Foreign Plant Insects Take Toll in U.S. Crops
A 1940s plant quarantine overview warns foreign insects and diseases cost the United States about 2 billion dollars yearly. It cites San Jose scale, chestnut blight, Florida nurseries losses, and the cotton boll weevil, noting no new arrivals since quarantine took effect. It urges imports be free of pests while welcoming foreign plants.
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San Jose State
Mississippi River
Department
Florida
Japan
Texas
Mexico
Careless Driver Fired by Ruler
Rome dispatch reports the king of Italy discharged his chauffeur after a near fatal train collision at Anzio, the royal family narrowly escaped harm and blamed the incident on the driver.
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Rome
Italy
Anzio
Bandits In Milan Reported As Women Disguised As Men
Five victims identify a gang of motorcycle bandits in Milan that allegedly disguise themselves as men. The report notes women in disguise as men participated in thefts in the area.
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Milan
Tanlac Helps San Francisco Woman Gain 25 Pounds
Mrs Mamie E Doud of 648 Hayes St San Francisco says influenza left her weak with poor appetite and indigestion but Tanlac built her up by twenty five pounds and restored appetite and health She reports no aches or pains and feels like a new woman Tanlac sold by all druggists.
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Tanlac
Mamie E. Doud
Hayes St
San Francisco
Calif
Taniac
Mercolined Wax Promises Clear Skin Reform
An advertisement touts mercolined wax to treat blotchy skin by absorbing impurities. Apply before bed and wash off in morning to reveal smoother skin, claiming a week or more yields a nearly spotless complexion. Also promotes Harmon wash lotion with saxolite for erasing wrinkles.
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Ana
Little Wilson Ren Wants to Meet Woodrow Wilson
In San Marino a four year old named Wilson Ren adapts to Italian speech and cherishes a photo of Woodrow Wilson. He dreams of visiting America to tell the former president how proud he is to bear his name and sings the American hymn.
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Alice Krone
Republic
San Marino
Adriatic
Wilson Ren
Wileon
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
America
Republic of
Ban Marino
Italy
Geese Used to Signal Traffic in Missouri Kentucky Plan
Report claims two trained wild geese arrived in Missouri to aid motorists by honking from a car radiator. Judge J M Benton pursued a Kentucky strain said to be unique to Missouri. Eggs shipped by Linh Covington failed to hatch last spring but Covington later brought the geese to promote the strain in the Blue Grass region.
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J. M Benton
Kentucky
Missouri
Judge Benton
Linh” Covington
Clay County
Covington
Sharks Lead at Bridge
London navy report spots the Duchess of Roxburghe and Lady Granard as the top two women bridge whist players in a recent ranking.
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London
Navy
Duchess of Roxburghe
Lady Granard
Ex Government Physician Warns About Gland Formula Use
An ex government physician cautions against using a single gland formula for all ailments. He notes dozens of combinations exist and choosing the wrong one could cause great harm. He urges callers to visit Port of Health at 1337 Third Ave opposite the Post Office for a free examination to determine the proper formula.
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Port of Health
Third Ave
Red Pepper Rub Claims Quick Backache Relief
An advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a fast curing aid for backache. It promises concentrated heat that penetrates instantly, soothing pain in minutes and inviting consumers to ask druggists for the genuine Bowles product.
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Bowles
Abandoned Oil Fields Back to Life in Revival Efforts
US Geological Survey officials report revived production from old fields like Tidioute in Warren County Pennsylvania and Unity in Allegheny County with deep drilling yielding 600 and 1400 barrels daily. Electra in Texas and other eastern pools show renewed vigor while experts caution old fields can drain finances. consult a geologist before drilling.
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Laurence M. Benedict
Washington
United States Geological Survey
Tidioute
Warren County
Unity
Allegheny County
Electra
Texas
Noth
Ing
Oklahoma
Kansas
Geological Survey
New Diamond Field Reported Near Kimberley
Capetown dispatch says another diamond field is found about 100 miles from the Kimberley mines. Hundreds have left for the scene to investigate the find and potential wealth.
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Kimberley Capetown
Kimberley
Brazilian Rail Subsidy Needed
Rio de Janeiro reports that the rate increase already allowed is insufficient to cover railway operating expenses. The government likely will provide a cash subsidy to sustain operations.
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Rio DE Janeiro
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