No More Bachelors in Montana Says Helena Letter
A Helena Independent note claims Massachusetts offers 100000 marriageable women to Montana bachelors. The letter to Gov. Samuel Stewart urges exporting Massachusetts women to Montana to marry farmers and businessmen while noting possible legislative and transport hurdles and a rigid eligibility test.
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Montana
Lonesome Plain
Helena
Samuel Stewart
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Charlotte Smith
New England Homestead Association
Miss Smith
Benjamin Tde Wheeler
James J. Hill
Empire Builder
Hill
Govrnor Stewart
Smith
Associaton
Stewart
Lincoln County Herald
United States Holds Beef and Corn Stand Against Argentina
After the tariff bill, attention turns to beef and corn imports from Argentina. Statistics show beef imports at just three and a half percent of U S supply, with corn shipments even smaller. The message is that U S farmers still hold their ground and Argentina is not a real competitor.
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Argentina
United States
Local Farmer James Kolstad Marries Tina Viran in Glasgow
James Kolstad and Tina Viran wed in Glasgow last week surprising friends north of town. The notice also urges early hail insurance applications and states State Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Waseca Minn will insure only one quarter in each section.
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James Kolstad
Tina
Viran
Cleman Minn
Glasgow
State Farmers Mutual
Company of Waseca, Minn
C. W. Nelson
Foreign Students in U S Reach Record High
The United States hosted 4222 foreign students at 275 colleges in 1918, up 577 from 1911, with 401 in engineering and 339 in chemistry. Canada sent 6523, China 594, Japan 386, Mexico 223, Britain 212, Cuba 209, India 162, Finland 124, Germany 122, and Latin American nations represented from Uruguay to Brazil.
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Europe
United States
South America
Canada
China
Japan
Mexico
Great Britain and Ireland
Cuba
India
Finland
Germany
French Guiana
Uruguay
Paraguay
Argentina
Brazil
Possible Sugar Tariff Change Under Wood Bill
A growing expectation says the Underwood tariff may drop the sugar duty relief after May 1916. Democratic leaders seek revenue to cover deficits and weigh Commerce Department findings on Louisiana sugar fields and beet states. The President’s stance awaits investigator reports, but fevered whispers come from Democratic circles.
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Congress
Department of Commerce
Louisiana
Panama Canal Debate Shapes Senate Treaty Outlook
The piece notes heated, polarized views on the Panama Canal treaty with Colombia. It cites potential ratification struggles, a $25 million reimbursement, and accusations of blackmail, while warning of a political spectacle in the Senate as debates continue.
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Cies
Parama Canal
United States
England
Cade Sam
Panama Canal
Colombia
Congress
Cleveland and Wilson Compared on Patronage and Advice
The article notes similarities between President Wilson and Grover Cleveland in handling patronage and consultation. It cites Senator Vardaman on flattery and advice, mentions White House courtiers, and contrasts Wilson and Cleveland as leaders not seen as amiable under criticism. It also discusses Democratic leaders Champ Clark and Oscar Underwood speaking plainly to the President.
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Wilson
Grover Cleveland
Vardaman
Mississipi
Canal
White House
Cleveland
Washington
Champ Clark
Oscar Underwood
Bryan reveals early ambitions and life influences
Secretary Bryan describes his boyhood goals from farming pumpkins to a legal path influenced by his judge father and courthouse memories. He recalls no initial expectation of Congress victory and notes his capacity to dream in Spanish as circumstances shaped his career. He also mentions preparations for an active Chautauqua season.
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Bryan’s
Bryan
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C.W. Nelson
Virgil Harris
J. A’ Renahan
W. DD Miller
George Steele
Cleveland and Wilson
MR. Bryan
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