Value of this year's US crops breaks all records
The Secretary of Agriculture estimates US farm crops this year at 8 billion dollars, surpassing last year by 500 million. Comparisons show the vast wealth, noting Spain's 5.4 billion value and imagining farmers could buy entire kingdoms with U.S. crop receipts. Even with two-thirds sold, the marketed portion totals over 1.9 trillion dollars in value, far beyond available money to pay.
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Wilson
United States
Spain
Ile Purchasera
Kingdom of
Portugal
Republic of Switzerland
Europe
Great Britain
France
Germany
Unites States
Fragmented Chicago Ward Debate on Aldermen Selection
A damaged excerpt discusses ward politics in Chicago with musings on alderman qualifications and livability concerns. It mentions cost of living, presidential election costs, and the puzzling idea that electing leaders may be cheaper. The tone satirizes political maneuvering and citizen understanding.
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Ward
Chicago
Notable historical dates from a fragmented recap
A compact history list highlights births and deaths of notable figures such as Cycus W Field born in Stockbridge and Daniel Webster's funeral in Boston. It notes Jefferson Davis’s 1861 election as Confederate president and the 1908 Brooklyns Academy of Music fire. It also mentions 250th anniversary Jewish settlement in New York and other dated events with telegraph and military notes.
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Cycus W. Field
Ocean Telegraph
Stockbridge
Mars
Ardsley
N. Y
Boston
Daniel Webster
Jefferson Davis
Brooklyn
New York
America
Comedian Jefferson De Atgens Birth and Career Overview
Jefferson De Atgens born November 30, 1859 in San Francisco to actor parents. Began stage with sister Sarah in 1874, toured west to Australia and India, later joined McCaull Opera Company in Gilbert and Sullivan operas, then principal comedian at New York Casino from 1890 for three years. Later led his own company in various comic operas while also promoting Folay’s Honey cough remedy. Also notes death of John Metcalf, Paulina vice president, at Battle Creek after pledging $25,000 to Morningside College.
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Jefferson de Atgens
Francisco
Sarah
San Francisco
Australia
India
South Africa
Comedien
McCaull Opera Company
Sioux City
John Metrealf
Paulina
Morningside College
Battle Creek
Mich
Metcalf
Bank of Panilina
Pure Food Laws Conference Ties Southern States
An important conference of state chemists and heads of agriculture departments from Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Alabama Mississippi will be held in Atlanta tomorrow to discuss pure food laws and uniform enforcement rules. Also notes on homemaking with bamboo and embroidery silk appear in this clipping.
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Atlanta
Departments of Agriculture
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South
Caro Hon
Virginia
Alabama
Mississippi R
Twain Widely Liked Receives Many Birthday Letters
New York on November 10 thousands of letters and telegrams overwhelmed the Twain family for his birthday. Mark Twain, though 73, remains popular and active, visiting his Connecticut estate and New York clubs between healthful days. The piece notes his enduring fame and charm despite age and public life.
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Twain
New York
Mark Twain
United States
Washington
Connecticut
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Clemens
Nahes
Hoe
Alter
Tariff agitation mild amid steady market confidence
New York stock market shows renewed confidence despite Thanksgiving. Speculators pull back to steady prices while cautious leaders avoid rapid rallies. Banking leaders stay conservative yet funds remain ample, with public eager to buy on dips. Railroads report mixed results but outlook improves as traffic rises and costs drop. Tariff reform is favored by many but not seen as destabilizing, with talks of freer trade and modern methods benefiting US industry.
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New York
Iyvast
Rse
Carminga
Fales
Kent
Carnegie
United States
Four Men Eye Michigan Senate Seat In 1910 Race
Detroit reports a crowded field in the coming Michigan senate contest to succeed Julius Caesar Burrows. Possible candidates include William Alden Smith, Truman Newberry, Governor Fred M. Warner, Congressman Charles F. Townsend, and others from eastern and central Michigan as the primary system may choose senators before ratification by the legislature.
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Detroit
Mich
United States
Rier
Michigan
Julius Caesar Burrows
William Alden Smith
Russell A. Alger
Senate
Harrows
Smith
Burrows
Wayne County
Navy
Truman H. Newberry
Newberry
Mr. Newberry
Matt
Roosevelt
Caesar Burrows
Fred M. Warner
Charles FT. Townsend
Jackson
Congress
Charles Townsend
Ell
Saginaw
Reid
Iglius Caesar Burrows
Upper
Wight
FRED #. WARNER
Truman H. Newderry
World Prominent People Now and In the Days of Their Childhood
A nostalgic sketch traces a future king’s early life amid loss and war. It notes his father’s death before birth, his country’s conflict with the United States, and his later ascent as a king with a young wife and a baby son.
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United States
Spain
Paterson Law Spurs Iowa Stock Boom Despite Watered Shares
Des Moines reports show since July 4, 1907, over 225 corporations formed or increased capital stock in Iowa under the Paterson law, totaling more than 15 million dollars. Among the issuers are two railroads and several interurban electric firms. Davidson lists names, locations, and capital stock in the upcoming Official Register.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Faw
St. Paul & Des Moines
Executive Council
Davidson
Henry Clews on Tariffs and Free Trade
Henry Clews argues that unhampered commercial development among regions would outpace the United States with its 46 states and 87 million people if tariff barriers were removed between its various sections.
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United States
Henry’ Clews
Waterways Case Sparks Rail Growth Debate
Des Moines business leaders attack a law as hostile to enterprise and rail expansion. In Waterloo Pelin and Southwestern Railway talks, stock issuance was narrowed from 47000 to 42000 dollars per mile to fund equipment. The executive council maintains supervision aids construction rather than hindering it.
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James G. Berryhill
Des Moines
Waterloo, Pelin & Southwestern Railway Company
B. A. Has Ry
Varris
Executive Council
Iowa Boy Wins for Army in Great Philly Game
Tipton reports William Dean son of Hampden Dean led the Army to victory over Navy in Philadelphia Saturday with the only touchdown and successful goal. Once a top high school player, Dean faced illness prior to the game but played and scored, bringing honor to Tipton and Iowa.
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Tipton
William Dean
Army
Navy
Philadelphia
Wiliam Dean
Hampden Dean
Cousins
Princeton
Mitch
Iowa
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