Astronomical Notes and Mixed Political Commentary
A blend of nightly sky observations noting sun and moon timings, moon age, and a claim of a contemporary politician Tom Dawson. The narrative shifts to political commentary on Senator La Follette’s influence, opposition at the Republican convention, and Senator Owen of Oklahoma, including his maiden senate speech and land transfer views. It discusses timber reserves, usage projections, and implications for housing, pulp, and industry, highlighting looming shortages and economic stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Owen
Oklahoma
Senate
Aldrich Billy
Washington
Owen
Congress
Five Civilized Tribes
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Forests and wood use urge national economy and care
The text notes annual use of about 3.5 million poles and 120 million cords of wood, with a single match factory consuming 200,000 board feet daily. It argues timber supply could meet demand by 1950 only with proper forest care, and that Germany already saves forests through national and state reservations covering 22 percent, urging a national economy to curb waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
March Appletos’s
Tele
Germany
Passing Hints Of Spring And Local Anecdotes
A collage of light local items includes milk prices easing in parts of the country, Lenox Mass tax collection setting four year record, and humorous notes on debates over salvation, a nose whistle/singer in Pittsburg, a rising sun turkey incident, Boston fining a sidewalk spitting violator, New London sensory talk on daily violations, a Syracuse rector kissing incident sparking church disruption, and Kentucky political tilt with Fairbanks favored by senator elect Bradley. overall tone light and observational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Register
Lenox
Mass
Norwich Bulletin
Salvation Army
Jeff Davis
Pittsburg
Rising Sun
Boston
New London
Syracuse Episcopal Church
Bridgeport
Louisville
Cincinnati Enquirer
Kentucky
Fairbanks
W. C. Bradley
United States
Taft
Springfield
The Largest Woman Emma Dillard Dies at Home
Emma Dillard a 36 year old African American woman weighing about 170 pounds died at her home on West Second Street late Friday night. Eight men lifted her body to a hearse and she was weighed at Adams Coal and Wood Co yard showing a 726 notch. Justice Maben ruled death from natural causes after viewing the remains the next morning. Her daughter found her dead in bed after returning from the wash. She had worked as a servant and washer, once offered a show but declined due to exertion. The burial was in the city cemetery paupers’ lot with an unusually wide grave and tall surrounding fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Dillard
West
Second Street
Avoirdupois
R. C. Houston
Adams Coal and Wood Co
Justice Maben
Houston
Fort Worth
New York Cabs Meter Rules Warn Passengers
An officer describes cab fare rules and meter behavior to riders in New York. He explains initial charges, time-based increments, and how to verify the flag position to avoid being overcharged. He notes differences between hansom and landaulet fares and stresses proper flag placement at stops and pay time.
Million Point Cribbage Duel In Des Moines Ends In 1915
Des Moines sees Colonel John C. Lopez and Milo Ward contest a million point cribbage game that has spanned seven years. With scores 460234 to 455224, the pair meet weekly from 7:30 to 11, averaging 2150 points per night and wearing out boards and card packs as they pursue the finish in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
John C. Lopez
Milo Ward
Loper
Polk County
Milo
The
Commercial Exchange
Waterbury fire alarm street and company list
Waterbury fire alarm district and street index listing Cor South Main and Grancata Cor East Main and Niagarasta Cor East Main and Walcott street Cor High and Walnut streets Cor Bank and Grand streets Cor Riverede and Bank street Waterbury Brass Co. Poll's theater Pratt Bros Shoe Hardware Co and various addresses with stroke counts for alarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main
Grancata
Exchange Place
Euclid
Roseland Avenues
Rogers & Bro
East Main
Niagarasta
Walcott Sta
Cor High
Walnut Streets
Cherry
Cole Ats
North Elm
Kingsbury Sta
Burton Street
Waterbury Mfg Co
North Main
North Ats
Buckingham and Cooke
Cor Grove
Prospect Sta
Hillside Avenue
Pine Sta
Waterbury Brass Co
Franklin and
Union Ste
We'bury Clock Co
Case Sty
Rose Hill House
West Main
Willow
Cor St Paul
Cor Etna
North Mainsta
Jose
Dr Wiley Opposes Drinking Says Public Health Stand
March 1 report from Warkinghem quotes Harvey W Wiley, chief of the bureau of chemistry, saying the man who never drinks is preferable. The statements refer to liquor and beer and were made at a Calver? event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Warkinghem
Tatemen
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
de Wiley
Marion Man Recovers After Illness With Cooper's Aid
Earl McCoy of 1506 So Branson Street Marion Indiana describes a remarkable recovery from weakness after trying Cooper's theory and medicine. He notes improved appetite and strength after the first bottles and credits the treatment with restoring his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl McCoy
Branson Street
Marion
Ind
United States
Anso Os Sine Dives Section of Annosis Report
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions entities like Anosis and ENG. It appears as a damaged page piece with scattered letters and partial names. No clear events dates or locations can be determined from the legible text.
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American Loan Co
Bank Street
Platt Bldg
Mechanics’ Loan CO
East Main St
Cottage Place
J. BH. Mulvitle
the Undertaker
East Main Street
St. Patrick's Block
John Moriarty
Etary One
Ue Main Street
Moriartys
Polison
Ball
Meadow ST
Ralph N. Blakeslee
L Watertary
Fiestem
Hellmann Brewing Co
EL Kellmann
Grand Street
Evening Democrat
Waterbury, Conn
Democrat Publishing Company
Guano St
Warmanway, Com
C. Maroney
Associated Press
Prsce
Waterbury
Joseph von Fraunhofer
Alamo
Edwin Forbes
New York City
Princess Kalulani of
Hawaii
Honolulu
Tom Dawson
Tom
la Follette
Senator la Follette
Langley
Aan Langley
Weinstein’s Cloak Store
South Main Stre
Waterbury Trunk & Um
Bella
Ward St Waterbury
Connel
Texas
New York
Wgnalb
Ted Ee Ae
the Evening Democrat
Office
Ridge
Sendeye
PPE
SS Seston Springfield
Wereeever
Cas
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