Forestry Bureau charts plans and scope in annual report
Secretary Wilson outlines the newly formed bureau of forestry work including plans for federal state and private lands. It reviews forest studies fires grazing and products, and notes cooperation with governments and private owners over 52 million acres. The Appalachian reserve study maps 9.6 million acres to assess national forest potential and costs.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Bureau of Forestry
Wilson
Bureau
Appalachian
United States Geological Survey
Pawnshop reform spreads across Europe to aid debtors
The article notes urgent creation of a reserve to protect headwaters and timber while providing a widely accessible recreation area. It highlights the Chicago Pawners' Society, which earned 12.72 percent on $160,000 in loans at 1 percent monthly. It explains pawnshop reforms and the Mont de Piete model spreading from Italy to Europe, including Paris and Berlin.
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State
Italy
Europe
Mont-de-Piete
Paria
Berlin
Pihher
Citles
Chicago
Spelling Rule Clears Northwestern Students From Classes
The Chicago Tribune notes the North Western University expelled about one hundred students from spelling classes for orthography shortcomings. The English department head insists on proper spelling for admission, warning that errors mark ignorance and diminish class size but improve overall learning.
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Northwestern University
Chicago Tribune
Alaska Farms Largely Untapped Despite Census Figures
The census bulletin shows Alaska with twelve farms and modest livestock valued at $165 for hay and $95 for eggs and poultry. Despite low agricultural figures, mining and fisheries profits dwarf farm gains, tempering concern over the sector.
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Alaska
McComas Urges Deportation of Anarchists Worldwide
Senator McComas of Maryland condemns anarchy in a Senate speech urging strict immigration provisions to deport alien anarchists. Senator Hoar proposes transporting anarchists to a desolate spot on Earth as a remedy, while Senate actions include extending the Industrial Commission and preparing tributes to President McKinley.
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Massachusetts
Washington
McComas
Maryland
Senate
Hoar
Congress
Teresting
Godiary Committee
Industrial Commission
House
McKinley
Foraker
Allison
Farr Imuks
Kean
Aldrich
Hop
Nelson
Ming Jy. Perkin
Cal Jones Jack
Morgan
McFnery
Markets Report Mixed as Grains and Livestock Move
The Chicago market shows active May positions in wheat and corn with gains noted in oats and pork futures. Wheat and corn edge higher while oats hold steady. pork futures firm with prices lifting alongside variable butter and egg markers. Market activity reflects cautious demand in grains and livestock, with Spot oats and eggs showing divergent trends.
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Seba
Suwa
New York
Lee
Vance
Neo Ft
Jirest Merk
Poros
Perres Varia
Merk
Mark Wit
Live Stock Prices From Chicago and South Omaha Market Report
Chicago market notes show cattle ranges from 4.90 to 7.00 per cwt with beef steers strong and varied classes including exporters, feeders, and stockers. South Omaha reports higher hogs with mixed loads and several price points for native beef steers, westerns, Texas types, calves, bulls, and hog lots.
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Chicago
South Omaha
Neb
Catti-K
Texas Bloor
Cure Deafness with Constitutional Remedies Warned
An advertisement promises a cure for deafness caused by catarrh through constitutional remedies. It explains deafness results from inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and asserts most cases stem from catarrh. The sponsor offers $100 for an incurable case and promotes Hall's Sarsaparilla Pills from F J Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F J Cheney & Co
Toledo
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