Alaska Size Emphasized in New Department Pamphlet
A Department of the Interior pamphlet on Alaska highlights its vast area by noting if superimposed on the United States the southeastern point would near Charleston and the southwestern point near Los Angeles. It details geography climate population government commerce resources and transport with a table of daylight hours for each month and lists of steamship routes telegraph radio post offices and government officers in Alaska.
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Alaska
United States
Charleston
South Carolina
Los Angeles
California
Oklahoma
Department of Thennterior
Lane
Seattle
Lawyer Devoted to Dogs Cited in Balt American Quote
A Baltimore American quotation notes a lawyer’s devotion to dogs, quipping that a lawyer would likely feel strongly toward the canine species. The exchange reflects a witty editorial voice from the era.
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Baltimore
Descendants of Deaf Smith Mark Birth Anniversary
A double birthday observance was held at Mr and Mrs F F Brown home to honor Claf Brown and his mother both descendants of Deaf Smith. Souvenirs included miniature axes commemorating Deaf Smith’s bridge cutting and many Fisk family relatives attended.
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F. F. Brown
Claf Brown
Frastus Smith
Ophelia Fisk
Koeger
Palmer Fisk
Erastus Fisk
Deaf Smith
Texas
James G. Fisk
Brown James Fisk Jr
Hyrv
Linn McCarty
Brown
Freakish incidents enliven monotony at police headquarters
Readable anecdotes recount odd calls and peculiar requests at Market and St Marys, from a fearsome rattlesnake under a house to a bold prisoner money haul and a veteran officer’s tips for arresting soldiers. The piece blends humorous asides with cautionary tales of Civil and civil matters and police excesses.
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Market
St. Mary's
Jim Irvin
Irvin
Police Department
Danderine promises light wavy hair in weeks
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming sharp improvement in hair texture and growth. It urges readers to apply a small amount to cleanse dust and oil, stop itching, and eventually reveal new hair growth, touting a 25 cent bottle from druggists or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
Alvarado Man Restored by Wonderful Remedy
A Texas man of Alvarado reports relief from long standing stomach trouble after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He attributes his recovery to the treatment, noting improved digestion, reduced gas and liver inactivity, and endorses the product with a money back guarantee.
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Alvarado
T. A. Hensley
Texas
Mayr
Gotham Plans World's Largest Food Market
New York on February 12. A $65 million market will rise in Long Island City covering ten city blocks with railroad tracks through the center a fishing pier a vast open courtyard and three nine story cold storage vaults. Ralph Peters of the Long Island Railroad envisioned the project after years of European study.
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New York
Paris
Long Island City
Europe
Department of Food Supplies
Ralph Peters
Long Island Railroad
Woman credits Fruitola and Traxo with avoiding surgery
Mrs. Carrie Heflin of Coats Kansas says a remedy saved her from an operation by dissolving gall stones with Fruitola and Traxo. She notes relief from hundreds of gall stones and praises the products for aiding a weakened system. The drugs are made in Monticello Illinois and sold by local pharmacists.
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Carrie Heflin
Coats, Kans
Pinus
Monticello
San Antonio
A. M. Fischer
Fibbs
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White Sea Island
Laird & Schober
Alamo Plaza
Sunny Brook
J. Oppenheimer & Co, General Distributors
Orvar Brown
Oras Brown
Job
Detective Headquarters
Ali
City Detective Bureau
Commerce
Alamo Streets
Commerce Street
Jaffney
Nis
King of
Nanette Abe Nect — — —— Pll Tey
Roll Department
National Defense
North Dakota
Thos. Goggan & Bros
Houston
Navarro Streets
San Antonio, Texas
Gotham
France
London
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