Iowa Tops Corn Output as Nation Sees Largest Harvest Since 1896
Government estimates place Iowa with 306,100,000 bushels leading a national corn crop of about 2,108,000,000 bushels. Illinois follows at 264,000,000 while surplus states total 1,385,000,000. Harvest quality averages 85.5 percent with per acre yields around 25.3 bushels. An official wheat crop estimate will be issued by December 10 after farm returns arrive.
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Towa
State ‘Department of
Iowa
Illinois
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Navy
Department
Boer War outlook grim as Boers widen control in Transvaal
The article argues British fortunes in South Africa deteriorate since June with Boers gaining western Transvaal grip and controlling routes to Cape Town. It notes Boer women’s hostility, Neutrals aiding Boers, and Kruger’s presence in Europe shaping the pressure for settlement talks.
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South Africa
Pretoria
Transvaal
Vryburg
Free State
Cape Town
Orange River
Botha
de Wet
Delarey
Jacobsdal
Phillipolis
Preastf‘dent Itruger
Delagoa Bay
Kruger
Europe
England
Cabinet to Stay Intact as McKinley Plans Message
President McKinley told the cabinet he hopes each member remains in office for four more years. The meeting focused on the forthcoming Congress message and war revenue taxes, with a likely small reduction of about 15 million dollars. The canal issue and other recommendations were also under consideration.
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McKinley
Congress
Raguan
Sident
Record exports surge in New York October trade
New York reports a phenomenal foreign trade month with exports at 168,693,597 dollars, surpassing last year and the previous high by wide margins. Cotton dominates shipments while manufactured goods reach about 58,000,600 dollars. imports fall as exports soar, creating a record monthly excess of 92,475,266 dollars and a ten month excess near 500 million.
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New York
Chicago
Northwest
Minnesota
North Dakota
Century’s Migration Immigrants Bring Record Numbers in 1900
The Philadelphia North American notes that immigration to the United States reached a peak for 1900, the largest since 1892 and second only to 1882’s record. The report details origins by country, literacy levels, and the per immigrant wealth brought, with Germans at about $80 and Irish around $20, highlighting poverty among many groups.
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United States
Philadelphia
Italy
South
Mozyars
Careere
Peter E Nee
Big Balance of Trade for October and Ten Months
The October trade shows imports at 70,618,371 dollars and exports at 168,093,597 dollars, with exports up 37,027,070 from 1899 and a new monthly high. For ten months, imports total 695,107,269 and exports 1,194,775,205, both up from 1899 and setting new records, yielding a trade surplus of 490,607,936 dollars, 129,958,545 more than the previous year.
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United States
German National Bank of Newport Closed by Currency Comptroller
The German National Bank of Newport Rhode Island was closed by order of the Comptroller of the Currency. Bank Examiner Tucker named temporary receiver as a missing sum of about 201000 is alleged to have been caused by Frank M Brown, a long time bookkeeper and assistant cashier. Brown disappeared and his operations may date back ten years. Depositors withdrew funds amid rumors, but officials denied a crisis despite reports of a large loss.
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Brown
Newport
German National Bank
Brooklyn
Washington Star
Tommy
Pop
Philadelphia Record
Philadelphia Press
Indianapolis Journal
Johnny
Indianapolis
Tommie
Boston
Trans
Kansas City Jury Delivers Damages in Insult Fight Case
A Kansas City jury in Judge Gates court awarded Nell Johnson $1,000 in a beating case against Bedford and EHGC Bedford claimed neurasthenia and Kentucky Missouri codes of honor framed his defense. Johnson, a tenant, sought $2,500 actual and $5,000 punitive damages after being beaten for an insult.
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Kasas City
Gates
Kansas City
Nells Johnson
Ehgc
Bedford
Jackson County
Kentucky
Misouri
Johnson
Ixentucky
Missouri
Judge Gates
St. Louis Republic
My Mither-in-Law and a Scots Ballad Fragment
A Scots dialect piece complains of a difficult mother in law, detailing her fault finding and self-importance. The excerpt contrasts domestic strife with a separate Paris France education note and German navy dispatches mentioning captured guns and casualties.
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Maggie
Glasgow Mail
Sains
Taku
UG Upt
Stupp
Protecting the Pump and Winter Farm Tips
A set of farm notes urges covering pumps to prevent freezing and keeping well water warmer with hay banks. It argues warm water improves stock health and recalls winter tasks like protecting tools, wagons, and fences. It also discusses clover care, ash and lime use, fodder racks, and dietary advice including cream and butter over medicine.
Practical Farm Notes From The Field
Movable fodder rack system described with heavy external poles and runners for easy relocation. A pepper solution is advised to deter calves from nursing, with a historical tip from Mrs J Gage in Farmers' Advocate. Candied honey warns that winter storage above 80 degrees helps prevent crystallization and is used as a purity test.
Crothers Peach described as superior fruit
The Rural New Yorker notes Professor Van Deman found a peach named Crothers worthy among the best in the country. It has carried to trial orchards and worked well at South Haven Michigan with regular yields. The fruit is medium sized round with a creamy white flesh, red cheek and rich mild flavor.
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Crothers
HW. EH. van Deman
Irving
Kansas
Hoa
South Haven
Mich
New Yorker
Grain Weevils and Drilled Wheat Observations
Grain weevils can be controlled with bisulphide or carbon, about one ounce per hundred pounds of grain, placed in a low area of the bin. Do not use near light due to explosion risk. Drilled wheat tends to yield about 50 percent more than broadcast sowing, especially in dry soils. Maintain good dairying or grazing practices with diligence. Sheep faces signal breed quality and feeding potential.
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Minnesota
Jumbled quips and ad-libbed lines echo through a busy page
A collage of clipped jokes and social snippets circulates through urban chatter. Bits poke at couples, crafts, and daily woes, with wry asides from unnamed narrators. The piece blends quick one liners about furniture, weather, trains, and misunderstandings, capturing a noisy, gossiping city mood.
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MR. Dawes
Newport, Ky
Examiner Tucker
France
Lie
Tronies
New York ‘Tribune
Cage
Times-Herald
Jones
Smith
Boston Transcript
Philadelphi
Tess
Gotrox
Jess
Clarence
Penelope
Jens
Singer
Frisble
Harper's Bazar
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