Exposition gains from reduced rates as audience swells
The exposition draws many eastern visitors amid lower railroad fares and rising gate receipts. Sousa's Band electrifies San Francisco with record crowds, including 20,000 at an Easter program, driving massive attendance on several standout days.
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San Francisco
California
Sousa
Exposition
Washington
Exposition Grounds
San Francisco Chronicle
Exposition Grounds Inn
Common Weeds and Trees as Honey Producers Highlighted
An 19th century note explains which common weeds and trees yield honey and the practicality of cultivating them. It praises motherwort, figwort, catnip, goldenrod and basswood among others and notes fruit trees offer minor nectar mainly to strengthen colonies. It also shares a household corn shelling method from Ohio Farmer and a farmer's hand shelling experience.
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Ohio
Public appointments announced for federal posts
The list includes appointments for public printer and interstate commerce commissioner. Judges and consuls are named for roles in Mexico Cuba and Bohemia. Multiple postmaster positions spread across Iowa Kansas Nebraska Montana South Dakota and other locales are announced with specific names and cities.
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Vancouver
Wash
Thomas BE. Benedict
New York
James, D. Yeomans
Iowa
Interstate Commerce
Andrew Jackson Sawyer
Nebraska
District of Nebraska
United States
Richard M. Burke
Illinois
Chihuahua
John Bidlake
South Dakota
Baranquila
James H. Dinsmore
Texas
Cienfugos
Cuba
George R. Ernst
Wisconsin
Reichenburg
Bohemia
C. Foster
Arizona
Triniad
Alfred D. Tinsley
Sioux Falls
Patrick Morrison
Alta
H. B. Hail
Red Oak
Charles
F. Duncombs
Fort Dodge
B. M. Lockwood
Burlington
Kan
F. B. Ober
Washington
George Hill
Independence
George Innis
Lawrence
W. E. Stocks
Great Bend
Geo
A. Collet
Ellsworth
Kins
A. J. Davis
Wakeeny
G. W. Farrel
Chanute
E. D. Beeman
Miles City
Mont
A. T. Thill
Lyons
Neb
Robert J. Coles
York, Neb
Kimma Jd
Orleans
Breeding myths and loco poisoning tips from old newspapers
A Fan ciers' Journal writer touts mated old hens and roosters shaping chick sex ratios and warns keepers of loco poisoning with bran and phosphate. It notes ongoing loco alkaloid research and the 1890 census suggesting production may not outpace consumption in overextended farming.
Union Pacific Wage Hearing Details on Stand
General Manager Dickinson testified on the Union Pacific wage schedule dispute describing strikes and the 1801 Gallagher circular. Chairman Vroman denied duress in wage payments while Conductors’ Chair Clark argued wages lag behind national rail averages. Judge Caldwell pressed questions about striking, with Clark asserting conductors would accept court decisions.
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Vroman
Omana
Union Pacific
Gallagher
Clark
Caldwell
Clarl
Army Coxey march reaches Beaver Falls joins local recruits
Thousands greet the Coxey march at Beaver Falls Pennsylvania as a new commune named the Cyclones forms with 125 recruits joining by nine o clock. Potters from East Liverpool are among the 18 recruits. A religious service and music are held before departure from Camp Marion near the Beaver River.
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Beaver Falls
Iditany
Coxey Camimonweal
Coxey
Beaver River
College Hill
Marshall Smith
Opera House
East Liverpool
Camp Marion
Wheat firm as crop damage reports raise Missouri and Kansas fears
Chicago grain notes wheat closed 0.44 higher after morning weakness amid widespread crop damage reports. Corn oats and provisions fell due to heavy receipts. Prices: wheat cash 59 3 4 to 62. corn 68 1 2 to 73. oats 90 6 0 to 84 2. pork 11.14 to 11.40. lard 6.77 to 6.00. kibs 5.77 to 5.72.
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Curonco
Missouri
Kansas
Cohn
Lowr
Cattle and Hogs Tumble in Chicago Opens as Market Slows
Cattle prices fell as the heaviest cattle run in ten weeks hit Chicago trading on April 2. Steer stock eased to 3.40 to 4.00 per hundredweight, with extra quality at 4.20 to 4.40. Hogs opened with a price drop, later steadying with many buyers and totals near 4.60 to 4.66 for good to choice hogs. South Omaha receipts totaled about 3,300 cattle and 3,800 hogs with steady to weak bids across classes.
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Sowru- Omaha
Mit
New Pension Commissioner Named Calls for Early Claims
The paper notes the appointment of a new Commissioner of Pensions, a former soldier, who is expected to administer fairly. It urges U S soldiers sailors widows children and parents to file claims early to avoid non retroactive future pension legislation and offers The Press Onarms Company in Washington DC to prepare applications.
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U. S
Press Onarms Company
Washineaton
D. C
Adpress
Patentability Question Posed to DuBois and DuBois Firm
The letter suggests a potential invention and asks if it is patentable. It directs inquires to the established patent attorneys DuBois & DuBois in Washington D C for evaluation.
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DuBois & DuBois
Washington, D. C
Limited Private Boarding Slots for Students
A small number of private-family houses offer boarding for students with limited spaces available. The arrangement provides room and board through families willing to host pupils, reflecting a selective, tighter accommodation market for learners seeking home-style environments.
Shortest Time Land Patents For Settlers
Contested land cases boldly handled under agricultural and public land laws. Old claims and disputes resolved swiftly between settlers, railroad grantees, states, and their successors. Specializes in patents for compliant entrants and speedy disposal of public domain matters by skilled attorneys.
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