Sheep Used to Rebuild Overgrazed Ranges in Northwest
The U S forest service reports trials at the Wallowa experiment station in northeastern Oregon showing sheep grazing under safeguards promotes reseeding of mountain bunch grass Festuca viridula on depleted ranges. Trials compare seed introduced by oak browse brushing and by sheep harrowing with a band of sheep, finding deeper root systems and denser stands where sheep assisted seeding, supporting alternate season reseeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Uncle Sam
United States Forest Service
Wallowa National Forest
Oregon
Forest Service
Colorado
New Theatocken
Thirty Two Lives Lost On Wreck Of Marquette And Bessemer No 2
Detroit reports the Marquette and Bessemer No 2 bound for Port Stanley from Conneaut with loaded ore disappeared in a Lake Erie gale. A yawl and wreckage spotted near Long Point offer grim evidence as crews search the lake with no hope of survivors. The ship, valued at 250000 with cargo over 40000, was built in 1908 and operated by Pere Marquette and the Bessemer and Lake Erie roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Bessemer No. 2
Lake Erie
Walkerville
Ont
Bessemer Dock & Nayieation Company
R. Mcbeod
Conneaut
Marquette Aml Bessemer No
Port Staney
W. B. Davock
Long Point
Maraielle
Conneaut At & A. m
Port Stanley
Point Pelee
Dil
Leslie
Marquette and Bessemer Company
Robert R. Mcleod
John Mcleod
P. Stone
R. C. Smith
Wheelman
J. Clancy
Wheelsman
W. Wilson
TP. Annis
F Walker
Wood
2. Bechler
T. Kennedy
F. Bargett
E. Harvey
P. Hughes
M. Sharp
D. Ball
J. Olson
Taeles Worth
J. Cook
T. Steale
Ollers
J. Wirtz
J. Hart
A. Snyder
Charles Allyn
R. Hine
J. King
Coulptt
Steward
G. R. Smith
Cook
Thomas
Walter
J. Swarts
Porter
G. Laurence
Cleveland
Sugar Trust Prosecutions Push For Restitution and Reform
Attorney General Wickerstrnm says efforts to recover all funds and punish sugar trust figures will be vigorously pushed. He cites a network of corruption involving the American Sugar Refining Co and others over years, seeks $60,000 for prosecutions, and notes upcoming Interstate commerce cases for judicial action. He vows to continue public land frauds prosecutions and recommends a general immunity statute to aid government testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
New York
Wickerstrnm
Cosgress
Supreme Court
Guam Damaged by Quake Hospital Wrecked
Washington cablegram reports a severe Guam earthquake causing major damage to the women's and children's hospital with no casualties. The hospital is described as unrevivable and will need about 6,000 dollars to repair. Guam population about 10,000 natives. Navy maintains a comling station on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Guam
Navy Department
Aero plane drops to earth near Berlin injures captain
A Wright aircraft piloted by Capt. Engelhardt over Johannisthaler field lost balance and plunged to the ground. He was unconscious when found and taken to a hospital. A former naval officer, he had studied under Orville Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Engelhardt
Johannisthat Field
Orville Wright
Prize Winners from South Dakota National Exposition 1909
South Dakota prize winners announced for best corn wheat oats and barley at the 1909 National Exposition in Omaha. Awards include J P Thompson Elisp Point first for ten ears yellow dent corn, George H Whiting Yankton second for ten ears, and multiple firsts with prizes ranging from 12.50 to 50 dollars for various corn and wheat categories among entrants from Orient Hurley Beresford and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax West
Hanner Bros. Hurley
L. OW. Kruger
Orient
George H. Whiting
Yankton
Newburg
Sioux Mulla
J.P. Thorntein
Elie Point
John Laking
Hurley
George H Whiting
Jacob Mees
Alpona
J. le Joups
Clark
Charles P. Schultz
Cavour
Nels Johnson
Mount Vernon
Jess Johnson
Beresford
Charles A. Levint
John Johnayn
Are Jones
Chari
Secant
Brunner Bros
William Soissons
Alpena
Sclasons
Bonester
Auditor reports county tax receipts and expenditures
The auditor shows counties collected 11 086 397 dollars in taxes and spent 10 788 970 dollars in the last fiscal year, leaving a net balance near 200 900 dollars. Many counties hold cash reserves above indebtedness from loans secured by real estate or bonds, while more than 140 000 dollars was spent statewide for care of the poor. Beadle led with 15 269 dollars, Jerauld county as low as 11 dollars. Lawrence topped insane care with 13 480 dollars. Deuel and Sanborn were 9 and 14 dollars respectively. Total state care for the insane was 65 293 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Beadle
Lst
Jerauld
Lawrence
