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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1908

Page

6

Wheat farming in Waston Canada amid wartime drives

Frank Morret of Xelvington Sauls details wheat farming in wartime Canada, noting millions of people migrate, acreage offered freely, and yields from Alberta to Saskatchewan. He praises Homestead districts near Winton and Camailind North, urging agents to share information on land opportunities and crop prospects amid rising settlement.

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Poetic Birthday Ode Keeps Faith in Nation

A fragmentary verse commemorates a patriotic birthday, praising a steadfast captain and the ship of state. It touches on memory, history, and loyalty to the country, invoking reverence for leaders and the nation’s enduring values.

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The Faller of America in a San Francisco Chronicle Tone

The essay reflects on Washingtons birthday and the early Republic, praising liberty and patriotism while noting political struggles. It cites historical scenes of Congress, Civil actions, and the ideal of a united nation facing internal divisions. It contrasts heroic myth with difficult realities in early American history.

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Add of George Washington in a Reflective Portrait

A fragmentary reminiscence discusses George Washington with reverent, though garbled, musings on his character and deeds. It imagines Washington’s strength, leadership, and portraiture, noting his physical prowess and role in shaping early America, while interweaving scattered, incoherent lines.

Chicago market conditions improve amid weather and demand shifts

Trade activity shows a wheeled impact from severe weather and restricted farm product marketing. Federal guidance supports a healthier market, with gains in textiles footwear hardware and road sales as spring demand approaches. Agricultural conditions stay strong, grain prospects brighten with higher supply and wider consumption. Woodworking expands, while lumber trade grows. Failures decline from last year.

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Weather and trade trends in recalled 19th century context

Bradstreet's Commercial Report notes cold wintry conditions easing retail wear demand while wholesale and jobbing trade remains quiet. Cautious spring buying, reinstated orders from the Southwest, slow collections in the South, and lumber resuming with lean stocks. Easter trade modest. U S failures for the week ending Peb 6 total 272, Canada 40, with years-ago comparisons.

Com Quint Avlore United States Bradstreet

Regional Commodity Prices Mixed Across Markets

Chicago cattle and hog markets show wide price ranges from four to six dollars for cattle and fourteen to sixteen dollars for hogs. Indianapolis and St Louis report varying prices for cattle, hogs, and sheep, while Cincinnati and Detroit list modest gains. Wheat and corn futures appear mixed, with oats and rye showing modest shifts across multiple cities.

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Merchants and Shippers' Warehouse Halved in Budulo Loss Reported

A disrupted warehousing incident in Budulo halved the Merchants and Shippers' facility with estimated losses of 200 dollars. A separate New York University program announced practical arts courses while turmoil from destroyed wiring left Twin Lakes residents homeless. A club named Tha Taollora formed at a New York hotel clerks meeting.

Budulo School of Concrere New York University Twin Lakes Minn New York

United States Army Expansion Urged by Chief of Staff Bell

Maj. Gen. Franklin Bell argues in his annual report that isolation harms the nation and favors no power. He advocates boosting the army to 250,000 men promptly, with possible increases up to four times that figure, to prepare for modern war and ensure rapid mobilization. He warns of delays in training and calls for stronger engineer troops and broader readiness across infantry, cavalry, engineers, and signals.

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Railroads curb telegraph use as days pass by

Reports indicate Wisconsin Central builds a Chicago to Winnipeg route via Duluth while Pennsylvania railroad directs use of train letters to cut costs. New Year temperance pledge involves 25,000 Northwestern employees amid rumors of firings for drinking. Missouri roads drop Missouri 2 cent fare law challenge, citing court inequity. Railroads report millions lost in passenger revenue and idle equipment across the fleet, with 875,000 freight cars idle on side tracks and vast locomotive idle time.

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Army Pay Boost Sparks Army Morale Debate

Officials and officers urge higher pay to prevent morale decline and insufficient regiments. The piece cites General Carter on enlistment trends, wartime service, and the need for better quarters, food, and recreation to attract volunteers for regular, national guardsmen, and encampments next summer.

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Missouri Bank Robbery Shocks Town Five Bandits Loot Vault

Five armed attackers wrecked a Missouri bank vault early, terrorizing residents as a vault explosion woke half the city. Sheriff deputies pursued suspects, and Cashier J. W. Jamison reported cash taken. An unconfirmed jury action followed in the case as authorities hunted the bandits across the region.

J. W. Jamison

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