Pygmy Dwellers of Tapiro Land Near New Guinea
Explorer accounts describe the Tapiro pygmies in New Guinea, their four-foot-nine stature, weapons, and clash with Papuan neighbors. Observers detail village life, gender roles, and the harsh mountain forest environment, noting cultural differences and early attempts at contact. The piece also references a proposed world health fund of about 5 million dollars yearly for disease study and cure across native populations.
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Captain Rawling
Doctor Marshall
Wambirimi
Parimau
New Guinea
Page
London
European Diplomats Avoid Casual Contact in War Years
European diplomats who once shared close ties now treat each other as strangers due to ongoing hostilities. Officials refrain from recognizing or greeting rival representatives, creating awkward scenes at the State Department. During past wars such exchanges were minimal yet present, as seen in the Russo Japanese conflict.
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Department of ‘State
Russia
Japan
Oil-bearing seed found on Catanduanes Island Philippines
Scientists study a newly discovered oil-bearing seed from a large tree on Catanduanes Island in the Philippines. The brown pear-shaped fruit opens like a cotton boll, releasing seeds that are dark brown, kidney-shaped, and prune-sized. The tree’s genus may be Ampora or Dysoxylum. Local tradition says inhabitants used the seed oil as a luminant before petroleum.
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Catanduanes
Philippines
Boy Scout Put In Charge Of Errand In Public Life
A quip notes a boy entering public life with humor. The speaker remarks they no longer run errands for their son as he becomes active in public affairs, calling him a boy scout now. The exchange highlights a light civic transition via wit.
Jam and jelly theft noted as concern for children
A remark frames juvenile jam and jelly theft as a troubling tendency. The dialogue suggests a cautious view of minors’ behavior and hints at moral concerns within a classroom or community context.
Polite Seat Change Mentioned in Curious Tale
The fragment discusses Bull Murray of Mas s Ve giving up a seat to become postmaster of é d, with stray lines about a young person and a street encounter with the devil. It also touches on birds in the Panama Canal Zone and calls for conservation to protect valuable natural assets.
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Bull Murray
Mass
Boston
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
United States
Panama
derJor
Couple’s impulsive wedding ends in hasty vows and photo fame
Grace Belle Lumy and Asa H Hoffman, both local photographers in Los Angeles, rushed to wed after a playful dispute over finishing work. They obtained a license, were married by Police Judge White with City Prosecutor McKeeby present, and shared a light moment before a new witness arrived with a domestic-beating tale.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Grace Belle Lumy
Asa H. Hoffman
Grace
Asa
Romeo
Asa Hoffman
License Bureau
White
McKeeby
Midget Wife Beates Husband in Camden Court
Prosecutor Kraft famed for jailing wife beaters faced a reversal as George Quinn had his wife arrested for thrashing him. Kraft summoned Mrs Quinn to scold her for taking the law into her own hands but released her after seeing a tiny woman about a head shorter and far lighter than her husband.
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Camden
N. A
Kraft
George Quinn
Quinn
Flips Coin for Name in Naturalization Case
In Superior Wisconsin a coin flip decided the name for a new nephew of Uncle Sam after Judge F J Risjord approved the naturalization petition. Steve Stevens and alien Steve Ranovich described the moment after a consultation with a friend when they tossed a nickel to settle the choice.
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Superior
Wis
Sam
F. J. Risjord
Steve Stévens
Steve Ranovich
Roads lift Virginia farm output says federal study
Government studies show Spotsylvania Virginia improvements to 40 miles of roads boosted farm output. Dairy, wheat, tobacco and lumber shipments rose sharply and transport costs fell from 20 to 12 cents per ton mile, saving about 41000 dollars yearly. Dinwiddie peanuts doubled loads after road upgrades.
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United States Department " of Agricultural
Virginia
Spotsylvania County
Fredericksburg
Dinwiddie County
Ideas on road improvement
Sanity has overtaken road advocates who once dreamed of macadam and brick-paved lanes. The rural world now seeks good firm well drained highways affordable for farmers bankers and merchants, not costly speedways or pleasure roads, with year round use.
