Harvard Cooperative Society aims at cooperative rates
The piece reports that Harvard students may form a cooperative society to obtain clothing and books at low prices. It notes Harvard's cooperative venture has grown, with revenues rising from about $119,500 in 1898 to roughly $230,000 in 1904 05. It references national discussion on Japanese and other foreign competition and cites the Minneapolis Journal among papers noting such trends.
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Harvard Cooperative Society
Harvard
General Gomes Leads Cuban Freedom Fight
The Chicago Times Herald reports General Gomes, commander of Gulf's 45,000 soldiers, leaving his home to lead the campaign for Cuban independence. The piece cites the enduring spirit that animated the 1778 rebellion and vows no nation can enslave such a people.
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Boundary dispute over island near Minna border
A special committee of the House of Representatives investigates whether an island along the Shain of Inkea water boundary belongs to the United States or Canada. Maps vary on the island’s location and the Webster Ashburton Treaty of 1848 fixed the Rainy Take channel boundary, raising questions about the correct channel and ownership.
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Hinter
Taland
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Canada
Rainy
Dorth
Huntur'a Laland
Ancnasy and Funds Mentioned in Priona Rehcation Debate
The article discusses a questionable solicitation linked to the Gonecionca fund and notes a 5000 amount from England. It contrasts small contributions with large government losses from alleged iniquity, criticizing contisiencs and urging scrutiny of monetary influence on public treasuries.
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Washington Wan Ous
Vomabody
Eoglind
Sugccadu
National
Agricultural inquiry finds strain on New York farmers
The New York society for improving the condition of the poor funded a wide inquiry into farmer distress across New York. Kielgaard and Fogell gathered data showing land depreciation, high farmer emigration risk, and low child retention on farms. Regions near Cornell and state agricultural schools showed better outcomes, while ignorance of scientific methods remained a major drag.
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Springfold Republican
New York Society For
New York State
Kielgaard
Pennsylvania
George T. Fogell
Ghent
Columbia County
New York
Cornell University
Island Escape Ends With Flooded Isle Misadventures
On a southern steamboat voyage to a gulf island, Janet Dale and companions endure a storm, rough seas, and a flood that leaves the island largely underwater. Phil, charming yet self centered, and Mr. Van Dyne provide tension as Janet navigates affection and danger. A soggy, chaotic night yields a wild, memorable tale for future winters.
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Janat
Mr. van Dyne
Papa
Enga Ayer
Phil
Janet
Fom Jones
Nalake
Misa Janet
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Dale
Romance in a stormy ballroom at dawn
Janet and Phil share a quiet declaration of love as a fierce storm rages at the riverside ballroom. Amid fear and danger, they comfort the crowd and cling to each other, finding courage and hope as the wind eases and dawn approaches. The tale ends with resolve to face life together. New Orleans Times-Democrat.
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Wiley
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Koala Ad as London Special Agent in Australian Wine Ad
A London firm promoting Australian wines uses a striking koala advertisement showing a tree bear with a cub on its back. The piece, thirty years old in business, claims the only English tree bear specimen and notes the animal’s zoological traits. The koala spends much life in trees and its name derives from Greek words for pouch and bear. the ad notes its appeal beyond wine marketing.
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Odd
Australia
London
England
New York World
A New Life-Boat Invention Promises Self Righting Sail Craft
A New Life-Boat design features two lengthwise sections with air tight metal tanks as receptacles for provisions water clothing and ammunition. Tanks keep the boat afloat and gainst swamping while the craft rights itself instantly regardless of entry orientation.
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New York Ledger
Zulu Customs and Village Life Described by Explorer
A San Francisco Examiner account details Zulu marriage by cattle barter, women’s status, barefoot meals around a fire, and communal dances. It portrays burial customs, a moon festival, and the medicine man as central figures, framing the Zulu as peaceful celebrants under a revered moon.
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Zola
Higheraal
Raoore
Piri
Patriea
Hia Lexan
Opie
Hoe-haao
San Francisco Examiner
Naval Colony plan to form co operative farm and factory
William E Smythe editor of the Irrigation Age proposes a 10000 acre Sacramento valley ranch as a cooperative farming and manufacturing colony. Settlers buy as many shares as acres owned to fund a creamery cannery starch factory and other plants to process products and develop irrigation. Each farmer will have a village lot to live on. The San Francisco Chronicle notes only human infirmities may hinder success.
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William E. Smythe
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Irrigation Age
Sacramento Valley
San Francisco Chronicle
Codfish hatchery and lobster breeding at Woods Hall
Boston Herald reports on the United States Bish Commission facilities at Woods Hall Mississippi where large scale incubation of cod and lobster eggs occurs. Details include 60 million cod and 6 million lobsters capacity, past hatch counts, egg sizes, and processes for separating good eggs from bad in glass jars, with timing from September to May and births starting in spring.
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Woods Hall Laboratories
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Boston Herald
German Engineer Proposes Noise-Reducing Bridge Decks
A German engineer offers a decking solution to curb train noise on iron bridges. The system uses 1 inch planks, felt layers, timber covers, and hooked bolts anchored to the bottom flange, with asphalt ballast and a sloped drainage design. The decking weighs 600 pounds per yard on an eleven foot bridge and costs 23 cents per square foot.
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New York Ledger
Eye Fatigue From Streetcar Riding, NY Journal Notes
The New York Journal describes a common eye condition from long streetcar rides. Eyes move rapidly to follow signs, causing strain as seats run lengthwise and passengers watch the street outside, leading to tired, watery eyes after a short trip.
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New York Journal
Lima beans grown in California claim market lead
A Washington Star quote notes three quarters of U S lima beans come from California especially Santa Clara Valley due to dry climate. Vines need little support and nearly perfect beans cut production costs, with retail prices four to five cents per pound locally and growers paying about one cent per pound shelling. One California farm reportedly shipped seventeen carloads last season. The bean is praised as a superior body and brain food.
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R. W. Gates
Los Angeles
California
Santa Clara Valley
Washington Star
Sparrows Nest in City Lamp Near City Hall
A Portland Oregonian note describes a pair of sparrows building a nest in the hood of an orc lamp by City Hall. They briefly entered the globe, nearly injuring themselves, then escaped as a final scare spurred them to settle on the hood’s trimmer post.
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