China Accepts Indemnity Plan and Troop Presence
A year after the Boxer Movement drew international attention, China is nearing agreement on a 380 million dollar indemnity with 4 percent interest and limited British involvement. Troops may stay near Tianjin and Beijing for moral effect, not invasion, as diplomacy avoids further conflict and partitions. A US perspective notes credit to American diplomacy.
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Brilliant Mutual Improvement Club Banquet at Hawarden
The third yearly banquet of the Mutual Improvement Club was the season’s most brilliant social event. Mr. and Mrs. Fr BE Watkins hosted fifty members and husbands, with rhymed welcome by Mrs. Stone and a cheerful response by Rev. Burling. Three long tables, a three course supper, mandolin music, and a short program followed.
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Mandolin Club
Our Weekly Crop Bulletin June 8 1001 Weather and Crops
The week ending June 8 reports average temperatures near cool for the year with most of the state dry and rainfall minimal. Early corn needs warmth to germinate and grow, late corn requires warmer weather, oats show drought slowdown, spring wheat and barley suffer growth checks, and meadows show stress from dry conditions. Cultivation remains good in dry weather and southern districts face planting losses from drought.
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When J H Whitmore Lost Barn and Granary
Alexandria Herald notes a fire years ago destroyed J H Whitmore’s barn and granary. A relief subscription was started, raising a neat sum to aid him after a total loss with no insurance.
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Alexandria Herald
J. H. Whitmore
Churchgoing Deceiver Observed By Canton Businessman
A Canton businessman recounts a church member who shops bankrupt stores and pays others first, claiming piety in prayer while failing to be honest. The critique highlights hypocrisy between professed faith and actions.
South Dakota Fertility—Soil Proves Productive
A farmer in South Dakota shows dramatic growth as his 10 by 12 house on a quarter section expands into a large farmhouse with a veranda, windmill pump replaces a single cow, and land overflows into three quarters of a section. His health and finances also improve, reflected in weight gain and investments in government bonds.
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Dakota
Busy times boost demand across Spirit Lake area
The Spirit Lake Beacon notes widespread activity with women taking extra washing, sewing, and service jobs and men busy with abundant work. Wages rise as people can afford to hire more help, reflecting good economic times and full workloads for crafts and trades.
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Spirit Lake Beacon
Making Hay in Sioux Falls Presses First Hay Load
A terse Sioux Falls item notes the arrival of the first hay load. The fragment references a press mention and a completed shipment, signaling the start of the hay season in the city.
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Sioux, Falls
Local Notes Highlight Iowa Farmer Schlund's Farm Plans
John Schlund of Rock Valley Sioux County advances purchase funds for the Paterson farm across the river. A NW Iowa farming figure, his hands on the operation are seen as boosting regional agricultural development. Breckenridge Telegram notes his entry and wishes success, while Hull indexes Estelle Stickney's homecoming from Cedar Falls due to health. Emmaicktr al resumes buying.
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Hull Index
Estelle Stickney
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Travel schedule notes for various U S cities
Clear Lake to San Francisco July 6 to St Paul May 27 to June 4. St Paul June 8 to 18 incluse Kansas City June 9 Detroit July 5 6 Milwaukee July 21 22 Chicago July 28 24 25 Louisville Aug 24 25 Buffalo Exposition during one way second class sale first and thi of each month.
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