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St. Louis Republic
Feeding pullets for early laying and growth
Laying pullets start laying late when fat. Growers should feed pullets more nitrogenous and less carbo naceous foods to promote earlier laying and proper growth.
Importance of Movement Highlights Road Surface Gaps
The piece notes that of about 2,000,000 miles of U S public roads only around 200,000 miles have hard surfaces. It underscores the significance of the good roads movement and its push for broader paving and infrastructure improvements.
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United States
Poor Highways Blight Public Prosperity and Progress
A critical note argues that bad roads harm workers income and living costs. It calls highway neglect a drag on enterprise, morality, and national education advancement, urging improvements for economic and social progress.
Prevent Col ds When Hens Are Moving They Feel Changes
Farmers advised hens show sensitivity to cold when moving living conditions. Careful steps should be taken to prevent exposure to cold during relocation or disruption.
Fowls Breeders Describe Annual Selection Traits
Fragmented notes describe breeders selecting fowls each year for qualities like good daying and overall development. The text highlights emphasis on strong traits and careful breeding practices.
North Carolina Cotton Production Report
North Carolina yields about 600000 bales of cotton annually according to a regional agricultural summary. The data highlights state output as a major contributor to national cotton supply.
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North-Carolina
Detroit Free Press quotes on ballroom hesitation in love
Fragmentary Detroit Free Press excerpt quotes M Smithers and a speaker discussing jealousy and dancing in a ballroom. The fragment mentions remarks about four times and a hesitant dancing style, suggesting social commentary on romance and public image.
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M Smithers
Detroit
Presa
Illiteracy Rates Among Nations at War
The article lists literacy figures per thousand for Germany 3, Austria 429, Belgium 248, France 161, Great Britain 10, Russia 725, and Servia 637. It notes Germany and Russia hold the two extremes, illustrating vast gaps in education amid conflict.
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Germany
Austria
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Russia
Servia
Not In Weeds Quote Reveals Clover Status
A Boston Evening Transcript snippet discusses a woman described as a grass widow and suggested to be in clover, implying contrasting social fortunes in a concise quotation.
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Boston
Two Negatives Why are you happy if she said No
A concise exchange notes a double denial. The speaker recalls her saying no twice, implying lingering doubt or relief depending on interpretation. The line suggests irony in the response and a focus on the repetition of the refusal.
Cure of eczema with Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mrs. John Clark of Cincinnati reports a year long wrist and arm eczema left raw and itchy. After trying medicines she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. within six weeks her arms and wrists were fully healed. Advertisement notes global sales and a free sample offer with the Skin Book.
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Copeland St
Cincinnati
Ohio
John Clark
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Patients and Doctor Far Apart Resting at Seashore
A humorous note from the Kansas City Journal describes a doctor who has sent all his patients to the mountains while he heads to the sea for a rest. The exchange highlights the doctor’s supposed plan and the public’s amused reaction.
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Seashore
Kansas City Journal
Course Not Essential for Sowing Wild Oats, Says School
An agricultural school view suggests formal training is not strictly required to plant a crop of wild oats. The remark emphasizes practical farming knowledge over academic credentials.
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Nowaday
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Derin
Wollaston
Sturgis & ‘Co
New York
Mount Isin
Doctor Wollaston
Mount Tapiro
Seston
Rawling
Plains
Aate
Satan
New Jersey
Ffi A & Es Aan
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Bears
the Centaur Company
Castoria
PN SR
Mary
Mons Dias
Iman
Lea
Nebraska
George King
Blanton
Neb
Dean
Dean's
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Buffalo
Spohn Medical CO
sSactericlogiet
Goshen, Ind
U.S. A
Janes Joshua Joshua
Washington Star
Carter
Absorbine, JR
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Tompie St
Springfield
Maea
House
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Berkeley
Chicago
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Pierce
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