Nebraska farmer proves twenty acres can feed a family
A Washington bulletin touts Arnold Martin of Mawnee City Nebraska as the nation’s most successful farmer. From twenty rocky acres he raises potatoes corn squash millet and fruit using intensive multi crop practice irrigated by windmill wells. The Swiss immigrant built a debt free homestead and earned over 5000 in cash prizes. He advocates small farms and hands on agricultural education for children.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Nebraska
Arnold Martin
Mawnee City
Pawnee County
Neb
Martin
Mr. Martin
Youngster Crowned Corn Champion at Union Pacific Show
Joseph Boyer of College Place near Walla Walla Washington set a dry shelled corn yield record of 149 bushels per acre without fertilizer to win first place at the Union Pacific annual corn show held in December. A large group of boys attended Mathew.
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America
Joseph Boyer
College Pace
Walla Walla
Washington
Joe
Union Pacific
Alae
Rtman
Prosger
Asbels
Matheur
Monopoly Sets Higher Price for Yucatan Sisal Fiber
New York City. A Mexican Yucatan sisal monopoly, backed by Gen. Carranza officials, controls all export fiber via the Comision Reguladora. New Orleans bankers finance the scheme with a large loan secured by warehouse receipts, boosting binder twine costs well above previous levels.
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New York City
Yucatan
Mexico
Cbmision Reguladora del Mercado de
Comision Reguladora
Carranza
Comision
New Orleans
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Advanaa Ie
Aberdeen Boy Wounded in France Report Reaches Aberdeen
Ottawa reports Lance Corporal John M. Boucher of Aberdeen has been wounded while serving with Allied forces in northern France. He previously served as a gunner in the American navy and was one of the few survivors at Ypres. His father Judge Lyman T. Boucher and mother are wintering in Los Angeles. a brother serves as private secretary to Congressman Royal C. Johnson. In Pierre South Dakota, the attorney general clarifies bank guaranty act scope, holding it covers state county and private deposits and that last-passed law prevails in conflicts with depository requirements.
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Aberdeen
S. C
Ottawa
Can
John M. Boucher
Roops
France
Boucher
Lyman T, Boucher
Los Angeles
Cal
Montreal
Ypres
Royal C. Johnson
Washington, D. G
South Dakota
Byrne Declares Seed Corn Week in South Dakota
Governor Frank M. Byrne designates February 21 to 26 as Seed Corn Week to urge farmers to inspect and test their seed for 1916. He warns of poor 1915 harvest quality and stresses buying local seed with strong germination, urging seed dealers to supply high quality seed for the state.
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South Dakota
Pierre
Frank M. Byrne
Silk Cargo Passed Through Aberdeen on Milwaukee Road
A vast silk cargo moved through Aberdeen South Carolina on the Milwaukee road Friday afternoon at 4 30 bound for undisclosed destination. The shipment is described as the largest and most valuable silk load to pass through Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen
S. C
Milwaukee Road
Engine Fumes Nearly Fatal in Closed Garage
Wessington Springs South Dakota contractor C P Hansen narrowly escaped death from petrolitis after running a car engine in a closed garage for a few minutes. He staggered and opened the door in time and was taken home by wagon. Rev Guy P Squire summoned help. This is the first known local case in the area.
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Wessington Springs
S. D
C. P. Hansen
Guy P. Squire
South Dakota
Prisoner Trapped in Lofty Roost Rescued From Tower
Ethan S. Da. was rescued from a water tank at the top of a 100 ft tower after losing his rope while attempting to exit during repairs. He had been imprisoned in the loft and faced a risky descent until rescue crews intervened.
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Ethan
S. da
Rescued from Icy Tank Trap by Grady's Alarm
Ethan man Dick Truitt nearly froze while repairing a tank when a rope broke and left him trapped inside. He pounded the tank to attract help until M Grady went into town and raised alarm. Several men then mounted a strenuous rescue to save him.
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Dick” Truitt
Ethan
M. Grady
Truitt
Norway Relics Like Indians Found in Central Norway
Representative K. Teigen of Grenville presented the department of history with a collection of stone relics found in central Norway last summer. The thumb scrapers and other utensils resemble Ree Indian relics in size and quality, suggesting they may have come from the South Dakota mounds.
