Poor Handling of American Wool Causes Heavy Loss
Western wool growers face 10 to 20 percent losses in value due to improper handling. The Department of Agriculture cites four rules for better sorting and packaging, urging separate sacks, buck fleece, sharp shearing, and labeled fleeces. Fewer than half of flockmasters follow these practices. adherence could raise U.S. wool to higher standards and offset costs.
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Wullington
D. G. Washngton
Lhele
Fuihue
Wse
Bureau of Atalistics
Ining
Strenuous One Tells of the Jungle Wilds in Brazil
Strenuous One recounts an arduous expedition into Brazil's jungle, detailing perilous river navigation, vast unknown reaches, and the loss of comrades. The account includes maps, native guides, and hardships faced by explorers, including injuries and near-fatal rapids.
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Brazil
Sophie
Monnas
Ginmares Coutl
Iermil
Owlr
Rimitz
Minder Fluatts
Willerness
Wildwize
Colourl Remdon
Itedor
Suffrage Debate Shrouded in House of Lords
London May 6 The House of Lords debates a bill granting Parliament franchise to women who already vote. Favi of Selbourne, Curzon of Kendal, Newton, and Viscount Halmane voice strong positions. The exchange centers on justice versus social upheaval and the right of women to sit in Parliament amid a climate of militancy and class concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Favi
Selbourne
Gussage
Ar Curzon
Kendreslun
Great Britain
Daron Newton
Viscount HaMane
London
Free Prescription Promises Eye Relief From Glasses
A colorful claim offers a free prescription to restore sight and reduce dependence on glasses. The ad cites personal anecdotes of clearer vision after using Optona with warm water washes, instructing readers to visit an active drug store, combine Optona with water, and bathe the eyes four times daily.
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Anya
Tragic Continental Limited Crash Leaves 34 Dead and Injured
In Decatur a Continental Limited wreck involved a sleeping car and firing car derailing. Thirty passengers and trainmen were injured while four laborers were crushed to death. Dining car food was spilled and several hurt passengers were hospitalized.
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Decatur
Continental Limited
Wabash Railroad
Traimmen Gold
Sisel
Miss Rankin Speaks to Armstead Suffrage Meeting
Miss Jeannette Rankin, leading Montana suffragist and state organization chair, spoke in Armstead on woman suffrage. She arrived in Dillon this afternoon and addressed Dillon residents at the high school, the second Dillon audience she has addressed. An afternoon meeting at the Metlen Hotel gave her a chance to answer questions from local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Rankin
Armstead
Montana
Miss Rankin
Dillon
Suffrage Resolutions Move to House Debate
Washington May 1 House leaders were surprised as the Judiciary Committee reported the Mauleyan and Mondell resolutions for nationwide woman suffrage without a formal recommendation and sent them to the floor. Advocates plan to seek special rules to bypass the calendar and avoid indefinite filibuster.
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Washington
House
Judiciary
Oregon Dry Forces Hold Convention Demands For Prohibition Nominees
Portland May 5 The Oregon prohibition party opens its convention facing clashes over state ticket nominations. Eugene W. Chaffin, presidential hopeful, urged keeping the party pure and opposed fusion with other parties. W. G. Uften rumored as gubernatorial nominee, with 216 delegates from 21 of 34 counties present and a note on prize fighting material by Chris Calan.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Eugene W. Chaffin
Nust
Ucket
W. G. Uften
Gregon City
Best Dollar Silk Hose Variant in 25 Cent Stocking Ads
An old newspaper ad promotes affordable hosiery for women and children. It lists Best Dollar Silk Hose in black, white, and tan at 25 cents a pair, plus wire-top stockings and Pickininny stockings for misses. It mentions Mother’s and friend stockings for boys with double knee toe and heel, also 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Violet Sille
Shonkin Stock Assn to Wind Up Affairs
Special dispatch reports the annual meeting of the Shonkin Stock Association held in Major Cumming’s office. With range consolidation into farms, attendance was large. officers elected were George L Overfield president Malcolm Morrow vice president Thomas A Cummings secretary treasurer. Directors named George L Overfield Charles H Green Malcolm Morrow Dr John Carrall William T Morrow. A resolution authorized paying 4 per share to all stockholders of record to date as part of winding up the business. Social time followed with old range stories from company storytellers.
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Fort Benton
Shonksin Slack Association
Major Cumming
Stadtholsers
George L. Overfield
Malolm Morrow
Thomas A. Cummings
George Lh. Overfield
Charles H. Green
Malcolm Morrow
John ¥. Carrall
William T. Morrow
President Wilson Feeds Elephants At Circus Visit
President Wilson attended a circus in Washington with aides and a police guard, tossing peanuts to elephants and enjoying clowns and a grand concert. The party traveled by special train through the crowds, while a student essay about an automobile was noted in the National Monthly.
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Washington
Mass
Willson
Serobade
Hia Daypre Ior
Margaret
Helen Bones
Spr
Cary Grayson
U. S.N
Saergtary Tumwully
Otto Carmichach
National Monthly
Japs Clash With Mexicans Over Old Glory Incident
May 4 report from Fort Benton describes a fight at a stockyards area after Japanese protesters objected to a Confederate flag or banner being removed by Mexicans. Police advised restraint and possible troop support if further incidents occur, while both sides claim loyalty to the American flag.
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Mershayy
Here
Rng
Fort Benton
Proofreader's grind and boxing odds in a battered era
A garbled feature recounts a printer's proofreader rivals and the rough world of boxing. It notes Ritchie facing Welsh and Cros, discussing form, stamina, and the caution needed to win on points rather than seek knockouts amid aging fighters and deteriorating prospects.
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Fearn
Tinuds
Nelson
Wolgant
Mureal
Urry
Jane
Stan Plonas
Ritchie
Krow
Mgnt
Constitution
Moe
Banda
Proofrender in Roman: a life shaped by others errors
A reflective line on a proofrender in Roman who navigated life by learning from others mistakes. It notes how the presence of mistakes in an office or workspace molds the craft and reputation of those who document and expose them.
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Momo
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Tonrh Cros
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Ritch
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Kitchle
Suse Fine
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