Glaciers in Switzerland and Alaska to Stay Indefinitely
Scientists report that glaciers are not disappearing but vary with periodic expansion and contraction. They may extend for 50 or 60 years before shrinking, with permanent features expected for ages. The principle applies to major glaciers like Alaska’s Muir Glacier, suggesting continued global freshwater supply and enduring icy landscapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Troy
N. Y
Alaska
Ice Trust
The Joy of Sharing Time Talents and Wealth
A discussion on how real enjoyment comes from helping others. It argues money time and thoughts bring greater happiness when used for family friends and the community rather than for personal gain. The New York Weekly notes successful ministry to others avoids selfish living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Weekly
Slow minds rise late to greatness in history
The excerpt argues that slow ripening minds endure neglect and coldness for decades before recognition. It cites W. A. Newman Dorland and Century magazine noting many top achievements come from men over 60 and that no strong man accepts 60 as a limit to ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Newman Dorland
Judgment training in education and its neglect
The speaker argues that judgment is the most demanding faculty, yet receives the least systematic discipline. People train memory, expression, and discipline in youth but rarely teach how to draw correct conclusions, neglecting the judgment faculty despite its complications and duties.
Tornadoes Hit Deep South Killing and Wounding Hundreds
A windstorm of tornado force swept through Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama causing about 150 deaths and 400 injuries. Most victims were Black residents in rural cabins with widespread property damage. Reports from Richland Lamourie Winchester Natchez and Mobile indicate heavy casualties and destruction amid communication outages.
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Atlanta
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Richland
Lamourie
Winchester
Miss
Natchez
Mobile
Hattiesburg
Watered stock claims stain Metropolitan probe
Thomas F. Ryan told a special grand jury that 95 percent of railroad stock in the United States is watered with little intrinsic value. He said roads cost about 5 percent of capital, built with bonds, citing Union Pacific and Atchison as examples. banks accept such stock as loan collateral.
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New York
Thomas F. Ryan
Metropolitan
United States
Union Pacific Railway
Atchison
Union Pacific
Ancient Indian skull found during McKinley Bridge work
Workmen sinking a caisson for a McKinley Bridge pier near Salisbury street uncover a flat topped Indian skull 20 feet below the river bed. Since then men have drilled 20 feet deeper and recovered ancient clay bowls petrified trees and walnut knots hard as iron. This discovery was reported on Wednesday.
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St. Louis
McKinley
Mississippi River
Salisbury Street
Frank Schneck Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
In Ottawa Kansas a jury convicted Frank Schneck of murdering his wife at Centrapolis on February 3 1907 after a two hour and fifteen minute deliberation. The verdict came despite the killings also involving two young children. Schneck showed no outward emotion at the verdict.
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Frank Schneck
Ottawa
Kansas
Schneck
Centrapolis
This
Bankers Seek Higher Reward for Tyro and Chautauqua Bank Robbers
Coffeyville Kansas reports a meeting of bankers from towns along the Kansas Oklahoma border to push reward increases for the Tyro and Chautauqua gang arrests. Officials expect rewards to rise to as much as 10000 dollars and will seek aid from both state governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Kan
Kansas, Oklahoma
Kansas
Oklahoma
Notable Joint Press Banquet in New York
A Waldorf Astoria gathering brought editors and publishers from the Associated Press and the American Newspaper Publishers' Association together during their annual meetings. Attendees included W. J. Bryan, Senator Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania, and other prominent figures.
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New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Associated Press
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
United States
W. J. Bryan
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Harvard Defeats Navy In Spectacular Two-Mile Row
Harvard outrowed the Navy by less than half a boat length in a dramatic Severn River race. Harvard finished in 10 minutes 30 seconds to Navy 10 minutes 2 seconds on a storied two mile course near Annapolis Maryland.
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Harvard
Navy
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Severn River
Arbor Day Observances Across Nebraska
Arbor Day was celebrated across Nebraska with bank and public building closures in Omaha and major cities. Schools held exercises, tree plantings, and eulogies to Sterling Morton, emphasizing the holiday's spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Sterling Morton
State sues ten Minnesota railroads over rate law
Judge Walter H. Sanborn appointed Judge Charles Ottis of St. Paul master in chancery to take testimony in the suit by the state against ten Minnesota railroads challenging the commodity rate law enacted by the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Walter H. Sanborn
United States Circuit Court
Chas. Ottis
Taft to Lead Panama Mission by Sea in April
Cabinet deliberations set Secretary Taft to travel to Panama. He will sail April 30 from Charleston aboard the cruiser Prairie. A Marines detachment will accompany him on the same voyage.
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Taft
Panama
Washington, D. C
Charleston
D. C
Prairie
Gen Linevitch Dies in St Petersburg
Lieut Gen Linevitch aide de camp to Emperor Nicholas and commander of the first Manchurian army died from pneumonia Thursday evening in St Petersburg.
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Linevitch
St. Petersburg
Line
Vitch
Nicholas
Pneu
Adulteration in Paint Oils Warned by Lead Co
A 1900s notice explains that poor linseed oil causes bad paint and kerosene adulteration shows iridescence on black surfaces. It says corn and fish oils smell differently and white lead adulteration can be tested with a blowpipe. Free instructions are sent by National Lead Company, Woodbridge Building, New York.
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National Lead Company
Woodbridge Building
New York
On the Glad Highway
Dialogue snippet shows a terse exchange where a beggar asks for money and the other replies they have none, prompting a terse humorous misunderstanding amid a rural road setting.
Itching Sores Helped by Cuticura Products
Mrs. William Geeding of Attica Indiana reports her young son suffered months of itching sores. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment three times the sores began healing and left no scars. She endorses Cuticura Remedies for others with similar troubles and shares the testimonial dated July 22 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Geeding
Washington St
Attica
Ind
Wash Lady Delays Duty in Pennsylvania Town
A colored wash woman fails to arrive at her usual hour and explains she stayed home to receive her diseased brother’s remnant from Pittsburgh. The mistress is greatly edified by the unusual excuse in the Pennsylvania household scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Rick
Pittsburg
Lippincott's
Allens Foot-Ease Powder Claims Quick Foot Comfort
Advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful burning feet swollen nails and sweating feet. It promises comfort for new shoes and urges trial packages free with a 25 cent price and no substitutes.
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Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Conversation on Wealth and Mood in a Witty Exchange
A dialogue fragment features two speakers debating why a man appears happy and well off. One person reasons money fuels cheerfulness and jokes, while the other jokes that wealth would instead drive him to drink. The exchange hints at attitudes toward wealth and happiness.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Urges Snow White Laundry
Vintage grocer pitch promotes Red Cross Ball Blue to keep clothes white and bright. Slogan warns against attempts to look younger, linking laundry care with shopper choices.
Woman writes of Lydia Pinkham remedy's healing
Maude E. Forgie of Leesburg Virginia testifies that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her feminine illness after months of suffering. The letter promotes the product as a standard remedy for female ills and invites other sick women to write for advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
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Maude E. Forgie
Leesburg,Va
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E Pinkham
Lydia
E. Pinkham
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Candia Journal
A, B, Kimball, Publisher
Scandia
Ryan
Grand Jury
Glad Highway
Cuthura
California
Carters
Cartersaver
Western
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Soin
J. S. Crawford
W. Ninth Street
Kansas City
Missourh
G. W-Swigart
Dearborn St
Chicago
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