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Newspaper

Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1917

Page

6

Millukoff Seen Shaping Russian Mind for Stand and Reform

The article portrays KNOWS MILIUKOFF as quietly shaping a state of mind in Russia to enable the people to take a stand. It notes his two visits to the U.S., expertise in international law, and influence as a future minister of foreign affairs. It highlights his caution, philanthropy, and respect for Jewish communities amid Bulgarian and Balkan tensions.

Russia Macedonia Weir Guest Milluko Millukom Millukoff Bilgiria United States Akitukom

Murkerson Twins Boost Arkansas Family To Twelve

In Okolona Arkansas two twin boys were born to Mr and Mrs Aleck Murkerson of Dobyville making the family’s twine siblings. The fourth set in less than three years tightens a growing line as the Murkerson brood reaches twelve with the mother aged thirty three.

Twive Okolona Ark At Mrai Aleck Murkerson Dobyville Murkerson

This traveler could have used an ark headline fragment

A garbled travel passage mentions a bizarre cargo brought to New York by Feril in and Bartels from Brazil, listing exotic animals and odd items. The text is incomplete with many misspellings and unclear context.

New York Ferilin Bartels Brazil

Rise and Fall of a Mississippi Town in Prairie Era

A fragmented historical note traces the rise of Grand Rapids as the favored county seat over Lapierre in early Mississippi river country. It describes logging camps, lumber jacks, population shifts around 1000 residents, and the relocation of business activity after a courthouse contest.

Ile Gilice Poxtatlhe Lapriirie Mississippi Severn Elf Grand Tijilds Lapiaire Elielawn

Prisoner Pleads for Move to Penitentiary Home

A Pueblo man known as Half Breed, 27 years into six prison terms, seeks transfer to the penitentiary saying he has served long enough and is treated well. He faces no burglary charge and awaits district court action with a fate tied to his fate and future.

Alamos Wien Balet

Labor and crops face ruin from labor shortages

The article argues labor scarcity will ruin crops this year, noting two peak periods requiring heavy manual work. It discusses roles for farmhands, drivers, and teamsters, urging willing workers and urging farmers to recruit volunteers to sustain harvests and processing.

Rotation of Grape Report Highlights Agricultural Practices

A report details rotation practices across farms in the Neem Dakota region, noting disintegration and mixed crops. It cites yields including 29% wheat and corn after manure, plus oats, barley, rye, and alfalfa metrics, and explains how each field’s rotation is managed with annual accounts.

Erone

Barley Prospects Largely Favor Barley Over Corn

Article discusses grain prices and farmer profits noting barley often yields more income than oats or corn. It cites price incentives, machinery use, and the feed value of barley for dairy farmers, with emphasis on barley's profitability for producers.

Fineia Harlow Althouc

Wisconsin Experiment Association Barley Yields Report

The Wisconsin Experiment Association reports average barley yields for members in 1918 at 81 bushels and 1914 at 92.2 bushels, based on over 260 members. Highest yields listed include 60 55 62 and 46 bushels, with writers noting the last season was very good for barley though some higher figures may exist.

Qeeartine Wieronsin Experiment Association Avernee Wikconain J. Gar. Ind

Harvard awards Burr scholarship to Silow of Stoneham

William B Silow of Stoneham wins the We Princis H Burr scholarship at Harvard University. The four year fund pays 925 annually to an undergraduate who combines scholarship leadership and athletics. Dean Yeomans and Dean Briggs selected Silow who played guard on the football team.

Harvard Curbridge Mass William B. Silow Stoneham Princis H. Burr Harvord University Frank Burr Scholir Dean Yeomans Doin Briggs Snow

Barley Declines as Bread Ingredient and Feeds Source

The article notes barley’s decline as a human food across centuries, with Norway and Sweden using it in thick breads. Barley flour lacks bread quality unless mixed with wheat, and its kernels are tough for animals unless crushed. It remains mainly a stock feed and is rarely a staple in American kitchens.

Norway Sweden

Buried Coin Will and Brass Heap Details

Fragmentary 19th century notice describes a will claiming burial of a coin and offering half to the finder. It names a Bryan and a Miller, notes dates in October 183, and mentions Centralia and a wall tomb. The text is garbled but indicates a buried hoard and contested provenance.

Tirvan Nike Dulso Walla Howe

Dog Rescued From Net In Abandoned House

A dog was rescued from a net in an abandoned house after neighbors and a grocer reported hearing distress. Rescue workers located the trapped animal and freed it, with no further injuries noted.

Ruth Lee

Pupils Outspell Parents In School Spelling Contest

In a school contest at Ye Jeferson school eighth graders defeated their parents. Students Jotanna Mad sen Rene Lechner and Eth Biliey spelled longest and stood last after a long match.

Acon Wasi Monders Ye Jeferson School Gebo Clarence Tinos Stoo Oppsite Darby Australia Jotanna Madsen Rene Lechner Hth Biliey

Long Atlantic voyage of Westgate ends in New York

The Westgate, loaded with chalk, completed a 110 day trans Atlantic passage from Tandon. Gales stripped sails and left the ship adrift before new canvas was fitted. After burning at sea on March 24 she finally reached New York with Captain Htecle Nnully aboard. A crewman was taken off ill.

Westgate New York Tandon Atlantic Mike Barbutow Capuily Marlon Lee

Bear Invades Covten Station Farms

A large bear terrorizes Covten Station farms, killing sheep and pigs and frightening residents. Despite multiple hunts, the animal escapes into swamps, with reports it may be the circus escapee Princess Amme from seven years ago.

Covten Amme

Insure Your Corn With Early Testing Campaign

Farmers urged to test every corn ear before planting to avoid losses at harvest. Messages emphasize quick, easy testing with kits and county agent guidance, promising higher yields and reduced waste by identifying weak or dead ears early.

Wevietim Luis Hoy

By-Product Stock Feeds and Farm Profit Concerns

A discussion notes by products from food manufacture such as malt and grain feeds can be wasted but useful as stover feeds. It argues farmers should optimize nutrition by selecting feeds with highest economic value and labeled protein content to maximize feeding efficiency and profitability.

Fanning and Grading Seed Barley

Seed barley quality emphasized with focus on uniform size and maturity timing. Discusses sorting kernels by size and weight to improve germination and harvest results, noting challenges in achieving even plums and uniform ripening across seed lots.

Wright

Rotation Leases and Soil Conservation Debate

A reflective piece urges stronger tenancy rules to stabilize land use and protect posterity. It argues tenants should settle down rather than abandon titles, warns against lax attitudes, and stresses soil must be fed for higher grain yields. It criticizes distant colleges for timid conservation preaching and calls for forthright, practical guidance.

Mississippi River

Kill the Weeds in Spring Plowing and Crops

Agricultural notice urges destroying weeds before planting. It notes sowing should follow plowing for grains and early crops, and warns that weed germination can be profitable to manage. Emphasizes labor saved by preplant weed destruction and reduced competition during crop growth.

Chifleott Agriculturial In Charge Washington, D.C

Loss From Bad Roads and Road Improvement Urged

The U S Department of Agriculture estimates farmers nationwide lose 50 million dollars annually due to market timing and poor roads. Rich agricultural regions suffer from bad roads, hindering marketing and stressing the push for good roads as a guarantee of continued prosperity.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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