Scientific American rejects spiritist claims after two years
A Scientific American committee of Hereward Carrington Houdini and others rejected mediumship claims after two years of study. The panel found no medium worthy of the prize for demonstration of abnormal phenomena under controlled conditions. They noted critics may demand freedom to choose conditions, but rigorous testing remains essential before recognizing genuine phenomena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beest
Hereward Carrington
Garry Houdini
Wm. McDougal
Harvard University
Wiltey
Margery
Boston
Cerrington
Houdini
Morton Prince
Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology
Agricultural notes on yields and policy in 1895 and 1914
The article surveys production trends with high per acre potato yields in Idaho and California, plus a 40 600 dollar potato sale from 24 acres. It criticizes extensive farming and urges smaller, more productive holdings and better livestock. It also comments on Russian agriculture, noting famine pressures, large landholdings, and the need for orderly reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Califar
Idaho
Oregon
Americas
Prices and prices expectations in December market note
The December market lists 13 month measurements for sugar at 8 to 8.5 cents, patent flour at 8.45 dollars per barrel, and No 2 yellow corn at 1.49 dollars. Cotton and pork show declines from last year. butter and eggs also lower. Officials are criticized for inefficiency yet many are upright, though voters must remain critical in selecting candidates.
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T. B
Rhode Island
Gasoline Tax Bill Moves Through House With Amendments
Considerable progress on a gas tax bill as Bergman and Brittain measures gain committee amendments and advance without recommendation. Both seek a 3 cent tax with funds split one third to primary road funds and two thirds to county supervisors for secondary and township roads. The bills require fuel tax revenue from gasoline used in motor vehicles and align with federal quality standards set by the Interior Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergman
Brittain
Hammillys
United States Department of the Interior
State House action and local visits noted in Des Moines trip
Harry Cook returned from Des Moines and praised Representative Saunders and Senator Breakenridge while urging moderation in lawmaking. A Cherokee visitor described a fatal train collision near Rock and Storm Lake, with Mrs. Anderson among the deceased. John Meiners and H. M. Helgen promote a Bergen farm sale featuring 44 Holstein cattle and 25 Duroc sows slated for next Tuesday.
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Harry Cook
Des Moines
Jelbows
Iowa
Representative Saunders
Erlalso
Breakenridge
Cook
John Meiners
H. M. Helgen
Mr. Bergen
Thesday
Democrat
Emmetsburg Glee Club to Sing at Rathven Meeting
The Emmetsbure Community Glee club will attend a Rathven Community club gathering this evening and render several musical selections.
Court Convenes March 9 and Judge DeLand to Consider Cases
Court session opens March 9 in Emmett with Judge DeLand presiding. A number of matters and motions are listed for consideration including petitions and provisional rulings. Local officials and attorneys are expected to attend.
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DeLand
Conditions in Western Canada Survey by Mr Mulroney
A reporter’s sketches with Frank Mulroney describe Western Canada crops, prices and labor. Wheat yields 17-20 bushels per acre at about $2 per bushel, oats 35-40, flax rising profits. farm hands earn $40-$45 monthly with harvest wages up to $5 per day. Prohibition era shifts, rail and automotive trends, tariff evasion, and growing telephony under government lines are noted along with Saskatchewan winters, grain pooling, and creameries.
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Frank Mulroney
United States
Vallads Jong
Canada
Canadian Prairie Provinces
Western
Mulroney
Saskatchewan
Prairie Provinces
Port Arthur
Fort Williams
Lake Superior
Hudson Bay
Europe
Japan
Winnipeg
Regina
Sasketchewan
Iowa
Tim Rai
Saskatenewan
Outre
Alberta
Virginia
Llree
Minnesota
Western Canada
Iinois
St Lawrence Waterway
Farm Bureau Program at Emmetsburg Township Meeting
The Emmetsburg Township Farm Bureau convenes its regular monthly meeting at the Fife school house on Friday evening March 6 at 8 o'clock. Club boys will report on their work and the Junior Short Course at Ames. a special program assisted by the Wide Awake club debating team will follow the business session. Planned items include talks on pig club experiences, club work goals for girls, a trip report to Ames, a playlet Does it Pay, a singing number, a farm boy vs town occupations debate, and rope making demonstration.
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Emmetsburg
Lawrences Korleski
W. A. Henry
Roy Robinson
Brennan
Ames
Buford Henry
Kansas
M. W. Brennan
Jerry Murphy
V. V. Cress
Cab Boys
Glub Boys
A Tragedy at Storm Lake kills advertising chief and daughter
Storm Lake Feb 27 A E B Ap ierson advertising manager of the Storm Lake Register and his infant daughter Patricia were killed instantly when their sedan was struck by an Illinois Central passenger train. His wife survives and is hospitalized in critical condition.
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Father Quirae
Rock
Storm Lake
Mr. Anderson
Ilinois Central
Trghh
Cherak
Avai
EB. Apierson
Storm Lake Register
Patricia
Illinois Central
Iby Lake
Teal
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Scientific Americans
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Russell
Russia
Edward Jayce
Kmameteiary Tos
Econ
aMeonee
Collas
H. H. Cook
Towa
TM Srey Petts
Anime
Farm Bureau Program
Emmetsburg Township
Register KH
Thief Rox
Myson Cite
Mareh TT
Hanford Hotel
Ringsted
Dolliver
Burt
Seneca
Buffalo Cons
West Bend
D. M
Township
Mallard
Estherville
Armstrong
Ruthven
Plover
Hatherville
Big North Iowa
Klondike
Fairbanks and
Cushman
Elgin
Geo. A. Orshorn
First National Bank
Tmmersburg
Sale
Poland
Farrow
Supreme
Nehos
Saly
J. W
Neary, Clevle
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