Beginning of United States Forestry Practices Traced
The article outlines early forestry in the United States from colonial times to the 19th century, noting live oak timber for naval use, land purchases in Georgia and Florida, and Santa Rosa planting efforts. It covers the shift from timber reserves to broader conservation led by Gilford Pinchot and remarks on the value of land ownership for national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Sea
Georgia
Joshua Humphreys
United States Navy
Congress
Mioney
Grover Ap Blackweard
Louisiana
Santa Rosa Sound
Florida
Santa Rosa Purchase
Santa Rosa
Gilford Pinchot
United States
National Conservation Commission
National Irrigation Congress
Spokane
Wash
Missionary Council Set for Sioux Falls Third Annual Gathering
Under Bishop F F Johnson chairing the general committee plans are underway for the Sixth Missionary District council in Sioux Falls. Calvary Cathedral hosts guests with sessions from December 10 to 13 featuring keynote addresses by bishops Tuttle Mann and Hate. The program includes a Sunday welcome by Mayor Burnside and a church outreach conference with Sioux Indians and South Dakota Bishop Hare highlighting the mission work.
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F. F. Johnson
Sioux Falls
Protestant Episcopal Church
Calvary Cathedral
Oreak
Aig
Tuttle
Cameron Mann
North Dakota
Fargo
Hishop Hate
South Kota
Atlantic City
Burnside
Bronx Falls
South Dakota
Sviteine
Missing Silver Service Restored For South Dakota Cruiser
Colonel Thornby of Deadwood visited the South Dakota cruiser at Mare Island on July 3 and helped uncover a missing silver service once intended for the ship. Governor Vessey and state officials confirmed its recovery, and Captain James Thorne Smith will receive the service as the state’s earlier omission is corrected.
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Deadwood
Mare Island
W. J. Thornby
Sinto
Ailver
Sm Siid
James Thorne Smith
Thornily
Samult
Caygaly Smith
Markemen
South Dakota
Ciatom
Colonel Thornby
Governor Vessey
New York
Mitchell-Reemter Burns Announces Tripp County Land Drawing
Gregory land office official Mitchell Reemter Burns says Tripp county names will begin drawing September 7. About 2,000 women remain from April drawing. 100 names daily for twenty days. Land priced $4.50 per acre for initial calls, then $2.50 per acre for general filing starting October 1. A large land surplus remains. a rush is likely. Sale of certain government lots set for September 3.
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Mitchell—Reemter Burns
Gregory Land Office
Iripp
Tanda
Burna
Indian Land Appraisal at Cheyenne River Agency
The appraisal force on the Cheyenne River reservation has finished field work and will spend weeks on office tasks to complete land valuations. Work is underway at Cheyenne River Agency with results likely ready by mid September, granting landholders a view of costs for their selections.
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Pierre
Cheyenne River Reservation
Cheyenne River Agency
Aerial Photography Aids War Efforts and Old Paper Floors
In Europe new war related uses of cameras rise with aerial photography of enemy positions from 150 to 400 yards high. The French minister Alfred Picard reports a Casa Blanca photo from 400 yards, showing how heights aid mapping of forts and entrenchments. Separately, torn papers pulp into linoleum like floor coverings at $360 a ton, with Germany testing colored variants via pigment additives.
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New York
Europe
Marine
M. Alfred Picard
Morocco
Saconney
Baat
Casa Blanca
Germany
Tramps Chained to Trees in Delanco Morality Crackdown
In Delanco New Jersey a local constable named Hohner arrests and chases away panhandlers and vagrants. He creates a tree lock up chaining some offenders to trees to deter wandering tramps and improve village morals.
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New Jersey
Delanco
N. J
George F. Hohner
Wanderlist
Hahner
Jersey
Mother
Hahoer
Habner
Streat
Wey Sp
Ground Oats Best for Poultry Feed Mixtures
The Kansas Farmer notes poultrymen gain from grinding oats and corn for mash. Ground oil aids when corn is abundant, while some millers vary corn to oats by price. Feeding whole oats wastes more, as the husk resists consumption. grind oats, mix with corn, and ensure ample bran for birds to finish grinding.
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Sava
Kansas
Treatment for Blind Children Sparks NJ Debate
Miss Emily Roebling of Trenton urges visiting teachers in every town to aid the blind rather than segregated institutions. Mags, blind librarian, argues for sending blind children to regular schools. A separate note on wireless interference explains tuners that let operators block signals, highlighting ongoing tech challenges in air usage.
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Emily Roebling
Trenton An
New Jersey Commission
Bubs d
Tynn
Mags
Miss Roebling
Land suits knocked out in eastern Oklahoma chieftain cases
Judge Ralph Campbell dismissed the federal suits aimed at voiding deeds and leases by citizens of the five civilized tribes in eastern Oklahoma. The decision holds that remaining land titles are owned by the United States and that the individuals involved are U.S. citizens with full rights. The rulings cover many defendants tied to numerous land transactions across multiple tracts.
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Mussages
Okla
Ralph Campbell
United States
Five Civilized Tribes
Okladiona
Tie
United State
Gueh Gunn Lian
Ie Dia
Overcoming Handicaps Through Will and Skill
A reflective piece cites historical figures who faced physical weaknesses yet achieved greatness. It highlights Paul the Apostle, Julius Caesar, Pascal, Alexander Pope, Milton, Parkman, Beethoven and others who triumphed over infirmities through determination and intellect, inspiring persistence against adversity.
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Paul
Julian Caesar
Pascal
Eurly
Aléxander Pope
Milton Wis
Baw
Parkman
Beethoven
Iron history traces metal use from early Assyria to Rome
The article surveys iron usage from ancient Assyrian and Egyptian records to Roman spread, noting Nineveh finds by Layard and mentions of forging, hardening, and tempering techniques. It cites cast iron appearing around 350 BC and Roman dissemination of ironworking across the known world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layard
Nineveh
When Marriage Is Rostinable and Population Rise
The text argues population growth stems from daily wage earners in modest circumstances who save more than spend on appearances. It warns many youths marry with little to nothing, and stresses men should marry only after saving and securing prospects while women should support their husbands income and savings.
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Phile Selphia Lvquirer
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Opin
Far West
Jscoret
Roosevelt
Nnterest
Eginining Og
Re Agricultural Depart
Gifford Pinchot
Forester
Missionary Council
Dakota
Tripp County Lands
Gregory
Indian Land Appraisal
Tre
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age—Technical World Magazine
Damurera
Oklahoma
Ara
General Land Office
Aberdeen
S.D
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