McCulloch Wins Large Prizes at Iowa Corn Exposition
Fred McCulloch of Hartwick dominates the small grains and grasses division at the seventh annual Iowa corn exposition as judging nears completion. Awards list top finishers in late oats early oats large oats and more across northern north central south central and southern sections with McCulloch earning sweepstakes and grand champion honors in several classes. Named districts and exhibitors include Harker Doore Kirsch Justice Trites Bakerhouse Sundberg Mackey and Bengston among others.
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Des Moines
Fred McCulloch
Hartwick
Fred Harker
Milford
Arthur McArthur
Mion City
Ilisworth Harker
North Central Section
A. J. Doore
Greene
R. W. Breckenridge
Andy Kirsch
Carrol
John Justice Ankeny
Tfirst
H. Trites
Oakville
D. C. Bakehouse
Sigourney
Malone
Atlantic
Mason City
Anton Nelson
Goldfield
A. C. Hanson
South Central
Fred McCulloch Hartwick
John Burgy
South Amana
John Sundberg
Whiting
A. L. Houston
Red Oak
A. F. Maxwell
Crawfordsville
C. E. Ma Tone
Henry George
West Unton
Frank Harker
H. N. Wood
Town Falls
Andy Kirseh
Carroll
Bakehouse
John Justice
Ankeny
Ludwig Bengston
Hesex
First
McArthur and Sons
Wood
Iowa Falls
C. K. Grear
Monticello
lWlret
Masone
Robb Nominated for Albia Postmaster by Kendall
Congressman Kendall announced on December 6 that he would recommend the present Albia postmaster George L. Robb for reappointment. Robb is a veteran soldier and a prominent Grand Army man.
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G. L. Robb
Albia
Kendall
George L. Robb
Robb
Congress Opens as Taft Policies Echo in New Session
Washington December 6 1911 the Sixty first congress began its first regular session with Vice President Sherman presiding in the Senate and Speaker Cannon in the House Galleries in both chambers were crowded as committees were appointed and routine business commenced. The day featured many bills linked to Taft's program including pensions for Civil War veterans and interstate commerce reforms.
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House
Cannon
Bath Houses
Washington
Congress of the
United States
Sherman
Senate
Joseph G. Cannon
Congress
Taft
Capitol
Henry N. Couden
House of Representatives
Serena H. Payne
Champ Clark
Agan
Wiiter
Hdward Everett Hale
Princess Wal demar of Denmark Dies in Copenhagen
Princess Waldemar, wife of the king’s youngest son, died after a influenza illness that worsened last Wednesday. Born Marie, princess of Orleans, she married in 1886. Waldemar and their three sons are now in India.
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Copenhagen
Waldemar
Christian
Marie
Princess of
Orleans
India
Fire destroys aeroplanes at Morris Park aero drome
Four unfinished aeroplanes stored in a shed near Morris Park racetrack were destroyed by fire. Tests had been held at the racetrack converted aero drome and the machines burned today awaiting final testing. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars. machines belonged to Walter Kimball.
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New York
Morris Park Racetrack
Walter Kimball
Treasury estimates show per person cash share of 34.98 dollars
The December 1 money in circulation would be divided among every person in the United States, with each receiving 34.98 dollars, per the Treasury Department monthly statement issued from Washington.
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Wahehington
United States
Treasury Department
Great Corn Show at National Exposition in Omaha
The third National Corn Exposition opens in Omaha Nebraska with federal government and 25 states exhibits showing science helping farmers. Highlights include prize corn, 6000 feet high land adaptations, diverse crops, and lectures by notable officials and educators. Iowa Wisconsin Arkansas Oklahoma Tennessee Missouri among states showcased.
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Omaha
Neb
Dee. G
Louisiana
Wyoming
Montana
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Kansas
Missouri
Indiana
Texas
North Dakota
South Dakota
Golorado
Delaware
Minnesota
Nebraska
James J. With
Northwest
Willet M. Hays
Joseph M. Carey
John Burke
H. W. Mumford
University of Ilinois
Qifford Pinchot
Department of the Interior
John Shafroth
Colorado
J. H. Harris
John H. Worst
North Dakota Agricultural College
H. J. Waters
Kansas Agricultural College
Jessica E. Hesack
Columbia University
Margaret J. Blair
University of Minnesota School of Agriculture
Taft Opens Civic Federation Convention in January
President Taft accepts invitation to deliver the opening address at the National Civic Federation convention in Washington. The event is set to begin January 17 with Taft expected to headline the proceedings and kick off the federation's important work in the nation’s capital.
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Taft
Washington
National Civic Federation
Gas Kills Two Men at Peoria Street Home
Chicago report states two men died from gas asphyxiation while asleep at 11748 Peoria Street. A jet in the house was defective and two others were overcome by the fumes.
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Chicago
Peoria Street
Battle in Nicaragua Promises Victory for Insurgents
U S gunboat Vicksburg threatens Corinto while Americans flee Nicaragua after severed relations. Zelaya seeks German backing and interocean canal concessions. Taft may ask Congress to authorize action in interests of Americans. indemnity talks delayed awaiting revolution outcome.
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Zelaya
Panama
United States
Vicksburg
Corinto
Nicaragua
Germany
America
Taft
Congress
Washington
Dec
Central America
State Department
Caldera
Managua
Queen Wilhelmina Visits Edward on Royal Tour
Rotterdam December 6 Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry begin their England visit aboard King Edward's steam yacht. Dutch and British warships guard the crossing. They land at Dover to be welcomed by Prince of Wales and possibly Princess, then go to Buckingham Palace for a three day schedule including a Covent Garden opera, Guildhall luncheon, Buckingham Palace banquet, and a Dutch legation déjeuner.
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Rotterdam
Wilhelmina
Prince Henry
England
Edward
Dover
Princess of Wales
London
Buckingham Palace
Covent Garden
Guildhall
Windsor
Palace of Claremont
Emma
Duchess of Albany
Czarina
Norway
National Civic Congress Opens in New York
Representatives from civic and educational groups across the nation gather in New York for a non partisan civic congress to coordinate activities and study municipal problems. Henry Clews, banker, presides at the opening session and leads efforts to devise effective city planning strategies.
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National Civic Congress
New York
American Civic Alliance
Civic Congress
Henry Clews
The
Alliance
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Corn Show Awards
McCulloch
Wartwick
N. Hi. Wood
Henry Burley
Conroy
J. B. Davis
Burwick
Frank Justice
Timothy Seed
Edward G. Clark
Denmark
Central
Wisconsin
Iowa
Towa
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Governor's Palace
Holland
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