Iowa Leads Them All in Farm Wealth and Disasters
W J Curtin writes in the Record Sterald praising Iowa as leading the nation in farming wealth with 1.04457 horses valued at 69.8 million, corn output valued at 305 million, and poultry eggs cows and machinery all topping states. The piece also summarizes historic forest fires, including Hinckley Minn and Oregon Washington, plus weather and crop conditions with July reports and area plantings.
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Iowa
New York
Towa
Texas
Willie
Union
Lowa
Hutver
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Louisiana
Corr
Jewnship
Flood Losses in Kansas and Midwest States
Excerpt discusses overestimates of flood damage across Kansas and neighboring states. It notes vast yet varied losses, with Plaines and Topeka suffering major hits, and rail hubs like Kansas City and nearby towns facing high property losses. Governor appeals for aid alongside nationwide donations, citing the July issue by Charles M. Harger.
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Kanaas
Missouri
Wallay
Topeka
Nausas
Sngs
Middle West
Charles M. Harger
Peshtigo Fire and Michigan Fires Sweep Early Fall
A Wisconsin Peshtigo blaze in October caused the worst loss of life in U S history with 1000 to 1500 deaths and property losses in the millions from a 2000 square mile fire Nearly half the Peshtigo town perished Nearby Michigan fires killed several hundred with total losses around ten million dollars as September 15 events followed.
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Hinkley Minn
iSi
Hinckley
Wisconsin
Peshtigo
Michigao
Michigan
Washington Letter on Tariff and Fiscal Policy Debate
Washington letter argues national revenue exceeded expenses by over fifty two million dollars prompting calls to reform tariff schedules. It cites Republican protectionism, currency issues, Aldrich plan, and political maneuvers involving McMorgan Roosevelt and Speaker-designate Danson, predicting fiscal turbulence and resistance to change.
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Washington
Republican Party
Wold
Biel
Allison
al Bili
Sib-Comimilee
Sid Sithough
Senate
Morgan
Danson
Capren
George W. Parkins
Mr. Morgans
Dseter
Aldrich
Roosevelt
Cannons
Ksatr- Cannon
Stewart
Marriage Celebration At Versary Chapel Chimes
A wedding reception near Versary marks the union of Mel and Mrs Ostead Chapin. Relatives attend a simple ceremony in a church setting followed by modest refreshments. Guests include Rev Mrs Chapin and family friends as they toast the new couple.
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Herne Chapin
China
Chapin
White Pine Prospects in New England Waste Lands
In New England large tracts of waste land are rising to white pine stands with potential future commercial value. S N Soring will study and restock these areas this summer across Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut. The project aims to protect and improve growth, beginning in early summer under forestry officials.
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Bureguer Forestry
Maine
Vermont
Meserchusetts
Plymouth
Rheds Island
Vennet
S. N. Soring
Suresac Eerestry
Mr. Mocadcock
Tolmogsiel
Death of Pope Leo XIII Looms Over Europe
The death of Pope Leo XIII has been hourly expected for days. At ninety three, the pontiff holds a position surpassing Europe’s crowned heads. He has led the church with vigor, earning deep affection from the faithful.
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Leo XIII
Europe
Leo
Pope Leo's Death Poem Expresses Defiant Faith
A 1Su7 verse attributed to Pope Leo depicts approaching death with dignified resolve. The poem contrasts fading earthly life with a soul seeking release, blessing from the divine, and the hope of eternal rest. It emphasizes fearlessness before mortality and acknowledgment of heavenly mercy.
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Leo
Earth
Sky
An Anecdotal Tour Through Distant Times and Truths
A garbled miscellany sketches early wireless alarms and lifeboat lore, then shifts to reflections on Carlyle Parkes and public life wisdom. It references the Goodwin lightship, coastal warnings, and a chess match between Philadelphia and Lucania, ending with quips on marriage and reading habits.
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Treis
Miles
Amerr
Philadelphia
Poldin
Mide Ocean
Fen
Lucania
Goodwin
England
Weather Bureau
Cerlye
Henry Parkes
Kvary Parkes
Countk Sapoure
2 Ton
Parkes
Gavan Dutamas Carlyle
Chelsea
French Prisons and Motorist Privilege Debate
Fragments discuss French prison life and motorist regulation. Mentions police, road rules, and rights to food and safety, with unclear names and dates. The piece hints at debates over legality, punishment, and reforms within the penal and transport systems.
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Ime
Man loses time waiting for new watch in town
A man frets over a defective timepiece delaying his schedule as he contemplates priorities in life. Another line hints at marrying for wealth over true affection, and a final quip notes that playing a horn does not prove one is a musician.
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Sterald
Oregon
United States
H. M. Suter
American Review of Reviews
Kansas
Howard
Keelingham
Teeak White
Italy
LO Ayer
Howell, Me
Petey
Peter Fend
Tian
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Hye
Permoc
Sd AL
WBS
Diuccis
Lion Cotte Scales of
America
Osamer of
Coffe
Ion Gotree
Wayning Thwintiens
Anlod Peck Nees
Aring Freahaems and
Auiiarm
White Pine
New England
Pope Leo
Miees
Sehea
Ferinus
Rose
Mss
Thedford
Chattanooga Medicine Company
A.J. Green
Illewara
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