Danish West Indies as a Naval Base for Panama Canal Zone
A New York Times Magazine view argues that if Denmark cedes the Danish West Indies to the United States, about 188 square miles would be added to American territory with Charlotte Amalie harbor and Coral Bay offering deep waters and coaling facilities. The piece notes strategic value for Atlantic trade routes and Panama Canal defense, cites past purchase offers, and discusses population decline, economic issues, and potential post‑transfer prosperity under U.S. rule.
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America
Danish West Indies
Panama Canal Zone
Dinmark
United States
West Indies
Washington
New York Times
St. Thomas
St. John
St. Croix
Denmarth
Panama Canal
Denmark
Seward
Roosevelt
Rigsdag
United States Senate
Porto Rico
Charlotte Amalie
Coral Bay
Helgoland
Caribbean
Germany
Copenhagen
M. Hageman
Europe
Louis XIV
Knights of Malta
French West India Company
Santo Domingo
Biloques
Frederick Treves
Windward Islands
Teach
Blackbeard
Sir Frederick
Maynard
G. M. S. Pearl
Bath Town
North Carolina
Notable Global Infrastructures and Odd Customs
The report cites US electric railways valued around 750 million dollars and notes trenchfoot as a crime among Canadian troops in France. It mentions Turkey enforcing flag display by police order with fines, Bolivia's crop troubles, and published currents tables for San Francisco and Puget Sound. It also covers meat inspection costs, South Africa's large power company, Honduras fish eyes for insect hunting, and Chinese dog meat practices.
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United States
France
Turkey
William F. Montavon
la Paz
Bolivia
Victoria Falls
Transvaal Power Company (Ltd
Johannesburg
South Africa
Honduras
First sewing machine patented in England in 1755
The earliest authentic sewing machine patent was in England in 1755, 81 years before the first American machine. The notes also mention the U S reclamation service's 100 million dollar start to the fiscal year and various antique beliefs and metal work such as Costa Rican gold bells.
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England
United States Reclamation Service
W. C. Condit
Ashland
Mexico
Central America
Costa Rica
The Cackle of Hen Eggs Turns Profit and Promise
A persuasive piece urges readers to raise hens for eggs, noting seasonal price increases and the money value of every hen’s cackle. It emphasizes proper feeding, care, and study of egg production to maximize output and profits.
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Shen
Best Turkeys for Breeding and Winter Care
The article warns farmers against feeding market turkeys when selecting breeding stock. Choose top birds for breeding, separate them, and feed a steady ration of corn, wheat, and boiled oats. Do not fatten breeding stock, as liver disease from excess fat can kill turkeys in winter.
Best Chicks for Capons and Market Timing
May and June hatched chickens prove best for capons as early roosters fetch high broiler prices. Capons reach seven to twelve pounds by eight to nine months with large varieties. Live capons sell 18 to 25 cents per pound, roosters up to 9 cents, and capons may brood or sit on chicks with encouragement.
Unlikely Match Ends With Secret Matrimony
The dowagers whisper at a dance as Meta, a young beauty, is swept into a balcony proposal by a much older widower famed for wealth. She confesses her hope to please him, while he reveals the twist that he has married her son last night.
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Meta
Fragrant Cream Emollients Claim Skin Health Benefits
Advert shows hair and skin health products offering super creamy emollients that keep skin fresh and clear and scalp free from dandruff crusts and scales. Claims are eco nomical and most effective with free sample by mail request via Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Inventor pitches pedestrian shock absorber invention
A quip about many auto accidents frames an inventor who claims a new pedestrian wearable shock absorber will reduce injuries. The exchange centers on a big red car owner and the inventor, who advances a rapid entry into the so-called millionaire class as he demonstrates the idea.
Daylight saving idea in Monson Maine a lasting shift
The Youths Companion recalls a 40 year old proposal to gain an hour of daylight for slate quarry workers by starting work earlier and ending earlier. The town adopted the approach by advancing clocks. Since then Monson’s clocks have run one hour ahead of other Maine towns.
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Maine
Monson
Deserted Wife Offers Reward For Husband
A deserted wife negotiates reward terms with a police official, first offering five dollars for news of her husband dead or alive, then raising to ten dollars if the news concerns his death. The exchange highlights uncertainty and a demand for a clear reward amount.
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D. W
Grasshoppers Devoured Farm Crops Down to Mortgage
Farmer recalls in a drought era line that grasshoppers caused extensive damage last year. He claims the pest depleted crops so severely that only the first mortgage remained after losses.
How Aviators Get Messages
Helmets for aviators have been invented with wireless receiving telephones built into the ear flaps for message transmission during flight.
Minnesota Farmers Spend $200000 on New Buildings
Minnesota farmers in four years have invested about $200000 toward constructing new farm buildings, reflecting expansion in rural operations and increased storage capacity.
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Minnesota
Winter Temperatures Report Cuba Range 60 to 85 Degrees
A Cuba forecast notes winter temperatures vary from 60 to 85 degrees. The report specifies regional warmth with mild cold spells and no major weather events expected.
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Cuba
Creation of Fertile Eggs
A guide to rooster to hen ratios for fertile egg production under average conditions. Small breeds like Leghorn require one male to 10 or 15 females, medium breeds such as Plymouth Rock or Rhode Island Red need one male to 8 or 10 females, and heavy breeds like Brahman require one male to six or eight females. The male’s activity also influences fertility.
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Plymouth Rock
Rhode Island
Charcoal Use in Rations Highlights Digestive Benefits
Charcoal is noted as essential in rations where poultry are fed heavily because it helps keep the digestive tract sweet and capable of handling the food consumed.
Right Kind of Males Described for Breeder Selection
Brief description highlights males of robust size and vigor with strong bone structure, well-developed breast, prominent comb and wattles, and bright eyes suitable for breeding programs.
Local inmate claims high mileage from car salesman promise
A visitor at the insane asylum notes a man appears normal yet is among the worst cases. The attendant explains the man believes he can stretch a gallon of gasoline as far as the salesman claimed he could.
Kansas Visitor Vexed by Eden Musee Closure
A Kansas uncle visiting town angered by the Eden Musee closure. He threatened to sue the railroad company to refund his ticket, citing the canceled attraction as the reason for his trip. The incident shows heightened consumer frustration over travel plans and refunds.
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Kansas
Eden Musee
Mrs Gaddy Speech Sparks Witty Exchange
A brief exchange centers on Mrs. Gaddy known for talkativeness yet described as as deep as a well. She is urged to be like a well that sometimes dries up, highlighting a witty contrast in public conversation.
Holland Increases Potato Flour Production Yearly
Holland expands output of potato flour as part of its ongoing industrial growth. The plant boosts processing capacity annually, aiming to meet rising demand in food and feed sectors.
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Holland
Milk Consumption in the United States
The United States uses about 6 hundred million gallons of milk annually, highlighting the nation’s large diary consumption.
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United States
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International Pula Deryrce
Choice Gobbler
Daddy
Ture
New York
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iuRco
CENTA
Jaques Mfg. CO
Chicago
H. P. Lau Company
Lincoln
Nebraska
Douglas
W. L. Douglas
San Francisco
Brockton
Mass
W. L. Douglas Shoe Co
Mana
Winchester
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