Bathing Animals In Captivity And World Trade Notes
A diverse, unsigned column describes bathing habits of captive animals such as elephants and elk, with anecdotes on elephants bathing in tanks, chimpanzee Billy enjoying sponge baths, and gharial-like remarks on birds and aquatic mammals. It also touches on global agricultural trade, noting U S fertilizer and food exports, and concludes with fashion notes on ribbon use and a Newark insurance warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Central Africa
Mure Ray
Aut
Tests on Gathmann Gun Reveals Inferior to 12-Inch Rifle
Secretary Root forwarded a board report on the Gathmann gun tested at Sandy Hook. It concludes the Gathmann design cannot threaten modern battleships and the 12 inch army service rifle remains superior in penetration, velocity, and potential damage. The panel finds no merit in adopting the Gathmann system or pursuing further experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Congress
Bandy Hook
Board
Mnde
Gathmann
United States
The New Prince of Wales Speech Impresses Press
The evolution of the prince of Wales from a sailor into an orator draws praise across the press. His Guild Hall address, delivered with notes but earnest delivery, galvanizes readers who say his speech lifted him above prior leaders. Critics hail it as the best speech at the breakfast and praise his political clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Guild Hall
England
Old Country
Lord Salisbury
Lord Rosebery
Chamberlain
Flo
Rockefeller Dinner Speaker Delivers Mother-in-Law Tale
John D. Rockefeller Jr spoke at the annual Young Men's Bible Class dinner and drew applause with a notorious mother-in-law story. A young couple supposedly mourned a mother figure who appears alive in a coffin then dies again years later, prompting a quip about not slipping this time. The event also featured a discussion on schooling and a note on constitutional limits on prayer in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
The Woodchuck Compared with the Squirrel in Habits
A country life portrait explains how the woodchuck, though small and beady, digs its hillside home to avoid drowning and contrasts its digging, lack of winter stores, and hibernation with the agile squirrel. In New York the woodchuck emerges around March first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
Floating Button Factory Bores Out Through Mussel Shells
A New York Herald idea describes a mobile mussel shell button factory on a Mississippi river boat. The 42 by 12 foot vessel houses machinery and a three horsepower engine, traveling from Minnesota to Louisiana to source shells on-site, with workers living aboard and tax-free rent. The postscript notes Russian firearms registration and accountability in gun purchases, detailing permits, weapon transfer records, and responsibility for misuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
New York Herald
Minnesota
Louisiana
Mississippi
Prince Henry Grants Pardon to Local Youths in German Dominion
Prince Henry of Reuss pardons all boys and girls convicted of minor misdeeds in his small German dominion provided the parents present them before him. The move is reported by the New York Sun.
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Prince Henry of
Reuss
Germany
N. Y. Sun
Notice of Forfeiture in Idaho Lode Claims
Joan Mullen notifies Louis A Preceren and heirs of expended labor totaling 900 dollars on the lode claims Blackhawk Swell and Future in the Seattle mining district Custer county Idaho to hold claims under state law. If coowners fail to contribute six hundred seventy five dollars within thirty days after publication, their one fourth interest will be forfeited to the subscriber. First publication December 1, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Preceren
Hlackhawk
Fiasow
Seatown
Custer County
State of Idaho
United States
Belog
Jackhawk
Whder
Tatved Tates
Joan Mullen
Bananan
Idaho
Foreclosure Sale Ordered on Idaho Land in Custer County
The District Court of the Fourth Judicial District Idaho orders sale of 160 acres in Custer County. Robert Parsons obtained a foreclosure decree against Skelton and others for 532.08 plus costs. On February 4 1902 at 1020 o clock in front of the County Court House, the sheriff will sell to satisfy the judgment. Edwin C Chamberlain Sheriff of Custer County Idaho issued January 7 1902 first publication June 1908.
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District Court
Fourth Judicial District
Custer
State of
Idaho
Robert Parsons
Phitutt
Skelton
J. W. Skelton
John Skelton
Matilda Gaxking
Malvina Lundy
Elisabeth Skelton
Martha Curry
Nancy Roller
United States
Bewides Coxty
Fatto
Fom
Clister County
Btute
Bection 13
Holse Meridian
Cuater
Edwin C. Chamberlain
Custer County
Oworty Land Final Proof Notice for Publication
Notice is hereby given that Joseph Bowys of Challis Custer county Idaho has filed notice of intention to make proof on his desert land claim No 0 for the NW SE 00 Tp WN 1 198 before LH Johnston W S Commissioner at Challis Idaho on Wednesday the 19th day of February 1902 He names Charlon M Colvin John Adams William H Reiter Albert Small N J Sharp Register First publication Jan 7 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Joseph Bowys
Chailis
Coster County
Idaho
Johnston
Challis
Wednesay
Notice of Forfeiture on Idaho mining claims
George M. Smith of Stanley Idaho gives notice that labor and improvements totaling 00 have been spent on Lucky Strike No 1 Lucky Strike 2 and Greenhorn lode mining claims in Custer county Idaho under section 232 revised statutes. If the amount and costs are not paid within ninety days of publication, the interest will vest in the subscriber. Publication dates and dates are listed as first published January 7 1902.
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Benjamin F. Rapp
Stanley
Custer County
State of Idaho
United States
Seeloy
George M. Smith
Idaho
Firat
Jon
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France
Chicago
Ladies’ Home Journal
New Orleans
Army Board
O Pallure
The
Wittioiem
Dovylan
H. W. Childs
O.son
Olson
Department of Public Mstruction
Pere
Morrison County
Minn
Chicago Record-Hera
Chicago Tribune
Executive Mansion
Mt Byertt
Fim
Russia
Washington Post
SALE
Oworty Land
Land OF
Hailey
Ida
Charlon M. Colvin
John. Adama
William H. Reiter
Albert Small
N. J. Sharp
Register
Nin
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Mass
Union
Atlanta
St. Louis
Dallas
Tex
San Francisco
Cal
Ferry
Medono Fim
Pocatello, Idaho
Idaho Furniture
William Rampton
Minneapolis
Heute
Jurane
Frompey
Iguey
Charity Commission On Furs
Weite
Metropolitan National Bank
Continental National Bank
Desei National Bank
People's National Bank
Rock Ieland
Iowa National Bank
Ottumwa
Iowa
Montgomery Ward & CO
W Dry Goods
Resson Morris & CO
Deer and Pork Packers
Ciears Osenbaum Bros. & CO
Union Stock Yards
Clay, Robinson & C C
Silberman Brothers
Michigan St
Ghianga
Oncan
Specia
Times
Cornish & GO
ARM and Hammer Soda
Church & CO
Arm
Hasimer
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