Iowa Farmers Harvest Big Corn Crop Amid Market Shift
The 1908-style report notes dry, cold weather aiding a highly productive Iowa corn harvest with yields from 40 to 60 bushels. Farmers may shift from feeding to selling, impacting future prices. Government estimates cite 2.642 billion bushels of corn produced, with farm consumption and export shaping demand. High stock weight and immature stock push market risks, while livestock outlook remains cautiously positive for meat demand and farm profits.
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Iowa
Wisconsin Governor-Elect Serves as Example of Self Made Man
The piece praises H W Henshaw and James C Davidson as models of self reliance and public service. It recounts Henshaw’s quest for knowledge and Davidson’s immigrant rise from Norwegian farmer to Wisconsin governor, highlighting his reforms, banking oversight, taxation of corporations, and public funds management. The narrative emphasizes character over wealth and notes Davidson’s stability, prudence, and Roosevelt era policies.
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Wisconsin
Davidson
State Bank Examiner
Senate
LaVolletta
United States
Comri
Roosevelt
Pappis
James C. Davidson
Political shifts and looming maneuvers before Taft era
A sweep of remarks covers electoral results and party dynamics. Notable figures include Jonah Katananole reelected as territorial delegate from Hawaii, William P Hepburn losing in Iowa, Carroll Page of Vermont poised as senator, and New Jersey’s Charles N Yowter eyeing the speaker’s chair. Rumors hint Whitelaw Reid seeks Secretary of State while Root plans to stay to advance Latin America policy. A rummage sale at Walrst Street Baptist Church lists dates and donation details.
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Tireles
Whitelaw Reid
Great Britain
Taft
Root
State Department
Latin America
Farmer swindled over cattle sale and bank fraud tale
A farmer sold ten cows at sixteen dollars each while others valued at one. a stranger prompts warnings to verify livestock credentials. The piece warns against delinquent tax collectors in Buchanan county, notes Jesup owes 100.62 in taxes, and recalls banker Morse’s fall from 20 million to prison. It laments crime’s impact on the community and recalls Fayette county distress.
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Diny & Man
Buchanan County
Independence Conservative
Jesup
Fim
Claries W. Morae
New York
Tomba
Morse
Notable historical dates from the late 18th to early 20th century
A compact chronicle lists key events and figures such as Richard Baxter born near Shrewsbury. Louis XVI restoring the French parliament in 1775. Montreal surrender to Americans in 1775. Somptiter's forces defeating Britain at Broad River in 1780. Monterey revolts in 1845. Maria Brooks death in 1845. Charles Kemble 1775 birth and 1864 death. Sheridan raid through Shenandoah in 1864. Earl of Minto in Canada 1838. martial law in Poland in 1905.
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Richard Baxter
Shrewsbury
England
London
Louis XVI
Montreal
Sompiter
Broad River
Monterey
California
Maria Brooks
Posteas
Charles Kemble
Sheridan
Front Royal
Shenandosh Valley
Earl of Minto
Canada
Poland
Delaware Governor Preston Lea Birthday Note
Preston Lea born November 12 1843 in Wilmington Delaware. He pursued law and headed his family’s milling business after education in Lawrenceville New Jersey and was long active as a Republican leader in Delaware.
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Preston Lea
Delaware
Wilmington
Del
Lawranceville
New Jersey
Notable Delaware Governor Candidate and Business Leader
A fragmented 19th century clipping highlights Governor Lea, a business executive at banks and trust firms with numerous rail, insurance, and industrial ties. It notes his 1904 election as Delaware governor on the Republican ticket and mentions his successor Simeon S. Pennewill. A Toledo ad profile touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a 100 dollar offer.
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Lea
Dela‘wars
Simeon S. Pennewill
Social figures at the White House through early presidents
The narrative traces First Ladies from Mrs. Adams to Mrs. Semple, detailing the rises and declines of their roles, family losses, and social life in the White House. It notes the lively entertainments, dinners, drawing rooms, and public balls, ending with the Civil War's impact on Louisa Semple.
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John, Quincy Adams
Adams
Jackson
William Harrison
Tyler
Robert. Tyler
Lotitis Semple
Ava
Letitia Semple
Virginia
White House
Louisa Homa
Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Holds Grand New Haven Convention
More than five hundred DKE members gathered in New Haven for a historic convention. A Yale chapter smoker opened the affair, delegates travel to Dartford for business meetings, and a Waldorf Astoria banquet in New York will close the event with speakers including Senator Beveridge, Senator Brandegee, Secretary Metcalf, ex Governor Black, Bishop Johnson, and Chung Men Yow.
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Greek Letter Society
New Haven
Conn
Delta Kappa Epsilon
al Smoker
Yale
Dartford
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Chas. P. Taft
Cincinnati
Beveridge
Indiana
Brandegee
Connecticut
Navy
Metcalf
Governor
Freight Subway Plan Attracts Hearing In New York
The Public Service Commission heard William J. Wilgis’s plan for a freight subway under Manhattan’s water front with branch lines, a submarine tunnel to Jersey, and a large freight yard. Estimated cost about 1 billion dollars, with substantial appeal noted during the session.
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New York
Public Service Commission
William J. Wilgis
Manhattan
Commercial District
Jerney
Night School At Waterleg Business College Offers Superior Opportunities
Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings provide superior opportunities at Waterleg Business College Syndicate Block. Call or telephone Get A B Harvey AMM Pros for details.
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Waterleg Business College
Gétt A.B. Harvey
AMM
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Nited States Biological Survey
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A. W. Gluason
Acta
F. J. Cheny & CO
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Weaefer
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Castoria
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Washington
Letitia (Tyler) Semple
Delta Kappa Fraternity
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