Gorges Predicts Tropics Rise as World Center
Colonel William Gorgas, U S Army federal sanitation commissioner, told Cornell University Medical College graduates that tropical regions will attract white settlement in two to three centuries due to higher labor returns. He cited U S control in Cuba and the Canal Zone, noting the last yellow fever case there in December 1905 and the ongoing fight against yellow fever and malaria mosquitoes.
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New York
William Gorges
U.S. A
Panama Canal Zone
Cornell Univerity Medical College
Tropics
Gorgas
United States
Cuba
Iss
Canal Zone
The Foot Who Rocked the Boat
Miss Bessie Ready drowned in the Chippewa river when a boat was rocked by Isadore Corenlias. Her sister Carrie narrowly escaped as a brother swam from shore to rescue Carrie.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Bessie Ready
Chippewa River
Carrie
Isadore Corenlias
Gore leads Hoffman as Oklahoma Democratic primary results tallied
Official returns from 49 of 75 counties show T. P. Gore of Lawton ahead of Roy Hoffman for the United States Senate by about 1 00 votes in the Democratic primary.
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Oklahoma City
O. T
T. P. Gore
Lawton
United States
Roy Hoffman
Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa
Officials predict a unsettled forecast up to tonight with partly cloudy skies and likely showers in the south and west portions of Illinois, a warmer trend for Indiana and Wisconsin, continued cool for Michigan, and showers probable in Iowa.
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Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Markets Summary and Livestock Quotes from June East Buffalo
Wheat and corn prices by sample show varied yields with No. 2 red at 89 Me and No. 2 hard at 89. Livestock totals include hogs 5.95 to 6.00, cattle prime fat steers 6.50 to 6.80, calves up to 7.50, sheep 6.25 to 7.25, and hay priced from 19 to 25 dollars. East Buffalo reports slow markets and lower prospects with 4 car cattle and 30 car hogs observed.
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Wintter
Sinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Iver
Spectacled School Pupils Eye Exam Ordered
New York city education officials vote to seek a health department expert eye exam for all public school children to determine who needs glasses. Commissioner Stern estimates at least 100000 pupils would require spectacles and warns that without provision the city wastes money and harms students.
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New York
Board of Education
Health Department
Stern
Mayor Schmitz Guilty in Graft Trial
The jury found San Francisco Mayor Schmitz guilty of graft in municipal affairs after a short deliberation. He sat unmoved, asked for clarification, then heard the verdict and remained quiet as the tally was read.
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San Francisco
Jade
Schmitz
Barrett
Lincoln Commencement Orator Backs Roosevelt Bryan
Bourke Cockran of New York delivered the commencement address at the University of Nebraska exercises in Lincoln on June 14. He spoke on Socialism and Christian Education and described current political and commercial standards as lower than in earlier times while noting the rising popularity of Theodore Roosevelt and William J. Bryan as a hopeful sign.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bourke Cockran
New York
University of Nebraska
Theodore Roosevelt
Willam J
Bryan
Quake Shocks Kingston After Six-Week Interval
Kingston Jamaica reports an earthquake at 1 20 a m yesterday lasting four seconds from a new direction slightly west of north. Maximum movement was small and despite considerable alarm no damage occurred.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Sutton Defeats Wilson in Indies' Championship Round
Beckenham June 14 California player May Sutton wins decisive round in the Indies' tennis championship of Kent defeating Miss Wilson as the match progresses with strong play from both contenders.
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Beckenham
England
Kent
May Sutton
California
Miss Wilson
Miner union gains 15000 members in a year report
The Western Federation of Miners has grown by 15,000 members over the past year amid union activity and labor expansion. The report notes rapid membership increases across mining districts and related industries.
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Western Federation of Miners
A. E. Appleyard
Ohio
Wisconsin
Philadelphia
Zelaya
Salvador
French Chamber of Deputies
William J. Bryan
Cotner University
Christian Church
Lincoln
Neb
W. B. Kerr Breaks Great Lakes Coal Record at Superior
The steamer W. B. Kerr arrived at Superior on June 14 with 15,000 tons of coal aboard, breaking the Great Lakes coal carrying record. The vessel set a new benchmark for tonnage transported on the lakes.
