Dawn of Prosperity at Hand on Interesting Island Tour
G A Nichola reports from Camp Walton Florida on Santa Rosa Island noting derelict shipwrecks, fishing spots, and passes that shape safe harbors for Gulf vessels. He highlights local rail and land development prospects, healthful climate, scarce mosquitos, and an emerging era of prosperity driven by timber, turpentine, and new railroad activity as Pensacola grows with the Panama Canal.
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Judge Ewing
Mary Esther
Anold
Ohio
Florida
Methuselah
Five Mile Bayou
Santa Rosa
Hat
United States
Great Britain
Spain
France
Confederacy
Uncle Sam
Tumber
Turpentine Trusts
United [States
Buie
Kailrosde
Panama Canal
Pensacola
Fresh from Farm Parcel Post to Cut Living Costs
A plan to ship farm goods directly to urban consumers via parcel post moves forward with tests in several cities. Postmaster General Burleson authorized crates for butter eggs poultry fruit and vegetables and orders go to city postmen to collect names of suppliers and buyers. The system aims to connect producers with consumers, deliver fresh produce daily, and reduce step costs while preserving farmer revenue.
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Washington, DC
Atepa
Peatance Department
Vew
Burleson
Parcel Post
Boston
Atlanta
St. Wouis
San Francisco
Baltimore
Detroit
LaCrosse
Wis
Lynn
Mass
Rock Island
Ill
Washington, D. C
Upe
Lista
Roper
Electric heating makes Rupert Idaho high school a pioneer
Washington reports the Rupert Idaho high school is heated entirely by electricity supplied from government powerhouses. The electric system runs all building functions and powers a ten horsepower motor for ventilation and shop equipment. The school is nicknamed the electric high school for its widespread use of electric power in heating and operations.
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Washington
Rupert
Idaho
Federal Bureau of Education
A Model Curfew for Street Loafers
A quirky home remedy curfew idea advocates using a two foot siding stick as a makeshift clapper to wake and discipline youths. The suggestion claims to curb street loafing and invokes the song Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight as part of the method.
Y M C A Meeting Formed Board In Matherville
Sunday afternoon a representative group of Matherville men and young men gathered at the Christian church to elect a Y M C A board of directors. The plan, called the Non Equipment Plan, would use existing buildings and equipment. State secretary Parsons proposed pledges of 32000 for three years to hire a suitable man for the Y M C A, with estimates of a thirty minute setup once funds are in place. A nest egg of about 984 dollars, raised years ago for a Y M C A building fund, was offered to the new board, plus a pledge of 600 dollars from an individual benefactor.
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Matherville
Christian Church
Y. M.C. A. Movement
J. KR. Horswel
JW. M. Parsons
Estherville
Washington
Iowa
W. M. Parson
Guinetion
EF. Kling & Guin- Wittee
Mumietion
Vutolsi
Prosidl
Bacherville
B. Kline
Mer Y. M.C. A
Ratherville
Y. M.C. A. Building Fund
Board of Intractors
Letter From C H Clark From Kerris March 16 1914
A reader letter from C H Clark dated March 16 1914 from Kerris Orluoie mentions manuscript reads, the Vindicator and Republican, and a note about mud and warmth. He says they are reading the paper and wonders what Swan Lake area neighbors are doing, and wishes prosperity.
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Kerris
Orluoie
O. K
Emmet County
Swan Lake
Unclear historical incident near Arwaleng town
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a narrow escape and injuries during a wild event involving Mr. Speslor and others, with mentions of Wallingford, Armoetroug and Holnied. Other lines note a visitor Bri ny dds and Mrs. Win. Gavin, but details are obscured and uncertain.
PLEDGE OF PROSPERITY FOR ESTHERVILLE
A local appeal urges residents to sign a trade at home pledge to keep money circulating within Estherville. It argues that buying from local merchants boosts the whole community, supports workers and firms, and could spark a remarkable revival in trade if everyone participates for a year.
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Estherville
Moving Pictures
Beetherville
Mousy
Esthervilleo
Fresh supply of typewriter ribbons and staples arrives
A local supplier delivered a fresh stock of typewriter ribbons and carbon paper, along with staples suitable for desk use. The shipment includes the beat make ribbons and related supplies for office typing tasks.
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TA East Pass
Dawn OF
G. A. Nichola
Camp Walton, Florida
Gulf
Santa Ross Island
Camp Walton
East Pass
Hia
Santa Rosa Island
Chootawhatchie Bay
West Pass
Pensa Ola Bay
Fort McRae
Blue Lodge Masona
Sattend
Prospect
Camp Walton Masonic Lodge
Mr. Guild
St. Andrews
Mobile
New Orleans
Gald
Gold Heating and Lighting Company
Canada
Alabama
North
Vindicator
Republican of+ foe
Wit
Wilship
Canaumar
Bey
Kupy
C.H. Clark
Arwaleng
Aicm
Speslor
Kid Ghoon
Wallingford
BP. H. Atwood
Armoetroug
Bytherville Behives
Briny
Dds
Win
Gavin Tgit
Holnied
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