Three‑weeks‑old baby found in shoe box in New York
A New York three week old baby, tossed in a shoe box into a vacant lot and later rescued, survived after being saved by boys and an undertaker. The child, unnamed, is thriving in hospital care. The article also describes the Daily Temple in East Thirty‑Second Street, funded by Miss Elizabeth Knopf, inviting all faiths to meet and discuss beliefs. A wealthy New Yorker rents a full floor in a new apartment building to escape stairs, seeking four sides of street exposure and greater privacy.
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New York
Greater
East Thirty-second Street
Elizabeth Knopf
Confusius
Miss Knopf
Iralah
Weved Eyeub
Columbia University
St Paul
Isiah
Confesius
Robert K. Ingersoll
Daily Temple
Central Park
Manhattan
Fifth Avenue
Heavy meat eaters have slow kidneys says authority
An ad style health claim asserts heavy meat consumption weakens kidneys. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder and kidney issues, claiming widespread benefits and safety.
One Floor Palatial Apartment House In New York
A New Yorker bought an unfinished eight floor section to create a single all on one level dwelling. By contracting with builders and agents he converted what remained into a whole apartment palace on one floor. The price equals the combined rents of separate 30 room units, with rent far lower than any similar on level dwelling.
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New York
Remedy Claims Lung Healing Syrup Sold by Dealers
A medicinal advertise ment touts AFALLARD'S HOREHSROUND SYRUP as a healing balm that quickly repairs lung damage and airway passages. The price is 250, 50¢ and $1.00 per bottle, with sales through all dealers.
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Adv
Oregon Pioneer Drowned in Oregon Creek
An elderly Oregon man, 4% years old, drowned at his son Lee Ingram’s Harrisburg area home. Born in Arkansas September 30, 1944, he walked with two canes due to rheumatism. Found in a creek after a morning walk, he may have slipped and fallen. He crossed the plains with an ox team in 1852 and lived near Eugene. He was twice married.
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Oregon
Monroe
Ore
Lee Ingram
Harrisburg
Ingram
Arkansas
Mohawk Valley
Eugene
Use Ballard's Snow Liniment for cold weather wounds
An early 20th century ad copy warns that untreated frost wounds or abrasions worsen into slow healing sores. It endorses Ballard's Snow Liniment for prompt care, claiming rapid healing and reduced bandage need. Available in 25c, 60c, and $1.00 bottles from all dealers.
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Potawatomie Indians Lose Grant Park Injunction Bid
Federal Judge Carpenter denied the Potawatomie Indians petition for an injunction blocking Chicago from improving Grant Park. The Indian Nation has a pending claim to the land known as Grant Park and seeks to halt the lakefront project.
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Chicago
Carpenter
Grant Park
Heartburh Digestive Aid Advertisement
Indigestion or distress of the stomach relief with HERBINE. It forces badly digested food from the body and restores tone in the stomach and bowels. Price 50c. Sold by all dealers.
Black Hand Letter Writer Caught in Washington Pa
Dominic Lombardi, a young Italian workman, was arrested after reaching for a concealed package left by county officers and was jailed on $4000 bail for sending Black Hand letters to James Greco, a wealthy Italian merchant, in a case decided at a local magistrate's court.
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Washington
Dominic Lombardi
James Greco
Change of diet may make criminals good
Oakland health officer Dr. A. F. Gillihan and UC nutrition professor Myer E. Jaffa plan a prison diet experiment to test if proper feeding reduces criminal tendencies. They propose varied foods chosen by the two researchers to improve mentality and curb reversion to crime.
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Cal
A. F. Gillihan
Myer E. Jaffa
University of California
Gillihan
Jaffa
Giltihan
Sim James Whitney Ill in New York City Premier of Ontario
Sir James Whitney premier of Ontario is gravely ill in Manhattan Hotel New York attended by Dr Herman M Biggs and Dr R A Pyne Sr The premier suffered a nervous breakdown and heart weakness after a long rest was sought but did not improve undergoing medical consultation and care.
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Ontario
New York City
Manhattan
Herman M. Biggs
R. A. Pyne
Pyne
James
New York
Forest Notes and Timber Actions Across National Forests
Rancher seeks 220 acres on Pike National Forest Colorado to aid elk robing venture on private land. Washington National Forest sells 44 000 cords of cedar shingles for 2 1 2 square miles coverage. Navy asks Forest Service to study guijo Philippine wood for decking. Longleaf pine sugar maple and beech widely used for decks. Arizona university lands to be lumbered under gov state cooperative agreement. American Forestry Association meets in Washington January 14 to elect leaders and plan 1914 forest conservation push with 8000 members.
