A Prairie Dog Poison Plan At Forest Service Test
The article describes prairie dog poisoning experiments in Leadville and Pike national forests, with success rates of 36 to 90 percent in initial treatments. It explains poison formulation, delivery by riders, and the need for spring distribution before forage greens appear, plus cooperation from stockmen and methods to obtain the formula. It also notes broader aims of range improvement and mentions Iowa politics and a demoralized party tone unrelated to the main report.
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C. Hart Merciam
Division of Biological Survey
Department of Agriqulture
Great Plains
Merriam’s
Grady
Leadville
Pike
Taora
Stocktien
Club Women In Session In Colorado Springs Bid City Selection
Colorado Springs hosts the General Federation of Women's Clubs board meeting with leaders from across the nation. The three day session begins with appointing committees for two years and choosing the convention city for the federation's next decennial. San Francisco and Atlantic City vie to host the next convention. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as liver and kidney support.
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Colorado Springs
Col
General Federation of Women's Cluba
Addion
San Francisco
Atlantic City
September 8 History Highlights and Gen Joshua Chamberlain
A roundup of events on September 8 including British victory over French and Indians at Lake George in 1775 and U S victory at Eutaw Springs in 1781 The text notes a 1838 birth of Gen Joshua L Chamberlain in Brewer Maine his Civil War service at Gettysburg and later roles as Bowdoin College president governor and port surveyor
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Lake George
Americsus
Eutaw Springs
Lyons
Lafayette
Sebastopol
Lee
Maryland
Sabine Pass
Petersburgh
Northern Pacific Railroad
Big Creek
Mont
International Geographical Congress
Washington
Joshua L. Chamberlain
Brew
Bowdoin College
Jogin
Helen Lettres
Maine Infantry
Lana
Lea
Maine
Port of Portland
Bremer Pioneer Fred Raecker Dies After Illness
Fred Raecker a longtime Bremer county resident and Waverly farmer for 47 years, died after a heart attack on a country road near Waverly. Born 1881 near Milwaukee, he lived on a Bremer county farm before moving to Waverly six years ago. Survived by his wife and daughter Lydia.
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Waverly
Sept
Spestal
Bremer County
L. O. Kern
Raehker
Farnesey
Mr. Raecker
Milwaukee
Thia City
Lydia
Grunwell Succeeds Van Ness as District Superintendent
Rev. B T Grunwell appointed by Bishop W S Lewis to succeed Rev J G Van Ness as presiding elder of the Cedar Rapids district of the Methodist church. Van Ness resigned due to ill health. Grunwell to preside at the district conference next Monday and Tuesday at Trinity Methodist church and lead the district until October with a likely six year term.
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Hampton
Cedar Rapids
B. T. Grunwell
W. S. Lewis
J. G. van Ness
Methodist Church
von Ness
Lewis
Gruwell
Trinity Methodist Church
Cornell College
Bryan Plans Democratic Campaign Kickoff in Peoria
Chicago dispatch reports William J. Bryan met with the Democratic National Committee and subcommittees to finalize presidential campaign plans. He will attend the Democratic state convention in Peoria with candidates and party leaders expected to participate in a major demonstration. Bryan Kern and Adlai E. Stevenson will speak, with Stevenson launching his campaign for governor.
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Adlai Stevenson
Miinois
Knights of the Golden Circle
Chicago
Wiliam J. Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Peorth
Democratic Stata
Roger Sullivan
Aldlina
Tlinois
Kern
Delivar
Adini E. Stavenson
Commercial Secretaries Gather in Fort Worth for Three Day Meeting
Local arrangements are complete for the Commercial Secretaries of Texas convention to meet in Fort Worth for three days starting tomorrow. The gathering promises notable conversations with emphasis on the representative character and importance of the scheduled topics.
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Texas
Bession
Fort Worth
Tex
Laocalar
New York Primary Forces Broadway Political Showdown
In New York the upcoming primaries test Republican support for Governor Hughes renomination while a Brooklyn battle between Boss Murphy of Tammany Hall and Senator Patrick McCarren dominates Democratic intrigue. The outcome will shape Kings County leadership and influence state party dynamics beyond.
