Indian Chief Demands Yakima Salmon Rights in Senate
Chief Meninock of the Yakima tribe protests violations of the 1855 treaty pledging perpetual fishing rights on the Yakima River. In Olympia the chiefs and tribal leaders urged lawmakers to back a bill affirming those rights, citing testimony from Governor Stevens and spirits of the dead.
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Yakima River
Olympia
Wash
Prosser Falls
Tee Baty
Pesbecle
Isaacc I. Stevens
Meninock
Yakimas
State Senate
Ele
Menineck
State Capitol
Mentnock
Stevens
Senate
Hazardous Material Found Under Car Triggers Blast
Ed Meyer a Hazelhurst Mississippi road builder attached 47 sticks of dynamite under a stubborn car. The explosion sent spare parts scattering across the countryside. About 15 miles away Black residents held prayer meetings fearing the end of the world.
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Ed Meyer
Hazelhurst
Miss
American killed by Mexican revolutionists at Durango mine
Washington reports R. B. Case an American citizen died from gunshot wounds at the Pilones mines in Durango. The injuries were inflicted by Mexican bandits led by the Arrieta brothers. State Department notification follows.
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Washington
Arrieta Brothers
R. B. Case
Pilones Mines
Durango
State Department
Bill Would Ban Meat Eating Friday in Utah
A Utah bill proposed by Representative James Ivers Jr would ban meat eating in public places on Fridays and prohibit sale of meat for Friday consumption. The note also states a grim infant mortality figure of ten to twenty percent before age one.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
James Ivers, Jr
Giant X Ray to Treat Cancer Experiments in Harvard Lab
Harvard physicists led by William Duane and physics students report a method to boost X ray penetration by increasing tube voltage, producing rays nearly as effective as gamma rays for select medical uses. The work promises cheaper, more powerful rays but highlights severe radiation risks and protective measures in the Harvard Jefferson lab.
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Cambridge
Mass
William Duane
Starvard
Harvard
America
Lirvard
Duane
Jefferson Physical Laboratory
Noteworthy Poultry Success in District of Columbia Woman
Mrs. M. Lohrberg of Washington built a backyard flock from 1919 to 1920. Her eight birds laid 1,059 eggs in 11 months, hatchings reached 26 from 30 eggs, all under careful daily cleaning and good feeding. She used Rhode Island Reds and a standard rooster, plans to use water glass on next season’s eggs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
M. Lohrberg
District of Columbia
Poul
Dhs
Department of Agriculture
Carpenters Vote to Accept 12 Percent Wage Cut
Seattle union carpenters voted to accept a 12 percent reduction in the wage scale. The new rate was set at 7 dollars for an eight hour shift and became effective immediately.
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Seattle
Labor of 200000 Men Supports Rat Population
The biological survey bureau claims 200000 men keep the nation’s rat population alive by maintaining an efficient transport system for plague germs. It cites over 100 million common brown rats and estimates they waste about $2 worth of foodstuffs annually per rat, urging a starve and slay campaign to curb the hazard to lives and property.
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Washington
Biological Survey Bureau
United States
Immigration counts in Paris show foreign residents rise
An official tally in Paris reports 204,484 foreigners living there this year, including 28,630 Americans. The figure marks a notable share of international residents in the French capital from the start of the year.
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Paris
Weird war inventions to stop air raids in WWI era reports
A royal commission report recalls bizarre inventor schemes such as freezing clouds to mount guns for air defense and other impractical ideas. Among proposals were heavy guns on captive balloons, heat wave beams to destroy aircraft, electric fields to paralyze airplane magnetos, searchlights mounted on anti aircraft guns, live wire cables via rockets, a tunnel into Germany, and trained cormorants to retrieve mortars from Krupp chimneys.
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London
Royal Commission On Awards
Ivar Inventions Department
Ministry’ of Munitions
Door
No Man’s Land
Germany
Krupp
Essen
Sanitary houses for hens improve egg yield and growth
US Department of Agriculture specialists warn insanitary poultry houses cut returns. Emphasize first the house’s construction with adequate air space lighting and ventilation and frequent cleaning. Cleanliness helps deter pests and keeps fowls vigorous. remove diseased birds with deformities to prevent pest spread.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Don’t Force Breeding Hens For Winter Eggs
Breeders should avoid forcing hens for winter egg production as it harms hatch quality. Maintain hen health and proper conditioning to ensure strong, healthy chicks and good spring hatch rates.
Essentials of egg making laying hens
Laying hens need range meat and grass, elements found freely in summer. They are vital for laying and can be supplied with little effort in the form of meat scraps sprouted oats or steamed clover.
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Featured In Letters
Altoona and nearby towns publish patient testimonials praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring women's health and aiding fertility. Letters from Mrs Benz Millston and Mrs Held report healthier pregnancies and less irregularity. The ad touts the product and offers a free booklet and address for the company in Lynn Massachusetts.
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H. H. Janssen
Millston, Wis
Marinette, Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Marinette
Wis
Diamond Dyes Ad Warns Against Poor Dye Results
A vintage advertorial urges women to use Diamond Dyes with clear warnings about poor dye streaks spots fades or ruined materials. It promises easy directions for wool silk cotton linen or blends and notes a druggist carries a color card for reference.
Vaccine in Whooping Cough Shows Early Benefit
An Italian physician reports on 408 whooping cough cases treated with a vaccine, finding excellent results in most, and no benefit in 100. Early injections within the first ten days of illness yielded marked improvement, while advanced stages showed limited and transient gains in some cases.
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Aan
King George Joins Black Pig Order of Great Britain
The king has been granted the title and inducted into the Black Pig Order of Great Britain. The group includes men devoted to Berkshire pork with a focus on unusually large specimens. King Alfonso is also listed as a member.
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King George
Black Pig Order of
Great Britain
Alfonso
Three Year Old Robert J Asks For Hand Biscuit
In a playful note a three year old named Robert J. asks softly for another hand biscuit after tasting his first lady finger. The child’s wish shows a gentle domestic scene centered on simple meals and family routines.
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Robert J
Play Weaves Happiness Into Daily Life
A simple habit can raise mood and spread joy. Keeping light moments in daily routines helps personal happiness and improves the outlook of those around you.
Hall’s Catarrh Medicine Adverts Health Benefit
An old advertisement describes Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as boosting the system, cleansing the blood, and reducing susceptibility to colds for those prone to nasal catarrh. It claims internal action on mucous surfaces to lessen inflammation and restore normal conditions, with distribution details and free circulars from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Nésta
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Tenatius and Ignatz musical ribbing in a California Delian scene
A playful exchange with Tenatius and Ignatz about a pretty girl and a sharp remark ends with a note sent after she tells him not to flirt. The dialogue preserves a comic tone from the California Delian setting.
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Tenatius
Ignatz
Tgnatius
California
Boy bites dog over Christmas puppy trouble
A Topeka Journal item recalls a boy who, after receiving a puppy, bites the animal’s ear in frustration when the pup keeps biting. The boy explains he cannot stop the dog from biting. The playful incident reflects early mischief in a gift dog’s life.
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Topeka
The Rise of the Motion Picture Industry
The piece notes mankind’s long love of pictures and describes the birth of moving pictures. It states motion picture theaters number 16 500 in the United States, attract 5 billion visits yearly, and generate 750 million dollars in annual spending.
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Universal
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