New York Scientists Attend Annual AAAS Frolic at Columbia
New Yorkers joined scientists for the annual AAAS gathering at Columbia University. The report highlights decorum amid carnival mood, Madame Selenke’s trip to study ape psychology, and oddball human-interest vignettes from New York’s Stunt Men Club and Broadway life.
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Wise
Yespidae
Columbia University
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Madame Selenke
Canary Islands
Hotel Majestic
Art Young
Lord Cowdray Leads England's Air War Organization
Lord Cowdray, born Sir Weetman Pearson, has taken charge of organizing England's aerial warfare to preserve Entente air supremacy. A famed business organizer, he built Mexican oil, rail, and mining ventures and owns vast landholdings in England and Scotland. His fortune runs into millions and he holds a close advisory role with the British government on wartime industry.
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London
Lord Cowdray
England
Weetman Pearson
Atlantic
America
Standard Oil Company
Mexico
Republic
S. Pearson & Son, Limited
Porfirio Diaz
México
Pearsons
City of
Pearson
Admiraltty
Earl Curzon
Lord Sydenham
Lord Cowdrey
Scotland
Kentucky Farmers Profit From Record Tobacco Harvest
Kentucky farmers who provide about a third of U S tobacco and a tenth of the world crop are enjoying record prices for a large and high quality harvest. Prices exceed prior years, with Pryor leaf rising to roughly twelve cents a pound and some Owensboro sales reaching thirty cents. Millions of pounds move weekly through loose leaf warehouses and the Louisville breaks, with much also sent to Cincinnati.
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Louisville
Kentucky
United States
Owensboro
Cincinnati
Lively United States Golf Association Meeting Predicted
New York on January 11 hosts the annual United States Golf Association meeting with a major focus on amateur rule interpretation. Delegates from the Woodland Golf Club Massachusetts oppose disqualification of Ouimet and others. The agenda includes deciding tournament sites and electing officers led by Howard W. Perrin of Pin Valley Golf Club as presidential candidate.
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New York
United States Golf Association
Woodland Golf Club
Massachusetts
Ouimet
Woodland Club
Howard W. Perrin
Pin Valley Golf Club
Sumner
N. J
Notice of Pardon Application for Humphries and Robas
Notice states that on or after January 15 1917 an application will be made to the Governor of North Carolina for the pardon of M Humphries and William Robas who were sentenced at the November 1916 term of New Hanover Superior Court to twelve months in the penitentiary for trespass. Opponents of clemency are invited to file protests with the Governor. On December 20 1916 John Humphries.
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Noties
North Carolina
M. Humphbrits
William Robas
New Hanover
Tsereenv
John Humphries
Danish West Indies Sold to United States
Washington January 11. Copenhagen reports King Christian will ratify the treaty selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. Congress must appropriate 25 000 000 dollars for the purchase, after which possession and a temporary government will be arranged while details and concessions are settled.
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Christian
Danish West Indies
United States
New York
Congress
Executive Department
Gulf Coast Poultry Show Opens in Mobile
The Gulf Coast Poultry Show opens in Mobile on January 11 drawing exhibitors from six states. The event features thousands of birds including chickens turkeys ducks and pigeons along with various pet stock varieties.
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Ata
Gulf Coast
South
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Darker Hair
An old-time remedy claims to restore color to gray hair using Sage Tea and Sulphur. The advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a 50 cent bottle that darkens hair naturally, adds gloss, and creates a youthful appearance, with cautions it is not a disease cure.
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Advt
Notable births and weddings mark today across notable figures
Earl Curzon of Kedleston wed Mrs Alfred Duggan, an Alabama native born at Kedleston 58 years ago today. Rear Admiral Leigh C. Palmer born Missouri 44 years ago today. James H. Hustis born New York City 53 years ago today. William Spry born England 53 years ago today. Sir Charles W. Macara born Scotland 72 years ago today. Miss Alice Paul born Moorestown New Jersey 32 years ago today. Thomas Dixon born Shelby North Carolina.
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Alfred Duggan
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England
Leigh C. Palmer
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
Missouri
James H. Hustis
Boston and Maine Railroad
New York City
William Spry
Utah
Charles W. Macara
Scotland
Alice Paul
Moorestown
N. J
Thomas Dixon
Shelby
N. C
Forest Fires in 1915 Cause Wide Damage Across U S
An estimate places the 1915 forest fires at about 40,000 events nationwide burning roughly 5.9 million acres and inflicting about 7 million dollars in damage.
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United States
Slim Quick Weight Loss Ad Promises for Fat Folks
An advertisement touts Tassco as a safe easy method for people 10 to 30 pounds over normal weight to slim down without dieting or exercise. It claims weight loss in days, firmer flesh, smoother skin, and improved health with 5 grain Tassco tablets taken after meals and at night from Elv ing ton's Pharmacy.
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Elvington
Advt
Mexican College Lads Now Do Snake Dance
Mexico City January 11 1917 close of 1916 saw Mexican college boys adopt the US style parade known as a pee rade. After diplomas are awarded at institutions near the capital graduates celebrate with a downtown parade led by a band and featuring songs cheers speeches and snake dances with many in grotesque costumes.
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Mexico City
United States
Windy City Allied Bazaar Opens in Coliseum
Chicago January 11. Following weeks of preparation Chicago's large bazaar for the benefit of the Entente Allies opened today in the Coliseum and will run until January 20. Promoters highlight the exhibit variety and expect financial gains to rival similar events in New York and Boston.
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Chicago
Coliseum
New York
Boston
Indiana Dairymen Convene at Purdue for Annual Convention
Dairymen from across Indiana converge in Lafayette to attend the Indiana State Dairy Association convention at Purdue University. A large turnout attends sessions through the week, with expectations of high profits and a prominent exhibition of dairy products and improved dairy machinery.
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Indiana Dairymen
Lafayette
Ind
Indiana State Dairy Association
Purdue University
The Common Sense Way to Remove Corns
Claim for a corn treatment that loosens the corn from the toe and lifts it off with a simple application. Advertises nationwide availability through Lawrence & Company Chicago at two dollars for a bottle, six for a set, urging drops and immediate relief.
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Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Miss Bessie's Lead in Southport Census List
Miss Bessie Newton of Southport leads a long list of residents and values across North Carolina towns from Abbottsburg to Wilmington. The column names and amounts hint at a regional catalog of property or earnings with numerous individuals and locales referenced.
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Southport
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