Cattle Venture Looms on Indian Reservation Lands
Indian Agent J L Everest says stock raising on the reservation will be a major feature this summer. Indians invest in cattle with stock from Chicago yards. fattening on local grazing promises large profits, with shipments planned back to Chicago. Several notable purchasers and farm improvements are listed as part of the effort, plus promised aid for Indians entering farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Chicago
S. F. Denomie
Frank Smart
Yy Paro
Frank
Frank La‘mier
Susie
F. A.eely
Jacob Shaw
Jacob ‘Shaw
Hland
Charles Manypenny
John B. Bressette
Frank Doolittle
Sania Road
Farm expansion hinges on better roads for opening
The article notes that improved road access will accelerate farm openings. It emphasizes that the main obstacle is transportation infrastructure and urges quick action by the department to facilitate farming opportunities and growth.
Declared Draw In Ashland Wrestling Match
The Grand Opera House in Ashland hosted a wrestling event last Tuesday with a preliminaries win by Lester Prothero over Fogerty. Sanders and Johnson drew after 95 minutes in the main bout, with Sanders winning the first fall in 31 minutes 26 seconds. Willoughby of Mellen refereed and a future match between Sanders and Willoughby was discussed.
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Grand Opera House
Ashland
Lester Prothero
Fogerty
Policeman Thompson
Bob Sanders
Sanders
Johnson
Elmer
Bill
Willoughby
Washout repairs underway at Rapointe’s confectionary
The Stearns Laider Company works this week to fill the spring washout in front of Rapointe's confectionary on Wisconsin Avenue. Piling has been driven toward the river. brush is placed and sand will form a breakwater to protect the river bank.
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Stearns” Laider Company
Rapointe
Wisconsin Avenue
Telephone Exchange Nearing Village Rollout
The town anticipates a new telephone exchange soon, promising direct world communication. The note urges residents to sign up promptly to secure the Bit system and ensure the village is up to date.
Lapointe’s Wisconsin confectionary to get new floor and bar
Wm. Lapointe is repairing the interior of his confectionary store on Wisconsin Avenue. A new floor is being laid and walls painted, and a long back bar of glass will be added, promising one of the finest in the region. Also advertised is a first class gasoline launch for sale, cheap if taken at once, inquire at this office.
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Wm. Lapointe
Wisconsin Avenue
Belittling the Red Race Sparks Reader Outcry in 1914
A Duluth News Tribune letter from March 16 1914 by T B Mills of the Federal Customs Co condemns American Indians as degenerates. The writer counters Mills arguing Indians modernized and educated, predicts future leaders from the red race and calls for Mills to retract or debate the Indian question.
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Superior Department
T. B. Mills
Federal Customs Co
Mr. Mills
Oshin
Federal Building
Mills
Secret Service
Indian Service
Mr. Mis
Sanitary System A Simple Farm Home Feature
A government bulletin promotes a four part simple sanitary system for farm homes. It covers pure water supply pumping storage and distribution durable plumbing and safe sewage disposal. It warns surface waters pollute most Minnesota sources and advises rainwater collectors with proper cisterns and filtration.
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Minnesota
Indictments Are Heavy in Court Case
Indictments are heavy as prosecutors press a major case in court. Details remain sparse but charges involve multiple defendants and significant legal actions. The proceedings indicate a broad offense scope and expected courtroom activity in coming weeks.
Writs Served After Superior Indictments on Liquor to Indians
After adjournment at Superior, U.S. Marshals receive 97 indictments focused on liquor sales to Indians. The affidavits accuse violators on reservations and accuse government laxity as the root cause of continued drink traffic. The writer argues abolishing distilleries and saloons would curb the problem and questions the role of the Indian Service and its secret agents.
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Superior
U.S
Indian Department
Uncle Sam
Sammy
Department
Secret Service
Indian Service
Village farmer's horse struck by stag injury on Wednesday
Simeon Bressette, a farmer in the village, reported his horse rammed by a stag during an afternoon exercise. He expects the horse to recover, though it will be several weeks before it can work again.
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Simeon Bressette
Owls Nest-1550 Meeting Nights On 4th Mondays
Sid presides as F. J. Swift and Harry Nelson welcome visiting members on the fourth Monday of each month. Also notes a farm for rent at Cedar, Wis and contact Antoine Guyette Odanah Wis for details.
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Owls Nest
F. J. Swift
Harry Nelson
Sec’y
Cedar
Wis
Antoine Guyette
Odanah
Protest Legislation Aimed at Reservation Settlement
Proponents urge Congress to pass legislation this session to resolve long standing tribal affairs on the reservation. They warn of efforts to defeat the measure, stressing Lenroot’s previous approval and the need to end factional supremacy blocking settlement. Congress and the department are urged to act now to straighten out tangled affairs.
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Congress
Department
Lenroot
Returns From Trip R G Rodman Ashland Agent’s Office
R G Rodman of the agents office at Ashland has returned from a several weeks vacation spent on the Bermuda Islands. He enjoyed the trip and noted the warm weather there was the reverse of here. The rough voyage home amid a heavy storm that halted all eastbound traffic marred the trip. Despite this, Rodman is in good health and friends here are glad he is back.
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Ashland
Bermuda Islands
Rodman
Opera Attendance At The Grand In Ashland
Several locals attended the play Officer 666 at the Grand in Ashland last Wednesday evening. Among the attendees were Mrs S D Denomie and her daughter Mary, Miss Mamie McKeun, and Messrs Harry McKeun and William Cassidy.
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the Grand
Ashland
S. D. Denomie
Mary
Mamie McKeun
Harry McKeun
Willian Cassidy
Public tariff debate touches unknown poor and Mexico policy
In reply to Mr Skattestad the writer notes time limits for replies and explains that six months may bring cheaper staple articles. He questions Bryan’s influence on President Wilson, defends the administration’s handling, and argues the Mexican situation should not be used to undermine American honor, with continuation on the last page.
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Skattestad
Mr. Skattestad
Wilson
Price
Bryan
Mexico
Spain
PA Wilson
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Johnson Bext
Crystal Annex
GEO
Odanah. Wis
Hed
Duluth News Tribune
Little the Redman
Meise
Mr. Mils
Loyal Theatre
Arizonia
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