National conference on farming co operation concludes in Chicago
Cattle raisers economists and marketing experts totaling about 800 attendees wrap four year effort in Chicago. Resolutions urge congress to study farm credit and marketing reforms, promote coop action, and curb middlemen influence. Aims include soil surveys, ready markets for notes, and government aid until farms are productive.
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Chicago
Europe
Congress
Office of Marketing and Rural Credits
Cat Themen
Federal Trade Commission
W. G. Schultz
Idaho
Wells A. Sherman
Federal Office of Markets and Rural Organized
National Agricultural Organization Society
Congress Algo
Wyoming
Federal Trades’ Commission
Department of Agriculture
Shields
Meyers
Agawam Celebrates railroad completion with town festival
The Milwaukee railroad reached Agawam last Friday and 270 residents joined a big free dance and supper hosted by local businessmen. Charles Suiste gave candy to ladies and cigars to men as carloads arrived from Chateau Brady Fairfield and Farmington.
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Montana
Fred Reeder
Jos. Deranleau
Peter Putz
Valentine Kirsch
Otto Schaeffer
Montana Taxpayers Rise in 1916 Income Figures
Treasury department figures show fewer than 800 Montana residents paid income taxes in 1916, up from 1915. The data detail income brackets from $5,000 to $300,000 and list counts for each bracket, including several increases in 1916 across all ranges.
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Montana
Treasury Department
Tax Receipts for 1916 and 1915 in Teton County
Tax records show 1916 taxes paid 424 219.72 plus protest payments 4 371.56 total 428 591.28 with 31 001.22 delinquent. For 1915 taxes paid 382 996.58 plus protest 13 185.21 total 396 181.79 with 37 663.50 delinquent. Delinquent list to be published in the Acosta or Acartha next week. Why should women who can knit wish to vote.
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Acantha
Advent Sunday Sermon Emphasizes Jesus Life
Episcopal church notes outline Advent theme focusing on Jesus Christ’s life and temptations. Services Sunday at 10 45 with Sunday school at 11 45, Christmas program set for December 24 at 7 45 p m featuring a tree and candy for all.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus
High School Notes and Adelphia Meeting Report
High School notes describe changes to school hours for domestic science sessions and junior note writing. Adelphia held a lively semi monthly meeting with bold stage appearances and parliamentary drill. Seniors study Burke’s Conciliation with America while juniors learn note taking and plan a Christmas party.
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Adelphia
Signals for Lost Hunters Code of distress signals for hunters
State Game Warden J L DeHart outlines distress signals for lost hunters. A single shot, ten second pause, second shot, sixty second pause, third shot. If no reply, repeat after five minutes. Rescuers answer with one shot followed by a recognition shot from the lost man.
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J. L. DeHart
Christmas Reflections From A Freshman Paper
A freshman paper by D. L. contemplates Christmas joy across classes. It contrasts poverty and plenty, notes the hopeful mood of the poor and the rich, and describes children awaiting Santa with handwritten and crayon letters.
Protests Filed Over Liquor Licenses for Collins and Bole
County commissioners hear protests against liquor licenses for Collins saloon keeper Ben Feist and Bole saloon keeper W Mitzel. Collins hearing postponed to allow a census and hotel compliance check. Mitzel license hearing held Tuesday with 69 residents on the protest list. The commission will decide later after reviewing the cases.
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Bén Feist
Collins
W. W. Mitzel
Bole
Cole & Shannon
Mr. Mitzel
Farmers Short Course Attendance Ed by Weather
Weather and short notice kept attendance low at the Farmers Short Course this week. Attendees found value in the program and encouragement for future participation. Eid Jackson had appendix surgery at McGregor hospital and is recovering well.
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Miss Rowe
Dad
State Extension Department
Eid. Jackson
McGregor Hospital
Civil actions filed with Gibson County Clerk
The past week saw several civil actions filed including Bateman-Switzer Co versus George Adlam et al on judgment, Fred Wobert vs Lloyd Collison appeal, Ben Hightower et al versus T J Cheet ham on contract, Hannemann Mfg Co against F H Pings abstract of judgment, Frary Burlingame against Peter Hughes abstract of judgment, Wm Miller sheriff against U S Fidelity and Guaranty Co attachment, Rosie Grasswick versus T O Withee abstract of judgment.
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Gibson
Bateman-Switzer Co
George Adlam
Fred Wobert
Lloyd Collison
Ben Hightower
J. Cheetham
U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co
Rosie Grasswick
T. O. Withee
Chateau Community Christmas Tree Festivities Planned
Committees in charge arrange a Saturday evening program on December 23 in the public square. Santa Claus will distribute candy nuts and fruit to all children present. Residents of Chateau and surrounding country are invited to participate.
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Chateau
Santa Claus
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St. Louis
Post. Dispatch
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Irene Pfrimmer
Nan Burrell Chalk
Mary Longmuir
Eee
Eas Ares Victrola
Miss Leechee
Lawrence Nassett
John Holland
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America
DeHart
Santa
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