Ellis Island Gatekeeping and the Immigration Process
Special correspondence from New York describes Ellis Island as the entry gate for the United States, detailing the gatekeeper bureau, the manhattan ship manifests, and the strict inspection system. It notes the detention procedures for women with children, contract labor investigations, and the contrast between hopeful immigrants and those sent back to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Iumigration
New Yon
Illisisland
Uncle Sam
Dominions
New York Harbor
New Jersey
Commissioner of Immigration
Ellis Island
Bureau of Immigration
Senner
United States
New York
Dr. Jenkins
Custom House
Rotterdam
Mediterranean
America
Immigration Bureau
Board of Contract Labor Inspectors
John J. Quinlan
Department of the Bureau
Bureau
Europe
Dame Fortune
I. D. Marsman
Kansas Chincha Bug War Aids Farmers Statewide
The Kansas State University lab under Chancellor Snow led a bold campaign against the chinch bug outbreak decimating wheat corn and other crops. F H Snow developed a bacillus disease to kill insects and distributed infected bugs, with about 90 percent success in trials. The program saved portions of crops and promises broader reach next year across the western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Kan
Kansas State University
Snow
Kansas
Commonwealth
F. Hi. Snow
State University
Bnow
Cezee
Chancellor's Office
C, M, Haraeer
Chinese Mouth Organs Sharply Pierce Audiences
The mouth organ is described as the most ear splitting Chinese instrument. Attendees of Chinese theater or funerals note its sharp, piercing notes. Its sound combines gourd, metal, wood and bamboo, producing an unearthly tone. It is claimed to be the origin of the church organ, built in the same architectural style as two millennia ago.
Potato crate offers durable crop storage
A new potato crate for farmers holds a bushel and promises long life. Gruers sells it at 15 cents, praised for convenience and value. A questionable note touts a line about cures and deities, which appears as an odd aside in the column.
Tramp Loyalty and Market Notes Highlight Sept. Markets
Discussion on formal tone and plain speech cites Philadelphia Press and New York Tribune. Includes Lowell essay about a tramp loyal to an ideal, then a market roundup with New York money rates, bonds, grains, dairy, and East Buffalo live stock prices and Buffalo hay values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Boston
Portland
New York Tribune
East Buffalo
East Buffaro
Stags
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K Boon
Ieee Eae
Jess
Ohio Chemical CO
Opera Block
Lima, Ohio
Hill
Sie
P. O
Opa
Pittsburgh
Tae Only Chemical Co
Helen Morrison
OFIO
Onto Chemical CO
W. Il, Lotegay
St. 53
Msible TS
Philadelphia Press
London
Sep
Pacific Railroad
Union Firsts
Centrala
Western
Buffalo Provision Market
Burra
Sept
Michigan
Graham
State and Family
Buffalo
Business Directory
Bae & Thompson
Atilaw
Beaty Block
A. A. Davis & Co
D. TI. Ball
D. LE Ball
G. Thompsor
J. Borman Davvles, M. v
Liberty Street
Warren, Pa
W. W. Freeman
Hazeltine Building
Terry
Justice OF the Peace Axp
Warren
Water Street
Geo. Ball
McAlpin
D, D.S
Third St. Warren
E H
Boeschlix
Wilbur and Schnur
Liberty St
Frank W. Whitcomb
Third Street
Postoffice
W. A Greaves
Episcopal Church
Warren Lodge Hall
Gg Smith
First National Bank
Second Street
Golden Horse Shoe
Pre Revere
L. Gleason
F.&e.g.d.a.v
W.N.Y
Airstow
Hodak
Geo. Ball’s
Oes Restaurant
E. A Coleman
Hickory St
Humphrey & Nemoyer
Mars
L. C. Miller
Bethleham
Cann's
Venanza St
Philadelphia
Aeiy Boow
Wyman
Wyman & Davis
Fehlman
Kopf & Henry
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