Modern Female Criminals Lack Oldtimers' Glamour
Philadelphia reporters recount Pinkerton detectives marking a shift in female crime from grand era skits to modern petty offenses. They cite Elizabeth Bigley, Amelia Everts, and Beatrice Desmond as infamous examples, noting fewer big-time she-roes today while acknowledging ongoing female involvement in shoplifting, confidence games, and insurance fraud.
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Pinkerton Detective Agency
Yesteryear
Robert A. Pinkerton
Elizabeth Bigley
Elizabeth
Oberlin
Ohio
Andrew Carnegie
Massachusetts
New York
Oberlin Bank
Pittsburgh
Amelia Everts
Philadelphia
Frankford
Newfield
N. J
Tinside
Philosophies and fools in a midlife laugh line
A fragment quotes the idea that all philosophies are human, urges laughter at stories lest they be repeated, and notes attitudes toward work versus betting. It mentions historians and how women used powder and paint in the Middle Ages, then asserts they still use powder and paint today.
Missionary to Money: Philadelphia Heiress’s Downward Arc
A wealthy Columbia University professor’s descendant later served as a Salvation Army worker and used a tambourine to blackmail a minister for eighty five thousand dollars. Her crimes reportedly earned about two thousand dollars weekly, spent on lavish living. Escaping scrutiny, she continued her career in London, Paris and Buenos Aires, declining until she died at Philadelphia General Hospital in 1929 after an operation.
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J. P. Morgan
Philadelphia
Newark
State
City
Beatrice Desmond
Alings May Churchill
Winston Churchill
Queen of Crooks
New York
Lady May Avery
Mark Twain
Columbia University
Salvation Army
London
Paris
Buenos Aires
Philadelphia General Hospital
Witty Snippets and Courtroom Quips From a Local Page
A condensed draft of humorous lines and brief vignettes from a newspaper page includes Edinburgh style quips about telegraph charges, a Scotsman named I won’t be home till Saturday, and a joke about catching germs in kisses. Also contains a mock trial exchange about double tracking and a joke about an amateur drama company failing to engage an audience.
Cog Railways Reach Summit Heights Worldwide
The first cog railway began planning in the early 1850s and still reaches the 6 288 foot summit of Mount Washington New Hampshire. It became a reality in 1869 when its engine with tilted boiler first chugged to the top. The 57 year old cog road to the 14110 foot crest of Pike Peak Colorado converted from steam to diesel electric power two years ago.
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Mount Washington
New Hampshire
Pikes’ Peak
Colo
Airplanes used to hunt coyotes in Nebraska reports 146 killed
Nebraska farmers employ aircraft to combat coyotes with Greeley county seeing 146 eliminated in recent months. One plane supports two hunters who kill two coyotes per hour in the air as farmers fund gasoline costs through contributions.
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Nebraska
Greeley County
Hungarian Partridge A hardy central Europe import
The Hungarian partridge native to central Europe was brought here about fifty years ago. It is valued as a game bird for its ability to withstand droughts and severe winters.
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Europe
Nanga Parbat: Ice Giant of the Indus Valley Summit
Nanga Parbat rises from the Indus valley in the northwest, towering at about 26 660 feet. It remains unconquered amid Everest and other peaks, drawing the最高 challenge for climbers. About twenty nine climbers have perished attempting its summit over roughly five decades.
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Indus River
India
National Geographic Society
Everest
New York State Distances and Area Details
New York State measurements indicate a length east to west of about 320 miles and a depth of 310 miles excluding Long Island. The total area is 49,576 square miles with island waters adding roughly 1,550 square miles.
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New York State
New York
Long Island
Mouth Watering Cookies And Easy Desserts From A Home Kitchen
A nostalgic recipe roundup offers suggestions for large batch cookies and baked treats suited for entertaining. It includes Walnut Dreams squares, Butterscotch Brownies, Icebox Cookies, and Tatti-Frotti cookies, plus tips like using celery leaves for flavor and a celery flavored salad idea with seafood. The piece cites several ingredients, quantities, and oven temperatures, highlighting family friendly, home kitchen preparation. It also mentions peanut butter cookies and handy Lynn Chamber's menu tips for spinach sauces and roll recipes.
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Lynn
Margins Narrow as Land Improvement Promises Higher Output
The Middle West Boll Improvement Committee warns that rising production costs cut farm profits. It urges farmers to boost soil health and crop efficiency using deep rooted legumes in rotations, returning manures, and soil-building practices including contouring and terracing where needed to raise yields per acre.
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Middle West Boll Improvement Committee
Tex
Wire recorder marks poultry history at Kirkland farm
At Helsdorf and Nelson breeding farm in Kirkland Washington a pure bred white leghorn nest on the estate triggers a first in poultry practice as 110000 fowls are recorded by a wire recorder. Bert Nelson explains leg tags and numbered reports while Art Helsdorf and Mary Helsdorf with Clifford Nelson oversee the system to track each bird and its eggs.
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Helsdort
Nelson
Kirkland
Wash
Bert Nelson
Washington
Art Helsdorf
Mary
Nelson Brothers
Bert
Clifford
Art
Lala
Many Conditions Affect Poultry Flock Breeding
The article notes several factors influencing poultry fertility and suggests waiting 7 to 10 days after introducing males before starting egg collection for hatching. Weather, male vigor, rock size, layers condition, and male numbers are key considerations in breeding success.
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Fleischmann
Lynn Chamber's Menu
Fan Eg Doe Rs
Foie Send
Washington Nurseries
Toppenish
Wonklagion
Denver
Caban
A . Substantialea
Beale
Wasa
U.S
Unu—W
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