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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1909

Page

3

Report details needs and reforms for American farming

Washington reports on the country life commission findings. Agriculture remains a strong national base but is not as profitable as it should be. farmers face capital limits and isolation from organized interests. The commission urges surveys, federal state and local actions, a national extension system, improved credit, transportation, health, and education to build a more organized rural society and empower farm families.

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Country Life Report Urges Farm Community Upgrades

President Roosevelt releases country life commission findings stressing no pay to commissioners and urging improvements in farming through better business and living on farms. It highlights co operation, country schools, roads, communication, and a stronger country church as keys to a dignified rural future.

Joel Chandler Harris Memorial Juvenile Site Planned Near Atlanta

The Juvenile Protective Association of Atlanta will oversee the Uncle Remus Memorial for Children as a memorial to Joel Chandler Harris. A site has been provided near Atlanta and much of the needed funds for the buildings are already raised. The institution will be a juvenile state facility housing a school a gymnasium and a mechanical workshop.

Joel Chandler Harris Juvenile Protective Association of Atlanta Uncle Remus Atlanta

Bridge and Arroyo Flood Threaten Pasadena Line

The Santa Fe elevated engine Baldwin saved the Los Angeles Limited by crossing a sagging Avenue Thirty-two bridge as the Arroyo Seco roared toward the sea. Floodwaters destroyed bridges and fences while the city’s rails and roads faced closures and detours amid fierce west coast storms.

Los Angeles Cal W. Baldwin Santa Fe San Bernardino Avenue Thirty-two Pasadena Iemeer Baldwin Fine Glendale Salt Lake Avenue Pacifle Electric Avenues Twenty-six Pasadena Avenue Avenue Thirty-five Overland Limited City Newton Mts Jchannel Ys Aveen Isse Math

Murder charge filed against government inspector

Ottumwa Iowa February 9 police say Joseph Hopkins a government inspector at the Morrell packing plant faces a first degree murder charge. He is accused of killing Miss Clara Rosen whose death shocked the community.

Ottumwa Joe Homind Johnn Morrell Wmecehy Jain Mueder Gara Roseny Joseph Hopkins Morrell Clara’ Rosen

Investigation Into Packing Houses In Stock Yards District

District Attorney Sling will run a week long probe into every packing house firm in the stock yards district to gather evidence of rebating practices. Plans for a further inquiry to show no trust exists among the packers are being perfected.

Ad Packers Jhiengo Stock Yards Herun Sling Yackers

Indicted for Murder in New York Province

Wayne county grand jury at Suyans N Y indicted Mrs George A Sampson for murder in the first degree accusing her of killing her husband Harry nephew of Admiral Sampson.

Rochester N. Y Wayne County Suyans Lina George A. Sampson Harry Admiral Sampson

Aionist Meetings Reported Across New York

Condensed specials describe anarchist gatherings in New York forums denouncing established institutions and free speech. The piece notes various legal cases, including W. T. Jones seeking a new trial for a wife murder in Union, South Carolina, and mentions other scattered items from Georgia to Tennessee.

New York W. T. Jones Union 5. C Thierre N. S Atlanta United Matters of America

Ten Die in Grosvenor Street Lodging Fire

Ten men are dead with others believed buried in the Grosvenor street lodging house disaster in Manchester. About 300 slept in the building when a blaze trapped many on the night of February 9. Scores jumped from roofs and windows as flames spread, most deaths from fractured bones and burns.

Manchester England Grosvenor Street

Negro Confesses Murder in Moore's Grove Case

Hooston Mississippi February 9 Roby Bas kin an 18 year old negro in custody here confessed to killing Dr W T Hudson in Moore's Grove near town Saturday morning He says he shot the doctor after claiming he was robbed and then decided to end the matter.

Hooston Miss Roby Dbaskin W. T. Hudson Moore's Grove Dr. Hudson

Three Negro Babes Cremated in Browntown Fire

Three children of John Wilson a Black resident of Browntown Princess Anne county Virginia were cremated after his house burned down in a February Norfolk blaze.

Norfolk John Wilson Browntown Princess Anne County Wilson

Markets Report Chicago Wheat Prices Mixed on Strong Activity

The Chicago market shows spring wheat and flour futures firmer with May contracts around 10.86 to 10.72 as traders react to bullish tone and anticipated colder temperatures in the western belt. Corn futures firm with May delivery near 5.10 while oats and rye show mixed to steady moves amid broad market strength in grains.

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Live Stock Market Prices From Chicago and Omaha

CATTLE market quotes from Chicago and Omaha show varied prices across categories. Native steers, heifers, and cows command several dollars per hundredweight with bulls and calves also listed, while hogs and sheep follow their own price ranges and market conditions.

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