Letter on Civil War funeral courtesies and farming policy
A Washington letter describes General Lee’s funeral procession with Confederate veterans and Lt. Grant guiding flags, then shifts to Secretary Wilson praising agricultural outreach. He explains sending explorers to Sweden and other countries to identify crops for northern wheat rotation and cites a Sahara expedition showing soil mulch practices. The piece ends praising the department’s capability to fund global agricultural research benefiting many farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Fitzhugh Lee
Army
Grant
Confederacy
Northwest
Sweden
Norway
Russia
Finland
Denmark
Cotton Crop Estimates Compared With Actual Yields
The article notes the Department of Agriculture overestimated last year’s cotton crop while the census bureau later reported 3,842,515 bales, about 1,179,815 more than the department’s December forecast of 12,162,700 bales, roughly an 8 percent gap, with growers often arguing the opposite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Department
Census Bureau
Mississippi Delta drainage plans for Yazoo lands
The department outlines plans to drain Yazoo delta lands in Mississippi where cotton cultivation is required but hampered by floods that erase a year’s work. The text also mentions local stores Dunkin’s drug and Meyer Bros’ Paint as ad lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yazoo Delta
Mississippi
Meyer Bros
Dunkin’s Drug Store
P. H. Meyer Sells Vigoral and 5S Flour
Local merchant P. H. Meyer advertises Vigoral and 5S flour for sale. Details emphasize product names and availability in his shop.
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P. H. Meyer
Finger Imprint May Convict Him In Murder Case
In Kalamazoo Michigan May 8 the imprint of a deformed finger in dust on a window sill may implicate Milo Keen in the murder of Bert Miller. Miller was killed by a heavy rasp fire stroke, found under his bed, with blood stains on clothing of the dead man’s uncle and the body discovered by his aunt.
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Bert Miller
Milo Keen
Miller
Shean
Murder Suspect Milo Keep Linked to Miller Death In Chicago Market Item
Report cites fingerprints matching on a window sill and blood stains on Keep’s clothing after the body of Bert Miller was found. Investigators note a climber’s route via ground to a second story netting. Keep’s alibi with his brother fails as brother denies it. Keep’s earlier marriage to Miller’s aunt and name change to Milo Sexton are mentioned amid a divorce injunction against him.
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Mile Keep
Miller
Keep
William Keep
Milo
Milo Keep
Young Miller
Keen
Milo Sexton
Bert Miller
Edna Williams Indicted for Porch Climbing and Burglary
The New Jersey case centers on Edna Williams a 21 year old known as a versatile athlete and pool gambler described as a broncho buster golfer and swimmer. She is arraigned in Jefferson court on burglary charges after a ladder led to a second story boarding house window and police report of stolen furs and jewelry valued at $500. Williams is extradited and booked at the Tombs while Bank leaders discuss photo ID for staff to aid future arrests.
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Drennan
Dresed
Edna Williams
Sne
Express
New Jersey
Long Sranch
Lakewood
Edna
Atlantic City
Ieuken
Miss Williams
Brown
Newark
Emer Dowell
New York
Sunflower Philosophy and Witty Household Reflections
A humorous collection of observations on marriage, gender roles, and daily life. Wry lines compare a busy partner, the weight of meals, and the folly of idle reform thoughts with family anecdotes about prayer, appearance, and parenting.
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe for Children No Opiates
The product Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and can be safely given to children. The statement notes its safety for young users and lack of opiate ingredients.
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Foley
Sedalia Markets Readout for Cereals and Breadstuffs
Market prices show prairie hay and bale rates at 8.00 to 9.00 per ton. butter quoted around 2.15 to 2.25. Wheat flour and graham flour priced per cwt. corn meal and potatoes listed per bushel. poultry and fowl values include spring chickens, geese, and ducks with weights noted.
Railroad Names and Local Trade Advertisements
Rail workers and shop staff listed include L. W. Saman a crusher laborer and J. T. J. P. Campbell fenceman in Muskogee and Denison with others such as G. M. Samuels trainmaster Deni son and Miles Foster cook Denison. Also a local ad highlights Ambrosia Soda at Dunkin's drug store and flour warrants sold by F. F. Mulcahy and J. M. Licklider promoting "S" and Vigoral brands.
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L. W. Saman
Chickie Chockie
I. T. H. L. Thompson
Muskogee
J. T. J. P. Campbell
Bruceville
Texas
G. M. Samuels
Denison
Traveling Is Dangerous Rumor Relief for Kidney Ailments
An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder diseases caused by constant motion. It features a testimonial from Geo. E. Hansan, a locomotive engineer in Lima, Ohio, citing relief from engine vibration after using the cure, and notes Arlington Pharmacy carries the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Geo. E. Hansan
Lima
Arlington Pharmacy
Demands Photos of Employees In Milwaukee Bank Rule
A Chicago report notes May 8 moves to require every employee at the First National Bank of Milwaukee to provide the head of the bank with a photograph and general description of themselves as part of a new rule.
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John C. Black
Continental National Bank of Chicago
Fred Vogel, Jr
Milwaukee Bank
Frank G. Bigelow
Goll
Chicago
President Black
Continental Bank
Illinois
First National Bank of Milwaukee
Revelation on kidney and bladder troubles cure
A claim that many suffer kidney or bladder problems and that Foley's Kidney Cure will cure, never disappointing. Sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
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Foley
Arlington Pharmacy
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Ohlo ST
Washington
Lee
Gen. Lee
Lieut. Grant
Sahara Desert
Secretary of Agriculture
Missouri
Finger
Kalamazoo, Mich
Chicago Market
The
Logan Com
Lamine Street
Kansas City
Omaha
East St
East St Louis
Mertz G Hale
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Lar
Jefferson Court
Ead
Sunfower Philosophy
Atchison, Kas
Globe
Champagne Dunkin’s
Sedalia Markets
BIOUS
Railroad News
George Smith
Miles Foster
Cook, Denison
J. M. Licklider
F. F. Mulcahy
Bell Phone
Pregge & Francis
W. Second ST
Mrs. Monahan-Collier
Ohio Street
Third Street
Chas. E. West
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