Land fortunes rise in Blackhawk county as Emert rejects 680 acres at 100 an acre
A long excerpt details J A Emert of Dewar owning 680 acres near Blackhawk county that rose from a nominal price to a desire to reap larger profits later. He declined a $68,000 offer and bets on further gains toward $200 an acre. The piece extols land investment, proximity to Dewar, railroad access, and market prospects for new buyers while warning of risky dreams of moving elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk County
Propery
J. A. Emert
Dewar
Emert
Egger
Birth of Bishop Bashford and Oregon forest land policy
The article notes Bishop James Whitford Bashford born May 27 1849 in Fayette Wisconsin and later a university president who became a bishop. It also describes U.S. forest service land readjustments in Oregon national forests and the June 11 1906 homestead act encouraging settlement of agricultural lands while preserving forest or protection values.
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James Whitford Bashford
Methodist Episcops, Church
Fayette
Wis
Methodist Episcopal Church
University of Wisconsin
Boston Univer’slty
Boston
Portland
Buffalo
Cale Wesleyan University
Bashford
Cascary and Heppner National Forests
Morrow
Umatilla
Grant
Oregon
Forest Service Hias
National Forests
Forest Service
Notable Local Figures Highlight Careers and Achievements
A roundup of prominent individuals includes James Goes of Petersborough who retires after 2,132,700 miles on the Great Northern railroad, M. C. Rosset of Andermath celebrated as the oldest Alpine climber at 101, Rev. Lole F. Prior of Logansport as a pioneering ordained woman minister with travels across New Zealand and beyond, Frances Spinner Memorial association formed by Washington women clerks, Mrs. A. B. Sinig of Des Moines planning a lecture tour to combat card playing, Mrs. Sims winning international whist title, and a nurse’s testimonial for Foley’s Kidney Cure. District court adjourns to Wednesday.
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Lole F. Prior
Logansport
Todia
New Zealand
Australia
India
Egypt
Antipodes
Washington
Frances ©. Spinner
Spinner
A. B. Sinig
Des Moines
Sims
St. Louis
Forest Lands Released to Open Public Entry
The Interior Department at Forest Service request released nearly one million acres from forest withdrawals in Washington Oregon California and Wyoming to adjust boundaries for land chiefly valuable for forest use. The tracts will open to settlement late July and entry two months after. Recent two month releases totaled about three million acres including 133 120 acres near San Jacinto California 247 289 acres adjoining Washington National Forest 98 560 acres near Mt Rainier Washington 28440 acres from Medicine Bow Wyoming and additional parcels totaling 478 760 acres.
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Washington
Oregon
California
Wyoming
Interior Department
Forest Service
Lang
San Jacinto National Forest
San Diego County
Mt. Rianter National Forest
Cowlitz, Clark and
Skamania Counties
Medicine Bow National Forest
Cyivredy
Date in History Runs From 1857 to 1906 Milestones
A montage lists notable historical dates and events spanning 1857 through 1906. Highlights include Vienna alliance in 1857, Peter the Great founding Petersburg in 1703, Julia Ward Howe born in 1818, a 1892 cyclone in Kansas, and a 1906 Lake Michigan storm. It also notes a 1900 Congo state annexation and a 1905 Sea of Japan battle reference.
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Vienna
England
Petersburg
Rawala
Peter the Great
Julia Ward Howe
Fred T. du Bois
United States
Idaho
Kansug
Et Loule
Congo Fres
Great Britain
Sea of Japan
Lake Michigan
North Dakota
Ene
Alphons
Spain
Live Stock on the Farm Natural Foods and Uses
A historical guide on pasture and forage crops. Kentucky blue grass, Timothy, Red-top, rape, alfalfa, clover, and oats are evaluated for livestock feeding. It covers seed timing, pasture management, crop blends, and regional suitability for cattle, sheep, dairy, swine, and horses with notes on drought, rain, and soil effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Timothy Bay
Panic Prices Hit Markets As Speculation Fades
New York May 27 special reports a market reac tion that lowers prices to March panic levels. Bears renew onslaughts amid government tension over securities. Public opinion against corporations curbs new enterprises while critics seek honest reform. Talks of tariff reform and renewed capital demands threaten stability amid lingering financial indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gold exports and bank policy stir trade balance concerns
The article discusses the money situation and gold export prospects amid rising wheat and cotton prices. It notes trade balances have lessened despite higher exports, and examines government funding and bank deposits as factors. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement appears amid the text, with claims of internal efficacy and price details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condh
Cortelyou
Hall
Fr. Cheney & CO
Toledo
J. Ghetey
Alding
Wholesale Goods and Market Outlook Amid War Strikes
An advertisement promotes Kola Flour and related goods at wholesale prices with a money back guarantee on flour. The piece shifts to market commentary by Henry Clewb noting rallies, cautious optimism for wheat and cotton, pending weather, and expected stock market fluctuations with potential declines triggering intensified activity.
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Imost
Henry Clewb
Foley Kidney Cure Endorsed by Willimantic Man
Alvin H Stimpson of Willimantic Conn credits Foley Kidney Cure with a dramatic recovery after facing kidney trouble. He reports four bottles cured him completely and he is now free from suffering. Local outlets B W Shuneman Wangler Bros and Westveer Brenneck offer the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce
Sullivan St. Clara
Mont
N. H
Foley
B. W. Shunaman
Wangler Bros
Westveer & Uren
Alvin H. Stimpson
Willimantic
Conn
Snally
Haig
B. W. Shuneman
Westveer & Brenneck
Opinions Vary on Business Outlook and Railroad Costs
The era shows mixed signals with iron and cotter goods in demand while rising costs sap profits. Railroads report declining net earnings despite higher gross, prompting economies and reduced labor as managers curb unnecessary improvements. Labor wage gains appear to cap but may force broader concessions, and stock speculation remains active amid cautious business outlook. Local items note a monster Fourth of July celebration prep, notable deaths, bank robber suspicions, a returning immigrant, and a dramatic prairie peat bed discovery near Fertile with potential for coal replacement.
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Tess
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Waterloo
Matt
Parrott & Book
Waterloo, Lows
Salendar
Bishop Bashford
James Goes
Petersborough
Eng
Great Northern Railroad
M. C. Rosset
Andermath
Gutsch Mountain
District Court
Forest Lands Released
Jari
Denaheu
Cleveland Plain Denier
W. J. Kennedy
Experiment Station
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Millet
Menry Clews
Tory
Knipp & Roth
East Sixth Street
Huulderson
Abeve
The
New England
Stock Exchange l
Mason City
Ghos. Beaton
Benton County
Bix
Atking
J. Ed Taylor
Fawa Gity
Gotebo
Okla
Mr. Taylor
Cedar “Rapida
George Meyer
L. K. Roe
Kelly
Winnebago
Wes
John Striss
Dyeraville
Fred
Hea
James Oooley
Cascade
Caleb Buckner
Eix
Cooley
Alstary
Chambera
Glen Heald
B. D. Heald
Farley State Bank
Wright
Heald
Robert J. Gamble
Bonix
City
Tribp
Rosebud
Sioux City
Omaha
Fertile
Mason
Germany
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