Restore Traffic on Mississippi
The piece describes government wing and spur dams on the Mississippi from St. Paul to St. Louis aimed at narrowing the channel to 800 to 1,400 feet, deepening it for year round navigation. It notes prior work since 1878, costs nearing $38 million, and progress toward regular upriver freight traffic with barges and a Ford plant in St. Paul relying on river transport. It cites low water, terminal needs, and proposed federal funding to complete the upper river project.
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St. Paul
Minn
Mississippi
Chicago
Twin Cities
Uncle Sam
St. Louis
Robert E. Lee
War Department
Winona
Minh
Army
Missouri
Ealk
Minnesota
Hastings
St.Paul
Mississippi River
Alton
Ill
Minneapolis
Davenport
Muscatine
Ford
Henry Ford
Upper
Rock Island
Congress
Upper Mississippi
Lake Superior
Gulf of Mexico
New York Times
Glenville Adopts 8 PM Curfew For Minors
Glenville town council in Weston West Virginia passes an ordinance prohibiting anyone under eighteen from being on Glenville streets after 8 p m unless with parents or headed to church. Written parental permission allows under eighteens to attend public gatherings. A curfew bell rings nightly at eight.
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Weston
W. Va
West Virginia
Glenville
Glenville State
Parrot Care Bequest From Whitney Estate Noted
One thousand dollars for the care of his parrot was provided in the will of the late Thomas B. Whitney, former hotel owner of California and Oregon. Since his wife’s death he concentrated on the bird, according to C. W. Kern, the beneficiary of the parrot’s funds.
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Portland
Ore
Thomas B. Whitney
California
Oregon
C. W. Kern
Steel Ring on Neck His Good Luck Piece
Ah Ding a seaman on the Tseng Tail wears a steel ring around his neck placed by his father at birth as a good luck charm. He claims the ring brings luck and steady work, noting many perils survived in six months of travel. The account weaves in superstition and travel lore with mention of Chinese first-born customs.
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Tacoma
Wash
Ah Ding
Ab Ding
China
California Forests of Redwood to Posterity Save
Readable text notes the Save-the-Redwoods League saved about one million dollars in central and northern California forests. It reports donations of lands valued at 500000 by individuals and lumber companies and 475000 in cash from the state Humboldt county and local citizens to acquire more lands for preservation.
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Save
California
Forests
Redwood
San Francisco
Save-the-Redwoods League
Humboldt County
Radio programs to teach Africans farming in Kenya colony
Trade Commissioner R A May in Alexandria reports plans to install a radio set with loud speaker in every village in Kenya. Daily musical programs will run and farming instructions in native languages will be broadcast to natives in their own tongue.
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Washington
Africa
Kenya
R. A. May
Alexandria
Egypt
Commé.ce
Castoria Remedy Ad Promotes Gentle Digestive Relief
An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria used for over 30 years to ease constipation flatulency wind colic and diarrhea in babies and children. It claims to regulate stomach and bowels and aid food assimilation for natural sleep without opiates.
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Fletcher
The Cuticura Toilet Trio Advertisement
The Cuticura Toilet Trio promises clear skin with daily use. Soap cleanses and purifies Ointment soothes and heals Talcum powders and perfumes for full toilet table presentation.
Dollar a Year Salary of Pastor Rebuked
London Answers notes Rev. Dr. C. W. Gordon known as Ralph Connor earns a dollar a year for his church work while an associate receives most of the pay. Gordon is minister of the Presbyterian church in Winnipeg and spends much time away.
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Goldsmith
London
C. W. Gordon
Ralph Connor
Winnipeg
Scented Candles Trend in Dresden Social Fetes
In Dresden scented candles rise in popularity at social gatherings. Hosts color the candles to match room decorations or gowns, using the scented candles to perform a role similar to incense and enhance ambiance.
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Dresden
Germany
Silence of Disloyalty and Loyalty Noted
A concise reflection on the coexistence of betrayal and faithfulness within human conduct, noting how silence can accompany both loyalties and disloyalties in social relationships.
The Wrestler Cries Out For Help
In a crowded match a frail man suddenly rises from the crowd and shouts that the solution to memory lies with an osteopath. The scene is a whirl of noise as fans react to the wrestling bout.
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Osteopath
Legiom
Big Traffic in Cocaine From Andean Regions
Cocaine, derived mainly from coca, is produced in the Andean areas of Peru Chile Bolivia and Argentina. Bolivia's Yunga province leads production with an output over 200 million dollars yearly. The South American crop total is believed to exceed 375 million dollars, rising steadily. Known as snow among users, some officials call it the Occident’s curse.
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Peru
Chile
Bolivia
Argentine Republic
Yunga
Victoria’s Largest Book Queen Victoria’s Jubilee Address Book
Report on Queen Victoria owning the largest book ever published a tome 18 inches thick and 63 pounds containing jubilee congratulatory addresses. A tangential note compares exercise and walking noting interest as key to activity.
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Queen Victoria
England
Health and vigor warned by life tables push Postum offer
The article cites United States Life Tables 1920 showing vigor fades after 31 and usefulness ends around 40. It urges Americans to avoid caffeine, restudy health basics, and consider Postum as a wholesome drink, offering a 30 day free trial and directions from Carrie Blanchard.
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United States
Carrie Blanchard
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