Kansas Farmers Introduce Kanred Wheat From Sunflower State
The New American Kanred wheat from Kansas, developed at Manhattan's agricultural station, shows 3 to 5 bushels higher yields than common hard wheats. About 600000 acres planted. trials indicate 35 36 bushels per acre versus 24 25 previously. The Kanred story links to Marquis wheat and the Saunders family's American and Canadian wheat history.
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Whett
Kan- Shh
Manhattan
State Agricultural College
J. Henri Farre
Ita
Canada
Saunderses
Father and Sons
United States
America
Australia
Japan
Russia
Himalayas
Pringle
Vermont
Jones
New York
Luther Burbank
Dr. Wheeler
Kitchener
Arctic Circle
Winnipeg
Medicine Hat
Tariff debate and political humor from Indianapolis News
The piece critiques tariff planning amid unsettled economic balances citing the Republican platform and Senator Watson. It cites tax proposals by Senator Smoot and House reductions, adds a playful verse excerpt, and includes a quip about a New York reckless driving case and Mary Pickford’s youth secret.
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Watson
Wealthy Irie Farmer Seeks Oxford Tuition Terms
A London Weekly Telegraph note reports a wealthy Irie farmer asking the Hipad Master of Oxford Universe ty for yearly terms for his son’s education. He queries about costs for handwriting improvement, proper papers, and any extra charges for specific tasks.
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London
Telegraph
Oxford Universety
Pow & Bogey
The Russian Experiment Recalled by Chicago News
The Chicago News recounts a failed economic plan likening it to a cow being starved as it nears death, illustrating a disastrous result of the experiment and drawing a grim parallel to its collapse.
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Chicago News
Huesie
Highway Warning Signals and Traffic Safety Proposals
A report discusses traffic signal colors red yellow and green for road safety with red indicating high danger at rail crossings dead ends and low clearance bridges yellow for curves and grades and green for intersections. It notes adoption by several cities and concerns about improper signaling and dangerous novelty beacons. The piece also cites a Health Precautionary Association of Shanghai proposal list advocating pedestrian safety measures and a controversial suggestion to publicly display a deceased motorist image to deter reckless driving.
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American Automobile Ansdelition
Federal Highway Coun
OH International Gesecration of Obleta of Police
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Association of Highway Officials
Shankhai
Internavnal Settlement
Elould
Bieyele
Keach
Fire Brigade
Wonder fruit of peach and grape union near Oak Grove
From Independence Missouri, a reader notes a surprising experiment at John W Gibson home. An Alberta peach tree and a Concord grape vine grow together, yielding clusters that look like tiny green peaches with grape aromas. Observers watch to see which fruit develops from this cross.
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John W Gibson
Pear Oak Grove
Concord
Iit
Fragmented OCR note from London Mall protest or ad
An incoherent OCR fragment references London Mall, Beene-Remote country, water service, and a broken dialogue about washing in a bucket. It mentions Germany seeking an ambassador to Warrington and compares costs in Washington with 5,000,000 mark figures, but the text is garbled and lacks clear context or outcome.
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London
Germany
Warrington
Washington
Victorious Guard The Youth Of Ancient Hellas Guard The Victory
A Greek newspaper caption mirrors the fight in Asia Minor as Hellas defends self determination amid Turkish rule. The letter argues the struggle links to Trojan war origins and cites mass deportations, killings, and church desecrations from 1914 to 1920, including hundreds of villages and dioceses reporting violence and losses.
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Hellas
Tribune
Asia Minor
Black Sea
Asia
Ohio
Amassia
Samsoun
Amnassia
Elioupouls
Phhattelphid
Chalcedon
Nicommedia
Heracles
Angora
Ephesus
Ancon
Chardia
Aalatic Turkey
P. K. Harloftls
Land Values Bankrupting Farmers Says Bulletin
The Bulletin cites a Congressional Record discussion by Mr. Hawley of Oregon on farm mortgages. It notes farm debt rising from war times and that land values largely inflated mortgage figures. The exchange contrasts tariff talk with concerns over land speculation and railroads profits affecting farmers and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Congressional
Hawley
Oregon
United States
Fess
Bliseful Days In Michigan Marriage Notice
John Munray and Stella Friday were married last Saturday by the Hey, Bune y. They plan to leave Tuesday for Eaton apide and return Wednesday on Tuneday.
