Standard Oil monopoly report fuels reform drive
Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith delivered to the president a government report on Standard Oil’s dominance in refining and pipeline control, showing the trust’s power over 96 percent of crude transport and its use of a tank wagon system to set prices. It cites railroad discrimination and pipeline control as key unfair practices while noting shareholders labeled as widows and orphans receive only a small dividend against vast capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uo.bs
Ierbert Akcox Salih
Tonmsmissioner
Bureau of the Corporations
Smith
Omaha Bee
Herbert Knox Smith
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
Htas
Standard Oil Company
Trust
Standard
John D. Rockefeller
Henry M. Flagler
Charles Pratt
O. H. Payne
Wi Rockefellow
J. A. Lostwick
W. G. Warden
John D. Archbold
Benjamin Brewster
Radium helps settle earth age debate among scientists
Sir Robert Ball explained that radium in earth crust provides heat, implying the planet cooled much earlier than 20 million years ago. The discovery supports geologists while resolving the clash with mathematicians over Earth's age, suggesting a far more remote origin for life than previously believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ball
Bishopgate ‘Institute
London
Robert
Lord Kelyin
Strutt
Lord Rayleigh
Local notes reflect town events and visits across Mitchell and Loomis
Reports from Mitchell, Loomis, and surrounding areas detail visits by Mrs. Asa Dedd and Mrs. Lowrie, trips by John Clement and others, a baseball win by Alexandria over Ethan, and church programs. Other items include a horse sale, smallpox recovery, Memorial Sunday planning, a buggy accident involving Miss Barrows and Miss Lowers, and various social engagements and meetings through late May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Ethan
Indiana
Asa Dodd
Mitchell
Schreeh
David Rynolt
M. E
Epworth
Des
Weak
Betser visit and local notices from Loomis
J O Betser of Chicago visits his Loomis- area family at the Ketser home. James Grace arrives warning from Mitchell to Loomis then falls ill. Mrs Clark suffers neuralgia. Frank Darmer travels from the river valley to his home. Mrs Gilfillan makes a short call. Miss Emma Husby completes eight months of school and enjoys a picnic with friends at Comstock school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis F. Curtis
Mitchell
C. D
DeMott
Virginia
Irma
J. A. McDonlad
White Lake
Iver Peterson
J. T. Wallis
Epworth League
C. D. DeMott
Loomis
J. O. Betser
Chicago
Geo
James Grace
Mitchellz
Will
Clark
Frank Darmer
J. P. Gilfillan
Gorn
Troy
Joe Johnson
Smrs
Emma Husby
Miss Husby
Shore
Comstock School
Brookings Wins Inter Collegiate Meet Championship
Brookings took the title with 57 points in the Inter Collegiate athletic meet closing Thursday evening. Ver million earned 44, Mitchell 34, and Juron 9. Redfield and Yankton were scoreless. next year’s contests move to Mitchell. Detailed results to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
Vermillion
Mitchell
Juron
Redfield
Yankton
Davison County School Textbook Bids Sought
The Board of Education of Davison county South Dakota invites sealed bids to furnish school books to pupils in all county schools for five years under article 2396 political code 1903. Bids open June 11 1907. Board may reject any bids. Dated May 21 1907. H B Anderson Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Davison County
S. D
South Dakota
A. D
H. B. Anderson
Decoration Day needs teams and vehicles for cemetery visit
A public appeal requests horse teams buggies hay racks and other conveyances to transport school children to the cemetery on Decoration Day. Donors may volunteer or be paid for their time and organizers ask those with teams to respond promptly. P N Kelley chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Nf. Kelley
Editorial Flings Across the Nation
A quip-filled survey of remarks from multiple papers. The Toledo Blade mocks church straps while the Philadelphia Inquirer notes Japans giant battleship, sunk amid peacemakers. The Kansas City Star questions railroads credit use and the Philadelphia Ledger jokes about expert alienists. Alfred Austin praises Longfellow in contrast with critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
Japan
Philadelphia Inquirer
Kansas City Star
Philadelphia Ledger
Alfred Austin
Longfellow
Chicago Record ‘Herald
Pruning and horse anatomy terms from American Cultivator
A fragmentary excerpt discusses January to June pruning guidance and fruit growth timing. It includes practical cuts method and notes on wood growth. It also defines horse facial markings and leg areas such as white spot, coronet, blaze, star, and fetlock using terminology from an agricultural reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barium Journal
Wheat Bran For Horses And Udder Care Tips
A Farm Progress correspondent notes feeding wheat bran with hay keeps a horse in good condition at low cost. The piece also offers remedies for cak ed udder issues including hot water baths, rubbing, and a drench with EPSOM salts ginger poke root and potassium acetate administered twice daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Progress
Farm Journal
Soy Beans as Hog Feed From Wisconsin Experiment Station
Wisconsin experiment station reports soy bean meal as a valuable supplement to cornmeal for growing and fattening pigs. A mix of one half soy bean meal and cornmeal yields better gains than wheat middlings and cornmeal. However, wheat middlings and cornmeal provide firmer flesh with more even fat and lean distribution. The piece also cautions on milk cleanliness, stating dirt in milk is hard to remove once polluted and emphasizes prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Subsoiling and Rooster Influence in Farm Practice
The Farmers Advocate notes subsoiling improves land yearly with no injurious effects and potential water retention gains if followed by a roller. It also reports on rooster impact raising fertility of eggs and egg production differences in pullets. A Montana study suggests pigs on pasture may stay in good condition or gain weight on light grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pripay
Wes Earth
Radium
Corto
Hthan
Lollie Nolt
Thomas
AM. C. Dao
Zeier
George Sand
Illinois
Joshua’ Lynch
Finney
Missouri
Melinda Nelson
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Ethan S
Miss Roman French
Charlie Lewis
Mutz
Ryras
Dias
Chare Larsen
Lyman Mounts
Ceati
Ulises
Mr. Sibera
Mitchel
Asa Dedd
Lowrie
Will Grady
Amut
Aline Hillasy
Wea
Strane
the Geek
Fritas
Eltena
Nt. Josep
Morgan
Ching Dane
Miss de Harrows
Milas
Miss Barrows
Miss Lowers
A. S. Walker
J. PY. Giltillands
Riverside
Walter White
John Murtha
Lowa
Lloyd Wallis
Mr. Cox
Kjelmyr
Harry Albee
W. L. Wallis
Armeans
Horse
Hiand, Anumbird
Oxfords
Womens
WM. C. Metcalf
Pennsylvania
Keen Kutter Skokie
McKinley & Eddy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!