Nettles as textile fiber new discovery by Prof Richter
Berlin report details Prof Oswald Richter's threefold find on nettles: water rotting yields fiber without destroying it, fruit sugar is leached early, and stems provide excellent fodder. Fabric_ma nufacture uses hemp-like equipment, Austria already producing about 1000 tons yearly. Fiber yarn surpasses flax in strength and luster, with potential factory cost near 14 cents per pound plus value from sugar and leaves.
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Berlin
Oswald Richter
Richter
Austria
Germany
Europe
Despairing Woman Becomes Happy Mother after Remedy
Mrs George Stephens of Patoka Illinois says five years of marriage ended in hope until Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health and enabled a healthy baby girl. The testimonial touts roots and herbs as the cure for uterine troubles and general female ailments.
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George Stephens
Patoka
Lydia E. Pinkham
Casement and Bailey Face Likely Treason Trial
Sir Roger Casement and Daniel Bailey, held for high treason over the Irish revolt, await Wednesday’s magistrates ruling on whether they will be sent to a higher court for trial. Crown counsel nears completion of testimony as defense questions remain sparse. Both prisoners show calm, with Casement notably composed.
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London
Roger Casement
Daniel J. Bailey
Bow Street
Sir Roger
Bailey
Casement
Poisoning at Archer Home for the Aged
Mrs Archer Gilligan, manager of the Archer Home for the Aged in Windsor Connecticut, is under arrest on murder charges after several deaths. Exhumed bodies show poison traces in viscera and State's Attorney Alcorn may file multiple murder counts. Inmates paid $1,000 for lifelong care.
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Archer
Windsor
Conn
Archer-Gilligan
Alcorn
Quincy City News Briefs Highlight Street Work and Local Events
Sunday 2:30 p m meeting on opening and widening Harrison street east of Twelfth street called by the special committee. Front Street repair planned with local property owners joining. Redmen delegate Alex Swartwout attends Springfield council session. Earl Cummins, Boston chemist, joins Monroe Drug company. lives at Hotel Newcomb. Moriarty to aid Knights of Columbus degree work in Monmouth. Civil service exams held with Quincy residents among candidates. Local chamber of commerce declines war munitions offers. Dr. Walter D. Stevenson to Champaign for state medical society. South Side Boat Club semi monthly meeting Friday. dances curtailed at Cheerful Home gym. Wednesday dances begin. Y M C A vs St Francis college game rescheduled May 27. High river water washes away dirt from Boat club lot. Keokuk steamer makes tri weekly run from Burlington and Keokuk. crossovers reinforced with macadam.
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Harrison Street
Twelfth Street
Shipping Bill Debate Tuesday in House Vote Planned
The administration shipping bill was taken up under a special rule setting 4 PM next Friday for the vote and any amendments. Republicans argued the rule gagged debate while Democrats defended it as essential for a major national measure. The rule passed 191 to 141 after an hour of discussion.
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Washington
Administration
House
Chicago specialists to attend sessions in program
Slips and breaks wrist Mrs Conrad Kauder of 917 State street slipped in her yard about 10 o clock Tuesday and sustained a broken wrist of the left arm Otis Arnold leaves today for Indianapolis to be guest of the Indiana grand lodge of the Odd Fellows He will return Saturday in time for the big meeting in Camp Point
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Hoosier
Conrad Kauder
State Street
Dr King's New Life Pills Aimed at Liver Health
An advertisement claims Dr. King's New Life Pills improve liver function and bowels, noting the pills are bitter but effectively aid digestion. It urges trial with a bottle available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Manufacturers Go On Record At National Convention
The National Association of Manufacturers in New York at its twentieth annual convention endorsed a broad patriotic plan for military preparedness. It urged continued government action based on army and navy expert judgment and called for reform of railroad regulation to boost earnings and development. The group also backed federal aid for vocational education with uniform state-to-federal funding ratios.
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New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Army
Navy
Congress
Committee On Industrial Education
Yavor Federal Board Creation and Advisory Structure
The text proposes a federal board of vocational education representing manufacturing commerce labor and agriculture with the commissioner of education as an ex officio member. It would elect a chairman and appoint five member advisory committees for industry commerce labor agriculture home making and general education.
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Commissioner of Education
Federal “Board
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