Brave Lads and a Forgiving Father in Northeastern Mine Town
An Appalachian mining family endures tragedy after a father is fatally burned in a fall. Milly Akerson bears guilt over a past disobedience while siblings Lawrence and Milly step up to keep the home. Brothers Robert and Harold take work in nearby mines as the mother guides them through debt, schooling, and mourning. The piece ties labor, faith, and family devotion in a small Pennsylvania town.
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Prinde
Papi
Harold
Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Akerson
Mildred
Milly
Nellie
Robert
O, Harris
Mr. Spencer
Aly Spencer
Purdon
Mildred Akerson
Miss Akerson
Jack Anderson
Harris
Reader
Melissa
Mr. Akerson
Mildyeis
Sam
Maine
MrDy
Harris Akerson
Dr. Harvey
Ter
Mr. Spenger
Melissa Akerson
Papa
Nimes
Maimina
Mar Lade
Abs
Dro Ehirvey
Sanitary House Cleaners and Disinfectants Discussed
The article argues for regular cleaning and disinfection in homes, noting that dust and organic matter linger in hidden corners and under floors. It warns that mere washing of boards or carpets fails to remove microbes, urging use of strong disinfectants and damp wiping to kill germs and prevent health risks.
Cleaning and Disinfection Tips From a Historic House Notice
The article discusses using disinfectants and car relics for cleaning fabrics and surfaces. It warns that dirt germs persist despite careful cleansing and highlights the threat posed by common house flies to hygiene, emphasizing frequent washing and protective preparations.
Petrified Forest Wonders Near Arizona Sighted by Scientists
Dr. J. N. Pulver and a science party report spectacular petrified forests in northern Arizona near the San Francisco Mountains. Agate Bridge spans a sixty foot chasm and logs, some twenty six feet in diameter, lie preserved in rock with amethyst and jasper formations surrounding them. The report notes diverse coniferous and deciduous fossil trees, with living pines and spruces nearby.
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Arizona
J. ON. Pulver
San Francisco
Agate Bridge
Aynche County
Holbrook
Pulver
Winslow
Hoe
Alba
Enida
California
Foseil
Krause's Headache Capsule Ad Teaser
An old advertisement promises quick relief from a headache when taken before bed. It touts Krause's Headache Capsules as effective, with a claim you will feel fine in half an hour. Sold by all druggists.
Shanghai American Women's Club fosters culture in Far East
The American Women's Club of Shanghai, founded in the 1890s by Mrs. Elizabeth Goodnow and others, promotes intellectual culture among expatriate women. Meetings at the American Consulate rotate with elected officers and annual May elections, inviting non residents for special events.
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United States
Shanghai
Bar East
Anverbeina
Owen van de de
Coviery
Whitehall
Elizabeth Coodnow
Alice H. Rich
M. W. Ferguson
Lillian J. Lyman
Emma Silver
Alice Rich
J. Allen
Society For the Diffusion of Christian Knowledge
Rose &. Williams
Yokohama
Hong Kong
Manila
Far East
White catfish reaches New York Aquarium display
Arrivals at the aquarium last week included a horned dogfish and an angler from the Jersey coast. A white catfish dipped from the East River near Williamsburg, about a foot long, puzzled how it reached the river. The fish is rare here, more common in the Susquehanna and Potomac, and differs from bullheads with white underbody and barbels.
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Aquarium
Jersey
East River
Williamsburg
List
North River
Bay
Hust
Susquehanna
Potomac
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A Bona Malone
the Tribune
Wyoming Av
Jarmyn
Scranton
New Mexico
Wion
Chicago
Terahd
Shanghai Woman's Club
Literary Society Composed of
New York
Heppeyue
Maria
McKinley
Henpeque
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