Water terminals urged for city ports by rivers congress
The ninth annual convention of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in this city urged municipal and state ownership of water terminals. President Thomas Wilkinson predicted Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Missouri and Illinois will consider new docks departments to acquire control and operate port terminals. It stressed need for integrated waterway belt rail connections and modern machinery to cut freight costs and speed transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Thomas Wilkinson
Upper Missouri River Improvement Association
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Wilkingson
Maine Lobster Catch Exceeds Two Million Dollars
Rockland Maine December 17 Maine lobsters valued over 2 million dollars are expected this year says James Donahue state fisheries commissioner in his forthcoming annual report. Fishermen have taken lobsters in places where only a few have been found for years. About 182 million lobster fry were planted in Maine waters.
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Rockland
Maine
James Donahue
Donahue
Oregon Monthly Granted Shake-Up in Campus Press
The Oregon Emerald, the University of Oregon student paper, reports a shake-up as it plans a monthly magazine supplement replacing the former Oregon Monthly. The first magazine issue faces a deficit nearing $300 and signals broader changes in campus literary coverage.
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Portland
University of Oregon
Eugene
Ore
The
Oregon Emerald
Oregon Monthly
Toilet bowl brushes offered with full bath supplies lot
Local store promotes a complete line of bathroom supplies with toilet bowl brushes highlighted as essential home items.
Man Stole But Is Given Reward Of Fifty Dollars
December 17 report in New York states Herbert Hensel, whose wife and baby had little money for Thanksgiving, received a suspended sentence and a job after stealing a six shilling overcoat. He was freed by three justices at a special sessions court after recounting his hardship including a recent home dispossession and pawned wedding ring.
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New York
Herbert Hensel
Hensel
Hansel
New
College monthly newspaper plan sparks editor resign
The student executive council abandoned the monthly and proposed a student edited college paper edition. Fiora Dunham of Portland, the present editor, objected and tendered resignation declaring the Monthly should be independent or die. Manager Ralph V. Cake of Portland reported an $80 deficit, which was not accepted but filed.
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Fiora Dunham
Portland
Ralph V. Cake
Feather Buyers Flock to London Auction Spotlight
London authorities store and grade millions of ostrich feathers at a port warehouse before a world sale. White wing feathers, black body feathers, sand stained tips, and various gray brown shades are sorted by experts. Best South African wing feathers fetch about $250 a pound, historically reaching $410. Consignments run 150 to 200 pounds, with a total sale value around $250,000 depending on fashion trends. A Des Moines man found relief from rheumatism using Chamberlain's Liniment after advice to seek Hot Springs proved costly. The product is sold by all dealers.
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London
Port of London Authority
Port Authority
Des Moines
Hot Springs
Chamberlain
France to tax all forms of gaming at progressive rates
The government proposes a sliding scale tax on casino gaming in France. Casinos with table revenue under 100,000 dollars face 1.5 percent to the state and 1.5 percent to local authorities, with higher brackets up to 1,000,000 dollars and above 25 and 5 percent respectively, outlining the new financial burden on gaming venues. The item also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, non narcotic treatment for colds in children.
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France
Archduke Charles Enters English Studies at Stonyhurst
Archduke Francis Charles of Austria, heir to the throne, enrolls at Stonyhurst College near Clitheroe to study English and philosophy with private language lessons. The future emperor will pursue philosophy, logic, and psychology while balancing amusements and sports such as shooting and fishing.
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Stonyhurst
Clitheroe
Lancashire
Francis Charles
Austria
Austria-Hungary
Stonyhurst College
Overnight Relief For Constipation
An ad urging relief from constipation with Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Claims easy nightly use yields morning relief, promotes daily movements, and suits infants to adults. Includes testimonials from Mrs. J. W. Andersson and Mr. R. Silver, pricing, and a mail offer for a free sample from Dr. W. B. Caldwell.
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J. W. Anderrson
Osa- Watomle
Kan
R. Silver
Ze- Hith
Wash
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
College Life And Interests Highlight Student Pastimes
Riding and golfing are popular pastimes at the college. He concentrates on riding and plans to purchase horses. Each philosopher has a private room, and despite restrictions and regulations, students enjoy a very interesting life on campus.
Don't marry until women gain better conditions says Kate Barnard
Boston reports Miss Kate Barnard Oklahoma prison commissioner known as Oklahoma Kate urged a mother strike for women. She said industrial and political improvements are needed before marriage and joked she would not marry until women are far better off. She noted her own age as about 30 and described herself as pretty.
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Boston
Jordan Hall
Kate Barnard
Oklahoma
Kate
Miss Barnard
American Peeress Update Adds Lord Calthorpe to Line
Lonion December 17 By the death of Lord Calthorpe another American peeress joins the illustrious list. The new lord, formerly Honorable Somerset F Cough Cal thorpe born 1862 married 1891 to Mary Hoff man Burroughs of Newport. Their son Frederick born 1892 shows cricket talent. The Calthorpe estate and Gough name history noted.
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Lonion
Lord Calthorpe
Somerset F. Cough-Calthorpe
Mary, Elde
Ogden Hoffman Burroughs
Newport
Frederick Somerset
Lord Methuen
Maefeking
Gough
Calthorpe
London
Grangard and Barons in Abinger Calthorpe and Fyvie Names
The text lists Grangard and three barons including Abinger Calthorpe and Leith of Fyvie among named figures. The fragment hints at a peerage or landholding context with these titles and places mentioned in a historical record. No further events or actions are described in readable lines.
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More and Grangard
Baronesses
Abinger Calthorpe and
Leith of
Fyvie
Navy Short of Men in Navy Recruits Shortfall
Washington December 17 reports indicate an uptick in enlistments but the navy remains six thousand men short of its target. The shortfall is disclosed in an official announcement detailing manpower gaps and recruitment progress.
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Washington
Navy
Emperor orders Tarakatsura to form cabinet in Tokio
The emperor directs Prince Tarakatsura to assemble a cabinet after conferences of statesmen failed to name a premier. A public notice then adjoins a product plug for Chamberlain's Tablets, sold by all outlets.
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Tokio
Tarakatsura
Meritol remedies pitched by Tallman & Co Exclusive Agents
An old newspaper ad touts Meritol products for eczema piles and rheumatism as skin cures. It claims eczema is a skin disease and promises permanent relief from Meritol Eczema Remedy and Pile Remedy. A rheumatism powder is promoted with a money back guarantee.
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Pendleton
Corner Court
Garden Sta
Givan
Archduke Charles
MES
J. W. Anderson
Peeress
Meritor
American Drug and Press Association
Tallman & Company
Nate
Gare
Standard Oil Company
California
Market Street
San Francisco
Pendleton Drug Company
Stunt
Hunt
Boynton’s Grocery
GRO. HW. Clark
Phonw Main
W. L. Boynton
Prop
First National Bank
Pendleton, Oregon
Pendleton Cycle & Supply Co
Bicycles and Bicycle Supplies
Johnson St
Pendleton, Ore
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