The High Alps Keep Spring's Hold Amid Changing Travel
The author contrasts spring in the High Alps with summer in the valleys, noting persistent high-altitude beauty and wildflowers while tourism shifts toward modern hotels, lifts, and resort life. He laments loss of simple inns and traditional mountain culture, praising untouched eastern Swiss corners guarded by locals and urging preservation of the mountains' simple appeal.
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High Alps
Switzerland
Scotland
Ireland
Henle
Bour
Dalmatia
Posnia
Caucasus
Big World
Eusope
Anosphere
Valais
Austrian Tyrol
Italy
Thas
Bozer and
Trient
Choosing Black Locust for Quick Growing Farm Timber
The article advises replacing destroyed timber with fast growing trees and recommends_black locust as the best option for reliable growth with minimal after-planting care. It notes catalpa and Osage orange are slower or prone to crooked growth, while black locust thrives in any soil, provides reliable post material after thinning, and enhances farm aesthetics.
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Catalpa
Iron Ship Still in Service After Long Life
An 1840s era iron ship built by Laird remains in active service, noted as the first iron ship in the world still operating, reflecting durability and enduring design from the early iron sailing era.
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Laird
Horses of War Learn Swiftly in Civilian Drills and Battle
An artillery veteran describes army horses learning bugle calls and drill routines faster than recruits. He recalls a Murfreesboro scene where a wounded horse watched the fight, then died, and a riderless horse charging through the battery, inspiring awe and a $100 bounty offer.
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Murfreesboro
Four Men Arrested After Hardware Store Safe Crack
Police arrest Joseph Wilson homeless at J W Ayres hardware on Walker Street after loud oaths were heard from the scene. Wilson claimed innocence while the other three fled. A can opener had opened the safe, and Wilson’s record shows a 1912 grand larceny conviction at Elmina reform school.
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New York
Joseph Wilson
Elizabeth Street
J. W.W. Ayres
Walker Street
Wilson
Elmira Reformatory
Soups From Libbys Promise Quick Flavor at Home
A promotional note touts Libbys canned soups as a fast way to correct flavor with several varieties including Tomato Vegetable Chicken Oxtail Cone vomme Mock Turtle and more. It claims the best chefs in the country are at your service. Your grocer stocks them.
Bank Cashier Seeks New Start Steals 35000
A bank teller in a midwestern state stole 35000 to start life anew. He fled by car across Kansas Oklahoma and Texas toward Mexico but was captured near Laredo before crossing. 25000 was recovered in the wrappers. The car was recovered and sold to repay part of the theft. He serves a long prison term.
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Mexico
Rio Grande
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Laredo
Muskrat Skins Drive North American Fur Trade Values
Muskrat skins emerge as the leading fur in North America. In a single year markets show around 500,000 skins selling for roughly 1.7 million dollars, providing trappers with substantial income and signaling strong demand for the fur.
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North America
Innate Wisdom Quips From a Town Judge
A judge notes that inner wisdom stems from recognizing the small foibles of neighbors before gossip or real estate deals reveal truths. The exchange frames practical wit about social insight and local judgment.
Silk Production and Exports Highlight South China
South China annually produces over 40 000 bales of ia silk and exports more than 10 000 000 pounds valued at more than 17 000 000 dollars. The figures underscore the region's major role in silk trade with substantial shipments and high value.
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South China
GOOD CHANGE From Coffee to Postum
A reader testimonial extols Postum as a daily beverage replacing coffee, claiming relief from insomnia headaches and stomach issues after switching. The letter emphasizes personal health improvement and invites others to try for themselves.
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Verschonerung
Jungfrau
Matterhorn
Plumlsalp
VISP
AL Alden
Calilig Sue
Calile Hope— BE
EOE Oberlald
Influence
Crockett
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Parc-Po
Pittsburgh Tobies
Parcel Post Tobie CO
Pemberton Ave
Pittsburgh
Penn
Marko L. M. Heck
Wayne
Watson E.coleman
Washington, D.C
Booss
Alors
KAY Doad Company
S. Thind St
Quincy, L
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