Honor Suffrage Martyr Statue by Paul Swan
A feature on Inex Mitholland Boissevain, the suffrage martyr, sculpted as a expressive statue by Paul Swan. The narrative notes Swan's reputation as dancer and artist, with interest from prominent suffragists and a successful cornerstone laying amid fine weather and eloquent speeches. The closing scene hints at an excited master of ceremonies as the crowd dispersed.
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Inex Mitholland Boissevain
Paul Swan
Pun Swan
Farewell to Infant Son Amid Private Magee’s Service
Private George Magee of a famed Irish regiment bids farewell to his nine month old son, a patient at East London Hospital for Children in Shadwell. Magee has served 19 months at the front, taking part in several major engagements.
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Nes
George Magee
East London
Shadwell
Magee
New Swiss leaders pictured as peace conference prospects
Edmund Schulthess is named the new president of the Swiss republic and Felix Calonder is the new vice president. The article notes their expected prominent roles if a peace conference is held in Switzerland or involving Swiss participation.
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Switzerland
Edmund Schulthess
Felix Calonder
California Syrup of Figs Ad Creates Children Cleanse
A vintage advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle fruit laxative for cleansing a child’s stomach liver and bowels. It claims mothers prefer it over harsh old remedies and promises a sick child tomorrow if used today. Also briefly mentions fashion tips and household goods anecdotes.
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California
Skinner's Macaroni Ad Promises Nutritious Food For Children
An advertisement touts Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti as delicious and good for children, building bone and muscle without irritability. It claims to be economical and nutritious, made from durum wheat, and offers a free cookbook from Skinner Mfg. Co. Omaha. Paraguay's quebracho tannin noted as a valuable forest resource.
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Skinner
Skinner Mfg. Co
Omaha
Nebr
What the Doctor Knows Kidney Health and Swamp-Root Cure
An article emphasizes kidney function as vital to recovery from illness. It warns neglect leads to serious outcomes, cites Bright's Disease deaths in New York State, and promotes De Ritmer herbal Swamp-Root as a remedy available from druggists with small sizes and a sample offer from Eimer Co in Binghamton.
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Health Etatistica
Bright
New York
Binghamiss
Hypo Idea and a Quiet School Day Mystery
A fragmented report notes a boy named Johnny missing from class with a smile on his face. The awkward phrase hints at a curious elementary scene, possibly about a misunderstanding or a classroom joke. No further concrete details available.
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Crite
Late Market Quotations From Denver Area Agricultural Prices
Detailed commodity prices for cattle hay and grain markets, live poultry and eggs, dairy creamery entries, and produce items. Highlights include steers and cows by feed type, calves, bulls, feeders, hay and grain per ton, wheat and oats futures, turkeys and ducks, eggs, butter, cranberries, and vegetables with per unit or per ton figures across Colorado, Nebraska, and San Luis Valley regions.
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Denver
Colorado
Upland
Nebraska Upland
Nebraska
South
San Luis Valley
Gunnison Valley
US Markets Qoutes and Commodity Prices Report
Market notes list silver at 75 percent cents per ounce, lead at 7.50 per 100 Iv, copper at 26.12 per 100 lbs, spelter at 9.03 per 100 lbs in St Louis, and tungsten concentrates at Boulder with 6 percent at 15 per unit. Also showing crude ores 6 cents per cent at 15, 25 percent 9.40 to 12, 10 percent 8.70 to 10 per unit, plus Chicago live stock and grain prices, New York cotton futures, and pork lard ribbe prices.
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New York
St Louis
Chicago
Tick Free Area Grows in the South
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a steady increase in tick free zones in the southern states. On December 11, 27 172 square miles were released from quarantine, bringing total released territory to 300 188 square miles. Alabama Mississippi and Texas accounted for the largest gains with multiple counties freed, expanding quarantine-free land across the region.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Alabama
Missisippi
Texas
Bullock
Colbert
Crenshaw
Elmore
Jefferson, Lee
Macon
Morgan, Pickens
Pike
Tullapoosa
Tuscaloosa
Wall
Henry
Jackson
Sumter
Arkansas
Franklin
Johnson
Logan
Searcy
Sharp County
Independence
Lebatign
Georgia
Lincoln, Oglethorpe
Washington
Lumpkin County
Mississippi
Amite
Carroll
Forrest, Lee
Neshoba
Pike, Sunflower
Tallahatchie
Tippah
Union
Walthall
Archer
Baylor
Clay, Nolan
Wichita
Shackelford
Throckaworton
Losses From Inaccurate Cotton Grading Highlighted
A US Department of Agriculture survey of nine major cotton states reports losses estimated at seven and a half million dollars in 2013 14 due to improper grading and marketing. It notes price inconsistencies for higher grades, urges growers to know grade standards, ensure proper ginning baling and storage, and to push buyers for accurate bale classification.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Office of Markets and Rural Organization
Department of Agriculture
Department
Survey notes price gaps in cotton markets across states
The report records wide price variations for similar cotton grades across markets. Middling cotton with different staple lengths sold for markedly different prices, suggesting real value gaps beyond freight or grade. Eastern states paid more than western regions, with advantages increasing for producer when selling in large lot sizes.
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Alabama
New Orleans
Mississippi
Resting Land Proves Unprofitable in Alabama Test
An Alabama experiment station trial shows sorghum hay yield doubled on land previously planted with velvet beans versus land left idle. Oats followed velvet beans at 8.6 bushels per acre, but only 0.84 bushels after crab grass and weeds. Idle acres yield less profit. keep land planted with a profitable crop.
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Alabama Experiment Station
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