Washington birthday books in city library holdings
The near approach of Washingtons birthday increases requests for material on the Father of His Country. The library lists celebrations guides bios and related pamphlets. A story hour for children aged under ten is planned with Miss Anna Haynes in charge next Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
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Geo. Washington
Irving
Washington
Mitchell
Scudder
George Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Virginia Cavalier
M. Ik. Seawell
J. T. Morrow
Fight Liquor City Ordinance Challenge
Aberdeen lawyers and residents appeal a municipal court liquor case arguing city limits on sale and prohibition lack jurisdiction over druggists and others. Judge Bouck grants a temporary restraining order stopping Judge Crane from proceeding in the municipal court.
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Aberdeen
D. D
T. L. Bouck
Circuit Court
Crane
Municipal Court
City liquor sale ordinances face circuit court hearing
Objections to liquor sale cases include alleged improper filing by George W. Hurts, police chief, who petitioners say is not a prosecuting officer and thus disqualified, with a hearing set for February 238 in the circuit court.
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Circuit Court
George W. Hurts
Arson Conviction Faced by John Steepanick in South Dakota
John Steepanick, 24, of Roberts County, is jailed in Sioux Falls for three years hard labor after conviction for arson in a case deemed among the most notable in South Dakota. Prosecutors alleged the house was destroyed to block foreclosure and witnesses placed him near the scene as rumors of a move surfaced.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
John Steepanick
Roberts County
South Dakota
Steepanick
Pickerel Lake
Lawrence Stcepanick
John
Szcepanick
City Council awards paving contracts for four streets
Asphaltic concrete chosen for West Third East Fourth West First and Lawler street with G H Atkinson Paving of Watertown lowest at 1.79 per square yard. North Main from Omaha tracks to Tenth Avenue two course concrete to M L Flynn Sioux City but declined. East and West Main alleys two course concrete to Dan Smith Mitchell. Hast Fifth Avenue decision postponed to tonight. Council heard bids and property owner input, proposing asphalt concrete and approved approaches at added cost.
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West Third Avenue
East Fourth Avenue
West First Avenue
Lawler Street
G. H. Atkinson
Watertown
S. C
North Main Street
Omaha Tracks
Tenth Avenue
M. L. Flynn
Sioux City
Mr. Flynn
Mitchell
Main Street
Dan Smith
Fifth Avenue
West Fourth Avenue
Capture of Mexican Leader Aniceto Pozaña Reported
Brownsville Texas Aniceto Pozaña alleged leader of the Texas revolutionists and blamed for border unrest last fall captured and brought to Matamoros Mexico for imprisonment Ambassador Marye May Quit George T Marye American ambassador to Russia reportedly in poor health likely to retire
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Brownsville
Texas
Aniceto P*zana
Matamoros
Mexico
Marye
Washington, D. C
George T. Marye
Russia
Gilfillan Announces Candidacy for Register of Deeds
Davison county farmer Joseph P. Gilfillan declared for the Republican primary for register of deeds. A 35 year resident of the county, mainly in Perry township, he emphasizes public service if elected. He is an early Dakota Wesleyan student and former county schoolteacher, now living on the Perry homestead.
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Joseph P. Gilfillan
Davison County
Register of Deeds
Gilfillan
Perry Township
Mr. Gilfillan
Dakota Wesleyan
New Pastor Welcomed by City Churches in Mitchell
A large gathering of nearly all city churches welcomed Rev. and Mrs. Charles S. Osgood as Mitchell's new pastor at the Congregational church parlor. Gen. Geo. A Silsby led greetings from the church and several ministers offered remarks. The evening included vocal solos by Mrs. Hazen and Mrs. Entsminger and concluded with refreshments.
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Congregational Church
Mitchell
Charles S. Osgood
W. A. Wheeler
W. S. Hill
Aid Society
the Missionary Society
Thomas Thompson
Christian Endeavor
J. S. Hoagland
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China
Japan
Orient
Joe Boyer
College Place
Wash
Byrne
Frank M. Rood
Secretary of State
Ethan Man
Norway
Parkston
Paul Schoenfelder
Washington Books
Pioneer Farmer
C. S. Osgood
Philadelphia
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