scotland
Springs
Court of Inquiry
Shaw and Zangwill Shocked by Boys With Heads Close to Ground
Jerome K. Jerome recalls George Bernard Shaw opposing corporal punishment while walking with Israel Zangwill. They encounter a group of boys in a field with their heads placed near the ground as a cautionary scene.
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George Bernard Shaw
Israel Zangwill
Jerome K. Jerome
Shaw confronts youths after pursuit of animal cruelty
The scene centers on Shaw chasing the youths who assaulted an animal. Shaw admits he would have used physical punishment if he had caught them, claiming inconsistency in his stance against such acts. Zangwilli questions Shaw's position while the group discusses the incident.
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Gether
Shaw
Zangwilli
Midseason fur trends polish boudoir wear and pajamas
Julia Bottomley surveys fashion for the coming season noting flat furs and calfskin trims dominate spring ensembles. Lingerie and nightwear gain attention with black and gray fur accents, velvet and lace details, and new two piece jackets shaping the look.
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Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Velvet Evening Capes Match Frock Colors Often
Velvet capes paired with chiffon frocks vary but a harmonizing color is chosen. One velvet wrap noted was deep rose velvet lined with the frock’s chiffon and trimmed with wide bands of golf cloth.
New Shawls From Czechoslovakia Attract Attention
Fringed borders on Paisley shawls from Czechoslovakia debut as a novelty and draw buyer interest for their attractive design and novelty appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
Belted Coats and Suits Define Waistline Fashion
Fashion note observes belted outerwear as a significant trend. Jackets and full-length coats showcase belts ranging from wide to narrow, shaping the natural waistline and adding definition.
Women's shoes demand rises over decade
Over the last ten years sales of women's shoes have increased between forty and fifty percent.
Drink Water To Aid Sluggish Kidneys And Urinary Troubles
A noted authority advises flushing the kidneys by drinking a quart of water daily and occasionally taking salts. He warns excess rich food creates acids that paralyze kidney function, causing dull kidney pain, backache, dizziness, sour stomach, coated tongue, rheumatic twinges, cloudy urine, and nocturnal trips to the basin. Jad Salts, inexpensive and safe, is promoted as a prebreakfast remedy.
Rubber demand rises as production lags behind
The article traces rubber from early finds on Hispaniola to Goodyear's improvements and the modern surge in demand. It notes widespread use in tires, ongoing supply shortages, rising prices, and corporate reorganizations to grow rubber trees amid a market craze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
Haiti
Goodyear
Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad
Demand Bayer Aspirin only when the package or tablets bear the Bayer name to ensure genuine aspirin proven safe by millions and prescribed for 26 years. Say Bayer when you buy. imitations may be dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Mayor Flusters Before Prince of Wales in Ovation Moment
A mayor, amid royal presence, loses the thread of his welcome. He fumbles for words, then the prince helps by reframing the greeting. The crowd roars with delight as the exchange resumes with a polished line about welcoming the royal guest.
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Prince of Wales
H.R. F
Major Verney
Dandelion Butter Color Sold Nationwide for 50 Years
An advertisement touts a vegetable butter color named Dandelion used by millions for half a century. Drug stores and general shops offer jars labeled hotties of Dandelion at 35 cents each.
Co operative Farm Marketing Growth in 1925
Farmers in co operation reported 2700 producers on membership rolls end 1925. Accounting for multiple memberships and inactive members, about 2,000,000 farmers are engaged in co operative marketing nationwide. Total business of these associations in 1925 reached about $2.4 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Pessimists Believe Negativity Shapes Daily News
Comment notes that adopting a pessimistic view tends to attract and reinforce negative information in everyday life. It suggests mindset influences perception of events without detailing specific incidents.
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She Coster Wolf
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