Siletz and Poppy Flee Fire Belts in Arizona Tale
In a cliffside pursuit Siletz and Poppy ride through a vast smoke blanketed valley. Siletz shoots and spares a horse, then commands Poppy to follow as flames darken the hills. A looming danger and Sandry loom over their perilous march toward camp.
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Siletz
Landry
Black Bolt
Poppy
Liletz
Lonesome
Poppy Ordway
Bilett
Fire Belt
Pappy Ordway
Coosnah
Long Siletz
Sandry
Night Fire and a Hunt for Hampden Ends in Tragedy
In a smoke shrouded valley Hampden's plot to ruin the Dillingworth lumber venture unravels as Landry and Poppy confront him. A candle trap ignites a fatal fire and Hampden fights for control. The Preacher intervenes but a shot graves the hymn of a wandering pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Landry
Siletz
Landry
Hampden
The Sign of the Siletz Blood Spills Amid Farewells
Poppy Otway stops a shooting and a Preacher bleeds after a gunfight on pine needles. Siletz weeps and hides a packet as Hampden lies dying. The aged Preacher recalls a past romance with Kahwan na, confesses long-held guilt, and forgives. The scene ends with a vow of atonement as danger looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poppy Otway
Hampden
Sandy
Landry
Siletz
Poppy Ordway
Farming power costs and windmills praised in Nebraska talk
Prof. L. W. Chase of the University of Nebraska told the Omaha Council Bluffs Implement and Vehicle club that windmills are the most economical farm power and horses are an extravagance. He cited 1910 census values for implements and noted vast energy use in agriculture.
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Nebraska
Commonwealth
L. W. Chase
Agricultural Engineering Department
University of Nebraska
Omaha & Council Bluffs Implement and Vehicle Club
Omaha
Nebraska News in 1910s Era Highlights and Local Happenings
Local notes report farming power use from the 1910 census and road improvements in Phelps county. Wolf sightings rise in Cass county as hunts claim casualties. Streeter Day plans in Aurora and a Lincoln telegram urging anti-war pressure. South Omaha livestock gains and a Lyons inheritance. Weeping Water poll opposes preparedness. Howard duck case found, steers fetch high price in Omaha. Seward votes to move Sunday movies, Adams county builds road districts. Scarlet fever hits Glenville schools. Bryan campaign itinerary outlined for Nebraska. West Point debaters on preparedness. Hastings Clarke hotel annex to add six stories. Scribner girls beat South Omaha to claim eastern Nebraska title.
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Nebraska
L. W. Chase
Agricultural Engineering Department
University of Nebraska
Omaha
Commonwealth
Phelps County
Holdrege
County ‘Board of Supervisors
William Wells
Oskosh
North Platte
Cass County
Aurora
Aurora Commercial Club
Commercial Club
City Council
Streeter
Reavis
R. P. Holland
South Omaha
Kansas City
Kelley
Lyons
Mary Bagley
Randolph
Los Angeles
Weeping Waters
Frank Obenhains
Howard
Big Lagoon
Paul Thiede
Hastings
Elmer Miller
Kennard
Adams County Board
Glenville
Clarke Hotel
Citizen’s Hotel Company
Scribner High
South Omaha High
Scribner
Mink’s Adaptable Skills Highlighted By A Hunter
A Philadelphia North American writer notes the mink’s varied talents from climbing trees and swimming to digging and preying on poultry. The animal’s habit of living along streams and barnyards, its partly webbed feet, sharp claws, and twelve inch length are described, with fur valued at ten to twelve dollars before sealskin's popularity.
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Philadelphia
Spray Defends Against Walking Fish On Strand
A report notes tropical sluglike onchidium on rocks near tide marks possess eye studded backs and a spray mechanism. The same spray repels attacks from periophthalmus the walking fish which hunts along the Strand for insects. When detected, the predators are repelled by the acid spray.
