Scientific Farming Sparks Widespread Threshing Plant Explosions
United States Department of Agriculture reports nearly 200 thrashing machines destroyed by explosions last year across eastern Washington Oregon and northern Idaho with about 1 million dollars in losses. Investigation by the Washington Mint Agricultural Experiment Station notes connections to grain mills elevators and industrial plants as the industry hints at causes. Insurance firms in the Northwest hesitated to cover threshing machines amid rising fear of future detonations. Experts now lean toward accidental explosions or unfavorable conditions rather than worker blame.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Oregon
Idatow
Ohio
Washington Mint Agricultural Experiment Station
United States Department of Agri Culture
Hake
Worthwest
Dust explosions risk in threshing alarms agriculture dept
The department of agriculture warns threshing dust from grain or straw can ignite, urging prompt reports of any thrashing machine fires or explosions. Investigations note fine dust suspicions, heat or sparks triggering ignition, with studies planned to prevent such incidents nationwide and in the Northwest Territory.
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Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Yereibbe
Northwest Territory
Hed
Poetamt
Davis
Park
Stop Look Listen Nonsensical Rail Message
A reflective man studies a railroad sign and utters a puzzled view about life. He comments on a proverb urging caution and attention to relationships, work, and personal choices, noting practical consequences of neglecting duties.
Burned by Acid Liniment Claims and Cures
A 68 year old liniment, once common in Michigan households, is referenced as curing injuries and healing wounds. The piece cites A. M. Millard of Cortland New York as almost burned to death by sulphuric acid and claims the liniment removed scars, implying broad external use for backs, wounds, sores, and aches.
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Michigan
A. M. Millard
Cortland
N. Y
Hanford
Barre
Alma College football banquet ends with spirit of cooperation
The Alma College football banquet featured Coach Blea explaining the move from the old army game to a new Man's game. Booster Mr Hoover and Mr Moore urged fan support, stressing that players’ ideals exceed those of fans. Coach Crisp praised college high school collaboration as Alma students pledged to stand by their team in victory or defeat.
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Knight
Bleamaster
Army
Hooper
Alma
H. ©. Moore
Moore
G. 8. Crisp
Alma High School
Alma College
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Jersey
Durham
J. E. Wiggins
Land Roller
John Gallagher
Fred Rowland
C. F. Brown
Houck Farm
Elm Hall
Sumner
Columbus
John Deere
Greenville Moor
J.J. D. Helman Auctioneer
Roy Johnson
Joseph Klees
Oley
Proud’s
J. Bistline
Center St
Bell
Creaser
Arcada Cash Grocery
Alma Michigan
Tniuire
Record Ofice
Wayside Inn
C. BP. Nett
John W. Mertis
Bell Phone
Ponte
Geo. Maiera
Pitan
Olrameter
Bonar
American Mercantile
Bouringer
Saginaw, Mich
Alma State Savings Bank
Banking Department
U. S
National Bank
U.S
Capital Stock
State of Michigan
S. L. Bennett the
Talking Machine Man
Beer Eran
Ifty
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