A Contrast in Civic Beauty and a Railroad Eyesore
A Spokane Spokesman-Review correspondent contrasts two Rathdrum Idaho depots. The Northern Pacific right of way scarred pines, dumped ashes, and derelict structures ruin town views while the Idaho and Washington Northern line, built by the Blackwells, is praised for thoughtful landscaping and clean right of way, presenting a united civic image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathdrum
Ida
Northern Pacific
Bartlett Sinclair
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Lfions
Staul
Idaho and
Washington Northern
Spokane
Newport
Blackwells
Jena
Padh Mullens Nancy by Seumas MacManus
A short article announces the work Padh Mullens Nancy by author Seumas MacManus, noting copyright held by Joseph B Bewles and attributing publication details to the period press. The piece frames the work as part of contemporary Irish literary output with emphasis on attribution.
White Plague Tale of Padh Mullens Nancy McBrearty
A rustic Irish tale recounts Padh Mullen’s courtship of Nancy McBrearty, urged by his mother and a traveling matchmaker. Nancy’s precise wealth and farm stock promise secure life for Padh, though the arcane details reveal the parish’s wary view of marriage and fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padh Mullen
Nancy
Sheelah Mullen
Padh
Mullen
Aitin
Dhrinkin
Neust
Naither
Padd
Nancy McBrearty
Nancy Me Brearty
Kase
Killybegs
Padd Mullen
Nancy ‘McBrearty
Anfass
Nateile
Tay
Trees as Beautifiers in Evanston Illinois
In Evanston Illinois the Welfare Association formed a shade tree committee to plant and protect trees along streets. About 1,200 trees now grace the village, started with 500 hard maples and expanded each year. Residents initially resisted but are convinced by benefits to air, shade, and urban beauty. The article notes trees purify air, reduce heat, and improve home values, with examples of trees increasing property prices and damages awarded for vandalized trees.
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Cincinnati
New York County Medical Society
Evanston
Cineimati
Walnut Hills
Cumminsville
P. Bvanston
Dorando and Hayes Praised by Croker After Marathon
Richard Croker former Tammany Hall chief praised Dorando and Hayes for their marathon showing at Madison Square Garden. He noted Dorando ran better and that the record pace of six minutes per mile for twenty six miles was extraordinary, surpassing any horse. Croker spoke after visiting Frank Croker’s grave with his son.
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Croker
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Dorando
Hayes
Calvary Cemetery
New York
Frank Croker
Democratic Club
Kitchen novelty aluminium lamp for hot water or eggs
A new kitchen or sickroom device features an aluminium alcohol lamp with a heating cup for water or boiling eggs. It is carried on a candlestick style handle, marking a fresh design in household tools.
Model of Berlin sanatorium on view in suburb
Hamel presents a model of the great sanitarium at Berlin suburb. The exhibit shows workers paying a ten cent weekly tax for disease and disability coverage. A red light signals another victim claimed by illness as prominent physicians demonstrate. Admission is charged.
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American Museum of Natural History
New York
Red Cross
Rhode Island
New York State Department of Medicine
Nathan Straus
Mra. Straus
Bureau of Animal Industry
New York City
New York State
de Witt Clinton Park
Hamel
Berlin
Gréa' Ingmen's
Subu
Berlin -Ia
He Gets Too Many
A Baltimore American snippet shows a humorous exchange blaming John for inviting Mr Hamfat to dinner and promising a “good roast” while calling him a second rate actor. The item plays on social snubs and light gossip within a theatrical circle.
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John
One Way. Husband and Wife Financial Banter in Bits
The cartoon dialogue shows a husband debating an allowance with his wife. She urges him to give whatever he can spare, stressing to give more if affordable, reflecting light domestic humor from illustrated Bits.
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Idaho Town
Seumas Macmanus
Joseph B. Bewles
Evanston, Ill
Mu Ree
Pan
Gorn Products Refiring Company
Kingsford’s
Kingsford
Alice Cary
Waterman
Janet’ M. Hill
T. Kingsford & Son
Gsweso
N.Y
National Starch Company
Successors
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