Giant ship Vaterland reshapes ocean travel world
Congressman Sparkman notes progress in shipbuilding as the Hamburg American Line prepares the Vaterland to dock in the North River. The 950 foot liner surpasses earlier vessels with a complete inner hull, luxurious dining and a glass-roofed public room, four captains and a Commodore, multiple swimming pools, baths, and a fire department from German cities. The article contrasts modern marvels with older ships like the Oregon and Imperator.
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Congressman Sparkman
Imperator
Oregon
United States
Congressman Sparx
Vaterland
Aliens to be inspected in Glasgow May 3 and 4
Notice from Walter Shanley Clerk of District Court informs aliens who entered the United States without inspection may be inspected in Glasgow on May 3 and 4 to avoid travel to a port of entry and to obtain possible naturalization eligibility upon arrival before June 1906.
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United States
Glasgow
Walter Shanley
The Raising of Babies and Infant Mortality
A government estimate from the Children Bureau head Julia C. Lathrop links 300000 annual U S infant deaths to hygiene and sanitation. She asserts half could be prevented with known measures and warns against the old belief that high infant death signals vigor.
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United States
Children Bureau
Washington
Julia C. Lathrop
Childrens Bureau
Hunting in the Frozen North
The article notes a federal order restricting moose hunting in Alaska until April 1, 1916. It mentions Harry Payne Whitney funding Dr. Frederick A. Cook and Peary era claims, and reflects on protection of wildlife beyond moose including buffalo, pigeons, and seals.
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United States
Alaska
Arctic
Harry Payne
Peary
Forty-Eighth Years of the Grand Army of the Republic
The first national gathering of the Grand Army of the Republic was held in 1866. The order, now over forty eight years old, has about five thousand G. A. R. posts nationwide.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Campaign to Eliminate Roosters Aims to Save Eggs
The U S Department of Agriculture urges farmers to remove roosters from flocks from May 1 to December 1 to prevent fertile eggs that spoil in heat. A rooster day is proposed in Kentucky and Tennessee with uniform pricing for roosters and hens to curb egg losses during summer and fall.
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Kentucki
Tennessee
United States Department of Agriculture
Senator LaFollette Plans Major Overhaul of Pure Food Laws
Senator LaFollette, who has recently focused on one topic after another, is ready to move from safety at sea to updating the pure food laws. Reports indicate bills are prepared to modernize and strengthen the regulations.
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LaFollette
Biography of George H. Cook joins Extension Service
George H. Cook, a Bitter Root Valley farmer, is profiled for his education and work in agriculture. Educated at Bozeman and Montana Agricultural College, he held farming roles in irrigation, dairy, greenhouse work, and stock breeding. He will join the Agricultural College Extension Service as a crop specialist on April 1 under Director F. S. Cooley.
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George H. Cook
Bozeman
Montana Agricultural College
Bitter Root Valley Irrigation Company
R. W. Fisher
Silver Bow County
Gallatin Valley
Gregson Hot Springs
Cook
Uis
The
Agricultural College
F. S. Cooley
Good cites 301000 tied to civil service examinations
Representative Good of Iowa states that 301000 people hold the office of civil service examinations or have been covered into the service under executive orders. The figure reflects the size of the federal workforce connected to exam based appointments and executive order coverage.
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Representative Good of
Iowa
Celebrate the Fourth of July at SAC9
Tim and other live ones say yes ten seconds ago. The big celebration at SAC9 draws attention with no further details provided.
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Tim
Sac9
Montana boys and girls contest for trips to Helena fair
Montana youths aged twelve to eighteen compete for free trips to the State Fair in Helena. County winners in corn and potatoes for boys and corset covers for girls earn tickets. the State Fair provides lodging and meals, with medals awarded by Governor Stewart and county superintendents managing rules.
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Montana
Helena
Birhorn
Guster
Dawson
Rosebud
Yellowstone
Agricultural College
J. H. Holst
Bozeman
Stewart
Cooley
Mexico and the Best of Things in Washington Patchwork
In a bustling Washington scene readers see canal tolls and Colonia aid debated while Mexico headlines surge. The Administration anti trust bills stir, Harry Thaw wins in New Hampshire courts, and Wilson opts for watchful waiting as dreadnoughts press outward.
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Washington
Colonia
Mexico
Harry Thaw
New Hampshire
Mea
Congress
Hureta
United States
Wilson
Vera Cruz Capture Triggers Full War With Mexico
American forces seized Vera Cruz last Wednesday as Rear Admiral Bade led operations to disrupt Mexican arms supply. Dozens killed and many wounded mark a significant battle with American casualties. The American Consul fled Mexico and the Mexican Consul requested passports, signaling a deepening conflict.
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Pivss
Amaiean
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Washington
Masons Busy As They Furnish Their New Hall
Local Masons have refurbished a hall above Vagges store and plan to issue a charter at the Grand Lodge meeting. Members active include William Frazier Harry Vage Ed Keimer and others. They meet twice weekly and will announce meeting dates soon.
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Vagges
Grand Lodge
Wm. Frazier
Harry Vage
Ed Keimer
al Shaw
R. Hawyer
J. P. Wiseman
Paul Kruegar
C. W. Nelson
J. H. Jordan
Wm Dunbar
Rev Cookingham
C P Martin Archie
Malcom Blue
Have Your Seed Tested by State Grain Laboratory
The State Grain Laboratory at the Experiment Station Bozeman Montana offers free purity and germination tests for seed samples. Farmers and dealers can mail small samples to learn seed vitality and absence of noxious weeds within days. No charge, send samples to the Grain Laboratory, Experiment Station, Bozeman Montana.
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Bozeman
Bozeman, Montana
High Grade Alfalfa Seed Sold at Saco Co op
State agriculture department germination tests show 92 to 96 percent and fertile purity of 85 to 92 percent for high grade alfalfa seed grown on unirrigated land. Sold at the Saco Co operatives Association. Price at 1 and 1 one half percent per cent? Robert Jardine listed.
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State Agriculture Department
Saco Co-op. Assn
Robert Jardine
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Agriculture Extension Service
Vera Gruez
Masons
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