Mississippi River Steamboat Echoes Fade From Legend
The piece reflects on the legendary Robert E Lee and the historical 1870 race to beat the Natchez record of 3 days 38 hours. It notes modern steamboat practice shifts toward power and safety, with commerce department controls on safety valves and a move away from speed toward capacity and durability. It contrasts river traffic with rail and air competition, detailing current fleet, operators, and cargo rhythms along the Mississippi between New Orleans and St. Louis.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
Robert EB. Lee
Sts. Louis
Robert E. Lee
Natchez
United States Department of Commerce
Steamboat Inspection Service
Department of Commerce
Mark
Tourists Spoil Bears in Seaside Park
Park officials in semite California lament that tourists have made bears lazy and undignified. Bears once climbed trees and mocked lunch, now they merely raid cars for tourist lunches as visitors mock the scene.
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Calif —Park
The Children’s Hour Lessons From a Little Child
Leonard A Barrett reflects on G.N.G Fellows poem The Children’s Hour noting lessons from children about trust. He argues that assessing a child’s spirit earns others’ confidence and kindness begets kindness, as outstretched arms reveal trust and inspire reciprocity.
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Gngfellow
Wal
A Little Child Shall Lead Them Through Life Lessons
A Wester newspaper item reflects on a child as symbol of hope and growth. It compares the child’s curiosity, effort, and openness to life with adult responsibility, noting that mature character arises from opportunity and work not entitlement.
Household Hints From Betty Wells
A homemaker on the hill showcases managing six children in a small colonial cottage. Two girls share a blue and white room with light blue woodwork, while four boys occupy a dormitory setup with four similar cots. The article notes space limits, storage solutions, and plans for updated living room draperies and color schemes.
New Attack Planes Speediest Yet In Army Navy Service
Buffalo factory lifts output to 292 planes for army and navy as winged bombers and fast monoplanes roll to service. Test flights beat 300 miles per hour with double row Wasp engines. pilots hail the speed as unmatched.
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Buffalo
America
Army
Navy
Woodring
Secrs
Amy Corps
Thor
Weadring
Tievz
Keiser
Wright
Liewtenan Pratt
Wrealthwerd
Trust fund created to battle diabetes in Pinsburgh region
A large trust fund of 1,000,050 dollars was established to support diabetes research and fighting the disease. The setup involved Frederice C., formerly owner of the Large Distilling company, with party members and local figures cited as benefactors in memorial efforts and clinical research funding.
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Pinsburgh
Emerald Mines to Open in Salzburg Mountains
In Austria's Salzburg region, emerald mining is set to resume as Scouser and Co. plans to drive into the mountains to extract gems. Early reports describe green crystals up to an inch in diameter, found in Ha pachtial, noted for their beauty though with limited clarity.
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Austria
Europe
Salzburg
Scouser, & _Co
Fim
Bed ordered for woman's pet dog Duaree
Visitors viewed a bed ordered from a cabinetmaker named Jake for a woman's pet dog Duaree. Blacktors called it a beautiful piece of work though a bit small for a bed. The bed is innerspring with mattress and springs, valued at $150.
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Duaree
Jake Macainet
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Federal Barge Line
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Springfeld Mass
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Arnold
U.S
WN Service
Leonard A. Barrett
Duke of Windsor
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Wester
Newspaper
Ustoa
Ousehold Fhints
Betty Wells
Sexy
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Calvin
Jobo Frederics
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Salzburg Mountains
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