Wisconsin timber planter Walter Ware honored for 1870 trees
Walter Ware, a Vermonter who planted white pines near Hancock in 1870, is noted by Wisconsin agriculture authorities for an 1870 tree plantation. The trees reach about 60 feet, average 11 inches diameter, and yield roughly 20 000 board feet per acre, with current value estimates between 0 and 1 200 per acre.
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Walter Ware
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Department of Agriculture and Markets
Ware
Red Pepper Rub Promises Fast Cold Relief
A rugged claim touts Rowlea Red Pepper Rub as penetrating heat to ease chest cold symptoms and aches within minutes. The advertisement promises instant relief with no burn or harm, urging readers to buy a small jar from their druggist.
The Only Differences Between Leaders and Citizens
A Los Angeles Times editorial contrasts how great leaders and average citizens view national duty. It argues leaders save the country while the average citizen often does not recognize the need, highlighting a gap in perceived responsibility and knowledge.
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Los Angeles Times
History of Our Town Remains Rich and Alive
Inhabiting memories of settlers and merchants, the town preserves its heritage through local legends, old photographs, and ongoing preservation efforts. Residents, including longtime families, keep traditions alive while new generations explore past landmarks and events.
Question on Wealth and Wisdom Affluence vs Insight Debated
A sharp line is drawn between money and brains as commentators weigh whether wealth guarantees smarter choices. Critics argue financial success does not imply superior judgment, while supporters contend resources enable smarter risk taking.
A Pirate, a Hero, and the Battle for New Orleans
Samuel Chester Reid, captain of the American schooner General Armstrong, fought British forces off Horta Azores on September 20 1814. He scuttled his damaged ship to save his crew after heavy attacks, delaying a Jamaica bound expedition that aimed to seize New Orleans. This helped General Jackson fortify New Orleans before the January 8 1815 showdown.
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Harber
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Hield
Launhes
Armstrong
Carnation
Reid
Jamaica
Louialane
Jackson
Royal Cat Arnold of the Worden Family Tale
A long anecdotal piece recalls Arnold the favored cat of the Worden family on West Sixty seventh Street. The cat roams incognito through New York City life, is foiled by a water pitcher, later visits Beebe’s apartment and aquarium fish vanish. Other vignettes include a paint-coated stray cat, Thomas Mitchell’s dog Jean, Samuel Merwin’s oriental history interest, and tangential notes on tennis and a kindly pensioner in a melancholy mood.
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Kelen Worden
Arnold
Benedict Arnold
Arnold Daly
Worden
West Sixty Seventh Street
William Beebe
Ashwan Arnold
New Sixty Seventh
Central Park
T! Worden
Bramuel Merwin
Mirwin
Far East
Mail Rockets Near Success in Berlin to New York Plan
Berlin engineers Nebel and Tilin lead the race to solve mail rockets aimed at flying a bag of mail from Berlin to New York. Debates hinge on liquid gas versus gunpowder propulsion and include gas driven, parachute equipped, and passenger replica rockets.
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Berlin
New York
Germany
Reich
Mudolph Nebel
Uinrich Tilin
Nebel
Hia
Myingfeld Netel
Plan Conquest of Inland Tract to Boost Power and Farms
Washington lawmakers push a Columbia River basin development plan worth about 500 million dollars. It envisions seven large dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers, a barge canal, and irrigation for 24 000 farms, potentially raising rural population and Portland Tacoma Seattle growth over more than a quarter century. Interior officials estimate farm income around 1.9 million and broad regional impact pending congress action.
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Envoy from Ecuador Patrolling Study of Senor Zaldumbide
An envoy from Ecuador and a special patrol study focus on Senor Don Gonzales Zaldumbide, newly named Ecuadorian minister to the United States, as he presents to U.S. officials.
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United States
Ecuador
Snake capture near here weighs sixty pounds
N G James Webb captured a rattlesnake weighing about 60 pounds near the area. Captured by Webb, the event highlights local wildlife found in the vicinity.
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James Webb
Jamaica and Balaclava landmarks on Jamaica’s Mack River
In days of neighborly chatter the Cock pit country and a West Indies cruise hint at Jamaica. The journey reaches Balaclava and Jamaica’s Mack River, the island’s longest navigable stream, noted for its swampy woods and alligators.
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West Indies
Jamaica
Balaclava
Mack River
Causes of Rainfall and Cloud Formation
The weather explainer notes that condensation centers or nuclei in the air are key to cloud and rainfall formation. It cites potential dual particles like sea salt and certain molecules with water affinity as seeds for rain, while asserting the air harbors abundant nuclei.
Lucky husband saves lunch money for flowers on Saturday
A brief item notes a husband saves a dollar from daily lunch money to buy flowers for his wife on Saturdays, contrasting with a wife whose husband spends $5,000 on a fur coat to mend his image after a past indiscretion, as reported by the Enquirer.
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Lucky
Olelmatl Enquirer
New Orleans Water Purification Highlights Progress
The city relies on the Misaglea source for filtration. About 80 tons of debris per 1,000,000 gallons are removed before chemical treatment. The result is clarified water suitable for drinking and domestic use, showcasing modern science.
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New Orleans
Candle Fitch Nature of Candlefish and Wick Use
A fragment notes a fish native to Alaska called candle fish by Alfekan Indians. It mentions a crude oil-tamp method and a dried body used as a wick. The description is fragmentary and lacks clear events or dates.
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Alaska
Surnames at Standstill in Modern Society
Surnames are not multiplying at any great rate at the present time. The civilized nations have adopted surnames of the past and changes are infrequent. In the United States, foreigners who become naturalized often change their names or Anglicize them.
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United States
Early helmet history from ancient Egypt to Assyria
The text traces helmet use to ancient Egypt and Assyria with materials ranging from fabric to feather to metal. It notes the oldest metal helmets are Assyrian and date to the eighth century BC.
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Helmat
Developing Powers of Observation in Child
A brief on teaching children sharp observation through a gamelike exercise. It cites Japanese practice of showing a tray of objects, then removing it and asking the child to recall contents. Emphasizes swift, accurate perception aiding life and the ability to assess surroundings and people quickly.
Optimistic Madame Lenormand doll dazzles at fate fair
A popular fortune telling novelty at the Telpzig fate last fall featured Madame Lenormand, a prophetying doll that displayed cards with brief, ap thropic prophecies. The ingenious device let the doll utter hopeful opinions in a spirited manner, drawing on the famous fortune teller’s name.
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Telpzig
Cermanys
Carda
Madame Lenormand
Ore and Offense Spark Tiny Prize Showdown
A terse note reports an old ore worker dreaming big despite minimal earnings. The tale hints at a petty clash over a $10,000 sum and the ease of a quick victory, with quips about stamina and risk.
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