Japan issues ultimatum on Kiauchau leases in 1914
Japan demands German withdrawal from East Asia and the immediate handover of the Kiauchau lease to China by Sept 15. Berlin must answer by Aug 23. Tokyo notes it may take action if not complied, signaling a possible prewar escalation. Kato meets U.S. ambassador Guthrie to reassure American interests and China’s integrity.
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George W. Guthrie
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London
Stockham
Ere von Rex
Great Britain
Asia
Chinese
Kiauhau
Nosn
Americans Not Under Ban in British Entry Policy
London declared that British orders limiting entry applied only to aliens from war nations and not to Americans. The government emphasized that Americans had been allowed entry when requested, and any landing restrictions focused on enemies, not the United States.
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Omaha
Nebraska
London
British Isles
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Bryan
German Expulsion of 2000 From Metz Reports
British press bureau announces 2000 residents expelled from Metz crossing into France to avoid feeding them. Brussels dispatch notes French troops have gone on the offensive and repelled German forces. Additionally, British seize prize ships Maer Marienbach and Schneefels, with Maer Marienbach captured near Bombay and brought to Alexandria, Schneefels sent to Gibraltar.
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British War Department
Brussels
Maer Marienbach
Bombay
Trieste
Alexandria
Schneefels
Calcutta
Boston
New York
Gibraltar
Negro Killer of Six in Wisconsin Fire Insane police say
Julian Carleton a black servant who set fire to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Spring Green bungalow then killed six household members with an axe is believed insane He and his wife are jailed at Modgev ie Wis When asked for motive he shouted sell defense and offered no clear explanation
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Chicago
Spring Green
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Modge Vie
Handling Silage Bulletins for Nebraska Farmers
Extension notes from the Nebraska Experiment Station urge farmers to request the new bulletin on Handling Silage. It covers economical cutting methods, best suited machinery, and techniques for hoisting from pit silos, among other topics.
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The
Nebraska Experiment Station
Farm Management Association Seals $3500 Alfalfa Seed Deals
Members of the Seward County Farm Management Association sold within and beyond the state 3500 dollars worth of alfalfa seed this season. A recent order for 140 bushels arrived from South Carolina. Much alfalfa seed was grown in the county last year and large orders are coming from several states.
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Seward County Farm Management Association
South Carolina
Nebraska College of Agriculture at Boys’ Fair Encampment
The Nebraska College of Agriculture will present eight lines of work with two lectures per line at the Boys’ Fair Encampment during the State Fair this fall. Topics span agricultural engineering agronomy animal husbandry animal pathology dairy husbandry entomology farm management and horticulture. Wednesday is Boys’ and Girls’ day at county fairs with canning demonstrations and club work talks in the college exhibit tent. Thursday is Hog Cholera day at each fair except Fillmore, focusing on serum virus causes prevention and treatment.
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Nebraska College of Agriculture
Fillmore
Time to Control Hessian Fly
Nebraska Experiment Station Press Bulletin No. 45 advises destroying Hessian fly puparia by deep plowing stubble soon after harvest. Plow to bury stubble and entrapped flies, then cultivate to keep soil mulched until seeding. If mid summer plowing is unavailable, burn the stubble to destroy flaxseeds.
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Nebraska Experiment Station
Wheat yields from varied plowing depths and alfalfa history
Extension Bulletin No. 27 from Nebraska College of Agriculture reports field trials at Central City and Archer in 1912. Eight acres plowed 4 inches deep yielded 21 bushels per acre versus 34 deep plowing. Early August plow gave 52 bushels, late September 35. Wheat on alfalfa ground yielded 22 bushels vs 18 on non alfalfa.
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College
Central City
Will McCullough
Stanley Joyce
Archer
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Live Stock Prices At South Omaha Market Report
Union Stock Yards South Omaha August 19 cattle receipts moderate about 2200 head. Fat cattle steady to lower on medium and common grades. western grass beeves slow and generally dime lower. Cows and heifers draggy with declines 15 to 25 cents. feeders dull about a dime lower. Hog trade very active and 19 2 to 20 cents higher. top 9.10. Sheep and lambs receipts 19000. trade slow, lambs steady to a dime lower. mutton steady to dime lower. range figures for lambs and yearlings listed with varied prices.
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Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Fairix
Tertiary Earth Reveals Drastic Geologic Shifts and Faunal Rise
The New York Sun notes continents once united by land bridges during the Tethys era, with East Indies Africa Australia and Asia linked and later split as mountains formed. Volcanic eruptions surged while snakes and birds evolved toward modern forms and mammals expanded after the great apeman era.
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East India
Africa
Australian
Asia
Europe
North America
Alps
Himalayas
Carpathians
New York Sun
A Wonderful Bird Brings News From Dr Nansen
A carrier pigeon, away thirty months, returns to Mrs Nansen in Christiania bearing a note from her husband the arctic explorer. Nansen writes that all is well with him and his polar expedition as the bird braves blizzard and vast distances to reach its home.
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