New Year Observances And Political Beginnings Across States
Today marks inaugurations in New York and term renewals for Michigan Rhode Island and other states. Citizens note dry law amendments and notable events from Pasadena to Jamestown remembrances as a varied January calendar unfolds with sports schedules in Havana New Orleans Philadelphia and beyond.
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Florida
Michigan
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Washington
Pasadena
Cal
New York
Charles S. Whitman
Sleeper
Beeckman
Rhode Island
South
America
Jamestown
Cuba-American Jockey Club
Havana
Business Men's Racing Association
New Orleans
Red Cross
Coronado
Cal.) Country Club
Pacific Coast Hockey Association
Los Angeles-Venico
Los Angeles
Benny Leonard
Paul Doyle
Philadelphia
Bartley Madden
Larry Williams
Jeff Clarke
Jack Thompson
Lew Tendler
Rocky Kansas
Buffalo
Kid Wagner
Tommy Ferguson
Scranton
George Robthaon
Cleve Hawkins
Marlboro
Mass
Magnate Fox Builds Global Picture Empire
Awerica and a prominent figure in film development started with a small capital and opened a store near Brook Ance. He built a chain of movie houses and became a major magnate in the industry. At age 40 he is credited with a fortune largely earned in the magic picture business.
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New York
Fox
Today's Anniversaries From History Highlights
Chronological notes mark births and deaths of Paul Hamilton Hayne and Rider Randall. Royal proclamations and military events span 1877 to 1917, including Queen Victoria's imperial title, William I milestone, Drake memorial, Canadian postage cut, and naval losses in the English Channel.
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Paul Hamilton Hayne
Charleston
Canada
English Channel
Gali CIA
Berlin
Independence Declarations From Regions Continue War Plans
By this date Finland Courland and the Ukraines had proclaimed independence. Siberia Bessarabia and Turkestan followed with aims to keep waging war continuing broader independence movements across territories.
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Finland
Courland
Ukraines
Siberia
Bessarabia
Turkestan
Today’s Birthdays Across Nations and Ranks
King Vajiravudh of Siam is 39. U S Navy Admiral Gleaves, Nashville native, is 61. Maj. Gen. Edwards of the U S Army is 60. Canadian minister Reid, born Prescott Ont, is 60. Thomas Crothers, former Canadian labor minister, is 65. York City marks two years since birth in this retrospective note.
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Vagiravudh
Siam
Albert Gleaves
Nashville
Tenn
Clarence R. Edwards
Cleveland
John D. Reid
Prescott
Ont
Thomas ‘W. Crothers
Labor of
Canada
Prince Edward
York City
Weather report from the Weather Bureau
At 6 a m and 6 p m the department records show temperatures of minus 12 and minus 4 as well as relative humidity of 52 percent. Winds from the north at 4 to 10 mph. The high today was 0 and the low minus 12 with a 22 mph wind from the north at 7:05 p m. Total precipitation since January 1 stands at 10.22 inches compared with normal 12.66 inches. Snow remained 0.1 inches unmelted.
Testing Seed Corn Boosts Connecticut Harvests
Connecticut in 1917 used a 60 car germination test for each corn entry, revealing many seeds with slow germination. A statewide campaign for 1918 seed testing educated teachers and farmers, preventing immature planting and saving thousands. Farm bureaus supplied good seed while the 1917 crop yielded $15,600 in value.
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Connecticut
Sri Ti We Hart
Denver Market 18 Proud of What 1918 Brought
The Denver Union Stock Yards reports 1918 saw record growth and high prices. Receipts totaled 2,915,000 cattle sheep hogs and horses with value around 90 million dollars. Major packers supported expansion, and Denver solidified as a leading western livestock center under General Manager J. A. Shoemaker.
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Denver
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Coffin Packing & Provision Co
Westion
United States
J. A. Shoemaker
Denver Union Stock Yards Company
Farm Bureau Work Among Arizona Pines
In Kendrick park near the San Francisco peaks in Cocongme county Arizona twenty six homesteaders settle at 8500 feet elevation to farm oats barley and potatoes using dry land methods. A June meeting by the Farm Bureau organized efforts among the pioneers to address local needs.
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San Francisco Peaks
Cocongme County
Arizona
Kendrick Park
Farmers Form Cooperative Structure In Pine District Meeting
County agent reports 24 farmers attended while two were away. A timber region near town saw active organizing with Duane as meeting place and an audibHrial room. Committees were created to implement the farm bureau plan and connect with county wide farmer networks through federation.
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Duane
Farm Bureau
Spud Marketing Efforts Improve Arizona Potatoes
In Coconino County Arizona a potato marketing program by the farm bureau and county agent has graded all tubers to United States No 1. Last year no grading was done but now 90 percent of farmers grade, improving pack quality and labor conservation. Buyers and graders link grading to better market prices despite some testing costs.
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Arizona
Farm Bureau
Coconimo County
United States
Hail Devastates Montana Wheat Near Harvest in Stillwater
A hail storm in Stillwater County Montana ruined about 48000 acres of wheat just weeks before harvest. Farmers faced near total loss despite limited state hail insurance. Stillwater County benefits from a farm bureau presence aiding local growers.
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Hogg Sally
Stillwater County
Montana
County Agent Organizes Hog Drive to Save Damaged Wheat
An executive committee meeting of the farm bureau decides hogs can salvage fields. The county agent searches for hogs statewide, Helena approves 50 percent advanced payment from defense funds, 300 head are delivered to Stillwater County farmers to clean up the damaged wheat.
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Bubreau
Helena
State Council of Defense
Stillwater County
Food Work at the Public Markets in Berkshire County
Last summer Pittsfield and North Adams hosted live public markets where Berkshire county home demonstration agents from the Department of Agriculture and Massachusetts State Agricultural College held food conservation demonstrations. They answered questions and showcased canned goods as 75 to 175 daily visitors engaged with the booth.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Berkshire County
Department of Agriculture
Massachusetts State Agricultural College
Amherst
Booth
North Adams
Beards Return as Victorian Soldiers Revive Fashion
The beard fad in England revived after the Crimea siege. British soldiers grew facial hair during the winter siege of Sebastopol and upon return the style persisted, continuing to be popular since.
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England
Queen Victoria
Sebastopol
Crimea
Abies $1000 Re EWARD in Jones Case
A notice seeks a reward of 1000 dollars for information leading to the capture of Albert Chapman and Jones. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the reward and names indicate a manhunt or police appeal.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Laramie County
Bankers and Stockmens Trust Co
Weather Report
Weather Bureau
Cheyenne Business Directory
Dilek
C. Andrew
Raite
Citizens National Bank
Wyo
Sten
Owrvenue Stamp Axp Novelty Works
Carey Avenue
Rerers
Undertakers
Hobbs
Huckfeldt & Finkbiner Undertaking
Plains Hotel
Carey Ave
John Chas. Thompson, SR
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Addres
State Leader
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Capitel Avs
W.S.S. Club
Arizona Pines
16Th Street
Singer
BE. 20Th Street
Coles
Cheyenne Stamp and Novelty Works
Gilick
Adress
M. B
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E. 11Th &T. A
Darkerdale
Capitol Ave
16Th St
Capitol Market
Prompert Avenue
H. Shuman
Albert Chapman i QO
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Shang Hai Restaurant
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