Government to turn Killing Off Seals Islands into Reserved Waters
Seattle report notes growing Japanese sealing activity off Pribvi c islands threatens stocks. Plan may limit access to federal officials only, with strict penalties, as 12,600 seals were killed this year and 44 Japanese arrested previously for poaching. Captain Godfrey J. Carden warns of cascading animal losses and proposes government action to protect the herds and local natives.
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Seattle
Wash
Pribvici Islands
Seal Patrol Service
Manning
Godfrey J. Carden
United States
Revenue Cutter Patrol
Japan
Seal Patrol
Seal
Captain Carden
Dutch Harbor
Oldest Student in U S Attends Philosophy Class
Rev David Jordan Higgins ninety three, a former colonel and preacher, attends philosophy classes at the University of Southern California led by Prof. J H House. Born 1817 in Maine, he studied at Wesleyan College and pursues latest philosophy while preserving mental vigor despite slight deafness.
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Los Angeles
Cal
United States
David Jordan Higgins
United States Army
J. H. House
College of Liberal Arts
University of Southern California
Mr. Higgins
Warran
Mr Higgins
Main
Wesleyan College
Wilbur Fisk
Wesleyan
Higgins
Professor House
Rudolph Eucken
Solono Jena University
Rey Mr. Higgins
Money Is Not Our Only God Pastor Critiques American Faith
Berlin reports Pastor Bluth's new book on America challenges the view of Americans as cold materialists. He argues Americans mix religion and social life, sees the church as central to advancement, and notes American ideals outpace church-state separation in shaping society. The book aims to be fair and insightful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Pastor Bluth
America
Bluth
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Wealthy St Louis heiress Lois Campbell inherits fortune
Through the death of her brother Wallard, Miss Lois Campbell, a seventeen year old St Louis girl, becomes sole heiress to the Campbell fortune reported around 30 million dollars. Her father James Campbell is president of the American company and a leading local magnate.
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West St. Louis
Wallard
Lois Campbell
St. Louis
Campbell
Mississippi River
James Campbell
The
North American Company
St Louis
Royal Automobile Club new Pall Mall HQ to cost over 1.5 million
The Royal Automobile Club in London proclaims its Pall Mall headquarters the finest club in the world as construction nears completion. The French style interior will feature décor by one hundred French artisans and an estimated expenditure surpassing $1,500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Automobile Club
Pall Mall
Girl Refuses Age Query Costs Stenography Job
Miss Vinnie Dodse worth, a Kansas City city hall stenographer, refused to reveal her age to the civy service commission and was disqualified from a competitive stenographer exam. The commission requires age disclosure, which she contests as a personal rights issue, resulting in a missed $908 monthly position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Civy Service Commission
Vinnie Dodseworth
Curious Chicago Meat Shop Scene Draws Crowds
A fragment recalls a scene in Chicago where furniture, a chicken, and a crying baby drew curious crowds at the meat shop of A Elkins. The brief note hints at a bustling, odd street moment amid city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. Elkins
Bethlehem Holy Land described as vivid and faithful to Bible
The piece notes Bethlehem and the Holy Land inspire visitors by closely matching Biblical descriptions. It argues that fields, buildings, diet, clothing, and customs align with biblical narratives, suggesting strong corroboration of the biblical account for believers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Holy Land
Columbian *Magazine
Cuticura ad and filing system joke headline
Prominent Cuticura advertisement touts skin and hair remedies from Potter Drug Corp Boston and offers a free 32 page book. A humorous anecdote follows about a merchant abandoning business to address a new filing system, illustrating clerical efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Drug & Crem. Corp
Boston
Mass
Important to Mothers Inspect TASTORIA Bottles For Signature
Consumer guidance urges mothers to check every bottle of TASTORIA for the signature ff PALAU as a trusted remedy for infants and children. The advertisement claims the product has been used safely for over eighty years and is the kind you have always bought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tastoria
Slopay Tense Exchange Recounts Mania for Collecting Bills
A brief dialogue outlines avoidance as Slopay and DeLong discuss crossing over and meeting a man with an intense habit of collecting bills. The exchange hints at personal dislike and a tense encounter.
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Slopay
DeLong
Aromatic Spirits and Domestic Jests in 19th Century Snips
Humorous items recount a divorce rumor about Mrs Tarr-Sistah Lobstock and her husband. A teasing quip asks about ammonia granted and includes a mock medical line about Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething. Mentions Mrs Austins Pancake Flour and a quip about women wearing big hats with small heads.
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Ondon
Fan's Bay
Dover
Freussen
Revenue Cutter
Fridgloff Islands
Unalaska
Siberia
Carden
Shelikof Strait
Kuprianof Strait
Albatross
Man
New Book
Agi
Skin Beauty
Winslow
Colle
Ca Lorie
Nan
Munyon
Munyon’s Laboratories
Jeff Streets
Philadelphia
Ciradar
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Thompson
Canada
Wes
U. S
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