Alma Governor Prince and progressive era views on labor
The Alma column profiles Hon L Bradford Prince newly appointed Governor of New Mexico, tracing his lineage to colonial governors and noting his education at Columbia Law. It also surveys public debates on prohibition, strikes in Vienna, and the broader labor condition, highlighting the role of women in the 4th annual Commissioner of Labor report, wage trends, and calls for wage regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Bradford Prince
J. Beadford Prince
New Mexico
Flushing
N.Y
Prince
William Bradford
Plyawh
Fandford and Collins
Rhode Island
Prinee
Long Jeland
New York
Columbia Law School
Hie
Ato
Assembly
Sapport
Iatl
Ben
Newlexion
Ariout Enterprises
United Saten
Boston
Brooklyn
Newark
Cleveland
Chicago
St Paul
St. Louis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Baltmore
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Atlanta
Savannah
Charleston
Indiapolis
Richmond
Taher
Wagra
Tata
The Coca Plant Examined In Medical And Commercial Light
The Kew Bulletin reviews coca leaves and their alleged medical properties notably its anesthetic alkaloid cocaine. It traces early references to coca from 1580, notes extensive South American use by indigenous peoples, and discusses cultivation limits in Andean regions. The piece contrasts traditional chewing with export preparations and rising demand for dreamily mild anesthetic effects, with Peru Bolivia and Argentina cited as notable locales.
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Pourtren
Makapenca
Butrns
John
Hites
Father
Tal
Helen
Erief
Eve
Kew Bulletin
Peru
Bolivia
South Armerica
Port
Reundor
Vance
Souths America
Sime Tae
Cooniie
South America
London
Ancient battering ram described in medieval siege warfare
Excerpt from Ancient and Modern Artillery by Lieutenant W. R. Hamilton in St Nicholas for April details a large siege ram used at Jerusalem. Describes design with iron plates, a multi story iron plated tower, and wheels, claiming rams could breach walls as effectively as modern cannons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Josephus
Denstehis Pollurcetos
Rhwiles
Keil
W. R. Hamilton
St Nicholas
Apell
Weather Turns Warm in Chicago As Overcoats Go Back
A garbled weather exchange from Chicago hints at a rapid shift to warm, calm conditions. Mr. Blinks complains about clothing while Mr. Minks notes the day is balmy and mild for late spring. The scene ends with a hurried return to summer attire.
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Minks
Bilnies
When She Died A Portrait Of Lively Hearts In Town
Fragmented verse and prose pieces recall a social scene with Charley Coul, a Boston widow inquiry, and summer travel plans. The chatter touches on engagement bets, courtship rituals, and gossip, alongside ads for tours, medicines, and local notices across Chicago, St Louis, and Toledo.
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Mich
Phillips Brooks
D. D
Brooks
Viene
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Boewmnry
United States
Frente
Commissioner of Labor
Mallat
Hierbiad
Sina
Santo Domingo
Dior
Artichus
Herenux
Lili
Andalushan
Elena
Weistland
Sued
Picadora
Mente
Seadf
Limeell
Mia
Cain
la Pafonia
Ufe
Sinto Domingo
Horatt
America
Wilbeak
Uber
Warner
Laubin
Owen Om
Volen
Wien
George Newall Loveny
Papa
Charley Cool
Coul
Yhree Kin Sect
Pallidelphia
Geo. T Nivnidson
G. P&t A
Topaka
Kas
Geogrophical Society of Hremen
le Kuekwithal
Dena
Oregon
California
Cnisinas
Portes
Teave Janeas City
Avery Privay
Childeen
Scort
Gro
Topeka
Berrer
Teeve
Clevvland
Lena
Silas Lane
Korky Mountains
France
Crry
Lan
A.W. Gtrason
Rotary Pubic
Halls
Carseat & Co
Toledo
Droggista
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