Remarkable Farm Rise Under Miss Hillman in Wisconsin
Miss RN Hillman leads a prosperous farm of nearly 2000 acres near Moose Jaw after moving from St Paul. Born in St Paul, she pursued farming on a western prairie, backed by limited capital, and now runs a large operation with cement buildings, a four-man foreman team, and eight workers in busy periods. In 1909 she harvested 30 bushels per acre on 230 acres, clearing over $6,000.
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St Paul
Canada
Wscousin
Prairies
St Paul Dispatch
Moose Jaw
Miss Hillman
Sahe
White Nightcaps and Ancient Symbols in Odd Editorials
A collage of fragments discusses nightcaps, protection against cold and illness, and the supposedly old fashioned woolly nightcap. It shifts to quotes about Diamond Cut Diamonds and Oklahoma investigations with anthropological commentary. Includes anecdotes on ankhs and a domestic tale of a spouse eloping with a servant girl, ending with a humorous confessional exchange.
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Poe
Green McCurtain
Fe Ctctaws
Ian
McCurtain
Gurkle
Oklahoma
Hossea
Sam
Pertner
Banda
Bill
Sara
Typewriter accessories on a patent era machine
A humorous note describes a new machine with various attached items like a chew gum holder, shelf, storage, and other improvised features. The quip highlights how the device appears overloaded with gadgets and curious add-ons.
Proof Positive in a Mixed-Up Line
A fragmented exchange hints at doubt over a married woman’s loyalty. The speaker questions the claim, suggesting a misread or misinterpretation in a heated moment. The text reflects confusion and a rumor spreading under stress.
Western storm devastates Kansas and Oklahoma towns
A destructive tornado and windstorm swept western Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma injuring hundreds and killing dozens. Big Heart Eskridge Whiting Powhattan Hiawatha Netawaka Eskridge suffered severe damage as towns were wiped out and communications crippled. Relief trains began moving from Avant and Pawhuska.
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Missouri
Ecossa
Oklahoma
Leavenworth
Kanta
Leavenworth la
Big Heart
Oslo
Whiting
Kan
David Stone
Powhattan
Childé Wee
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Eskridge
Hiawatha
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Manvale
Kansas
Whitng
Bius
Topeka
Keness City
Leavenworth Ia
St Ie
Dig Henri Okla
Kar
Hakridge
Kay
Ateens
Twery Parsons
Hiawalia
Ann
Pelton
Netawaka Kan
Marville
Inn
Okla
Avant
Pawhuska
Link Dies in Bathtub Former Legislator Found Lifeless
Edwardsville Indiana Michael Link a former Illinois legislator linked to the Lorimer scandal and cited for an eleven thousand-dollar confession was found dead in his Mitchell home bathroom. Mrs Link discovered him as dawn rose and the cause appeared to be suicide though heart disease was noted. Link had long struggled with heart trouble since his indictment by a Cook County grand jury on May 6 1910 and feared the disgrace tied to the bathroom incident at a St Louis hotel on July 10 1909.
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Cook County Grand Jury
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Southern
Tainey seeks probe of Justice Dept under Sherman act
Washington Representative Tainey of Illinois introduces a House resolution demanding a full investigation of the Department of Justice over Sherman act prosecutions and the later dropping of cases. He also questions Attorney General Wickham’s potential disqualifying employment links to the Taft cabinet. In New York, Intercollegiate Socialist Society reports show college chapter memberships have doubled since January. In Micheols Illinois a fire at the aviation grounds burns a grand stand, causing $365,000 in losses as Captain Baldwin helps move equipment to safety.
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Department of Justie
Washington
Tainey
Illinois
House
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Taft
Colisgiana
Solaiints
New York
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Grand Stand Burne
Micheols
Thurede
Bildwin
Thorsday
Rock Island officer dies suddenly at Hot Springs
Col Ba Hobbes coach Rock Island reports the sudden death of Lieut Opt Hobba, commandant of the Rock Island arsenal. He passed away at Hot Springs Arkansas. Post details show twenty beds seized at Newark New Jersey.
