Erosion Rates Across U S Drainage Basins Revealed
The United States Geological Survey reports that the nations surface erodes at about one inch every 760 years. Major rivers carry vast dissolved and suspended loads to the sea, with the Mississippi and Ohio contributing hundreds of millions of tons annually, and the Colorado delivering over 100 million tons. The aggregate erosion equates to hundreds of millions of cubic yards of rock and soil yearly. News items note a fine ten pound boy born to the Borden family and a Poll-Angus ball lost to lightning. Also included are reflections on friendship and social tact, advising restraint and courtesy to preserve lasting relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
United States
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Missouri River
Colorado River
Panama
Protection thoughts from Victoria and a Kansas City cure
An Australian observer argues that tariffs protect American farmers by making imported haymaking tools and locomotives more expensive, noting prices in Ohio and Britain. He cites cheaper American engines despite Victorian designs, while Baldwin works remain protected. C Grider reports his wife’s sanitarium operation and improving recovery in Kansas City.
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Springfield
Ohio
States
America
England
Victoria
Baldwin
C. Grider
Liberty
Kansas City
Postal Savings Bank opens in Carrollton Missouri
The Carrollton Missouri post office will host a new Postal Savings Bank starting Monday June 26. J T Garner is in charge. Rules allow deposits from patrons aged ten and up, with limits of 500 dollars per depositor and 100 dollars per month. Deposits can become nontransferable certificates bearing 2 percent interest, or be converted to bonds at 2.5 percent, non taxable. Married women may deposit in their own name, and corporations cannot. The notice outlines usage, limits, and conversion options.
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Postal Savings Bank
Carrollton
J. T. Garner
Carrollton Democrat
How to Kill Potato Bugs, A Potat o King Advice
Elmer A. Paulson of Orrick publishes a practical flyer on eradicating Colorado beetles. It advises dry spray using Paris Green and air stacked lime, or a wet mix of Paris Green and water, with spraying every four days until bugs are gone. The guide claims old bugs die in about three days and young ones in six hours to two days.
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Elmer A. Paulson
Orrick
Mr. Paulson
Liberty Advance
Build Now and Pave the Way to Future Prosperity
Build now and pave the way to future prosperity. Success in life depends on the mark you set. Aim high and work in a straight line. What could be more worthy than a comfortable home. Talk it over with your wife, pick a plan, and start to build. Lumber offers available for honest investment. When you want lumber we want to talk with you.
A Hot Weather Narrative Poem Breaks Muse
A daily bard faces a sweltering day as he aims for a hundred lines and a handsome pay leaving him rhyming dry. Heat climbs to ninety six and he gives up touring by car, his rhymes melting away into Buffalo News.
Prosecution Demanded Against Trusts by Senator Pomerene
Senator Pomerene urged criminal actions against Standard Oil and American Tobacco, calling on the attorney general to pursue enforcement of the Sherman antitrust law. He argued the statute clearly violated by the conspirators and criticized doubts raised by lawyers as influenced by client fees. He demanded enforcement or repeal, asserting the government must act.
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Congress
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Washington
Utah
Arizona
Standard Oil Co
American Tobacco Co
Pomerene
Senate
Ohio
Supreme Court of the United States
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D. St. Bierkower, Canby
Minn
J. B. Bristow
Monroe City, Mo
Strean & Son
Star Pointer
James A. Murphy
New York
Hal
Tennessee
California
Murphy
Mr Murphy
Parks Ridge
Chicago
Palmer L. Clark
Ernest Borden
J. P. Clapper
Florida
Angus
Danville Messenger
B. P. Rutledge
Mrs. Molli Oviate
Clarence
Rutledge
Buffalo News
Bar of Justice
Davenport & Mahan
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