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Superior
Wis
Great Lakes
W. B. Kerr
Tomato Based Salad and Stuffed Tomato Variations
A guide to tomato salads and stuffed tomatoes with cucumber celery and apple blends. Includes tips on salting draining cooking fillings with onion pepper and corn and serving with cheese and French dressing.
Comforting Summer Bedroom Ideas for Cottages
The article suggests papering bedroom walls in cottages with floral designs such as violets and forget me nots. It recommends calm colors, white enamel woodwork, mahogany furniture, and a bowl of violets for charm. Seashore homes should avoid glare and provide shaded rooms with essential seating and storage for the summer visitor.
Baseball Scores From Around The Leagues
Scores show St Louis and Chicago games with 1 to 4 runs, Philadelphia 6 5, New York 38, Indianapolis 5, Kansas City 4, and Des Moines 12 9 in a multi league report. Weather notes interrupt several games in this June broadcast.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cleveland
New York
Washington
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Louisville
Paul
Columbus
Kansas City
Toledo
Western
Tincoln
Denver
Lincoln
Des Moines -Pueblo
Des Moines
Omaha
Sioux City
Benjamin Franklin Style Lessons And Courageous Experiments
Franklin read Addison and Xenophon to refine writing and inquiry. He copied ideas without verbatim use to spot flaws and devised virtues to guide behavior. His early hunger for books, Poor Richard’s Almanac, and the kite experiment show intellect, curiosity, and risk in pursuit of truth. A testimonial adds Foley’s Kidney Cure success.
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Benjamin Franklin
Addison
Spectator
Tie
Franklin
Xenophon
Boston
Richard
William
America
Europe
Is Really the Only Part of the Day Spent in One's Apartment
A reflective line notes that much of daily life occurs outside the home, suggesting the apartment is only a minor segment of daily activity. The statement emphasizes the contrast between private space and outside obligations and routines.
Beauty Tips for Arms and Elbows
Beauty talks advise women to care for arms as they do hair. A reader describes a home treatment to improve bony elbows and forearms using hot water borax benzoin oatmeal, a sponge, and pumice to wake and soften the skin, then exfoliate rough elbow skin.
Be Good to Your Feet for a Buoyant Walk
The piece urges tender care for feet to prevent aches and calluses. Neglect leads to pains in joints and bunions and makes walking difficult. Regular attention keeps feet healthy and allows buoyant, comfortable steps.
Pen refilling tip saves stubborn fountain pens
A farmer noting that tight pen sections can be loosened by wearing a kid glove on the right hand before attempting to unscrew. The tip implies grip aids ease of turning and restoring usefulness to pens set aside.
Take Care of Baby's Eyes In Early Nursery Habits
A barrister asks questions to a lady about eye care and nursery lighting. The woman responds that she is used to questions and not annoyed, noting her calm acceptance during the conversation about eye strain and infant eye health.
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Adainhia Ynantrar
Bride and Groom Wedding Attire Costs Averaged
A forty two year study with thousands of interviews finds the average bride trousseau costs 866.58 and the groom’s suit 22.01, totaling 88.20 for garments worn and the honeymoon in the average wedding.
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Baltimore Sun
Confusing Ideas and Wheels Sparks Witty Exchange
An exchange features a speaker probing a partner about distinguishing ideas from wheels, with Gladys interjecting and prompting clarification. The quirky dialogue emphasizes clarity of thought and the humorous misdirection in conversation.
Every Man His Own Doctor Promotes Home Remedies
An editorial promotes self care for minor ailments and lists Chamberlain's Remedies including Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Cough Remedy Pain Balm Stomach and Liver Tablets and Salve priced at 1.25 for five bottles. Sold by Cook & Sherman.
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Chamberlain
Cook & Sherman
Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup Endorsed by Dr Ward
W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee tests Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation and recommends it as a thorough practical remedy. He states the product has proven effective and offers his reference with pleasure. Sold by all druggists.
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W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
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Eugene F. Schmitz
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Pertinent Inquiry
Harper's Weekly
Mall
THE
Sprague Correspondence School OF Law
Majestic Bios
Detroit, Mich
Shoop
McCartney & Son
Priges
H. Knecht Tailor
Orino
Maras
Varients &c
Tandag
Saampenantions
Munn & Co
Scientific American
All Newsdealer
UNN &0
Broadway
Washington, D.C
Couch
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Sume High
Chichester
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