Kansas Harvest Promise Drives Labor Demand in 1914
The Kansas economy is portrayed as thriving with population growth, high morality, strong education, and rising wealth. Winter wheat is nearing harvest as the state seeks around 150,000 workers from other states for a record yield. Prospects include four months of steady work at good wages amid favorable crop and livestock markets.
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Kansas
High Tariff
All Hall
Oklahoma
Missouri
President at Arlington Calls for Peaceful Service
The Arlington Memorial Day address is praised for its sober tone and call to peace. The article notes the president spoke of self sacrifice and humanity, urging actions of peace in keeping with Union soldiers' example, and that the flag daily calls for service.
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Arlington Cemetery
Arlington
Wilson
Union
New York World
Seeing Things and Honeysuckle Lock Washouts at Rail Line
A Chesapeake and Ohio railroad engineer noticed honeysuckle growth along banked tracks where washouts occurred. He planted honeysuckle to stabilize banks and charged the cost to operations. The approach reduced washouts and saved thousands of dollars, a contrast to prior engineers who merely observed.
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Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Sheridan to Build Beet Sugar Plant Despite Tariff Fears
Sheridan plans a major beet sugar factory with 5000 acres of beets and water access. The project involves municipal site donation, water rights, and up to 150000 dollars in bonds or stock from residents while financial terms are finalized.
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Wyoming
Sheridan
Mondell
Sheridan Enterprise
Republicans Renominate Penrose In Live Campaign
The piece outlines a Republican nominating sprint with Penrose renominated and Foraker and Aldrich potential candidates. It notes Uncle Joe Cannon canvassing for the GOP, Democrats’ pledge to lower living costs, and Bradstreet index fluctuations as money flows promise a busy election season.
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Penrose
Foraker
Aldrich
Joe
Congress
Bradstreet
Cannon
World- Herald
Advertising Pioneer Post and His Legacy
The late Charles W. Post amassed a large estate by marketing food as a patent medicine. While few were harmed, his campaigns promoted simple dieting and inspired other advertisers to imitate his methods across clothing and other goods. His success showcased advertising power and likely profits for future campaigns.
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Charles W. Post
Post
France Trails in Car Use As U S Surges Ahead
France shows a lower rate with one car per 400 people while the United States logged about a million vehicles in use last November, roughly one car for every 91 persons, and the total keeps growing daily.
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France
United States
Mediation Seen as Aid in US Mexico Ties and Colorado
The piece argues mediation could ease US Mexico disputes and influence Colorado affairs, suggesting even a flexible businessman like young Mr. Rockefeller might admit its usefulness. It speculates Republicans could bring Huerta north and nominate him for president in 1916.
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United States
Mexico
Mr. Rockefeller
Colorado
Huerta
Fiddle Player's Golden Period Highlighted in Dance Note
A cryptic line hints at a celebrated era for a fiddle player within a dance scene. The phrase suggests a performer at peak creative stride during a gilded period.
An Honorable Burglar Visits a Harbor Town Home
A burglar intrudes on Mr. Glenshaw at his house and proposes a barter of plunder for cash. He aspires to a courteous, businesslike bargain, offering $200 for the loot and accepting a prepaid check. The two strike a cautious, odd accord before parting at the door.
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Mr. Glenshaw
Glenshaw
Henry Saunders
Glenbaw
Sayrena
U S And New Mexico Clash Over Indians
In Santa Fe New Mexico the U S district court issued a writ of habeas corpus for three San Juan Pueblo Indians jailed after a dispute over Pueblo governance and community ditch regulations. The case pits federal authority against New Mexico state claims amid a factional village dispute.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
United States
Pope
San Juan Pueblo
Justice of the Peace
Pueblo
Gere
Notice of final three year proof filings in Cheyenne land office
United States Land Office announces that Elmer J. Sorenson Clarence E. Sorenson and Carl O. Halvorsen have filed notices of intention to make final three year proofs on homestead entries in Cheyenne Wyoming. Proof is due June 18 1914 before the register and receiver. Witnesses are listed as local Cheyenne residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
A. S. Land Office
Elmer J. Sorenson
Glenn Hollingsworth
Carl O. Halvorsen
Andrew McAfee
John Federer
Clarence E. Sorenson
Homestead
Andrew McAfe
Register and Receiver
Consolidated Notice for Public Publication
Consolidated notice from Cheyenne Wyoming dated May 16 1914 lists settlers filing for homestead entries at the Cheyenne land office including John D Briney Fred N Briney Glenwood Marpel and W B Chaplin Register. Entries cover sections in townships 15 N range 65 W and 66 W with witnesses named from Cheyenne and Durham Wyoming. Watch for June 10 and 25 1914 dates and the phrase Too Much Johnsen.
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John D. Briney
Charles T. Child
Glenwood Marpel
Durham
Wyo
B. D. Vandrant
D. J. Hudson
Cheyenne
Fred N. Briney
B. H. Goodman
B. D. Vandzant
W. B. Chaplin
Register
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Demansier
Alex Hastie
World-Herald
Man
U. S
The
Sherman Co
Dan
Park
Johnsen
Wm.Myers Dry Goods Co
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