Monster Lighthouse Beams and Isolated Keepers
The article extols the U. S. lighthouse service with Barnegat and Barnegat light plans, noting costs, projected power, and the global context. It describes headquarters on Staten Island, a dedicated board led by Rear Admiral John G. Walker, and the harsh lives of keepers on remote lighthouses, plus details on construction, lighting methods, and salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dade Bam
United States Lighthouse Establishment
John G. Walker
Washington
Lighthouse Service
Staten Island
Barnegat Tower
Uncle Sam
Ximetere
Barnegat
M. Lepante
England
Isle of Wight
New South Shoal
Pele
President Raffy Heads a Largely Powerless Swiss Republic
A short explainer on Eugena Raffy, newly named president of Switzerland, noting the role’s limited powers. It details the ceremonial duties, the federal council structure with the stainderath and nationalrath, and how presidents are chosen for a largely figurehead position. The piece contrasts Swiss practice with U.S. systems and remarks on the political class as business leaders rather than career politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raffy
Little Republillc
Eugena Raffy
Switzerland
Lasagne
Little Mountain Republc
Bundesrath
Republic
Idea
Federal Council
National Council
Stainderath
Nationalrath
Aim Baling
Timberline the Cowboy Artist G. G. Keplinger Famed in Colorado
G. G. Keplinger known as Timberline the Cowboy Artist rose from a Sidney Iowa upbringing to roam Colorado mountains. He gained acclaim in Denver where locals labeled him a genius for conveying rugged canyon and peak beauty with watercolor and lead ore sketches. His art training came from a Denver art student who gifted him supplies and guidance after meeting him in the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pimberline
Colorado
Timberline
Denver
G. G. Keplinger
Sidney
Colorado Mountains
Hoe
Dillon
Breckenridge
Timbanline
Mountaineer
Colorado Art Club
Baby care at night sparks blunt parental exchange
In a Chicago News interchange, Mr Younglove asks what to do when a baby is sick at night. Mr Oldpap replies he typically lies still and waits to see if his wife will get up to handle it.
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Hursey
Guthud Berg
Lab
New South Shoal
Mr Younglove
Oldpap
Chicago News
Salt as a Central African luxury and dietary claims
The article argues salt is the region's ultimate luxury. It notes vegetable diets dull salt craving but long deprivation can trigger insanity. It cites an English physician claiming onions in various preparations protect children from diphtheria scarlet fever and worms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Africa
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Lone
Boston
Spectacle Reef
Lake Huron
Pacific Coast
Atlanti
Unele Eam Loy
Stancard Oil Company
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Calen
Old Brown
Bef
Chicago Post
Eugene Rouffy
Ar Cowsayeartist
Maltap & Lukuru
HO Kachlein
UWL
Oltian
Lafayette
Indiana Fam
Ccc
Appress Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
Montreal
Can
New York
B's Bancsnis
W.H. Zinn
Rawen Bros
ATC Coe
Confectionaries
THE
Bucketful
Rowen Bros
Monmental
Lafayette, Indigna
Gen. A. Hickenlooper
Cincinnati Gas Light and Coke Company
Cincinnati
John B. Wagner
Thieme & Wagner
Indiana
silag,Steeley
Ind
Hillis, M. D
Mary A. Sheehan
Sterling Remedy Company
Bingham
Dget
Sifam Laundry
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