Health and Long Life Across Historic Advice
The piece gathers views on longevity from figures like Moltke Crispi Sydney Cooper Le Gouve Neal Dow and Cornaro. It notes broad agreement on moderation regular exercise temperance and avoidance of stress or cold but warns that individual constitutions vary and no universal rule exists.
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Moltke
Crispi
Sydney Cooper
Legouve
Washington Herald
Neal Dow
Maine
Cornaro
Russians Push Migration to Siberia for Settlement
The article notes a large annual movement of about half a million Russians to Siberia, encouraged by cheap rail rates and a government offer of forty one and a half acres per adult to establish homes, signaling a planned utilization of regional resources beyond the old convict system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Russia
State health board highlights health funding gains
The Pennsylvania state board of health reports 3.9 million dollars spent over four years to benefit public health, yielding 23 million dollars in savings to the commonwealth. It celebrates anti diphtheria efforts with an antitoxin and notes a drop in consumption mortality from 144 to 120 per thousand as it plans two new tuberculosis colonies to expand the existing facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State Board of Health
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania Board
Mammoth Cave Declines in Popularity and Access
The Boston Evening Transcript notes Mammoth Cave once rivaling Niagara Falls as a showplace has fallen out of fashion with few visitors. Access is hindered by a small railway and a dilapidated hotel. A proposal seeks congressional action to make it a national reservation with improvements.
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Mammoth Cave
Niagara Falls
Boston Evening Transcript
Congress
Washington man fined for violating child labor law
A Washington man was fined for violating the child labor law after inducing several fourteen year old boys to participate in a betting precating contest. The case raises questions about whether cruelty to children might have been a stronger charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Man Wins Right to Leave Home After Wife Hatpin Incident
New York courts confirm a man's right to leave his home following an incident in which his wife stuck hatpins into him and attempted suffocation as he slept. The ruling reflects the man's prior decision to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Musician jailed nine months for smuggling in New York
A musician received a nine month jail term in New York for smuggling. The court noted his lack of wealth and status, saying the punishment teaches a needed lesson when wealth would shield a wrongdoer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Britain Leads in Big Guns as Germany Trails in Naval Armament
An analysis by Pittman Pulsifer for the navy year book shows Great Britain with 436 large guns built or projected, and 288 completed. Germany 240 built or projected and 100 completed. the United States 200 built or projected and 136 completed, with 12 and 14 inch weapon programs highlighted.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Great Britain
Pittman Pulsifer
United States
France
Russia
Japan
Italy
Fast growing American cities boost census figures
Census Bureau data show 22 U.S. cities more than doubled in population in the last decade, 15 west of the Mississippi. Oklahoma City leads growth from 10 087 in 1900 to 64 205, up 538.7 percent, with Muskogee second at 494.2 percent. Other doubling western cities include Pasadena Seattle Spokane Fort Worth El Paso Portland Oakland San Diego Tacoma Dallas Los Angeles Wichita Waterloo. Birmingham Alabama also surges from 38 415 in 1900 to 132 685 now, up 245.4 percent.
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Washington
D. C
United States
Census Bureau
Mississippi River
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
Pasadena
Cal
Seattle
Wash
Spokane
Fort Worth
Tex
el Paso
Portland
Ore
Oakland
San Diego
Tacoma
Dallas
Los Angeles
Wichita
Kan
Waterloo
Birmingham
Ala
Hoxsey Sets World Altitude Record At Dominguez Field
Pasadena aviator Arch Hoxsey in a Wright bi plane climbs 11,477 feet above ground in 30 mph winds at Dominguez field Los Angeles. Spectators flood the field as his barograph confirms a new altitude record overthrowing Legaeneault’s 10,499 feet from Pau France on December 10.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Arch Hoxsey
Pasadena
Wright
Dominguez Field
California
Moxsey
M. Legageneault
Pau
France
Oil as Navy Fuel Proposed to Free Fleet From Coaling Bases
Washington report from the general naval board led by Admiral Dewey recommends using oil to fuel next dreadnoughts and to build oil carrying vessels. The plan implies fleets could go to sea and stay there, reducing coal transport costs by bringing fuel to the battleships rather than the other way around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Naval Board
Dewey
Congress
Pacific Coast
General Board
Drawback Frauds Put Pressure on Sugar Refiners
Washington reveals treasury leverage in drawback frauds against the government. The American Sugar Refining Company offers 700000 dollars, but the government reportedly has evidence to recover at least one million dollars, shaping possible compromise terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallashington
Treasury Department
American Sugar Refining Company
Man Allegedly Tickling Lion Becomes Handicapped
John Kellert of Knights Landing California attempted to tickle a lion's chin during a show visit in San Francisco. The lion yawned and Kellert lost two fingers, leaving him in hospital with a damaged hand.
