Wealth Boom Prompts Call to Channel Spending into Development
The New York World notes imports from London reaching 15 million dollars for five months ending May 31, up from eight million last year. It argues high duties limit goods like laces perfumes silks and antiques, while much wealth invites luxuries. It urges redirecting spending from superfluities to capital to fund irrigation, power projects, and resource development to lower prices and lift living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
London
Burden of Poverty and the Power of Education
A discussion argues that poverty stems from ignorance and weak will. It urges expanding education, evening schools, and practical lessons for immigrants to build skills and thrift. It stresses regular work habits as a remedy and calls for greater charitable aid alongside broader access to schooling.
Pan American Conference Calls Meetings Most Successful Yet
Pan-American Conference in Washington drew 763 delegates, nearly 200 from Latin America. Talks covered freight and passenger links between US ports and Latin America, finance for Latin governments, and expanding US-Latin trade with new money credits. Western Union planned a Miami Belem cable linking to Rio Janeiro and Buenos Aires and eastern South America.
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Washington
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
Western Hemisphere
Atlantic
Gulf, and Pacific
United States
Latin-America
Western Union Telegraph Company of
Great Britain
Miami Florida
Belem
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Buenos Aires
South America
Two Minute Talks On Nail Safety
A health notice warns rusty nails carry tiny bugs that can enter the bloodstream and reach the heart within 48 hours causing lockjaw and death. It urges immediate medical care after any step on a nail and even advises turning down the nail before stepping on it.
Hessian Fly Threatens Wheat In Swarms This Year
Knowledge from the United States Department of Agriculture warns the Hessian fly, wheat’s worst enemy, may appear in swarms this year. Infestation rose vs last fall. parasites are scarce in the Midwest. The pest can devastate hundreds of thousands of acres and reduce yields by up to 75 percent. Originally from abroad, it arrived after the mid eighteenth century and now spans North Africa to Europe, Asia, and parts of North America. It chiefly damages wheat, with oats immune, and overwinters as flaxseed stage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Middle West
United States
America
Long Island
N. Y
Lord Howe
North Africa
Asia
Europe
British Isles
New Zealand
Canada
Canadian
Georgia
Kansas
Dakotas
Pacific Coast
Puget Sound
California
Evolution of rifle bullets and major service rifles
The article traces bullet evolution from ball and rifling to hollow base and expanding designs, noting Spitzer and Snider developments, and recalls the rise of breech loaders and repeating rifles like the Spencer. It covers 1848 to 1903 shifts, U.S. Krag Jorgensen, Springfield, Enfield, Mauser, and Lebel introductions, and claims about royalties and calibers.
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Enfield
Springfield
Massachusetts
Lee Enfield
Italians in U S Smiled on Lincoln Era Attitude
J A Capello of New York recalls Italy's friendly stance toward the United States during the Civil War and Lincoln's appreciation, contrasted with Italian resentment among immigrants at the government in Washington.
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Italy
United States
J. A. Capello
New York
Lincoln
Italians in America Resent Wilson Policy on Fiume and Election Impact
Capello says Lincoln once praised Italy's neutrality and a later pledge not to discriminate. He argues President Wilson's stance on Fiume hurts Italian Americans, shaping votes in key cities like New York and Pennsylvania mining regions, with Italian voters poised to exact political revenge on Democrats.
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Italy
Mr. Capello
Lincoln
United States
State Department
Wilson
Fiume
America
Democratic Party
New York
Pennsylvania
Milks Shortfall Strains Berlin Welfare
Berlin authorities say the city now gets 200000 quarts of milk daily, 133 quarts less than a year ago, enough only for children and the sick. They blame the food ministry for failing to take timely relief measures as the minimum needs near collapse.
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Berlin
Greater
Imperial Food Minister
Food Ministry
For Little Miss Demure The Artful Party Frock
A ten year old girl is dressed in a redingote style frock of rose pink georgette crepe with a hemstitched hem a rounded neckline and a velvet bow of French blue. The design emphasizes simple elegance admired by discerning grown ups.
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Idaho Power Company
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