Roosevelt Report on Public Lands Reform 1905
Theodore Roosevelt forwards a partial report from the 1904 Commission on public lands. It argues laws fit humid regions, urges radical revision, and outlines flexible grazing rules, land exchanges, and held lands for settlers to prevent monopoly. It notes ongoing studies and cooperation with land offices and agriculture bureaus.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Committee On Public Lands
Publc
Mississippi Valley
Middle West
Inadequate Public Land Laws Hinder Settlement Progress
A March 7, 1904 report notes the Commission’s unease with existing laws and rulings. It cites that statutes meant to promote settlement now impede it, as precedents and changing conditions detach the original objectives from current realities.
Attract Wild Ducks With Wild Rice Planting Tips
A garden note urges growing wild rice Zizania aquatica to lure wild ducks. Sow seeds in fall, keep moist, and use fresh water only. Massachusetts reports dwindling lobster supplies and warns of commercial extinction despite rising pot counts. The U.S. Fish Commission acts to protect seafood industries.
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November Garden
Aportatien
King Honors Mikado as First Among World Orders
King Edward grants the Garter to the Mikado signaling Japan's rising status among powers. The gilded order, limited to twenty five knights, includes sovereigns and foreign rulers. the ceremony matches past honors given to the Shah of Persia and the Spanish king, with a long ceremonial regalia described.
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Edward
Order of the Garter
Japan
Tokio
Austria
Spain
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Madrid
Persia
Teheran
Europe
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Denmark
Belgium
Greece
Sweden
Portugal
Italy
George
England
Salisbury
Gleener Stocking
Woman City Physician Elia Mead Appointed in Isley Colorado
Dr Elia Mead of Greeley Colorado is named city physician of Isley. The appointment aims to handle delicate civic matters with tact and discipline. Mead has medical training from the state agricultural college and later earned a medical degree, reflecting early ambition and resilience.
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Mead
Woman's Hospital
Jienver
Eversion
Greeley
Orella Mead
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Isley
Colorado
Elia Mead
Hila Mead
Tech
Greeley High
State Agricultural Calirom
Dan Rarder
Jin Ti University
The Reflections of a Bachelor From New York Press
Hash sits at the bottom of many divorces as a bitter influence. A husband believes strict discipline when anger rises over unruly children. A girl claims to be older than she is as she matures. A summer hotel vacation reveals the value of home.
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New York Press
Hash
Afterthoughts and Social Headlines Stand Out
A mixed column notes Weyler in France decoration and near danger in Cuba. The ICC probes rail rebates while seeking remedies. Cabinet secrecy may cut women from candidacy. Rockefeller urges focus on higher aims as Finland’s Senate resigns. Pueblo’s police add a woman officer. Cleveland may write again on women’s clubs. A New York ad husband faces divorce and alimony challenges.
Cabinet Praise Highlights Hitchcock-Ethan Allen Heir
The Hartford Courant notes a Cabinet member has made good but hails Secretary Hitchcock-Ethan Allen's great grandson as notably steady and thorough, inviting comparison with other quiet achievements.
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Hitchcock
Ethan Allen
Hartford Courant
Floating Exposition to Travel to 46 Countries on 60000 Miles
American manufacturers organize the Floating Exposition to showcase products abroad. The exhibit will tour 46 foreign countries over 15 months, enabling visits to merchants and aiming to boost exports and national prosperity. The plan emphasizes export trade as a path to busy factories and domestic wealth.
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New York
Imitation Gems Spark Debate on True Value
A New York jeweler notes that nearly all counterfeit gems copied in glass fool experts. He cites gray pearls made from mother of pearl shells coated with silver as imitations, distinct from true artificial gems. The industry of imitation stones is vast in Europe and exports to the United States.
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New York
Europe
United States
Elevated Train Wreck In New York Kills Twelve
A Ninth Avenue L train derailed during rush hour due to a misset switch. The first car cleared the track but the second plunged into the street, the third dragged, and its front hung over the sidewalk. Twelve killed and forty two injured seriously.
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New York
Ninth Avenue
Regular Preacher Claims Years of Licensure
An old darkey at a camp meeting declares he has been a licensed preacher for three years but notes he has been licentious for nearly thirty. The remark highlights racial and religious tension in the era.
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Darkey
Remnants of Ancient Races in the Caucasus
In the Caucasus remain traces of ancient European races nearly vanished from the earth. The Ud, the Kurin, the Avar and the Tushall speak distinct languages and are mutually unintelligible.
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Caucasus
Europe
Vain Resistance
A dialogue recounts pressure on a young girl about an unwanted advance from Mr. Huggins, with her mother and family involved. She admits considerable pressure was applied, while the boy Charlie ends his prayer asking for blessings for his brother Willie and himself.
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Mr. Huggins
Charlie
Brother
Willie
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Great Falls
Montana
Washington
Massachusetts Board of Fish and Game Commissioners
Commission
U.S. Fish Commission
Inver University Medical School
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Woman City
Weyler
France
Cuba
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mr. Rockefeller
Finland
Pueblo
Cleveland
Ladies’ Home Journal
Tatoo
H. T
Ware Sewine Machine Co
Ohio
Eagle Tank Co
N. Green 8T
Chicago, Il
Masons
Fearlin
Pensions
Pension Bureau
Trocal
Taber & Whitman Co., Warder Bid’g
Washington,d.c
Foster
Watson-Stillman Co
Dey St
N. Y. City
Webb Publishing CO
St. Paul Minn
YALE
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Boston
Mass
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Madison, Wis
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