Mennonites Seek Better Yields and Plain Living in Western Canada
A speaker recalls emigrating from Dakota to Western Canada in 1907 with family. He praises the climate and wheat productivity, notes no oppression, and claims Mennonites follow their creed. The text includes farm financial figures from 1912 to 1915 showing rising receipts and costs per acre, with cash dividends cited for 1925.
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America
Goeth
Dakota
A. D
Canada
Gouth Dakota
Gomcerns
Sahota
Freckles Roney Seek is 18 tats to remove freckien
The note reports an individual named Freckles Roney seeking to remove eighteen tattoos. No additional context or details are provided about motives or methods.
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Roney
Burman Killed as Corona Race Tragedy Claims Five Spectators
Wild Bob Burman died from a fractured skull and crush injuries after his Peugeot crashed at 100 mph, hitting a crowd. Spectators and officials, including Chicagoan Eric Schrader and track policeman W H Speer, were injured. Eddie O Donnell won the 201 mile event with an 86.5 mph average. Burman’s death follows a series of high speed incidents marking the Corona road race finale.
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Corona
Cal
Bob” Burman
Detroit
Micl
Medhaptelan
Eric Schrader
Chicago
W. H. Speer
Burman
Riverside
Schrader Wad
Peugeot
O'Donnell
Bob Burman
Drtyer
Daytona
Fla
San Antonio
Savannah
Imlay City
Mich
Germans Break Through Near Verdun Rail Line
London April 11 German forces pressing west of the Meuse have driven toward the Verdun St. Menehould railway. Hand to hand fighting in the communication trenches south of Dovav has for ten days yielded about 200 yards of captured German trenches. Berlin reports no changes.
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London
Meuse
Prince's
Verdun- St. Menebould
Dovav
Berlin
Ranger Kills U S Soldier in District Arrest Incident
Report says two rangers and Sheriff Al mond tried to arrest 16 African American soldiers after a disturbance in a restricted district house. Three soldiers allegedly attacked the officers as they escorted them to jail. Wade allegedly jumped on Ranger Baner and pressed him during the confrontation.
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Tere
Almond
Wade
Manger Baner
No War With U S Defense Declares Allies Rejected Peace
Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg warned in the reichstag that peace on a basis of destroying Prussian power is impossible without German resistance. He stated misgivings about returning Polish provinces and urged a fight to a finish with guarantees for Europe after the conflict. Congress advanced a massive preparedness bill totaling 34 million dollars, funding arms, fortifications, anti aircraft measures, torpedoes, and munitions production, with major plant upgrades and new weapon systems.
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Berlin
Sayville
S. 1
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Germany
Europe
Canada
Belgium
Teutons
Washington
House
War Department
Congress
New York
Chesapeake Bays
Boston
San Francisco
Hawaii
Philippines
Los Angeles
San Diego
Farm land values soar across United States
Washington reports farm land values rising sharply. Department of Agriculture figures show national values up 25.7 percent over four years and 11.5 percent in the last year. Average value now stands around 40.75 dollars per acre, compared with 38.10 last year and lower amounts in prior years.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Ture
North West
Torpedoed Without Warning in Dutch Waters
A damaged fragment reports a torpedo attack without warning near Rotterdam. It notes a consul's warning and mentions likely casualties or ship losses, with scarce precise details and names unreadable.
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Norway
Rotterdam Hee
Cebmasiaa
Troop Reinforcement Considered for Mexican Border
General Fanston reports improved border conditions and the War Department weighs moving some Texas troops to strengthen expedition lines toward Villa. Rumors are quelled and New Mexico Arizona garrisons remain, as infantry would reinforce lines while cavalry continues frontline pursuit.
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Taton News Service
Washington
Fanston
War Department
Texas
Villa
New Mexico
Arizona
Farm Land Values Jump in United States
Washington reports farm land values rising sharply with a 25.7 percent gain over four years and 11.5 percent last year. Unimproved land averages 45.50 dollars per acre, up from 40.85 a year ago and higher than levels four years earlier, despite few exceptions in the northwest.
Currency limits set in Mexico reorganization plan
Washington reports General Carranza decreed a 500,000,0900 peso paper money cap with $250,000,000 in gold backing. The embassy cites a $17 per capita gold circulation and says the limit will meet commercial needs while clarifying liabilities and aiding treasury reserve planning.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
Mexico City
Department of Hacienda
Treasury
Proof of Submarine Attacks Raises U S Grief
Washington investigates a string of unarmed merchant ship assaults on American crews. The government finds convincing evidence of illegal submarine operations and awaits Berlin’s response plus more data from other sources. Berlin reports heavy French losses as German forces advance near Haupcourt.
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Washington
United States
Ens
Gerard
Wilson
Lansing
Berlin
Stoppped Sale of Cattle and State Building Plans
The article describes a halted cattle sale at Chadron after a state official refused to permit untested animals to be sold. Eight untested cattle were tested and one tubercular animal identified, with six more tests planned at the owner’s expense. It also outlines Nebraska state building plans including a Norfolk hospital addition and facilities at Milford and Grand Island.
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Chadron
State V
McKim
Owen
Chip Ron
Wayside
Board of Control
Norfolk Hospital
J. C. Stitt
Norfolk
Milford
Beatricé Institute For Feeble Minded
Grand Island Soldiers’ Home
When a wife begins weight juggling her husband seeks divorce aid
A married woman starts juggling dumbbells triggering her spouse to seek a divorce attorney. The tale frames marital strain and legal action as a response to the wife's new fitness routine.
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Generel Carranza
General Carranza
Mexican Finances
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Hall
George E. Hall
State Board of Educational Lands
Fiall
State House
State Board of Control
Henry Ford
Nebraska
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Hostetter
Mr Jones
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Leurn CO
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