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Michigan
John Munray
Stella
Hey
Buney
Eatonapide
Beck
Tuneday
Prosecution plans for war profiteers face deadline collapse
Washington reports that attempts to prosecute war profiteers are near collapse due to statute of limitations. Only new congression al legislation can extend the period, else profiteers evade dock. Public belief in new laws remains uncertain amid political deadlock.
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Washington
Congress
An Unexpected Stroke and Curious Tales From the Chronicle
The Chronicle-Telegraph cites a story of a squire’s daughter testing village children with a riddle about miracles in marriage. It also recalls a streetcar scene with a man protesting a hat’s feather, vowing a harvest if the joke repeats. The piece touches on Japan, economics, communism, and German demonstrations as observed from the era’s discourse.
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Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Exquire
Jessie
Squires
Kentucky
Japan
Export 0 unity debate warns of social harm
A Springfield Republican report notes import of German drinking customs and temperance fears. It claims adopting the American bar will destroy social and family life, citing abundance of bars, mirrors, and brass railings as signs of moral decline.
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Springfield
United States
Borah Urges End to Secret Diplomacy and Armaments
Senator William E Borah argues against secret diplomacy and naval arms racing as roots of war. He calls for open conferences and public accountability, warning that the current system risks bankruptcy, moral decay, and casualties. He urges a democratic shift in foreign policy and immediate steps toward disarmament.
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Europe
Sarajevo
France
England
Congress of the
United States
Diet of
Japan
Great Britain
Mental Changes in Japan Reported by Scholars
A study by Japanese sociologists portrays a crisis of thought in Japan with new ideas clashing with old beliefs. Experts compare mass mindset to pre revolutionary France, noting chaos, impatience, and eroding patriotism amid sensational press coverage and a shifting economy.
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Japan
Ohshima
Ohehine
Pasion
Imputse
I'rof
Shiro Kiwada
Kyoto Imperial University
Dr. Kawada
Swedish illiteracy lower than other nationalities here
Among 1,600,000 Swedish speakers in the country the rate of illiteracy is lower than for any other nationality. Yet there is not a single Swedish daily newspaper published in the United States. Swedes engage in a strong program of Americanizing.
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Smoot
House
Senate Committees
House of Congress
United States
Bee to It That the Children of the Farm
James J. Farming writes to urge farm children be educated to value soil work and practicality. He argues flat farming suits the keenest minds and active labor, offering opportunity, purpose, and ambition within the rural sector.
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Pam
Otmeo Ab
James J. Hin
Fordney The Joker In Senate House Commentary
The article notes Congressman Fordney as Ways and Means chair due to seniority. It recalls his vote to nationalize railroads and his quip about putting the president “in a hole.” Responding Democrats question patriotism, Fordney says he was joking, but a defective sense of humor mars comprehension of serious national business.
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Fordney
House of Representatives
New York World
Tor
Democrat
Oklahoma
Forney
Witte
Garner
Texas
Michigan
Mr. Fordney
High Cost of Dying
The Philadelphia Ledger warns of contemptible grafters profiting from coffins for the poor, condemning price gouging as a moral and legal offense. It notes Justice Department scrutiny and hints at antitrust concerns as material costs drop yet profiteers cling to high prices.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Department of Justice
Han
Sugar From Seaweed Reported by Scientists in LA Times
The Los Angeles Times notes that sugar may be produced from seaweed and discusses potential methods and implications. The report hints at broader trials and questions about feasibility, quality, and economic viability in future research.
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Los Angeles Times
Spain's Service to Us in Treaty Talks
The Springfield Republican outlines that a postwar treaty with Germany may relieve Spain of representing American interests in Germany. Since 1917 Spain has held a nominal role after diplomatic ties broke, with Mr Diesel in Berlin handling contacts, making formal exchanges of opinion unlikely.
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Spain
Springfield Republican
Germany
United States
Diesel
Berlin
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