Lena's Baby and the Promise of a Nation
A fragment from Grace Lane of Los Angeles warns about marriage and money in society. It reflects on Lena's baby as a potential future leader or criminal, highlighting social and economic conditions as crucial to a child's destiny. The piece critiques frugal husbands and praises preparedness humorously.
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Hohenzollern
Romanoff
Stuart
Hapsburg
Hanover
Lena
Grace Lane
Los Angeles
Foul conspiracy court report targets Colorado guards
A military court of inquiry reports a conspiracy to disrupt the Colorado National Guard and indict mine operators. The text calls for severe censure and even hanging, questioning how Rockefellers could rule Colorado with disrupted tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Court of Inquiry
National Guard of
Colorado
Rockefellers
Taft Visits Seattle as Yale Prof Sparks Partisan Debate
The piece notes Prof William Howard Taft of Yale charms guests with his golf and geniality but provokes disagreement on politics. It predicts Washington may move toward non partisan election law while welcoming the professor to enjoy his visit and golf games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Taft
Yale
Republican Party
California
Washington
Bill
A Little Bit of Most Anything and Dog Show Jokes
A column humor piece and cartoonish quips span topics from hawker banter to dog show antics. Jokes include a penny-pinching exchange about buying flowers and a quip about German silver being renamed nickel silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Matchitt
Soldier Reconstructed From Ruins At Rothschild Hospital
A French hospital recounts a miracle of facial reconstruction where skin from the back, ribs, forehead, stomach, and neck was used to form a new face for a severely wounded soldier. The operation yields an improved look with a smiling mouth and well-shaped nose, though a traditional mustache may not be restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rothschild Hospital
September Notes and Local Crime and Events
Stella Sorghum reports youths eye aviation careers while burglars steal $250 set of fure valued items from Marie Bear's home and Frank Bright loses a coin collection. Judge admonishes juries. Russians and Germans quip. Fauntleroy church choir to give benefit concert directed by Madame Hesse-Sprotte. Oregon sun month verse riffs on August. Washington farm views shown to Commercial Club via Prof. Torney. Funeral for T. C. Humphreys. Lumbermen urge creosoted blocks for East Marginal paving. James W. Bruce dies. Rear Admiral Peary offers navy services. Miners entombed near Scranton rescued. Northwest electricians back electricity in schools. Jimmy Hewitt reports two bear cubs in Vancouver. Milwaukee train from Willapa Harbor departs. J. H. Spangler faces trial for wife murder this month.
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Washington Farm
Commercial Club
J. A. Torney
Washington State College
T. C. Humphreys
East Marginal
James W. Bruce
Walla Walla
Robert E. Peary
Navy Department
Scranton
Sino
Northwest
Portland
Jimmy Hewitt
Daily Province
Vancouver
Milwaukee
Willapa Harbor
J. H. Spangler
Vader
Big Codfish Trade Here In Seattle
The Wawona head of Seattle’s codfishing fleet returned with a 550 ton hold full of fish from the Aleutian Banks. Captain Foss notes high millionaires in cod catching with Sam Ostman leading at 16,129 fish earning about $900. Other top boats and crews, duties in the fleet, and life at sea are described in vivid detail.
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Atlantic
Seattle
San Francisco
Vancouver
Aleutian Islands
Ole
Sam Ostman
Sam
Chris Norwich
L. Ellingsen
Captain Foss
Dog That Understands Japanese Returns to Owner
Spotto a Lewel lyn setter understood a Japanese murmur from F. Yamamoto, driver of an express wagon, prompting his return to former master J. A. Vader at police headquarters. Vader had purchased the dog from a stranger three months earlier and disputed Yamamoto's claim.
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Spotto
F. Yamamoto
J. A. Vader
Kentucky Stables
Yamamoto
Restore Your Hair To Youthful Color
A personal testimonial offers a free program to restore natural hair color without dyes. Mary K. Chapman says gray hair can be reversed and invites writes with name, address, and a 2 cent stamp for full details. Send requests to Providence Rhode Island.
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Mia
Misa
Mary K. Chapman
Old
P.Q. St
Providence
R. I
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Mystic Land of
Nowhere
United States of America
Valaz
Prof
Taft
Everett
Mrs.trow
Elscrion
Hawker
Esther
Wagner
Cora
Yonkers Statesman
Jones
Europe
Fourth Avenue
By Allman
Mabel
Helen
Nes
Miss Tomson
Nice
Mas. Duff “Authoress
Kitty Ryan
Blosser
Hoch der Kaiser
Stella Sorghum
Marie Bear
Seventh Ave
Frank Bright
48Th Ave
Fauntleroy Congregational Church
Benefit of Music Fund
Madame Hesse-Sprotte
August
Edwin J. Brown
D. D
First Ave
Union
Lincoln Hotel
Market St
Ferry Depot
Roy Alamo Inn
Kearny
Cat Kearny
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