Kiddie Katydid Outwits Benjamin Bat In Maple Tree
Kiddie Katydid hides among green leaves as Benjamin Bat creates uproar in Kiddie Katy’s dooryard. Mr Frog suggests peace and departs, while a stealthy old cat prowls from the woodshed. Benjamin flees toward the swamp after a surprise encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiddie
Kity
Benjamin Rat
Benjamin
Mr. Frog
Katy
Benjamin Bat
Mr. Froganid
Freddie Firefly
Bat
Farmer Green
Spot
Kiddle
Kiddle Kitty
Kitty
Grosach & Dunlap
Che Why of Superstitions
An examination of love superstitions centered on the dodder vine, called Love Vine, used to divine a lover's return. The piece links the plant’s yellow hue to sun symbolism and traces myths from ancient times through to modern folk belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Caveman
Bey Lure
Bennon Seeks Calm After Turbulent Sermon
After a heated session Bennon appeared shaken and left the gathering. Onlookers report he visited a church and sat in contemplation while restoring his energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Bennon
Meep
Gaeta
Hotel Stenographer Notes the Power of Forgetfulness
A hotel stenographer comments on how memory slips away, joking that women forget temptations and hard realities alike. She recounts fantasies of luxury and romance, then contrasts them with the need to support family and face work, urging awareness of daily limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
James
Palm Beach
Norway
Eve
Moe
Gopyright
J F orrell MacDonald Yale Graduate Actor and Engineer
J F orrell MacDonald is described as a Yale graduate, artist, and mining engineer. The piece notes his early stage love, touring with stock companies during college vacations, and eventual success in motion pictures in character roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Something to Think About by F A Walker
A reflective piece urges readers to value the school of life beyond academia. It warns against incivility egotism vanity and prejudice as wreckers of careers and happiness. It argues experience teaches judgment and discipline and stresses humility to succeed in the real world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.A. Walker
Fmd
School of Experience
McClure Newapaper Syndicate
Jewish Suffering Described From Poland to Bessarabia
Miss Irma May of New York reports a three month journey through hunger regions in Poland Galicia and Bessarabia. She cites one million Jews in Poland destitute and notes famine disease and ruination in Bessarabia with child mortality at 100 percent.
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New York
Irma May
New York City
Paris
Poland
Galicia
Bessarabia
Europe
Migs _May
Cable
David A. Brown
United Jewish Campaign
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Russia
Brown
Miss May
America
Brest
Litovek
Nice Doggie Hates Bad Bill Collectors
Milwaukee residents recount a watchdog incident where Spider the Airedale protected its mistress against a debt collector. The dog blocked the approach at the gate after the agent returned and attempted to pursue payment, prompting a threat to chain the animal.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Thomas Mahoo
Louis Swarse
Louis
Bolder
Ghost towns fade as Colorado mining boom collapses
Denver reports scenes of decline across Colorado gold camps as population falls in Central City Black Hawk and Nevadaville. Old tunnels remain while a few prospectors labor. towns like Gunnison and Otr ay keep ranching and mining lore alive amid ghostly streets and abandoned buildings.
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Denver
Jacks
Colorado
Central City
Grant
Teller House
Black Hawk
Nevadaville
American City
Owl
Tincup
Mound
City
Aultman
Masonic Lodge
Kansas Territory
Gunnison
Colo
Woman seeks 34 years of housekeeper wages from estate
Lydia Summit of Ludlow sues William Lateer executor of Carl Spoerrle for breach of contract arguing she gave up nursing to manage his farm for 34 years in exchange for all his property. She asks the court to set aside the will and award her the property or its wage equivalent for 84 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludlow, Ii
Lydia Summit
Ludlow
William Lateer
Carl Spoerrle
Germany
Japan to Crush Opium Trade with New Commission
Tokyo reports a government commission led by Foreign Minister Shidehara to draft laws for abolishing opium derivatives in Japan and its possessions. The panel, including all ministries, aims to exceed Geneva conventions in prosecuting traffickers abroad and may set up a government monopoly in Japan Korea and Kwantung province as in Forneau. The drive targets the complete obliteration of illegal opium traffic.
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Tokyo
Shidehara
Japan
Korea
Kwangtung
Forneau
Burning Lake aids field of botany in Costa Rica
Dr Paul Standley of the National Herbarium collected 11788 plants during four months in Costa Rica. He found a new genus related to walnut and hickory and two new potato trees Palo de Papa. He gathered about two thousand orchids for Oakes Ames. The expeditions target Central America flora for commerce and science with plans for Honduras and Nicaragua explorations.
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Washington
Costa Rica
Paul. C. Standley
National Herbarium
Arteton
Smithsonian Institution
Hia
Arenal
Guanacaste
Standley
Doctor Standley
Palo de Papa
Mexico
Oakes Ames
Boston
Central America
Honduras
Nicaragua
Cripple Creek Jail Closes After Prohibition Ends Prisoner Population Drops
Cripple Creek Colorado closes its jail as a relic of the mining boom. Since Prohibition there are no prisoners, signaling a shift from a once roaring wild West town to a quieter era. Local officials note the move reflects reduced crime and a changing community role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gripple Creek
Colo
Cripple Creek
Haa
Spooner Place Boston Monument Lighting Debate
Citizens urge the legislature to approve 1500 dollars to illuminate the shaft at night, amid heavy spoonsing near the Bunker Hill monument in Boston.
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Boston
Bunker Hii
New Fluid Claims Veins Visible in X-Ray Tests
Kansas City reports Dr. J B Forster of Aix les Bains France has perfected a fluid injected into body tissues to render veins opaque to X rays increasing visibility in examinations. Previous methods used bismuth inserted into stomach or organs to create partial opacity. The new fluid aims to reveal bronchial tubes when injected into bronchial tissue.
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Kansas City
J.-B. Forester
Aix-les-Bains
France
Forester
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