Hayward Indian School Wins State Banner at Milwaukee Fair
Sup t A W Light leads Hayward Indian School to twelve first prizes and four second prizes at the Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee earning the State Banner on points. Foreman Frank Setter, an Indian, receives praise for agricultural exhibit strength and livestock. Superintendent Light lauds the Indian Fair as the best in the country.
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Allotment Applications Open for Bad River Reservation
Department of the Interior Indian Service invites eligible Bad River and LaPointe Indians to apply for allotments under the 1914 act. Applications accepted at Ashland Superintendent's office or Odanah Indian Farmer's office through November 25, 1915. Eligible individuals may select tracts. guardians act for minors or orphans. equitable rights recognized. conflicts resolved to favor the most entitled applicant. each approved Indian on the roll entitled to 80 acres.
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Wisconsin
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LaPointe Indian Reservation
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Fair at Reserve Indian Fair Opens Today
The Indian Fair at Reserve Wisconsin opens today with Superintendent A W Light in charge and expects a large local attendance. The Flambeau fair last weekend was successful and hopes rise for broader participation next year. The article also covers allotment plans for 545 Indians, with 58 to 60 acre average parcels and pro rata timber proceeds, plus deadlines and local notices from county officials.
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Light
Hibbing Slush Fund Raise Prompts Indian Treaty Enforcement Debate
The Hibbing Minnesota saloon dispute centers on a claimed 45,000 slush fund to influence Interior Department officials. The issue questions why the department has not closed the Hibbing area under treaty laws and calls for immediate action. N. J. Sero and local supporters urge enforcement and criticise graft rumors surrounding the Indian Bureau and Cato Sells. A Star reporter plans on-site coverage to report developments.
Indian Fair Planned Across Reservations Next Year
Plans for a large scale Indian fair in our village envision a joint event with Red Cliff Lac Du Flambeau Reserve and Bad River. Superintendents favor the plan and if it materializes the fall fair would rival any county event and run in early Lent, sparking rivalries among reservation farmers.
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Red Clif
Lac du Flambeau Reserve
Bad River
Injured Woman Sues San Bora Township Over Bad Sidewalk
Mrs. Bullalo of Red Cliff Wisconsin was seriously injured on Kakogon Street sidewalk when a broken board caused a fall. Neighbors say the walkway is unsafe and under San Bora township care and a lawsuit for damages is expected.
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Mrs. Burfain
Red Cliff Falls
Kakogon Street
San
Indian Woman Studies Law Sparks on Reservation Progress
An Indian woman lawyer and advocate Mrs. M. L. Bottineau-Baldwin visits agencies in Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota citing progress under a conscientious superintendent and urging Congress to fund roads and development. The report notes hardship from frost and crop losses and recalls historical government actions on reservation affairs.
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Reindeer
John B. Bottineau
Baldwin
Turtle Mountain
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