Logging in the North Woods and Timber Economics
The piece describes winter logging camps dominated by Scandinavian and French Canadian workers. It notes the dangers and skilled labor required to river log drives and sawing, the decline of camps as timber nears water distances, and a vast network of waterways sustaining profitable logging. It cites high value white pine and cedar, with annual timber value around $500,000 as a key economic driver.
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Canada
Mesco
Mecenae
Majority in Congress Back Universal Military Training
National Security League poll shows 152 representatives and 40 senators pledging support for Universal Military Training in the incoming 66th Congress. One opponent, M O McLoughlin, and an undecided bloc remain, with comments from Heisman Haskell Griffin and others urging readiness and loyalty.
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Congress
National Security League
Buchenaey
George H. Moses
New Hampshire
Security League
League
Heisman
San California
Haskell
New York
Mulany
Congnhessaman Griffin
22Nd
Tam
Eles Fsa
Sion
Magnesite AR Industry Outputs Cited by U S Geological Survey
U S Geological Survey reports magnesite as a war mineral with 1918 production by California and Washington. January to October output totals show California 69 504 tons and Washington 96 506 tons. Yearly total about 225 000 tons, down 20 percent from 1917.
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U. S. Geological Survey
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
R. W. Stone
United States
California
Wallington
Washington
Uee
Pacific Coast
White Rock
Napa County
Sonoma County
Ter Peice
Acid Stomach Promises Relief With BATONIC Remedy
A vintage ad-style piece touts excess acid in the stomach causing indigestion belching and weakness. It claims BATONIC tablets erase acid stomach quickly making the body feel strong alert and healthy again. Strong promotional tone emphasizes personal vitality and energy.
Security League Pushes Universal Military Training Policy
The Security League emphasizes enlisting opinions of Congress on universal military training to educate the public. Lloyd Taylor, a retired importer, chairs the Universal Military Instruction and Training Committee and originated the 1916 Preparedness Parade and the vast universal training petition of nearly one million signatures presented to Congress in April 1917.
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Security League
Congress
Lloyd Taylor
National Security League
League
The
Magnesite Supply Challenge for California Factories
Manufacturers using California magnesite report difficulty obtaining material of desired quality though one mine could meet total needs. The note suggests testing crystalline magnesite for Sorel cement to advance further experiments.
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California
Cheyenne Retail Grocers and Pushers Mourn Director
A resolution from the Board of Directors dated December 23, 1918 notes the death of Clarence J. Bell, a member and director of the Retail Grocers and Butchers Association of Cheyenne, who died from Spanish influenza. The notice lauds his influence and value to the organization.
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Retail Grocers & Pushers Association
Clarence J. Bell
Crasers & Butchers Associaion of
Cheyenne
Grocers @ Butchers Association of
Retail Grocers Association Mourns Clarence J Bell
The Cheyenne Retail Grocers and Butchers Association extends sympathy to the parents and family of Clarence J Bell. A copy of the resolutions will be published in Cheyenne papers and mailed to the deceased's parents. Signed by C. D. Stiles Secretary on 12 24.
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Natas
Retail Grocers & Butchers Association of
Cheyenne
Clarence J. Bell
Retail Grocers & Butchers Association
C. D. Stiles
Weather report for Cam at 6 p.m. from Agriculture Dept
Local weather report lists temperature 8, relative humidity 79 percent, wind NW, velocity 3, conditions show snow. Normal temperature for this date.
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Sweetas
Weather Summary For The Period
The report notes a temperature of minus 28 degrees with a normal mean of nine degrees. The last 24 hours dropped three degrees, highs reaching 12 degrees at 2 pm and a low of 6 degrees at 2 am. NW winds peaked at 12 mph. Precipitation since January 1 totals 13.52 inches. last 24 hours show zero rain, snow depth unchanged at T inches.
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Chiange
Notion to Patrons of the Washington Market
Notice to market patrons during funeral day for Clarence, market to close today. Washington Market continues with the 23 State Leader Want Ads section promising results.
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Washington
Clarence
WillPmoon
Washington Market
Special Blend Nuts and Cheyenne Chief Flour Note
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Ontario
Quebec
New, York
National Security League Today
Andrew J. Hickey
la Porte
Ind
Barnhart
Gallivan
Massahusetts
Leagee
Calif
State Wash
Weather Report
Department of Agriculture
Havens
Sunkist
Florida
East Lith
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