National Hay Fever Association Debates Flower Origins
A national hay fever association meeting in New Hampshire in August will discuss causes of hay fever and the roles of goldenrod ragweed and Indian corn. The Ohio State Journal notes rivalry over preferred national flower status and hints at proposals to free up handkerchief production materials as a protest. The anthem Blow bugles blow will open the extended account.
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New Hampshire
Ohio State Journal
Hay Fever Association
Crop outlook favors larger wheat yield this year
Observers in major grain states see no serious setback and anticipate a larger wheat crop than last year. The New York Journal of Commerce estimates 635 to 700 million bushels, with the St. Louis Globe-Democrat citing a possible 705 million from Agriculture Department reports, rivaling only 1901 and 1906 records. The corn crop remains to be seen and may face more risks despite current promise.
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New York Journal of Commerce
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Foreign historian hails US moral upheaval over scandals
A visiting foreign historian writes that exposed financial scandals in the United States reflect moral renewal rather than general corruption. He argues Europe would ignore such corruption, while America confronts it, and calls the visitor's analysis notable enough to merit a Carnegie medal.
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United States
Europe
New York Plans 31 Story Hotel Reaching World Heights
New York prepares a 31 story hotel touted to be the world’s tallest. Yet visitors note that in one key respect local hotels already held the peak height, a contrast highlighted amid ambitious construction.
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New York
Security Follows New Sultan Proclamation
A general sense of safety followed the new sultan's proclamation, though bearing a loaded six shooter would undeniably add weight to the ukase and underscore the era's caution.
Dutch royal baby to get American shoes in fast fashion
Seventeen pairs of shoes have been ordered from America for the Dutch royal baby. A Holland observer notes how rapidly children grow and wear out footwear.
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America
Holland
Unknown Society and Germs on a Ten Dollar Bill
A fragment notes the formation of The Chinese American Friends society in China and jokes about new germs found on a ten dollar bill, implying it will force giving up the habit of kissing money goodbye.
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China
Old Friend
UC Students Face Widespread Engagement Epidemic
Students of the University of California endure an epidemic of engagements with cheer, noting the condition disrupts routines but is met with positive acceptance and social momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California
Mothers Worth Debt World Owes Cannot Be Repaid
The statement honors mothers as noble figures whose sacrifice and influence are invaluable, suggesting humanity owes them a profound, enduring debt that cannot be settled.
Wright Brothers Set World Aeroplane Record at Fort Myer
Orville Wright and Lieut Frank Lahm set a world two man record by flying one hour 12 minutes 40 seconds at Fort Myer and covering upwards of 40 miles at about 40 mph. President Roosevelt witnessed the flight and congratulated the brothers after their endurance test for the US government.
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Washington, D. C
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Frank J. Lahm
Army Signal Corps
Wilbur
le Mans
France
Painleve
Raft
Wrights
United States
Orville
Suits filed over losses from fake races and fights in Iowa
Three additional suits in district court allege losses from fake events including a boxing bout on June 8, 1907 a horse race on August 20, 1908 and other staged contests. Plaintiffs Joseph W Leisen Joseph P Walker and J J Harrington claim sums of 10000 6105 and 4000. Defendants include Benjamin Marks the First National Bank of Council Bluffs Ernest E Hart and James C Mabray with bank officers accused of knowing participation.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Joseph W. Leisen
Indiana
Joseph P. Walker
Denver
J. J. Harrington
Hartsell
Col
Benjamin Marks
First National Bank of
Ernest E. Hart
John J. Spindler
First National Bank
James C. Mabray
Mabray
Kansas Poultry Show Seeks Date and Site
Wichita Kansas January date planned for state association meeting and exhibition. Candidates include Topeka Parsons and Wichita with executive committee led by Prof L L Dyche Lawrence president and Thomas Owen Topeka secretary along with K C Beck Nickerson D C Rasar Newton H H C Short Leavenworth and Walter B Ford ers Wichita.
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Wichita
Kansas
Kansas State Poultry Association
Topeka
Parsons
L. L. Dyche
Lawrence
Thomas Owen
K. C. Beck
Nickerson
D. C. Rasar
Newton
C. Short
Leavenworth
Walter B. Forders
Topeka Union League Forms to Oppose Prohibition Enforcement
A Topeka based social club launches the Topeka Union League to oppose strict prohibition enforcement, with branches in Leavenworth Atchison Wichita Newton and Hutchinson. The group aims to back candidates who resist enforcement and seeks legislation to permit liquor at social clubs.
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Topeka
Kansas
Topeka Union League
Topeka Club
Eavenworth
Atchison, Wichita
Newton
Hitchinson
Taft Presses Tariff Reductions On Lumber Gloves Hosiery
President Taft demanded lower duties before approving the tariff bill. He urged lumber to drop to 1.25 dollars per thousand feet and rates on gloves and hosiery to be scaled down. Conferees immediately agreed and prepared the bill for the House.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Taft
Wabash Wreck Trains Search Continues For Missing Crew
Kansas City report says the search for the last trainmen in the Wabash wreck near Orrick last Saturday continues without results. The men known to be in the wreck are engineer W. A. Flowers of Moberly fireman Lee LeRond of Moberly baggage man Harry Eckers of St. Louis. Edward Moore of Orrick, a farmer believed aboard, had not been heard from.
