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Famine Appeal and News Notes From The Era
An appeal for famine relief in India urges editors to publish the plea and asks editors to help divert American grain to India to save lives. The letter cites Congress funding for corn transport and reduced railroad rates, while other items report new mail service on a B C R and N Ry, hog cholera eradication efforts, Standard Oil stock gains, and a farmer D C Tipp's thriving orchard near Estherville with a hospitable visit and plans for expansion.
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India
Mr. Burror
Indi
Congress
Tun Cueistian Hazarp
Mnuch
United States
Agricultural Department
Iowa
Tennessee
Wilson
Standard Oil
Valle