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Rock Island
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Rock Iehind Arsenal
Hot Springs
Kenyon Elected U.S. Senator From Iowa on 67th Ballot
W S Kenyon won election to the United States Senate to succeed the late Jonathan P Deliver on the sixty seventh ballot in the Iowa legislature. He defeated Horace R Deemer by 85 to 19 amid a protracted deadlock that began January 17. Kenyon, born June 10 1869 in Slyria Ohio, will be one of the Senate's youngest members and has served as circuit judge and as assistant to the attorney general.
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Kenyon
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Law Department
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Wade Ellis
Attorney’s Office
House Adopts Direct Vote for Senators in Washington
The House passed a constitutional amendment for direct election of U S senators by 256 to 16 after lengthy debate. Senator Borah, a leader of the push, believed the measure would reach the two-thirds threshold in the Senate and proceed to state ratification.
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Senatore Pageas
Washington
House of Representatives
Peased
United States
Menate Benster Borah
Jr Im
Four-Time Cleveland Mayor TOM L. JOHNSON Dies
Tom L. Johnson, longtime Cleveland mayor famed for a three cent streetcar tax and once a self professed monopolist, died Monday night of cirrhosis after more than two years in decline. He was praised by Lincoln Steffens as "the best mayor of the best governed city in the United States."
Hoosier poet Riley Workeon faces final illness
Riley Workeon of New Yorks Indiana Jamez Whitcomb ley is gravely ill and confined to bed with paralysis. Friends fear death will claim him soon while he strives to finish a final edition of his works with new poems for spring publication.
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Re Yorks
Indiananolls
Jamez Whitcombiley
Mr. Riley
Indianapolia
James Whitcomb Riley
Mr Riley
Riley
Solons Pass Lie and Fight in Springfield Meeting
Senator Hearn struck Representative Wilson with a cane after a lie was passed during a Senate license committee session in Springfield Illinois. Spectators and members intervened to stop the confrontation, amid a dispute over a prohibition bill to bar liquor sales within three quarters of a mile of the Soldiers Home in Quincy and other combatants involved.
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Wilson
Springfield
Senate
Campbell
Quincy
George H. Wilson
Bakdiers
Scense
Arkansas Rep Ma con Seeks Futures Trade Ban
Washington Representative Ma con of Arkansas introduced a bill prohibiting interstate or foreign buying or selling or dealing in futures contracts for any agricultural products or commodities. The measure targets all forms of futures trading across borders.
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Macon
Arkansas
Maccon
Arkaneag
Swedish Painter Starts Portraits of Sherman and Tast
To Paint the President outlines Washington artist Washington Andree Zorn beginning next week to work on portraits of Vice President Sherman and President Tast as part of a government commission.
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Washington
Andree Zorn
Sherman
Tast
Areoeta and Gotham Horror Arrest Reported in New York
Areoeta and Gotham Horror, proprietors of the Tri bogie Wist company, were arrested in connection with a recent incident in New York. The report notes a gang action tied to Lot 144 Street and mentions ongoing legal proceedings.
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Areoeta Te
Gotham Horror
New York
Isese Harris
Max Diacgk
Tri. Bogie Wist Company
Aenalbea Tier
Cenatind
Tha ' Gocant Jagton Pings Sym
Isaac Harvie
Devastating Tornado Ravages Missouri Kansas Oklahoma
Tornado sweeping western Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma caused numerous deaths and near total destruction. Dig Henri Oklahoma reports eight dead ten injured as towns including Whiting Kansas and Pawhuska face near wipeout. Communication lines severed and buildings wrecked across the region.
Link dies in Bethlehem Edwardaville suicide linked to Lorimer scandal
Michael Link once a state legislator from Cook County faced indictment in the Lorimer case. He was found dead in his Mitchell home after failing to arise for breakfast. Heart trouble plagued him since the indictment. His wife discovered him in the bathroom.
