Public Land Problems and Conservative Misquotes
The piece denounces a Washington correspondent’s alleged quote attributed to Secretary Fischer on public lands. It defends Taft’s middle course, critiques ultra conservationists like Pinchot, and argues against restricting homesteads to cultivable land. It warns such ideas would mislead eastern readers and embarrass the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Washington
Fischer
Interior Department
Pinechot, Et al
Department
The
Interior
Crook County
From Forts Meade and McKenzie to Agricultural Colleges
The article argues that Fort Meade and Fort McKenzie Sheridan sit at the centers of Indian reservations and host armies with independent water systems. It contends converting these posts into agricultural colleges benefits both Indians and nearby white settlers, stressing practical farming education over war training and urging government action to develop resources and homesteading success.
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Meade
Sturvis
8S. Co
McKengie
Sheridan
U.S
Oman
Forts Meade
McKenzie
Ele
Petition drive seeks two daily mails between Moorervolt and Hurlington
Citizens circulate petitions in Moorervolt and the nearby town urging a daily pair of mail trains to connect the map with the outside world via the Hurlington mainline. Proponents argue for frequent east and west mail service to serve a large regional constituency and reduce waits for news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorervolt
Hurlington
Isolated tract ruling prompts debate and mail line bids
The notice discusses new rules restricting isolated land tracts to one per application and requiring two years of isolation before market sale. It critiques the appraisal based minimum and questions why settlers must bid against state appraisal. It also mentions the Sundance Commercial Club securing a tentative mail line to Upton and doubts about fair mail route pricing by the Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Sundance
Upton
Noone
FAO
Militaim Aaiece
Watt Brandon Says Officer Backed By Us Is Dishonest
A fragmentary quote accuses an officer of betraying public trust and serving self interests. It references Roosevelt versus Taft and asks why Roosevelt is favored, seeking clearer reasons and the context behind Piatt and Crandon. The text is garbled and contains spellings likely from an old column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt Brandon Saye
Roosevelt
Taft
Watt
Crandon
Lplease
Piatt
Unclear fragment hints at local notes and events
Fragmentary text suggests a weekly paper note about friendships in Mebenary and references to Hoppen and a “herd winter of” phrase. Details are ambiguous and no clear event or names emerge for a full summary.
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Tillet Poibliel
Mebenary
Hoppen
School entertainment showcases local talent at Friday program
Last Friday evening the school entertainment proceeded on schedule with one minor change. The event highlighted Hulett's home talent and featured reader Mr. Wolfard delivering strong serio comic pieces earning high praise. Proceeds boosted the library treasury for new books, keeping funds at home for local needs.
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Hulett
Wolfard
Residents, Businesses, and Plats in Hulett Echo Local News
Miss Marjorie Durfee returns home from Speartish while Mrs. J L Driskill and juniors enjoy ranch life. M Cotton buys Odell pool hall in Sundance and rents to George Cady. Mr and Mrs Will Clark travel to Boscobel Wisconsin to visit infirm elder Mrs Clark. John Smith rents ranch to George South, a Crook County banner farmer, hoping for a bumper crop. John Gill visits Fawndale ranch and plans to farm heavily next season. Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co of San Francisco shows strength via Guiderson agency in Hulett. Walter Parnell reports horses wintering well at Parnell estates. The Globe office statistician sleeps, toll demanded for the modest boy. Gar man Bros Miller & Son read next. Baptist church attendance grows as young people lead music. Next Sunday Miss Dena Jolummen leads uimasse. Meltae’s Sunday sermons titled “Runday” and “The Restored Likeness.”
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Marjorie Durfee
Speartish
J. L. Driskill
M. Cotton
Odell
Sundance
George Cady
Will Clark
Boscobel
Wis
Clark
John Smith
George South
iCrook County
John Gill
Fawndale Ranch
Hulett
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co
San Francisco
Cal
Pioneer
Charlie Miller
Charlie
Garman Bros
Miller
Garman Bros, Miller & Son
Dena Jolummen
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Semel Dé T. Donwé
Globe
Hamilton Brown
Bush & Pearson
Bush
Pearson
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