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San Francisco
John Kellert
Knights Landing
Cal
John
Mayor Orders Year-Long Muzzle of All Boone Dogs
Boone Iowa mayor Wilder orders all dogs muzzled for a year after rabies deaths and multiple dog bites injure residents. The action follows the death of a four year old and several bite incidents reported in recent months.
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Boone
Iowa
Wilder
Mitchell Nominates Two Lawrence Cadetship Candidates
Lawrence congressman elect A C Mitchell recommends two Lawrence youths for top military academies. Charles Milton, son of the Rev I Milton, is set for Annapolis, while Floyd Finch, son of the late Finch, will take the West Point entrance exams.
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Lawrence
Kansas
A. C. Mitchell
Annapolis
West Point
Charles Milton
I. Milton
Floyd Finch
Finch
Troops Rescue Prisoner at West Virginia Station
State troops arrived in Weston to rescue William Furby from an infuriated mob waiting outside the railway station to stop his transfer to Clarksburg jail.
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Weston
W. Va
William Furby
Clarksburg
Seven Million Dollars Paid to Pittsburg Workers
Paymasters in the Pittsburg district completed a $7,000,000 distribution to workers in steel coal and coke industries and river interests. One firm paid 7,000 men on Friday to aid families for early Saturday shopping. many firms distributed funds throughout the week. The holiday will be short.
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Pittsburg
Rates for Canada traffic set by joint commissions
Washington reports that international transportation rates and regulations between the United States and Canada will be decided and enforced by a permanent joint commission. The body will include members of the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Canadian Railroad Commission.
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Washington
United States
Canada
Interstate Commerce Commission
Canadian Railroad Commission
Burbank Announces Patagonia Strawberry Variety
San Francisco botanist Luther Burbank reveals a new strawberry called the Patagonia that ripens earlier and bears longer than any other strawberry. The claim highlights extended fruiting and earlier harvest potential.
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Burbank
San Francisco
Luther Burbank
Patagonia
Punishment of Spies Proposed by Congress
Washington reports Congress will be asked soon to enact penalties for foreign spies a similar law will be proposed in the Filipino assembly as well.
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Washington
Congress
Packers Oppose New Move In Beef Trust Case
Ten Chicago packers indicted on criminal charges form the alleged beef trust contest a government motion to dismiss the civil suit to dissolve the National Packing Company. The hearing opens before United States Judge Kohlsaat as the government seeks to bar immunity claims after testimony.
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Chicago
National Packing Company
United States
Kohlsaat
Disquieting East Asia Conditions Reported
The Tokyo Kabunine reports troubling conditions between Japan and China and possibly Russia and China, according to advices received by the steamer Tacoma Maru, signaling potential serious trouble in the region.
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China
Victoria
B. C
Japan
Russia
Remarkable Cure of Psoriasis by Cuticura Remedies
Hiram H Carpenter of Henderson New York describes a twenty year battle with psoriasis and leprosy like symptoms. After trying multiple doctors and treatments he found relief using Cuticura Resolvent Ointment and Soap along with oral Resolvent and baths.
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Hot Springs
Detroit
Lansing
Mich
Hiram H. Carpenter
Henderson
N. Y
Carpenter
Walnut St. So
Lansing, Mich
Invention Praised by Vance and Luella
Vance compares Ferdie to Edison as an inventor and benefactor. Luella asks about his invention and Vance notes a device to prevent cigarette papers from blowing away in a strong breeze.
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Vance
Ferdie
Edison
Luella
Hamling Wizard Oil Promised Sore Relief
Advertisement touts Hamling Wizard Oil as the best remedy for sprains cuts wounds burns and scalds claiming wonderful relief and urging readers to seek knowledge made accessible to all by Sir William Herschel ideas.
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Sir William Herschel
Dr Pierce Pellets Promote Easy Tummy Invigoration
An 19th century cure claims Dr Pierce’s Pellets regulate stomach liver and bowels without gripe. The ad emphasizes small sugar coated pills as candy like and suggests surface virtues trigger strong, vocalized support.
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Dr. Pierce
Ball Blue Ad Claims Bargain Price For Red Cross Brand
A vintage ad promotes Ball Blue and Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product in a two ounce size, offered for six cents. The copy emphasizes value and bold branding.
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Red Cross
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Scandia
Heroe
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Hiram Carpenter
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P. Lewis
Peoria
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