Admiral Dewey recalls Manila Bay victory at Washington dinner
Fifteen years after the Manila Bay clash Admiral Dewey and key officers, including Rear Admiral Asa Walker, gathered at a Society of Manila Pay reunion in Washington. Dewey spoke briefly on the battle noting the Spaniards fired twice as many shots as the American squadron and praising the providence that helped the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dewey
Manila Bay
Admiral Dewey
Spain
East
Washington
Society of Manila Pay
Togo
Sea of
Japan
Mrs Wilson Plans Reforms for Washington Slums
Mrs Woodrow Wilson plans to use her influence to improve housing in Washington. Bills were introduced to transform Pig alley Goat alley Tincup alley and Louse alley into interior parks and playgrounds. Congressmen including Representative Kahn vow to push the legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
House of Representatives
Kahn
Wilson
Women's Welfare Department
National Civic Federation
Washington Women
Audubon Society Fights Bird Protection Efforts Nationwide
The National Audubon Society campaigns for migratory bird protection as laws restrict hunting and feather imports. Efforts target hunters, feather traders, milliners, and resort owners to curb the wild bird feather trade and safeguard bird life across states. T. Gilbert Pearson directs the organizational drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon Societies
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Chicago
Atlantic
National Association of Audubon Societies
Audubon
T. Gilbert Pearson
National Audubon Association
Fight For Bird Protection
Poincare Declines to Shoot Birds in Office
President Poincare vows not to hold a gun during his term and becomes patron of an animal protection society. He will not interfere with others sport but will attend hunting parties when necessary. This stance may affect royal visits and presidential entertaining in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poincare
M. Poincare
France
Enkhuizen and Edam Amid Zuider Zee Decay and Charm
The piece tours Zuider Zee towns once thriving now faded by silting harbors and altered trade. Hoorn features the Doelhuis and St Jans Gasthuis while Enkhuizen preserves historic buildings and ghostly streets. Edam charms with canal houses and famed cheese heritage. Friesland's Hinderloopen shows vanished art and design. Harlingen, a northern port, remains clean and seaside like Hull-bound steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edam
Holland
Zuider Zee
Hoorn
St. Sebastian
St. Jans
Enkhuizen
John Haring
Paul Potter
Hague
Hinderloopen
Friesland
Harlingen
Hull
Is Washed Ashore Alive Aboard Spokane Incident
Mrs K R Ask wife of a Skagway Alaska merchant jumped overboard off Prince Rupert B C from the Spokane and was found unconscious but alive on a beach by fishermen next morning She and her husband and two year old child occupied a stateroom She is described as an invalid Wireless messages were sent to steamers and shore stations A Prince Rupert hospital report confirmed she was picked up and treated there
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Seattle
Wash
K. R. Ask
Skagway
Alaska
Spokane
Prince Rupert
B. C
Ask
The Lure of the West and Canadian Migration
A promotional piece argues the West draws tens of thousands yearly from Ontario and Eastern Canada, with large U S and European influx. It extols prairie and British Columbia life, agriculture, forests, and a home making spirit, predicting towns rooted by trees and gardens amid vast plains.
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Prairie
Pacific Coast
Ontario
Lakes
Vancouver Island
Canada
United States
British Isles
Europe
Prairie Provinces
British Columbia
Pacific
Voice of Experience Cites Circus Suit and Animal Attachments
A quoted observer suggests filing suit against a circus and proposes attaching an elephant. Another quips to attach a boa constrictor instead noting the snake’s much rarer feeding compared to the elephant.
Castoria: safe remedy for infants and children
An old advertisement urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the correct signature and notes the product has been in use for over 30 years. It emphasizes Castoria as a trusted remedy that children cry for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Oh George Fido Run Over By Taxi Joke
Mrs De Fluff cries over her dog Fido being hit by a taxi. Her husband deadpans to call a taxidermist in a comic exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Comfort for tender feet with Allen’s powder ad
If you fear shoe size, shake Allen’s antiseptic powder into footwear for instant relief of tired aching swollen and tender feet. Promoted for dancing parties new shoes and bunions with free samples from Allen 8S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
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Mrs. Wilson
Audubon Association
Fisher Village
Island of Marken
Western
Second
Muncie
Ind
Emma Patterson
Cuticura
Rept
Boston
St. Vitus
California
California State Realty Bureau Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles
Gotham
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mansa
W.L. Douglas
Mass
Botton
Interstate Pharmacal CO
N. Franklin ST
Dept. D
Chicago, Ill
Carter
Daisy Fly Killer
orGcent Express
Harold Bomers
DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn
Ideal” Musica Magazine
Ideal Musical Magazine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Newport New Townsite
Newport Beach
Oregon
T. A. Shoc
Sweetland Bldg
Portland, Oregon
R. R. Station
Good Town
P.O
H. B. Kennedy
Beebe
Ark
Farmers Bank
Parker
SeoKlestro
John L
Troy,n
Pele
International Supply Co
Hamilton Okie
Pume
Lydian E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Paxton Toilet Co
Dé Sons
Ted
Ehcoftes
Avie Spee. Co
van Boren
Milwaukee
Idaho
H. Triplett
Stuttgart
Arkansas
Golden Valley
Ro Campbell
Miami
Fla. R
Lavaca CO
Tex
McDonald
Yoakum
Walker Co
St. Francoiso
Bloh, Robinson, Syenite
Pratt CO
Kan
Kramary
Orch
Bathgate
Alta
Can
Martin Jacobson
Wester
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Geo. W.aird
Traction Terminal
Ndianapolis
Ottawa
Indianapolis
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