Congress May Aid Workers Of City
A Washington dispatch says Congress may grant funds to establish information branch offices in Chicago New Orleans and San Francisco to guide immigrants to farming and rural work. The plan envisages up to 1 million dollars per city but likely a lump sum of 500000 for initial setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Congress
Department of Commerce and Labor
Division of Information
New Orleans
San Francisco
Department
Resolutions of Respect for Mrs Frances E Bronson
Resolutions from Lincoln circle honor the death of Mrs Frances E Bronson a faithful member and friend. They express hope in Christ and comfort in God and ask the charter be draped for thirty days with copies sent to relatives and Waterbury daily papers for publication. Committee members Sylvia Edgington Ida Bingham Charlotte S Morgan sign.
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Frances E. Bronson
Tom
Christ
Waterino
Sylvia Edgington
Ida Bingham
Charlotte 8
Morgan
Visit to Pitch Lake in Trinidad Captivates American Girls
A National Magazine writer and eight other American girls toured Pitch Lake, describing its sticky 104 acre expanse in southeastern Trinidad on the Gulf of Paria. They note you can walk on the tar like surface and recount the lake's curious history dating back about five centuries to Sir Walter Raleigh’s era and repairs made from pitch.
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Pitch Lake
Trinidad
National Magazine
Keering
Gulf of Paria
Walter Raleigh
la Trea
Pitch Lake Pitch and Oil Industry Details in Trinidad
The article describes Pitch Lake in Trinidad highlighting its formation, composition, and export scale, noting 125000 tons exported yearly mainly to the United States and the shift from English to American control. It also includes observations from a lake visit, and mentions beaver anatomy in a separate section with details on pelts and behavior.
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Port of Spain
Pitch Lake
Kingsley
United States
California
Death Claims Mrs. James M. Snow After Sudden Illness
Mrs. James M. Snow died yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock from heart trouble at her daughter’s home 909 Walnut Street. Born Mary Elizabeth Eisel in Pennsylvania December 238 1847 she moved to Iowa in 1865 and settled in Traer. She had five children including Mrs. F L Sauser of Pr city and J N Snow of Waterloo. Also survived by two sisters in the city. Funeral plans await arrival of children. Conservation of church and Relief corps noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Snow
F. L. Lauser
Walnut Street
Mary Elizabeth Eisel
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Traer
James Snow
F. L. Sauser
Pr City
L. W. Sisson
Wash- Burne
S. E. Sisson
Mercger
A. Snow
Amanda Fuller
Beaver season extended to 1915 in Alberta
Edmonton dispatch reports Benjamin Lawton Alberta chief game warden extended beaver closed season from December 1912 to December 31 1915. He notes beaver once abundant across the plains and midwest, multiplied in recent years despite raids, with northern trappers enforcing the laws. Evidence of decline includes decaying stumps broken dams and deserted sites.
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Preas
Edmonton
Alta
Benjamin Lawton
Alberta
North America
Towa
Middle West
Canada
Satin Waist Ornaments Show Finishing Touches for Costumes
The article describes sashes with oriental embroidery as satin waist ornaments. It notes the sash is worn through a girdle and tied with ends falling at the left side of the costume, completing Megauce outfits with decorative detailing.
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Miny
A Case Of Reaction In A Commuter Conversation
A humorous exchange on a train features two commuters debating virtue, a child’s gift, and what motivates giving. One man recounts buying a wax doll after his daughter’s doll was shattered, highlighting a spontaneous act of generosity and a playful mood aboard the car.
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Axid
Saile
Santa
Geographic Guess and Japan Colonizing in Brazil
A playful note questions the capital of Australia hinting at a fictitious Yars Canberra. It then reports Japan planning to colonize 100000 acres in Brazil with special privileges, including travel expenses and five years no duty. Initial plan targets about 1000 colonists, 2000 families by four years.
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Commonwealth of Australia
Melbourne
Sydney
Ex- Timrer
Yars-Canberra
Australia
Japan
Brazil
Mea
Colonista
Nowomo
Feud Fears Rise After Labor Dispute Shooting
In Chicago 27, tensions flare over a factional labor dispute at Cors' union offices. James Conway killed in office shooting, Autoped Slaver Thomas Freer claims self defense. Freer held for grand jury on murder charge after coroner's inquest. Detectives and a guard were posted to control unrest.
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Chigwgo
James Conway
Thomas Freer
Thomas Freer, the Autopged Slaver, and Gre Bet
Sercede Adeed
Betawern
Dovet Qf
Freer
Conway
Mroor
Coteway
Dunkerton Christmas in 1920s Magee reunion and town notes
Dunkerton reports the Magee family reunion at the old home place. Dr Win Ma Ree and wife of Watertown attended. The Magee home farm rental ends a long residence. Christmas church programs drew crowds. a trap shoot and rabbit hunting occurred as locals shared holiday activities. New auto garage opened under Manager Rudolph. Wm Theisinger bought Maria Owen property and plans to move in. Remodeling of the Baptist church progresses as merchants enjoy strong Christmas trade.
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Dunkerton
Dr. Win
Ma- Ree
Watertown
S. D
Magee
Fis
Rev. Mayo
Captain Grashley
Waterloo
T. M. Galyean
Baptist Church
Rudolph
Wm. Theisinger
Maria Qwen
Jas. Bash
H. Bash
Bash
Town Talk Christmas Reunion and Visitors in Town
Mr and Mrs J Sedgewick and family return from Clinton after a Christmas reunion at Mr Sedgwick’s sister Mrs G F Skinner’s home H Cranmer of Minneapolis visits his brother-in-law Dr F W Powers on Third Street West Christian Yetter of Town City in Wateriog today on business Miss Mina Abel of Grinnell spends vacation with aunts Mrs W C Cranston and Mrs Carter Justice and Mrs J E Dempster
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Sedgewick
Clinton
Sedgwick
G. F. Skinner
H. Cranmer
Minneapolis
F. W. Powers
Third Street
Christian Yetter
Town City
Yetter & Waters
Wateriog
Mina Abel
Grinnell
W. C. Cranston
Carter
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Bureau of Immigration
Europe
America
Cee
T. V. Powderly
Fraser
Peace Rivers
Henry Schneege
Parkersburg
Samuel Frye
Johm Sly
Schrieege
Philadelphia
George &. Graham
William Sheff
Graham
Jerome Foley
Cummins
Des Moines
Shannon
Gorham
East Fourth Street
of the
Gorham’s
Nave
Springfield
Mr. Dempster
John Dempster
Justice and
Mrs
J. E. Dempster
Carpenter Hotel
Weat Fifth Street
Fred Eldridge
Kissimmee
Highlands
Florida
Campbell
Nhane
White
A. B. Burgess
Cottage Grove Ave
Ellis Phone
Black
Wellington Street
Randolph
Billa
Apply Waterloo Monument Co
Corner Park
Sycamore
Hawthorne Ave
West Second St
C. A
Care Courier
South St
Tain
Clu
Commercial National Bank
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