Wireless compass aids ships and aviation interest noted
The New York Times reports French liner La Provence tested a wireless antenna system with a compass instrument aiding bearing detection relative to ships and shore stations. Captain Poncelet and the wireless operator praised the device, while other notes cover railroad fare cuts for Pullman parlor cars and Roosevelt’s forthcoming book with limited signed editions and August Scribners release.
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la’ Provence
New York Times
Poncelet
Frond
Havre
Holland
Potsdam
Hnérs
Chicago
la Lorraine
Signor Belini
Signor, Tosi
Talian Navy
Carlisle and rivers and tunnels in a morning republic
A review of John G. Carlisle’s career notes his role as speaker and treasury secretary during Cleveland’s presidency and his stance on gold parity. It mentions the Detroit river tunnel opening, shifts in the Rio Grande at El Paso, and a pending US Mexico land question arising from river erosion versus accretion, with an estimated value near the millions.
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John G. Carlisle
Cleveland
New York
Kentucky
Treasury
Carlisle
Covington
Pitts & Kessey
Suchland
Ofice
Rio Grande
el Paso
Tex
United States
Mexico
Ed States
Calls for Government Inspection of Flying Machines
The piece notes rising risks in aviation and urges government inspection after a string of fatalities. It cites a Sioux City meet casualty, a Winnipeg to near town crash, and references the English Channel flight by Lieutenant Rolls and the Zeppelin disaster, arguing safer air travel could follow regulated experimentation.
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Sioux City
Winnipeg
Rolls
English Channel
Carnegie Gift Funds World Peace Palace Construction
Andrew Carnegie funded 1 500 000 for a permanent court of arbitration housed in a Peace Palace. The project gathers international donors and materials. site near Princess Anna Paulowna’s grounds, with contributions from Britain France Germany Austria Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Russia the United States and Japan. Construction employs about 200 workers and aims for completion in 1913.
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Permanent Court of Arbitration
Andrew Carnegie
Netherlands
Palace of Peace
International Court of Arbitration
Anna Paulowna
William II
Austria
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Russia
United States
Mexico
Belgium
Japan
Brazil
Thomas H. Mawson
London
Carnegie Foundation
Permanent Court
Feminine Fashion and Home Care Tips Featured in 1900s Column
Summer fashion leans toward the chanticleer collar with varied lace trims and ready to wear neck pieces. Home care advice covers fabric cleaning, dishcloth upkeep, ammonia uses, and polishing methods for leather and furniture with step by step demonstrations.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
Farmers urged to spend and invest for growth not hoard
The piece argues against frugality during hard times warning farmers to avoid hoarding and suggest investing in productivity. It defends borrowing for improving farms and purchasing modern conveniences, claiming active spending stimulates business and broad currency circulation.
Dry farming dreams collide with Montana reality
A Spokane secretary warns against dry farming in the west citing failures of Kendrick Idaho families in Dutton Montana and Mr. Thomas of Chateau who abandoned half-sections after drought. He tours Great Falls and notes dammed rivers, smoky stacks, and varied Montana wildlife as he questions the viability of dry farming.
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Spokane
Kendrick
Idaho
Dutton
Montana
Z. Thompson
Mont
Thomas
Chateau
Mrr. Thomas
Twenty Years Ago Postmaster Appointed in Granville
Twenty years ago John H. Downing was appointed postmaster at Granville. A marriage joined Willie Mulder and Anna Poo. Miss Riedeman of Alton died of typhoid fever. J. H. Peray of Lincoln township died suddenly of heart trouble. The Floyd river ran dry in several places hindering water for stock.
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John H. Downing
Granville
Willie Mulder
First Steam Thresher Introduced in Sioux County
Thirty years ago Rye yielded thirty-two bushels per acre. Beach Bros. of East Orange sold the first twine binder in Sioux county. The band added two members Harry and Maris Lewis. H. C. Hollenbeck of Lynn township bought and will operate the first steam thresher in the county. Mr. Culligan of Sherman township bought 80 acres adjoining his farm to total 460 acres. Young prairie chickens are nearing ripeness.
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Roosevelt
Holland
United States
Kermit Roose
Beach Bros
East Orange
Sioux
Harry
Maris Lewis
H. C. Hollenbeck
Lynn Township
Sioux County
Culligan
Sherman Township
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Jaques de Lesseps
Canada
The
Indiana Railroad Commission
Wood
Man‘company
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Commission
Charles’ Scribners
Rai
Pune
Detroit —_ river
Troit
Dominion of Canada
Detroit River
Michigan Central Railway
Lfe
France
Ferdinand Bol
Germany
Slim
Indianapolis Star
Ersow
Washington
Great Falls
Hugh Smelter
Washington Monument
Sun River
Ft. Shaw
Rockies
Chateau, Mont
Raze
Butte
Anna Poo
Miss Riedeman
Alton
Hawarden
J. H. Peray
Lincoln Town
Floyd River
Ter
Ray
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