The Last Leaf Returns to the Wells House
Ira Wells fears his son Joel will not return. Nellie urges hope as family letters drift in and out. Joel arrives in Canada but surprises them by returning home with a mining partner to settle and marry Nellie. The story ends with the family preparing to reunite around the dining table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Wells
Janet
Joel
Nellie
Madge
Canada
Warner
Mr. Wells
Mrs. Wells
Ira
Waldron
Mr. Waldron
Mr. Weiss
Robert Waldron
Gas Lighting Gains Ground in Japan Amid Growth
The nation sees nearly two million residents using gas for illumination as costs rise but per capita use climbs. Investments total about 26 million dollars with 250 miles of piping and roughly ten percent annual dividends. Hydroelectric expansion may pressure gas firms as it develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Europe
America
Philadelphia Commercial Museum
Culture as the Foundation of Productive Agriculture
The article argues that culture in farming is essential for growth and productivity. It links soil culture to available nutrients and bacterial activity, claiming cultivated fields yield better crops and animals, and that a trained mind becomes a cultured mind within agriculture.
The Unfair Sex Easter Bonnet Conversation
Mrs Jones shows her new Easter bonnet to Mrs Knox during a neighborly call. Knox remarks she saw it at church last Sunday and compares it to last year. The exchange ends with a sly put down about the bonnet’s appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jones
Fewer Diphtheria Deaths Across 15 Years
The report notes diphtheria deaths have steadily declined over 15 years and now fall to less than half the 1900 level, reflecting improved public health and preventive measures.
Not the Least Bit Afraid Catherine Stinson Flies Loop
Catherine Stinson, a 104 pound Southern Maiden gypsy, becomes the first woman in New York to loop the loop at Sheepshead Bay. The 21 year old aviatrix, smiling through tears, says she is not afraid and views aviation as a woman's profession, hoping more girls learn to fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sheepshead Bay Speedway
New York City
Catherine Stinson
Miss Stinson
Jackson
Miss
Benedict Plans Bird Sanctuary at Greenwich Estate
Commodore E. C. Benedict, age eighty two, plans turning his 100 acre Greenwich estate into a model bird sanctuary. The first step is to drive out English sparrows and crows drawn by food on the estate at low tide, with nesting boxes to be provided for species from wrens to larger birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Conn
Commodore E. C. Benedict
Bird World
Greenwich Estate Plans Bird Conservation Project
Commodore Benedict’s estate near Greenwich will host a large duck habitat on a freshwater lake and plant food to attract and nest mated pairs. Audubon workers collaborate with the commodore to advance scientific conservation, noting birds’ role in insect control amid Greenwich’s strong local bird coverage by the Green witch Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Commodore Benedict
Greenwich (Conn.) Press
United States
Warring on Lazy Husbands in Martinsville
Martinsville Indiana reports the Associated Charities crackdown on lazy husbands. John Gourley fined ten dollars and jailed thirty days under the lazy husband law, with family support arranged during the sentence. Charles Kenworthy allowed to pledge to seek work and leave town. James Padgett promised to depart if allowed. The charity offers aid to families in need but not to support laziness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Ind
Associated Charities
John Gourley
Charles Kenworthy
Whitaker
James Padgett
Charity Association
Two Eras in Shipbuilding Old Whaler Meets New Submarine
Bridgeport witnesses a contrast between the Morning Star of New Bedford, a 19th century whaler with a crew of 31 and sea lore, and the L-5 submarine, a modern man made whale. The Morning Star, built in Dartmouth, preserves age old shipcraft while fading into menial work, as the L-5 showcases new seamanship and future roles for vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
New Bedford
New England
Morning Star
New Bedford Harbor
Tax On Matches Not New In London History
The article recalls a proposed 1871 match tax by Robert Lowe to fund the treasury, with a halfpenny stamp on small boxes and a penny on wax matches. It notes America’s prior revenue from a similar levy and describes opposition from matchmakers who protested to Westminster, ending with trial proofs of a pale blue duty stamp becoming rare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Robert Lowe
Lord Sherbrooke
America
Lowe
Westminster
Sending Sick Children to School
A health commission warns that half sick children in class can trigger weeks of illness for others. Rest and careful observation are essential as signs like loss of appetite fever and fatigue appear. Schools should prioritize health over attendance since illness spreads and recovery is quicker when out of school.
Drink Water for Tonic and Be Happy
Dr and T Nichols from Kansas State Agricultural College extol the tonic effects of water. Water aids digestion kidneys bowels and skin aiding health yet excess can strain excretory organs and purity matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. & T. Nichols
Kansas State Agricultural College
Law and Order As Pathway to Peace
By Jenkin Lloyd Jones in Chicago argues law and order as the route to international peace. He contends extravagance breeds crime and poverty, calls for prosperity and stable prices, and notes rising gasoline costs threaten the typical car owner’s budget.
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Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Chicago
Sir Thomas More
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Frances Lanyon
W. G. Chapman
Espia
Mexico
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Dartmouth
Mass
Samuel G. Dixon, M. D
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Charles Parnell Stuart
Eng
G. A. Worthington
Job
Maan
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