Meat Trust Allegations Roil Beef Pricing Debate
The piece argues the meat trust manipulates cattle prices and meat supply to favor high profits, claiming reduced cattle output and strategic price hikes. It notes foreign competition concerns in Argentina and Australia, calls for municipal packing plants, and warns of tariff removal aiding monopolistic control.
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Meat Trust
Daily Record
United States
American Beef Trust
Australia
Trust
Beef Trust
South America
Confidence and bank runs shake South Boston Savings
A run on the South Boston Savings Bank drained 263000 before calming. The article argues for deposit guarantees and stronger reserves to restore trust, urging government backing for national banks to protect depositors and mobilize idle funds for development.
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South Boston
Bankerzows Gray
Summer School At Bozeman Invites Montana Teachers
In response to industrial subjects being added to state schools a summer session at Montana's Agricultural College Bozeman is welcomed by teachers. It runs June 8 through July 17 with a policy to refund round trip rail fares over five dollars for attending teachers. Fallon Lincoln and Sheridan counties are noted as affordable travel areas.
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Agricultural College
Bozeman
Fallon
Lincoln
Sheridan
Montana State College Farmer's Week Closes After Strong Attendance
Bozeman January 30. Farmer's Week at Montana State College ended at noon Tuesday after a 60 percent rise in registration to 275, with attendance well above average. About twenty-five speakers participated, including Governor S V Stuart and Bertha Dahl Laws Minnesota home economics expert. President Hamilton praised the growth in usefulness and the college faculty and guest speakers.
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Bozeman
Montana State College
S. V. Stuart
Frank A. Waugh
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Herbert W. Munford
Llinois University
Bertha Dahl Laws
Minnesota
Pesident Hamilton
Conteeton
Alaska Rediscovered by Senate Rail Proposal
The Senate passes a measure backing a 1000 mile Alaska railroad with up to 40 million dollars in freight car support, signaling an end to isolation and a push to develop vast regional wealth and resources. Sitka’s climate is milder than expected, and Alaska offers ice free harbors and extensive navigable rivers. The prospect elates 65 000 residents as federal support encourages growth.
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Alaska
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Boosters Club
Palmer proposes child labor bar on interstate plant output
Representative Palmer of Pennsylvania leads a push to bar from interstate commerce any plant employing children under fourteen or working under sixteen more than eight hours daily. The measure, backed by the Child Labor Committee, aims for strong, concrete reform despite anticipated opposition.
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Palmer
Pennsylvania
Representaive Palmer
House
Congress
Wilson
Palmers
Kenyon
Senate
Labor Committee
Sprigs of Acacias in Far-Flung Regions and Uses
The article discusses acacia species beyond familiar regions, noting about 400 species with 30 Australian types. It claims acacias grow worldwide, especially in Asia, Africa, and America, and mentions their timber and bark are used commercially though some species are toxic on contact.
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Forest Service
Jerusalem
Sam
Asia
Africa
America
Golder Gate Peak
Australia
Covd
Essay on the Editor Ends With Humble Viewpoint
A schoolboy humorously explores editors as a missing link who write papers and face public ire. He notes editors lack in personal finery, stories of lawsuits when wrong, and contrasts with doctors who gain respect in death. He questions whether one can truly become an editor.
The Parson and His Pay
A reflection on the low pay of ministers in the United States, arguing true preaching value exceeds $500 a year. Skeptics mock duty, but authentic ministry comes from experience and service. The piece praises vibrant churches and generous parishes over stingy ones.
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United States
Lincoln's Birthday Published With Emancipator Notes
The Saco Independent prepares a page on Abraham Lincoln to mark his birthday February 12 1865 the martyred president remembered amid turbulent times. A bankruptcy sale ad by ACA Bergan highlights low prices as shoppers are urged to come early.
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Abraham Lincoln
Restoration of Lands to Settlement and Entry Dates Set
A 1914 land office letter restores lands to settlement on March 16 at 9 am and entry on April 15 at 9 am. It lists Township 92 north range 35 east sections 22 and 27 and Township 81 north range 8F section 9. It warns no rights may be exercised under settlements begun after withdrawal and before March 16 1914.
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Offiaes
Panama Canal plan outlines costs and benefits
The plan details passage times from ten to twelve hours with a 120 dollar per ton fee and free passage for passengers. It forecasts annual revenue needs of about 15 million dollars to cover operating costs and interest, with 2,500 workers and heavy infrastructure including 20 million dollars in facilities and dry docks.
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New York
San Franscisco
Valpgriso
South America
Atlantic
Australia
Philippines
Pacific
Orient
Suez
Monster
Comemission
Leslies Weekly
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Bergan
Panama Canal
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