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Colorado
Washington National Forest
Navy Department
Forest Service
Guijo
State University
Arizona
State Land Commission
American Forestry Association
Washington
Newociation
Stanfield Resident W C Spencer Dies at 42
Stanfield special correspondent reports W C Spencer, longtime pioneer resident and city council member, died yesterday after a brief illness. Born in Ontario 42 years ago, he leaves a widow, an aged father, and several brothers and sisters. The community mourns a highly respected figure.
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W. C. Spencer
Mr. Spencer
Ontario
Canada
Sevral
Two badly hurt in auto accident near Hassell Creek
Clark Slover Whitman football captain and Edna Wilson were injured when the Buick roadster went over a steep embankment 25 feet down east of town between the cuts on the Hassell creek road. They were trapped for two hours. Jill Hancock and Ed Dooly helped to free them. Dr Keylor and hospital care followed. Slover’s chest and abdomen were partly paralyzed but believed temporary. Wilson was bruised but conscious.
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Ed Dooly
H. FR. Keylor
Slover
Kevlar
J. Slover
Milton
Obscene motion pictures ban proposed by Portland commission
Portland ordinance seeks to curb obscene, indecent, and immoral motion pictures or slides. A heavy penalty is set, and the chief of police empowered to view offending reels or slides. The report covers various brief items from San Francisco to Austin and New York on unrelated topics.
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Portland
Eft. Commission
Coal production and drought hit Ohio in 1913
In 1913 Ohio produced slightly more coal than the previous year, totaling a little over 34 500 short tons. Spring floods delayed pits and transport for about a month, while later a severe drought crippled the Ohio Valley water supply in September October and November.
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Ohio Valley
Ohio
Waterville Railway of Washington Five Miles Long
In the Pig Bend wheat belt west of Spokane lies the Waterville Railway, a five mile line from Mansfield to Waterville. It boasts no intermediate stops, has not borrowed or owed a dollar, and paid a four percent dividend in 1913. Since August 1916 receipts total 50,649.71 with net earnings of 14,279.75 after expenses. Major income has come from surplus interest totaling 3,030.66 over 32 months. Staff includes Calderhead as manager and Will, Bartholomew, Wellman, and Moreland in key roles. The company owns one engine and a combined coach and baggage car.
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Wash
Pig Bend Wheat Belt
Mansfield
Waterville
Waterville Railway Company
Calderhead
C. C. Will
C M. Bartholomew
Guy Wellman
A. N. Moreland
Picture-SAQE Canyon Opened to Automobiles
Spokane officials win permission from the War Department to extend the boulevard system across Fort George Wright reservation. Henry Breckenridge enables linking two scenic Spokane boulevards along the river, allowing drivers to pass through Indian Canyon, long a home of the Spokane tribe whose teepees still stand.
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Spokane
Wash
Spokane Board of Park Commissioners
War Department
Fort George Wright Military Reservation
Henry Breckenridge
Park Board
Indian Canyon
Monocle Club Forms at Lewis and Clark High, Spokane
In Spokane on January 12 13 senior class members of Lewis and Clark High School pledged to wear a monocle daily until January 20. They organized a secret society named the Monocle club as part of the pledge.
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Spokane
Wash
Lewis and Clark High School
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Youthful Look
Ladies are urged to combat gray hair with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. The home tonic darkens hair, removes dandruff and itching, and can restore natural color after a few applications. Sold in drug stores for 50 cents and praised by thousands.
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Wyeth
Secrets and symbols shake school as thirteen joins club
Boys reveal rumors of a secret group sworn to attend all events this month behind monocles. Glass eyewear at the commencement alarms faculty. The club uses the number thirteen as its symbol and limits membership to that count. Jeakie Hlappy leads as High Objective with notable officers including Jack Kamble, Wayne Boathwick, Ray Gardner, and Thomas Kelly.
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Jeakie Hlappy
Spokane
Jack Kamble
Wayne Boathwick
Ray Gardner
Thomas Kelly
Progressives in Iowa to field candidates statewide
The Iowa progressive state conference ended a two day session in Des Moines declaring opposition to amalgamation with any other party and plans to field a candidate for every office in November. About two hundred leaders attended and they expect to raise about ten thousand dollars for the campaign. State headquarters will likely be in Des Moines with State Organizer B Aylesworth retained.
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Des Moines
Progressive Party
Iowa
B. ©. Aylesworth
Ceylon Weighs Ramie Fiber For U S And European Mills
The Times of Ceylon reports an inquiry into whether Ceylon can grow and supply ramie fiber to ramie mills in the United States and Europe, exploring feasibility and potential impact on trade.
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Times of Ceylon
Ceylon
Ramie
United States
Europe
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