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Kansas City
Orrick
W. A. Flowers
Moberly
Lee LeRond
Harry Eckers
St. Louis
Edward Moore
Strikers Win Oklahoma Dispute After Mediation
In Muskogee a conference among State Labor Commissioner Dougherty Mayor Mc Carr and delegates from striking laborers and employers led to a settlement. About 1,000 workers affected. The dispute began over an eight hour workday rule on public works and wage cuts. Agreement restores pay for eight hours equal to previous ten hour earnings.
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Muskogee
Oklahoma
Dougherty
McCarr
Forestry Chief W. W. Clarke Dies in California Canyon
W. W. Clarke, superintendent of the forestry service, died suddenly in Logan Canyon from pneumonia. Clarke had served with the forestry service for several years.
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W. W. Clarke
Forestry Service
Logan Canyon
Mr. Clarke
Wrights Flight a Success in Ten Mile Test
Orville Wright, with Lieut. Foulois aboard to his aeroplane built by the Wright brothers, completed a ten mile cross country flight in 14 minutes 42 seconds. He exceeded contract speed, set records, and proved practicality of the machine for peace and war.
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Washington, D. C
Orville Wright
Wilbur
Lieut. D. Foulois
Army Signal Corps
Wright
Shuter Hill
Four Mile Run
Journalism Department to Publish Real Student Paper
Lawrence KS aims to expand the journalism program by giving students editing experience on a real Kansan page. The class will publish the student paper three times weekly, with funding from university funds and no outside advertising solicited.
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Lawrence
Kansas
School of Journalism
Missouri
Mexico City Shaken as Strong Earthquake Hits Central Mexico
A major quake rattled from the Atlantic to the Pacific across central Mexico, with Querétaro to Oaxaca in its path. Fourteen people died and more than twenty injured as Acapulco and Chilpancingo suffered partial destruction and communications were disrupted.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Pacific
Querato
Oaxaca
Acapulco
Chilpancingo
Guerrero
Republic
Suffocation Attempt at Central Coal Mine No. 31
Forty miners were overcome by gases at Central Coal & Coke company mine No. 31 in Pittsburg Kansas. Fifteen recovered quickly. twelve were dangerously injured and three perhaps fatally. Most victims were foreigners. State inspector notes ventilation was deliberately cut for revenge.
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Pittsburg
Kansas
Central Coal & Coke Company
Japanese Strike Breaks Up at Waipahu Plantations
Japanese laborers on the Waipahu plantation in Oahu, working on a profit sharing basis, returned to work Friday as the Waipahu strike origin site disperses. Striker leadership loses grip as followers scatter and discipline returns.
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Honolulu
Japan
Waipahu
Oahu
Snow in July Stuns Omaha During Heat Wave
In Omaha Nebraska a July snow shower occurred amid an electrical storm after a record hot day. The light flakes fell intermittently for about ten minutes and were accompanied by a violent wind.
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Omaha
Neb
Swedish Day at Seattle Fair Featured Gov Johnson
Swedish week at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition culminated in a monster celebration led by Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota who delivered the central oration of the day in Seattle Washington.
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Seattle
Washington
Gov. John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Was He Right Single Men Prove Some Women Clever
A humorous dialogue between Mrs. Rant and Mr. Rant reveals a quip about gender intelligence. Mrs. Rant questions men’s cleverness, and Mr. Rant replies that only single men fit the stereotype, sparking a playful exchange.
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Mrs. Rant
Rant
Mr. Rant
Skin Eruption Cured After Sleepless Nights
A young patient endured constant itching and scratching from a skin eruption that caused severe irritation and insomnia. After treatment, the condition improved, restoring comfort and sleep.
Remarkable Cure by Cutcura Remedies After Child Skin Disease
Mrs R R Whitaker of Winchester Tennessee recounts a two and a half year old daughter’s painful skin eruption starting October with red surfaces itching and sleep disruption. After two doctors failed, two weeks of Cutcura Remedies healed her by February and no recurrence through age fourteen. Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston lists as sole proprietors.
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R. R. Whitaker
Winchester
Tenn
His Benefactions Ledger of a Phases Man
In a dialogue Mr Dustin Stax replies he does not believe in encouraging bad habits. He says his ledger shows he has made the world pay as it goes and he has not done anything to make the world his debtor.
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Mr. Dustin Stax
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Encourages Clean Whites
A vintage grocery ad urges shoppers to use Red Cross Ball Blue to keep clothes white. It touts a package for grocers and frames the message with a moral line about love’s wastes and riches versus greed.
Product pitches and aphorisms in old advert page
An assortment of vintage ad lines promoting Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and soothing gums, Lewis' Single Binder cigars, and moralizing quips about duty. The text combines consumer goods with short aphorisms and prices like 25c and 5c.
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Scandia Journal
McTaggart Bros., Publishers
Scandia
Pittsburgh Dusaatcht
Lieut. Lahm
Air
Murray
Kansas Poultry Show
Kansas University
DR. D. Jayne
Ai Druggiste
Cuthura
Lewis
Duty
Guaranty
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