Prices rise amid prosperity and social notes
The piece surveys a mix of themes from higher meat prices signaling prosperity to social observations. It notes increased foreign visitors to Austria and Hungary, debates about firearms and personal rights, aviation trees, weather prophets, and a billings dry farming congress with 5000 homestead entries. It closes with cautious optimism toward US Japan relations, dismissing the "yellow peril" as imagination.
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Billings
Montana
British anti slavery society seeks American aid on police
A British anti slavery society aims to enlist American support to end slavery in European colonies in Africa. The piece notes a general rule that when in doubt or under stress, the United States is turned to for help.
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Avoi
Africa
United States
Unloaded Gun Claims Yet Another Victim
Commentary notes that an unloaded gun has caused another death while arguing that households rarely need firearms. The piece asserts statistics show such weapons contribute to innocent casualties more than deterring burglars.
The Bonanza Farmer of the West and His Mule Track Crop
A Vermont machinist, H W Campbell, homesteaded in Dakota in 1883. He observed wheat thriving in mule tracks where soil was packed. He developed a packing farming method, built tools himself, and grew 30 000 acres of wheat across four states, earning the nickname Bonanza Farmer. His success changed local farming practice as neighbors copied his technique.
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Lincoln
Neb
South Dakota
Vermont
Union
H. W. Campbell
Campbell
Odessa
Arad
Hungary
Hyderabad
United States
Dakota Territory
Whicch
Hone
50 Year Old Sea Captain Enters Michigan as Freshman
Captain Inman Sealby, commander of the White Star Line steamer Republic, which sank after a collision with the Florida, enrolls as a University of Michigan freshman law student. The case spurred his interest in admiralty law, and he aims to be treated like any other freshman.
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Republic
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Inman Sealby
White Star Line
Florida
Sealby
Old Time Reunion Brings Texas-North Texas Relatives Together
In Tyrola Oklahoma a unique reunion linked 86 year old Sarah Jane Meyers and 81 year old T M Meyers. They had not met since their split in Walker County Alabama during Franklin Pierce’s presidency fifty five years ago. The aunt and niece had moved to Texas over fifty years ago and only recently found each other.
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Tyrola
Okla
Sarah Jane Meyers
T. M. Meyers
Walker County
Alabama
Franklin Pierce
United States
T. M. Myers
Texas
Forest policy clarified as Pinchot foresees reform
Gifford Pinchot, head of the Bureau of Forestry, returns from the west asserting forests are in good condition and urging prompt legislative action to guard water power sites and coal lands, while confirming no change in conservation policy and praising the growing forest service effectiveness.
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Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Bureau of Forestry
Congress
Alaska
Pinchot
Wilson
West
Mr. Pinchot
Forest Service
Wild Game Policy Sends Hunters to Oregon Ranges
Portland reports show special hunters on Oregon ranges have reduced predation on sheep and cattle. In March to June, one hunter killed 128 coyotes and ten wild cats on the Fremont National range. another in May killed six bears on Wallowa. overall many predators are removed, saving ranchers significant losses.
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Portland
Ore
The
Forest Service
Oregon Ranges
Fremont National
Wallowa National Forest
Oregon
Decline in Sea Life Loss Under Load Line Regs
A board of trade review shows 1908 had the lowest annual toll of lives lost in British seagoing merchant ships since 1891, despite more men aboard. Deaths among steamer crews fell from 846 in 1891 to 699 in 1908, while employment rose, suggesting safer designs and better handling as ships grew larger.
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London
Board of Trade
United Kingdom
County girls Kill six foot black snake on towpath
While walking the Susquehanna towpath in York County, Hester Smith Mary Stlar and another resident of East Prospect saw a six foot black snake approach. Rather than flee the women stoned the reptile to death, ending the encounter.
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York
Va Kindig
Hester Smith
Mary Stlar
East Prospect
Columbia University Students Earned Over Hundred Thousand
A public report shows Columbia University students earned $100 223 while studying last year. The figure highlights student earnings during their time on campus.
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New York
Columbia University
Advice by Patten on Habits and Career for Young Men
Chicago wheat king James A. Patten shares guidance for youths starting in business. He stresses strict duties, willingness to improve, and proving oneself in sales and trading roles. Patten notes few succeed in stockbroking or grain trades, warns that fortune’s influence matters little, and advocates stable home life in Evanston over retirements abroad. He confirms many more active years ahead and values health and local roots.
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New York
James A. Patten
Chicago
Mr. Patten
Europe
Evanston
The Weight of a Crown in Persia at Eleven
Ahmed Mirza, age eleven, rules as shah of Persia and king of kings. The young monarch appears weary, likely from royal duty and climate, as he follows his father Ali Mirza. His succession comes through a complex line of Kajars and royal politics.
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London
Ahmed Mirza
Persia
Ali Mirza
Toff of the Curl: Lady’s Hair at Fair Fetches Big Price
Lord Greenfield refused to buy, but a smart matron cut off a curl and sold it for 100 dollars. Later the buyer boasted to friends who quipped that she had him beat, noting she had paid only three dollars for the entire hair bunch.
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Lord Greenfield
Benedict
The Bad Man Explains Tour Pace
The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes a conflict tied remark about someone leading a crew to Randie and a claim of short staffing, reflecting a tense exchange on handling duties and recent events.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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Supreme Court
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Delaware
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Taft
Japan
Sealby A “Freshie
Forester
Advice BY
Patten
San Luis Valley
Garey
Antonito, Colorado
State Land Board
Antonito
Colorado
Colorado State Land Board
Voltec Colonization Company
Boston Building
Denver
State Board of Land Commissioners
Toltec Colonization CO
Zeph Chas. Felt
W. F. Cross
Pres
Treas
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Benry Holm
South Ninth Street
Nebraska
Cramile
Mammoth
Cor
16Th and
Blake
Holcomb cwiRt
Linoleum & Kta Co
Broadway
W. Lyman
Nery Co
Lawrence St
Howland's
Hoeffler Bros
Colorado Typewrt Exchange Co
Champa Street
Stout Sr
H. T. Craig
Selb
Wagcone
Thirteenth Street
Knight
Campresel Music CO
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I. A. Arnold
Mountain & Jain
McPhee & McGinnity Co
McPhee & McGinnivy CO
M. J. O' Fallon Supply CO
Eneral Information Office
Wyncop
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