Aims Inquiry at W Ckeasham and Justice Dept Probe
A congressional inquiry proposal seeks investigation of the Department of Justice over actions under the Sherman anti trust law and potential outside employment by Attorney General Wickersham. The move questions conduct in Taft's cabinet era and notes shifting chapter memberships.
Kenyon Elected to Iowa Senate Succeeding Dolliver
In a stormy session the legislature chose Merva ay eee Sey Mothes Iowa Wilinn Kenyon to succeed the late Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver in the Iowa Senate. Kenyon, born June 10 1868 in Bisra Ohio and educated at Grinnell, will be among the youngest state senators. He previously served as general counsel for the Illinois Central railroad and as assistant to the attorney general.
Senate Regulation Proposal Clears House by Wide Margin
The House of Representatives passed the Hucker regulation proposal and constitutional amendment by 296 to 14. It moves to the Senate where Senator Borah supported it in the last Congress as the measure seeks the required two thirds of states. The vote suggests broad support despite partisan tones.
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Washington
House of Representatives
United States
Senate
Borah
Cleveland Mayor Dies After Long Illness
Four Times Cleveland Mayor Tom L. Johnson dies in Cleveland Ohio after a long illness of cirrhosis of the liver. He led the city for over two years in his mayoralty and was known as a monopolist at one time. Lincoln Stevens called him "the best mayor of the best governed city in the United States."
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Ohio
Tom L. Johnson
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The
United
Atatee Jong
Lincoln Stevena
United States
Facing Death Riley Works On Hoosier Poet Last Edition
Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley, weakened by illness, labors to complete his final book as close friends fear he may not survive the weeks ahead. The Hoosier legend remains intent on finishing despite deteriorating health.
Senate committee meeting erupts in Springfield quarrel
Campbell and Hearn clashed amid a heated senate scene. Hearn struck Wilson with a cane after accusations sparked further hostilities. The row followed a bill to ban liquor sales within three quarters of a mile of the Soldiers' Home at Quincy.
Lawmaker Seeks Ban on Interstate Futures Deals
Washington report says Representative Ma ccon of Arkaneag introduced a bill to make unlawful any interstate dealing in futures of agricultural produce. Also noted are brief items on Andres Zorn dating a portrait of Vice-President Sherman and plans to start a portrait of President Tart.
Appleton fair stockholders split proceeds and officers named
A Merrill and Corliss village crowd outlines the Appleton fair and annual meeting on Sep 19. Fred Peterson elected president with Charles Clack as vice president and others named. Burns sentenced for larceny as bailee appeals to circuit court. local officials drive a lengthy list of arrests and notable deaths and actions across Wisconsin communities.
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Merrill
Nathan
Carrolton, Jra
Appleton Fair
Fred Peterson
Chiuries Clack
W. H. Schuldes
Waupus
BE. B. Bolder
Corliss
Burns
Hudasn
Lewis Hoss
Wilton
Roas
Glenwood City
Uso
Sophia Jessle
Langlade
Wisconsin
Milwiwbee
Stead Avenue
Albert Kirstein
Orchard Street
State Board of Control
Madison
Atete
Boscobel
Charles Denson
Roy McLaughlin
Green Hay
Beaver Dam
Willam Ganz
Milwisukee
Glans Alpen
Third Street
Herman Setzke Alpen
Janerville
William Schreiber
Sevy
Retz Merchants’ Protective Association
Acroza
Mississippi
Houston
Sacity
Minnesota
Kenobhs
George EK. Stephens
T. C. Ma Grory
Appleton
Adam Sickley
Oneida
Ontageoie
Neehih
Prince Alvert Cost
John McCourt
Fond du Lac
Milliaen
Milwaukee
Folsom Petrone
Patroknan Murphy
Quips on physiognomy and social scenes in a mixed prose
The fragment humorously critiques physiognomy with lines about men who look eminent, Shakespeare’s face as a poor fit for verse, and a bustling domestic vignette where Little Mrs Bride learns about housekeeping and asparagus anecdotes recur from the market.
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Jame Byran
Pope
Johnson
Shakespeare
London
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