Army Worm Threat Near Fort Worth and Dallas
The army worm, moving in vast swarms, has damaged wheat and oats in Texas near Fort Worth and Dallas. The pest favors damp cool weather and could invade eastern states within four to six weeks. Farmers are urged to watch for young caterpillars, spray with Paris green or arsenate of lead, and use bait mixes. Different treatment options cover grasses, grains, corn, and general field management to halt outbreaks.
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Fort Worth
Dallas
Tex
United States Department of Agriculture
Rocky Mountains
Department of Agriculture
Paris
Paris Green
Nationwide strike ordered for 400000 telegraph workers
Sixty thousand Commercial Telegraphers' Union members are to strike June 11 as S J Konenkamp activates orders the union calls for. Thousands already out against Western Union in the southwest and more lines will follow, drawing in electric and other wire workers across the country. The action targets Western Union and expands to related lines including Postal Telegraph, American Telegraph and Telephone, Mackay Cable and North American as well as allied systems.
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Chicago
United States
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
S. J. Konenkamp
Pittsburgh
J. F. Campbell
International
Western Union Telegraph Company
Wire
Albert S. Burleson
Western Union Company
Postal Telegraph Company
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
Mackay Cable Company
The
North American Company
Associated Lines and Wires
Costa Rica and Nicaragua at Outs
Washington June 10 The United States sees armed Costa Rican forces at the Nicaraguan frontier as a menace to Nicaragua and will not risk endangering sovereignty Former Premier Irias of Nicaragua’s Zelaya regime is viewed as hostile to the United States and eager to overthrow the Chamorro government in Nicaragua. San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua June 10 Reports say Nicaragua has confidential information that Costa Rican War Minister obtained from Congress authority to declare war on Nicaragua as Costa Rica forces move toward the border from Santa Rosa.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Nicaragua
Irias
Zelaya
Costa Rica
San Juan del Sur
Congress
Santa Rosa
Warning on kidney health ends with Doan's pills claim
Read how weak kidneys show dark urine with brick dust and back pain. Doan's Kidney Pills are urged as the remedy, with a testimonial from M N Baylor of Kerrville Texas and a note on price and availability. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes Thrift Message Week June 29thJuly 6th and Arthur Koeller credit.
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Dean
M. N. Baylor
Tinning & Plumbing Shop
Main St
Kerrville
Texas
Doan
Mr. Baylor
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Congress Moves to End Government Wire Control
On the eve of a nationwide telegrapher strike Congress acted to end federal control of wires. The Senate passed unanimously a bill for immediate repeal of the law authorizing federal jurisdiction over telegraph, telephone, cable and radio lines. The House Interstate Commerce Committee reported legislation to end government wire control by June 30 next. No Post Office action was taken.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Post Office Department
Early Peace a Possibility Statement from Germany Reach
In Versailles on June 10 Count von Brockdorff Rantzau, head of the German peace delegation, told Universal Service in an exclusive morning interview that peace terms will be signed if there are sufficient modifications. He outlined a cautious pathway toward terms acceptable to Berlin.
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Versailles
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Universal Service
Methodist Centenary TM oversubscribed as goal surpassed
Chicago June 10 The Methodist Centenary loan for 105 million dollars crossed its goal today, reaching 106.295 million with six large subdivisions yet to report their latest contributions. Dr John W Fran cher announced the total and the progress of the drive.
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Chicago
John W. Francher
Shortage of Teachers in U S Schools
American schools face a serious problem due to teacher shortages. Commissioner P P Claxton urged Congress for 200000 dollars in additional appropriations to fund the bureau’s services for the fiscal year starting July 1.
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U. S Schools
Washington, D. C
P. P. Claxton
Congress
Knox Resolution Targets Peace Conference Criticism
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania introduced a resolution urging formal notice of opposition to the Peace Conference if the treaty is submitted as is. The measure, crafted with League opponents, seeks future separate consideration of membership and asserts authority to amend the Constitution via treaty. Referred to the Foreign Relations Committee, action hoped by week’s end.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
League of Nations
Knox
Pennsylvania
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
American Troops Leave Front Near Archangel
American troops on the fighting front south of Archangel, except engineers, were withdrawn yesterday and will sail for home next Sunday. The remaining companies of the 339th Infantry and 337th Ambulance Company with a medical detachment depart. Brest reports thirty thousand troops left last night and today for the United States aboard nine transports from the Sixth and Seventh Divisions and the Service of Supply.
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Archangel
339Th Infantry
337Th Ambulance Company
Brest
United States
Service of Supply
Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Quick Eye Relief
An elderly woman with long standing eye inflammation improved in two days using Lavoptik eye wash containing witch hazel camphor and hydrastis. The ad claims a small pottle will aid any mild eye condition and offers a free aluminum leve cup from Central Drug Co.
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Central Drug Co
Hides Wanted by H. C. Maier for High Prices
Advertises to pay high prices for goat hides and cow and horse hides. Signed by H. C. Maier, inviting readers to bring hides for payment. Includes no dates or locations.
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H. C. Maier
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F. M. Jones
Palmer, Okla
Mrs. Jones
Gay
Cardus
Fredericksburg
Thrift
Arthur Koeller
Telegrapher
Methodist Centenary
Europe
Sted
Russia
Richard Henke
Bella Velvet
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