Wheat and other crops dominate Louisiana Purchase regions in 1900
The article surveys 1900 yields and values for wheat corn oats rye barley cotton hay and potatoes across the Louisiana Purchase regions totaling hundreds of millions in value and signs North Dakota Minnesota Missouri South Dakota Nebraska and Kansas as leading states. It notes farm animals valued at 825 million and highlights pioneer Oliver Dalrymple and subsequent wheat growth success. It also covers Alabama election case limits on suffrage and a Roosevelt political dispute over a Crum appointment in Charleston.
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Louisiana Purchase
United States
Oliver Dalrymple
Minnesota
Dakota
North Dakota
Missouri
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Jefferson Tract
Alabama
Supreme Court
Giles
Montgomery County
Alabana
Autocratic Power and the Call for Reform
Collier's Weekly notes folly among the rich as Mr Baer and Parry face a higher public opinion. Croker's cynicism contrasts with a shift toward social restraint on private power, echoed by Carnegie and recent city elections favoring public ownership or regulation. The piece condemns defiance and urges sober democratic action.
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Collier's Weekly
Mr. Baer
Richard Croker
Croker
Mr. Parry
Hanns
Mr. Roosevelt
Carnegie
Chicago
Cleveland
Steamer Queen Caroline Undergoes Overhaul and Paint
The steamer Queen Caroline is being overhauled and painted in preparation for the upcoming summer season. Works include hull cleaning, hull repainting, and cabin refreshment to ensure improved service and appearance.
Public Sale to Settle Estate in Ridgely Maryland
Following the death of John F. Imler the sale will occur at his Ridgely residence. Items include two lead mares one with foal, four hogs about 150 pounds, two Western horses one black and one bay with a six week colt, plus numerous farming implements and household goods. Proceeds support the administrator and reflect a complete farm liquidation.
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John F. Imler
Adam Stewart
Ridgely
Jack
Caroline County
Maryland
Louisa Garrett
Burrsville
Greensboro
Hebron Outten
John W. Stephens
Stephens
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Denton Journal
Howard Melvin Ben
H. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson, Publicherb
Roosevelt
Charleston
D. C
Senate
Cram
Crum
Treasury Department
Henry Drummond
Board of Election Supervisors of
Baltimore
Robert M. McLane
McLane
Democratic State Central Committee
Talbot County
Crawford County
Orphans’ Court
Post Office Department
Ridgely Savings Bank
C. H. Imler
F. P. Covey
Irwin T. Saulsbury
State of
Secretary OF State
Annapolis
Walter Smith
Maryand
William J. Stewart
Charles B. Harrison
Maryland House of Correction
Wilfred Bateman
LAW Building
Summergoods
Mattings
Oliver
WM. A. Stewart
Denton, Md
J. L. Trice’s
Masonic Building
Court House
Denton
Fromurrsville
Whiteleysburg
Edward Burke
Major Stokes
John Russell
T. Pliny Bisher
John W. Clark
John Sherman & Co
Nalto
Envhance
Henry B
Fields
Manarper
G. W. Raughley
Denton, Me
Colston
Denton, Maryland
A. H. Reid
M. F. King
Isaac L, Dukes
Danton
GEO. K. McGaw & CO
N. Charles St
Buckeye
Bradley
H. M. Thompson
Fitllsboro, MD
Everngam
Norfolk
Griffon Brand
MHN
John L. Evernham
Downes Building
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