Implement Dealers Bronx Palls convention wows attendees
The Implement Dealers convention at Infinity last week drew the largest crowd in the group's history. Sioux Falls hosted with renewed focus on Te details, 280 dealers attended, and displays impressed both focal and outsider exhibitors. Strong interest suggests no city will host the next annual meeting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronx
Sioux Walls
Focal
Battle Over Homestead Rights In Stanley County
John Holland of Stanley County fights for a homestead on school land in the northern part of the county. The state contends he waived entry rights by long delay after survey and admits state title by leasing the tract. The dispute likely moves to the Interior Department after local office ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Tale Jana Department
United States Land Office
John Holland
Stanley Couuty
Holland
Interior Department
Wreck Near Vivian Causes Delay on Railway Line
A wreck a few miles west of Vivian delayed evening traffic as the mail car rolled into an embankment and the tender derailed. The engine halted on a bridge before a special train moved passengers and mail through. No serious injuries, the mail clerk slightly hurt. Cause undetermined, likely track defect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Vivia
Waubay Elevator Manager J M Long Dies After Train Strike
J M Long an elevator manager was killed near the railroad line when struck by a Milwaukee train. He crawled for help after the impact but died from injuries and cold before dawn. Long was a prominent local businessman and left a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waubay
J. M. Long
Long
Switchmen Leaders Backed by Labor in Northwest Strike
The American Federation of Labor will aid railroad switchmen on strike in the Northwest after a conference with Samuel Gompers and Hawley of the Switchmen’s Union. Labor leaders saluted the move, pledging moral and financial support, while rail officials warned of continued disruption as coal supplies tighten. A broader association movement could bring the railway telegraphers into action if needed. In Minnesota, freight signals improving with 850 cars handled in 24 hours, above normal, as nine engines and extra crews operate in the Twin Cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Olio
Northwest
Samuel Gompers
Rank Lawley
Wnign
North America
Hawley
Gompera
Cie
Great Federation of Labor
Tie
J. J. Dermody
National Order of Railway Telegraphers
Gompers
St. Paul
Minnesota
Twin Cities
Dooley
Sayl Me Dooly
War Dept Hit by Strike Delays Philippine Supply Transport
Washington report on the strike tying up the Dix cargo ship at Seattle. The vessel, due to sail for Manila, is about three fourths loaded with forage and appurtenances for the army in the Philippines. Efforts by Army officers and the U S attorney at Seattle seek relief to move troops and supplies for Luzon maneuvers, with possible use of government troops if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix Walls
Seattle
Washington
D. C
Tne
Northwest
War Department
United States
Dix
Manila
Philippines
Luzon
Miller
Lead City Defeats Suit Over Property Grading
Deadwood South Dakota Lead city won a damage suit in circuit court. Isaac J Krainson claimed property damage in Lead due to improper grading by the city seeking 1500 dollars. Jury returned a verdict for the city on all issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
South Dakota
Lead
Isaac J. Krainson
Kramson
Cure for Eczema Promises Relief from Agonizing Itch
Harry Searle of Little Rock Arkansas recounts twelve months of severe eczema with itching and crusted patches on ankles feet arms and body. After failing at a skin hospital and trying numerous remedies, he found relief after using Cuticura Ointment, Cuticura Soap and Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Searle
Litte Rock
Ark
Potter Drug & Clean, Corp
Bob Propa
Bosom
Bosom, Financial
Stella
Mabel Goimg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom
Black Hills
San Isabel National Forest
Marquette and
Sessemer
Sugar Trust
Capt. Engelhardt
South
Wrack Near Vivian
A.F. OF
S. 10
AID
Switchmen
WAR Dept
Leeds
S. D
Bertie
Nejlie
Cutiura
Western Canada
Deneen
Illinois
Unkiaruhowie
Exnen
Wontara
Onanda
Partlettien
Joenthan
Tinmendon
Geta Wm Gan
Gove
MAC Lachlan Bors
Watertown
Cenadres
George Kryder
Napoleon
Pieapant
TAU
Martines
Scumontia
Lankor
Ameter Kuebangey
Thal Ave
Anu
Miner
Giellata
Mummonds
Wilckennderfers
Peralemone
Smith
Mito
Muscenesie
Iota
Shange
Hennypin Aven
Minneapolis
Mina
Livingston Bros
Stous Bros
Sioux Falls
8. D
Will. Fae & CO
Sisuc Fa
Rhostewowetens
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!