High Beef Prices Push Cattle Market Higher in 1902
April 24 1902 report says cattle and sheep are in fine condition with demand strong and prices rising. Beef could reach eight to ten cents by July as scarcity and foreign demand lift values. Poor prior corn crop and high feed costs push eastern growers from beef to crops, likely keeping high prices for 2 3 years. Mutton prices also rise by about 1 to 1 60 per hundred versus last year with continued strength expected.
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Eastern
Middle States
Land Leasing Bills Knocked From Path in Washington
Reports from Washington say land leasing bills favoring large stock outfits are defeated and have no chance of becoming law. Small western ranchers gain relief while syndicates would have dominated their markets. The Philippines overview notes occasional missteps but overall American rule proves civic governance and humane conduct.
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Washington
West
Philippines
Republicans and Democrats Face Election Challenges
The passage argues Democrats must offer stronger reasons than GOP missteps to win congressional elections. It notes that while all men err, Republicans distinguish themselves by consistently acknowledging and correcting their errors.
Republican Chairman Sees Only Economic Revolution Stopping GOP
Chairman Babcock of the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee warns no outcome but an industrial or financial upheaval can prevent the next House from remaining Republican.
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Babcock
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Chicago Buyer Purchases Herefords For London Market
A Chicago stock buyer bought Herefords at 96.85 in Chicago and aims to sell in London at 14 to 1414 cents per pound on the hoof. Buyers urge western stockmen to accept $60 or 870 per head while England has spent about $825 million on the Boer conflict and lives were lost.
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Chicago
London
Land Office Bill Nears President's Signature at Great Falls
The bill to establish a land office at Great Falls awaits only the president's signature to become law. It outlines creation of a new entry point for public lands and administration under federal oversight.
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Great Falla
Wool Market Steady Amid Narrow Stocks and Westward Activity
The American Cotton and Wool Reporter reports wool prices held steady with limited concessions in small lots. Demand remains broad across grades. western shipments to the Boston trade rise as shorn Idaho Utah Nevada wools fetch 11 to 12 1 4 cents. London sales open May 6 with expected light offerings and possible higher prices later. The ongoing American Woolen strike depresses trade but may push outside mills to buy earlier.
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American Cotton and Wool Reporter
Lota
Combine
West
Boston
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
Wyoming
Territories
Arizona
California
Seaboard
London
Australia
Fire damages Dr Moore office and supplies in small blaze
A Sunday forenoon fire at Dr W A Moore’s office above Budd Drug Store destroyed a desk and papers and a case of ivory eye instruments. Citizens using chemical extinguishers and water confined the fire to the desk. Total loss about 200 dollars.
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W. A. Moore
Budd
Good Price For His Cattle
George W. Baker returned from Omaha with cattle topping the market at 96.15. The steers averaged 1341 pounds with only 68 pounds shrinkage. Baker stopped 24 hours at Lyons and two days at Lincoln to rest and feed the stock, proving better condition and savings on through runs.
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Geo. W. Baker
Omaha
Mr. Baker
Lyons
Lincoln
Baker
Officers of the Band Elect New Permanent Officers
At a band boys meeting Tuesday night W F Gilmour was elected president T R Lanphear secretary and Frank Shafer treasurer. Instruments expected in about ten days and practice will begin with Friday night sessions in Armory Hall donated by Mr Dier.
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W. F. Gilmour
T. R. Lanphear
Frank Shafer
Armory Hall
Dier
Shuma in food linked to deleterious effects
Fragmentary text mentions low-grade items and negative health impacts from certain foods. Names and clear facts are unreadable, but the snippet implies cautions about food quality and potential harm.
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Ofice
Big Timber
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Sweet Grass County
England
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Dr. Moore
Dr. Price
Coe
Bask of Commerce Brog
Misneapolis
Misa
E. S. Beaman
Brasuxr
C.N. Skillman & Son
Wharton & Opp
Grand Hotel
Mont
THE
GEM
P. O
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Attorney AT Law
Aand Norany
Old
Pioneer” Office
E.™. Ball
Orving
Court House
J. McKay, M. D.C. M
Urner
Rose Dier
Stella
H. Moore
Ole Birkland
Grey Cliff
H. O. Kellogg
Gebo Coal and Wood
Telelphone
Howard Brothers
Burlington
Westinghouse
Billings
Denver
St. Paul
H. B. Segur
Home Co-Operative Co
Meath
George A. Neal
Atty
Winifred 8
Pontius
Jackson County
Samuel Eppetein
A. Dunham
Treas
American Bank
Corner Ltd
Delaware Sts
Kansas City
Elovut
Timber
M. W. OF
Big Timber Camp
M. W. of A
K. P. Hall
C. A. Courkres
F. Murgar
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