15 Million Acres of Wheat Devastated in Dust Storms
Figures from the Associated Press show crop damage over 15 million acres and losses exceeding 30 million dollars. Western Kansas to Texas Panhandle report wheat losses ranging up to 20 million in Texas and over 5 million in Kansas. Federal statistics place last year’s western Kansas winter wheat value above 11 million with this year around 5.8 million. Oklahoma Board of Agriculture president Harry Cordell cites the northwest wheat as the best in the state.
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Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma Panhandle
Wyoming
New Mexico
Texas Panhandle
Nebraska
Walter Barlow
Amarillo
F. K. Reed
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Harry B. Cordell
The
Oklahoma Board of Agriculture
Northwest
Totem Pole in Store Stirs Seattle Narrow Escape
In Seattle a four foot high totem pole ordered by a St. Louis fur company reached Capt. Addis Guttmann, head of the Fur Company, puzzled by its size. The pole stood in the store before construction ended, and removal proved awkward, finally being done through a skylight.
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Seattle
Wash
St. Louis
Addis Guttmann
Captain Guttmann
Labor conciliator departs Uhrichsville amid brick workers strike
Hugh Friel, regional labor board conciliator, leaves Uhrichsville after failing to set up a conference between local employers and representatives of the United Brick and Clay Workers of America who are on strike.
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TRIKE
Uhrichsville
Hugh Friel
Regional Labor Board
United Brick and Clay Workers of America
Dust Scarred Wyoming Faces Mass Crop Losses
Officials estimate uncounted losses in Wyoming on April 1 with 2,500,000 eastern Colorado acres among the hardest hit. Farmers report crop losses could be total without timely rain, signaling widespread agricultural damage.
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Ern Panhandle
Wyoming
Colorado
Kings Daughters Meet At Teacher's Home In Haydenville
Haydenville report notes Kings Daughters gathering at teacher Mrs. Luther Wyskiver's home Monday with ten members present. The group planned a card sales fundraiser, refreshments were served, and games were played. Nearby, Mrs. Matheny's funeral was held in Columbus with burial at Oak Grove Logan.
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King’s Daughters
Haydenville
Kings Daughters
Luther Wyskiver
John Rutgers
Matheny
Bob
Lloyd
Floyd Matheny
Hester Blosser
Ervin Matheny
Logan
L. C. Hutchens
North Canton
Morris Vollmer
Jennie Patton
J. C. Rowley
Homer Carter
Ohio Flood Control Bill Aims At 23 Reservoirs
Representative Quinn D Pa introduced a House bill authorizing construction of 23 flood control reservoirs in the Ohio River basin spanning Pennsylvania West Virginia and Kentucky. In New Lexington Ohio a man faces eviction papers while caring for his four children. Constable Perry Stowe resigns in Pike Township. A Lexington Ky sportsman seeks 750000 in damages after a tornado wrecked an express car and killed four horses. Arthur Nicholas two dies in East Tiffin Va road accident en route to a funeral. Local visits and social notes from Nelsonville Carroll Hill Logan and surrounding towns.
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Washington
Quinn D. Pa
House
Ohio River
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Col. E. R. Bradley
Lexington
Sportsman
East Tiffin
Arthur Nicholas
Tiffin
Winchester
Nicholas
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Atrape
Ecru
Adies
Swagger
Virgil Baughman
Hilltop Grocery
Lover Farm Stores
Clover Farm
Omaroe
E Dy
Fawr
Florida
Johnson
Koys
Oxfords
SSS Ae
ITTER
Seas Selon
JDGE
Mig
Ses
Baker’s Chocolate
Rere
Lover Farm
Reaee
Borden
Pko
Dupff
Pillsbury
Chipso
Ieee
Battle Creek’s
Newes
Spe
Frida
Perry County
Fay
New Lexington
Ry” Stowe
Pike Township
Stone
Ohio
Stowe
Nelsonville
Elizabeth Filley
Harold Gastin
Carbon Hill
Ralph Campbell
Lewis Ingram
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