Realty Men Aided by War Lift Manhattan Rentals
The New York World reports brokers in Manhattan estimate over 10 million dollars will be paid for homes this season by European families, with average rents around 4 500 dollars yearly and some up to 25 000. More than 2 500 such families have rented flats or private dwellings recently, pushing prices to record highs. Mrs Nelson W Aldrich paid about 100 dollars daily for Mrs Kingsland’s Fifth Avenue and Forty sixth Street home, leased by long term contract from William Waldorf Astor, illustrating the luxury market. A similar rental is noted for the Judson Todd house.
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Manhattan
Europe
Newyork
New
York
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Rockefellers
Kingsland
Fifth Avenue
Forty-sixth Street
Tree Owns Itself in Athens GA Captures World Attention
A historic Athens Georgia tree is described as owning a deed to eight feet of land around its trunk. The previous owner, William H. Jackson, made a deed transferring ownership of the surrounding ground to the tree to prevent its cutting. The document is filed in Athens and is claimed to be unique globally.
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Athens
Ww. H. Jackson
French Scientist Invents X Ray Microscope
A French scientist unveils a microscope that uses X rays to view tiny structures. The breakthrough could transform imaging and materials research by revealing details unseen with visible light.
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A .French
Metaphysicianess and Miss Mitford’s Coining Of Words
A fragment from a discussion on Mary Mitford and her penchant for new word forms. The text cites examples such as hermitess and negotiatrix of forgeries and notes a letter to Sir William Elford where Mitford jokes about not being a metaphysician.
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Mary Mitford
London
William ‘Elford
William
Unexplored Arabian Territory Attracts Attention
A fragment notes a vast uncharted tract in Arabia amounting to about five times Great Britain’s area and nearly a quarter of Australia awaiting investigation by civilized man.
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Arabia
Great Britain
Australia
Fifty Women Active in Swedish Municipal Governments
Fifty women take active roles in Sweden's municipal governments with seven serving in Stockholm. The article highlights women's increasing political participation and leadership across Swedish cities.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Reap praisement of State Lands Approved for Leasing
The state board of educational lands and funds approved the reap praisement of state lands for leasing by county boards in eleven counties. Effective July 1, the new valuations cover 281,564 acres with a $2,026 cost for county boards. Valuation increases total $268,976, raising annual rental by $16,138. Franklin and Kearney counties see per acre rents rise from 0.29 to 0.76 and 0.22 to 0.57 respectively. Other counties: Cheyenne Devel Arthur Dundy Grant Hooker Kimball McPherson Perkins.
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State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Franklin County
Kearney County
Cheyenne
Devel
Arthur
Dundy
Grant
Hooker
Kimball
McPherson
Perkins
Nebraska Banking Board Tightens Rules on New State Banks
The Nebraska state banking board announces it will investigate and curb the growing tendency to promote excessive state banks. It will require 50 percent of stock to be subscribed by residents of the community and will closely examine community needs for a new bank.
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Nebraska State Banking Board
State Buys First County High School Bonds
The state purchased bonds as an investment for school funds. Hooker County in northwest Nebraska voted $8,000 for a county high school under a 1913 law. The entire county is taxed to maintain the school. Bonds bear 5 percent interest.
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Secretary of State
Automobile Registry Department
Nebraska
High Bench
Jules Althaus
Douglas County
State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Hooker Country
Wakeley Named Succeeding Judge in Fourth District
Arthur C. Wakeley of Omaha has been appointed by Governor Morehead to succeed the late Judge English on the Fourth Judicial District bench. Wakeley is the son of Eleazer Wakeley, an early Nebraska pioneer and longtime lawyer. The governor cited strong recommendations for Wakeley and others who sought the post.
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Wakeley
English
Arthur C. " Wakeley
Omaha
Moréhead
Fourth Judicial ‘District
J. P. ‘English
Morehead
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Ranger
Destiny
Dillingworth
Stretz
Miss Ordway
Dillingworth Lumber Company
Kahwanna
Kahwan
Rahwanna
Kolawmie
Kolanmie
State House
Western Newspaper Union News’ Service
W. J. Bryan
C. W. Bryan
Lincoln
Bryan
West Point High School
Newman Grove
West Point
North Central
Mink
New York
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