Michigan crops show wheat near ten million bushels
The August crop report estimates Michigan wheat at about 10,000,000 bushels with poor quality in many areas due to the Hessian fly. Yields by county range from nine to fourteen bushels per acre, while other crops face drought and disease. The report notes changes in sowing plans and reports on fruit, cheese, and local developments across multiple counties.
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Michigan
Losco County
Ogeman County
Standard Oil Co
Allegan
Flint River Valley Agricultural Society
John Rust
Stambaugh
George Davis
West Branch
Mia Lake
Hopkins Ntaton
D. Eldred
Rutland Township
Cold Stornage Company
Mason
Benton Harbor News
Berrien County
Erick Johnson
John Peruchoti
Negaunee
Elsie
Chicago
Steel Corporation
Ohio Works
National Steel Company
Youngstown
King, Gilbert & Warner
Columbus
Carnegie
Homestead
Edgar Thomson
Duquesne
Upper and Lower Union
Howard Axle Works
New Castle
Mingo Junction
Boston Mills
Elba Iron Works
Republic Iron Works
Riverside Works
State of the crops shows wide spread gains amid drought foes
Weather bureau notes favorable temperatures east of the Rockies and in the Adriatic region with rains aiding drought areas. Late corn improves in Mississippi Missouri Kentucky and Tennessee while Ohio Indiana and parts of New York New Jersey face worsening conditions. Cotton and wheat show mixed progress with rust and drought in places. Apple and fruit prospects are generally poor east of the plains. Michigan and Wisconsin report varying results across counties.
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Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Indiana
Central
Adriantic
North Dakota
North Pacific Coast
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Cotton Belt
Vegas
Texas
Middle Atlantic
New England
Maryland
Rocky Mountains
Ohio Valley
Upper Lake Region
Carolinas
California
Sitex Ilinois
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Minnesota
Red River Valley
South Dakota
Boisterous Patchwork of War News and Labor Strife
A collage of dispatches and editorials surveys Boer misgivings, naval bragging, and a sweeping strike saga. It notes Admiral Schley, the Shaffer-led Amalgamated strike, and Western union stances, with coal prices rising in drought and the mood of American labor and politics shaping global events.
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Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Chicago
Milwaukee
Joliet
Pittsburg
Shaffer
Lesson on Genesis themes and Abraham’s faith
The reading surveys Genesis chapters 19 to 22 noting Abraham’s wanderings in Philistine territory, repeated sister-wives episodes, Beersheba wells, and the tension between primitive idol worship and monotheistic faith. It discusses scriptural doublets, ancient Near Eastern practices, and the testing of Abraham emphasizing faith over human sacrifice.
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Sodom
Abraham
Great Central Mountain Range
Gerar
Sutah
Abimelech
Isaac
Terah
Sarah
Luagat
Ishmael
Beersheba
Beers Sheba
Bir-vs- Seba
Bir-es-Seba
Philistia
God
Menaem
Plip
Isaac the
Michigan Banks Prosperous Show Big Growth in 204 State Institutions
Michigan banks and three trust firms report stronger liquidity and assets. Total resources reach 145.036 million dollars, up 11.45 million from February. loans and securities total 109 million, up 9.322 million. Commercial deposits 42 million, savings deposits 77.305 million, with 18.435 million in city reserves and 9 million cash on hand. Undivided profits stand at 2.304 million and capital stock at 13.6 million.
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Michigan
United States
He Capital
Dynamite Blast Breaks Open Pere Marquette Depot Safe
Safecrackers forced entry into the Pere Marquette depot at Williams ton. They used dynamite to blow the safe door apart, shattering the office furniture and fixtures. The burglars apparently valued their loot at about nine dollars, while damages to the office were substantial.
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Pere Marquette
Williamston
French Wheat Shortage Prompts Reliance on U S Supplies
Consul General Skinner reports to the Department of State that France faces a serious wheat shortage. Harvest began June 20 and by July 12 three fourths of the yield had been cut, with experts estimating a 56 million bushel shortfall. France will depend on world supplies, including the United States, to cover the gap.
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Skinner
Marseilles
Department of State
France
Ciecul Genere
United Mary
Sheortage
The Filipino Hat Arrives as New Masculine Headgear
The article describes the Filipino hat as the latest import in men's fashion. It is light in weight, closely plaited, and resembles a cross between a chopping bow and a Soudan helmet. The hat sits without touching the head and is now being worn widely.
San Francisco Man Arrested in Berlin for Paris Mail Robbery
E. C. Bolles of San Francisco has been arrested in Berlin on charges of complicity in the robbery of the American exchange in Paris. The case centers on Bolles accused of aiding the theft at the Paris post office.
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E. C. Bolles
San Francisco
Beeca
Berlin
Paris
Paraphrased Aphorisms on Courage and Wit
A collection of short lines contrasts topers with jokes and notes arson is a grave wrong. It praises the brave soldier marching on, and a well informed man should be sharp. It suggests orators drawing out crowds and some men fading from view to gain advantage.
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South Chicago
Federal Steel Company
Amalgamated Association
Milwaukee
Bay View Mills
Shaffer
Redfern
Milwaukee Lodge
Joliet
Jolivt
McCullough
Bay View
McKeesport
Ilinois
Wisconsin
United States Steel Corporation
Topers
Eedy
Glowing Diamond Shines Bright in Dark Room Test
A report notes a diamond laid in sunlight then moved to a dark room to reveal distinct phosphorescence. The observation highlights the gem's light emitting properties under low light conditions.
Those Loving Girls Assembly Talk on Amateur Theater
Nell asks Besa about her amateur theatricals and learns she played a principal part in Beauty and the Beast. Nell then presses who portrayed Beauty, prompting a Chicago reference.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Epworth League Girls
Illinois
Buffalo News
Maclay
Admiral Schley
Baltimore News
Buffalo Times
San Francisco Evening Post
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Strong
May Yohe Hope
Japan
Smith
May
Chicago Journal
Turkey
Germany
Philadelphia Bulletin
Nell
Besa
Beauty
Chicago News
Only Forty British Novelists Live on Book Profits
Report notes that only forty British novelists can sustain themselves financially from profits of their books. The figure highlights the limited earnings potential for most authors in the literary market.
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Linois, Indiana and Iowa Railway
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Lowell
Chicago Commission
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Winnie Plumbhe
F. B. Plumbe
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Long Lake
Mane Istee
J. O. Plank
Sam Montgomery
Dell Blanchard
Chippewa Township
Blanchard
New York
Portland
Lewis Bade
Attica
Frank Alyea
Justice Halpin
Bade
Cornelius Collins
Toledo
Milo Bovee
Oneida Township
Neil Campbell
Boston
Campbell
Hugh Brink
Morenci
Warne’s Dam
Mr. Brink
Froderick Schultz
Sault Ste. Marie
Schultz
Wing A. Quayle
Ludington
Lake Michigan
Etta Montague
Walter Richardson
Millington
Dbr
Garvin
Dearening
Daniel S. Dibble
Grand Rapids
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Disciples of Christ
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Opera House
Lupton
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Hanna
St. Paul Dispatch
Cervera
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Cleveland
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New York Evening Sun
Topeka Journal
Toledo News
Detroit Free Press
Western Steel
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Providence
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