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New York
Sept
Guvernor Hughes India
Saratogs
Herbert Parsons
Isaaes
Brooklyn Bridge
Boss Murphy
Tammany Hall
Patrick McCarren
Brooklyn
Kings County
Murphy
Tammany
Brooklynn
Democratic Party
New York State
Murphy Con
Dreoklyn
Missouri party meetings in Jefferson City clash of leaders
The article profiles Senator Patrick McCarren and Hoss Murphy amid Missouri party meetings in Jefferson City. It notes McCarren’s long fight against Tammany influence, predicts a turning point in primaries, and describes Murphy awaiting results in silence.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Patrick McCarren
McCar
Andrea
Brooklyn
Murphy
Tammany
Balin Central
McCarren
Hoss" Murphy
Vermont Governor Elect Seen As Political Thermometer
Vermont voters have chosen a new governor whose election is hailed as confirming or challenging national political trends. The state’s history ties its September plurality to national outcomes, with Prouty’s 28,000 plurality seen as a gauge for Taft, while Democrats warn of local factors. The incoming governor hails from a long Yankee family and is regarded as trustworthy and capable to govern.
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Burlington
Vermont
Hayes
Tilden
Verlmont
Garfield
Cleveland
Harrison
White House
Willam McKinley
Roosevelt
Prouty
Taft
Varmont
New Haven Primaries Signal Lilley Gubernatorial Bid
Connecticut Republicans converge on New Haven for state convention to organize and nominate officers and electors. Result of primaries favors George L. Lilley for governor, with Lt. Gov. Everett J. Lake as main rival. Lilley faces charges linked to submarine contracts while reformers seek political leverage amid intra party factionalism.
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New Haven
Conn
Guelling
George L. Lilley
Lilley
Democrats at 70th Montana state convention in Anaconda
The Democratic state convention met in Anaconda and was called to order by D. G. Browne of Fort Benton, chairman of the state executive committee. The gathering planned to adopt a platform and name candidates for state offices to be filled at the November election, while an unrelated ad for Aristol flour notes Red Turkey Wheat kernels.
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Sheridan Stove Company
Quincy
Landcraft, Jr
Aryan
Ashton
Omaha
Neb
Anaconda
Mont
D. G. Browne
Fort Benton
State party conventions meet under primary law provisions
State primary law requires all parties with state tickets to hold simultaneous conventions to ratify the primary, form state committees, and publish platforms within twenty four hours. Democrats and Republicans draw most delegates while minor parties hold smaller sessions. leaders Rubay and Dickey expected to be re elected. Foley’s Ovina Laxative advertised as non gripaing and pleasant to take. Sold by Wangier Bros and J. K. Joder.
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Harry M. Rubay
Dickey
Foley
Wangier Bros
J. K. Joder
Mwtlolt
Progressive Agriculture Institute Opens at Starkville
Starkville Mississippi hosts the State Farmers Institute at the State Agricultural and Mechanical College with wide attendance. Prof J C Hardy Welcomes guests W H Smith Durant speaks on rural school agriculture G H Alford Magnolia discusses county high schools Prof George L Clothier outlines forestry plans. Institute runs through Saturday.
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Starkville
Miss
Mississippi
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
State Farmers’ Institute
J. C. Hardy
W. H. Smith
Durant
G. H. Alford
Magnolia
Nominate Country Doctor for More Playgrounds
Nomination by Michigan Republican Party of Dr. J. B. Bradley of Baton Rapids brings an interesting local figure into spotlight. The Playground Association of America holds its second annual congress with Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick as president. Governor Hughes and Mayor McClellan among speakers. gala days feature boys and girls branch exhibitions, folk dancing, and Newark children in a public school playground drill. Harvest festival will showcase New York foreign communities and international dances.
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Baton Rapids
Mich
Republican Party of Michigan
J. B. Bradley
New York
Sept
America
Metropalls
Playground Association of America
Luther Halsey Gulick
Hughes
McClellan
Congress
Boys’ Branch
Hie Girls
Leagee
Achoolla
Newark
Repressed Adulterations in National Health Matters
A long fragment describes Dr. Bradley a respected Michigan farmer doctor beloved by neighbors for advice on politics and health. It notes his 20 years on roads near the city, his farming, and his wife Mrs Bradley who prefers home life. It mentions the Geneva congress on adulteration led by Dr Harvey Wiley and U S participation. A jumbled advertisement for grapes and a weary line about Healtlater’s Rocky Mountain Tea wrap the piece.
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Bradley
Michigan
Cleatage
Famony
HoOn
Jon
Breeding Sows Care and Feeding for Better Herds
A guide stresses using mature breeding sows over immature ones to avoid small litters and weak progeny. It recommends balanced rations with nitrogen-rich feeds, limited corn, exercise, outdoor pastures in warm months, and succulent winter fodder. Farrowing prep includes gradual grain increases and small pre-farrowing eprom feeds.
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