Inter State Rural Life Conference Held at Marshall College
Huntington March 11 The Inter State Rural Life Conference concluded its first three days at the Marshall College auditorium with large crowds and notable speakers from Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. Delegates heard talks by U V T Goex G R Titlow Dr John Lee Coulter S B Cook and others. The gathering featured table talks and community programs including a girls club, minette, and midday lunches. The event strengthens Marshall College’s ties to rural communities and farmers. Alumni day set for June 8 and eradication exercises planned with a senior graduation day also noted. Coach Chambers secured Jean Shennburg as pitcher coach for three years with Reilly assisting. Bradley Workman was dropped from athletics due to school work as the team prepares for another season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leeoulter
West Virginia College of Agriculture
S. 8. Cook
West Virginia University
Crawford
Proctorsville
Howard Williams
Mra
L. H. Cammumack
Telon Cuzzart
Bureau of Education
Washington, D.C
Cora Wilkon Stewart
Moonlight Schools
Kenotucky
Marshall
Huntington
Thk
Alumi
Chambers
Jean Shennburg
Columbus
American Association
Shennburg
Inter
Reilly
Wheeling
Bradley Workman
Builds Model Militia GAM Col Proctor Leads Ohio Guard
Col William Proctor of the First Regiment Ohio National Guard established a large Coney Island camp with 50 000 in funds and facilities. He rebuilt enlistments and organized regimental HQs rifle ranges and athletic grounds. His aim is to make the unit the best in the United States and he awards rifle accuracy prizes.
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Willian
Proctor
Ohio National Guard
Jak
Coney
Cincinnati
Vroctor
United States
Ako
Coney Ishanl
Gol
Ohio
Camp Thomas
Kentucky
Col
Blind man builds and runs feed mills in Williamsport
O. L. Wilder, blinded at 28, supported his family by entering milling. He ordered a feed mill, learned by hand, built bins and equipment, and since then has installed three more mills. He operates all himself, bags and weighs flour and feed, and loads products for customers.
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Williamsport
O. L. Wilder
Nightgown Fire Threatens Boy in Kansas Home
Atchison Kan Mar 11 Shepherd Lingcott son of F W Lingcott escaped death when fire destroyed the Linscott home. The boy slept deeply and did not wake to the blaze until an older brother roused him. His night gown caught fire but he was not burned.
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Atchieon
Kan
Mar
Shepherd Lingcott
F. W. Lingcott
Linscott
Wooden ships of years ago and their endurance
Bangor Maine March 11 tale of wooden sailing craft from oak and other hard woods that linger beyond iron and steel as material for shipbuilding. It traces vessels from Polly of 1805 to a fleet of Maine built schooners and coasters, noting their lifespans, ports, crews, and later fates as relics or working boats across New England and New York.
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Bangor
Mare
Atlante
Pally
Amurbury
Yangor
Rockland
Calais
Maine
Boston
Polly
Roth
Jimaber
San Francisco
Panama Canal
Massachusetts
Mary
Portsmouth
St George
Columbus
Hiram
Niddeford
Dallas
Charles’w. Morgan
New Bedford
Sleep Kensington
Philadelphia
Hume
Silas Brainard
New London
Emma Virginia
Crisfold
Machias
Orbit
Annapolis
Jane Ann
Kay Vaccas
Fla
Harriet Rogers
Shepherdess
Portland
Herlemisr
Marion
Norfolk
Olive Branch
Ellsworth
Clara
Mabel
Castine
George E. Prestcott
Helen Barnes
John Bridge
New York
Lvely
Adelin Hicks
Perth Amboy
N. J
Charlie and
Willie
Mev
D. P
Machals, Moe
Era
Perth
Amboy
Judge Harrington
Medora
Minstrel
True Republican
Thomaston
William Thoyas
Castor Oil Used as Beverage at Native Feast
The article describes native medical practices once believed effective by locals, including sorcery and blood remedies, burning wounds, and feeding infants pandanus jam. It notes the appeal of castor oil, the native habit of drinking it at a feast, and later changes as missionaries introduced European medicine.
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Nauru
Figo
Iain
Deer Isle
Mellowax
Greenport
Boston
A. F. Kindberg
Bangor
New York
Chain Prayer Very Costly
A long circulating chain prayer in America costs immense postage and supplies. Rev Nicholas Van de Pyl estimates the chain could cost millions or more over multiple rounds, as letters pass to nine friends in nine days. He notes most recipients forward it, suggesting both blessing and curse drive the spread.
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America
Uncle Sam
Nicholas van de Pyl
Inverill
Mass
Injection of bone dust in petroleum heals broken bones
A report describes a method where bone dust mixed with petroleum is injected at ruptured bone ends to accelerate healing. The account notes rapid recovery following the treatment and mentions preliminary adoption in medical settings.
Brazilian Flag Ships Prohibited Sales to Foreigners
Washington March 11 A decree declares it a public necessity during the European war that no ships flying the Brazilian flag be sold to foreigners and that the entire Brazilian merchant marine is appropriated for the federal government for the period stated.
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Washington
Mar
Porter Adams plans 10 fly around world flight
San Francisco reports Porter H. Adams of Boston planning a hydroaeroplane voyage around the world with Douglas Douglass. The 188-foot span craft, eight motors, seven passengers, and relay fueling stops across Honolulu, Manila, China, India, Port Said and Spain are outlined. Local authorities back the project and Navy and Weather Bureau support are noted.
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San Francisco
Mar
Porter H. Adams
Boston
Mass
Adams
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Donald W. Douglass
Honolulu
Manila
China
India
Port Said
Spain
Atlantic
College Chum
Los Angeles
Deloyd Thompson
Asvo Club of America
Adama
Douglass
Navy
United States Navy
Harold D. Douglass
United States Weather Bureau
Stopa
Adams and Douglass
Woman Hermit Emma Train Found Dead in Au Train Cabin
Miss Emma Train known as the mystery woman of Au Train is found dead in her Lake Au Train cabin. Nearly 85, she lived as a hunter and trapper, spoke several languages, and was nicknamed Swede Emma. A will names nephew Severn Avery of Duluth as sole heir.
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Marquette, Mich
Emma Train
Upper Peninsula
Au Train
Au Train Lake
Marquette
Alger
Lake Au Train
Marquette County
Sweden
Emma
Severn Avery
Duluth
Man executed for nickel dispute in Pottsville
In Pottsville Pennsylvania Dominic Digisio was sentenced to the electric chair after shooting and killing John H James over two cents change from a nickel paid for a three cent ice cream cone. The incident occurred as prosecutors described a fatal dispute over a small coin difference.
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Pottsville
John H. James
Dominic Digisio
Nerv Worth Promises Sleep, Aids Nerves At Burke Drug
A Tuna Glass plant engineer CO H Mills reports relief after using Nerv Worth for indigestion and nervous strain. He says he now sleeps nine hours, feels rested, and is back to work after a 12 hour day. Burke Drug Store offers Nerv Worth with a dollar back guarantee.
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OC. H. Mills
Tuna Glass
Burke Drug Store
H. Mills
Burke's
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Henry Clay
Albany
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Banner
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Southwest Harbor
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Atreaat
Curse
Urazit
Swager Ice Cream Co
Hewes Street
Fire Department
Gore Brothers
J. D. Bassell & Son
Model Dairy Company
Porter Adams
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Indio-China
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Azores
Japan
C.H. Mills
Glass Company
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