Wheat lands of Western Canada an attraction
The article urges immigration to Western Canada farms as a solution to Europe’s grain shortage. It highlights vast land, entry fees, and railway land options, while challenging false conscription claims and praising voluntary Canadian support and devotion. Ottawa’s Superintendent of Immigration is noted as the contact.
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Western
Canada
United States
Europe
Dominion
Rochester
N. Y
Great Britain
Ottawa
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Weatherman’s Guide Irreverent Note Sparks Debate
A Boston Evening Transcript item quips about women's comfort and public spaces, noting that stylish women must endure standing, while a man prefers not to ride streetcars if he is handsome. The remark draws attention to social expectations and urban transit norms.
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Lot
Boston Evening Transcript
PENSE ECONOMY AND VERA CRUZ UPDATE
Forest fires spread across Arkansas leaving counties devastated as military action winds down in Vera Cruz. President Wilson weighs reduction of government expenses next year aiming for a coordinated budget system with the treasury secretary in Congress to explain estimates.
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Union News Service
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Vera Cruz Peaceful Transfer Ends U.S. Occupation
Brigadier General Funston with 6000 infantry and marines moved from Vera Cruz on Monday as Gen Candido Aguilar's forces took charge. The Crisbal carried the first American relief contingent leaving at 1 50 p m. Evacuation proceeded without clash and Mexicans entered without disturbing the peace.
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Vera Cruz
Funston
Candido Aguilar
United States
Crisbal
Nho
Forest fires spread across Arkansas state wide
Fire outbreaks began in the Ozark region and now burn in nearly all areas of Arkansas. Only Fayetteville and its immediate surroundings remain fire free as drought conditions keep vegetation tinder dry. Governor Hays says he cannot deploy the state militia for firefighting, fueling public distrust.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Ozark
Fayetteville
Hays
Colorado plots to reassert sovereignty in coal regions
Denver reports that Colorado intends to reassert state sovereignty in coal mining districts held by federal troops for nearly seven months. The legislative committee's May extra session report to Gov. Am ons offers advice on actions after withdrawal of federal troops and the governor's request for guidance.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
General Assembly
E. M. Ammons
Referendum Ballots Mailed by Nebraska Teachers Group
Superintendent Graff acting as secretary mails referendum ballots to 3400 Nebraska members. Votes due by December 4. Elections will fill a vice president treasurer and executive committee. 1913 meeting details to be set. R J Barr of Grand Island is the sole presidential nominee.
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Omaha
Neb
Graff
State Teachers’ Association
Nebraska
J. Barr
Grand Island
Salvatore Franco Convicted of Murder in Second Degree
In Nelson Nebraska the Salvatore Franco jury found him guilty of murder in the second degree for killing Antonio Turco at the Portland cement works in October. A motion for a new trial has been filed.
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Nelson
Neb
Salvatore Franco
Antonio Turco
Portland
Casualty List Details Good Hope Sinking
London reports a casualty list for the British cruiser Good Hope sunk November 1 in the battle off Chile with German cruisers. The crew excluding officers totals 887 men.
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London
Wich
Chile
Revolutionary plot strands reach Duma figures in Petrograd
Semiofficial Petrograd report says police uncovered a revolutionary plot involving several Duma members. A number of arrests have been made.
Radical reform urged in U S compulsory education drive
Mrs Ella Flage Young, superintendent of Chicago public schools, urged radical reform at the national league of compulsory education convention in Detroit. She warned that without new methods children cannot be kept in school.
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Detroit
Mich
Ella Flage Young
Chicago
National League of Compulsory Education
Kansas Wheat Crop Valued At 151 Million In 1914
Kansas reports 1914 wheat yield of 180 924 885 bushels with a value of 151 583 032 dollars. The 1909 crop ranked second at 75 941 000 dollars, showing 1914's value nearly double the next highest.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Kansas Board of Agriculture
University Cadet Commander Bowman Stationed at Vera Cruz
Lieutenant E. M. Bowman former University of Nebraska cadet commander for three years is now stationed with his regiment at Vera Cruz. He writes to friends here that war with Mexico is not imminent unless hot-headed men on both sides push conflicts too far. He does not expect an extreme.
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Lincoln, Neb
State Military Department
E. M. Bowman
Univerity of Nebraska
Vera Cruz
Mexico
News From Over the State: What Is Going On Here and There
Statewide items of interest across Nebraska are highlighted, detailing events, developments, and notable happenings. The column surveys civic, agricultural, and cultural news with brief notes on local impact and upcoming activities.
Coming Events New Nebraska exhibitions and meetings listed
Annual exhibition of Nebraska Art association at Lincoln during December first three weeks. State suffrage committee meets in Omaha December 3 and 4. Irrigation congress in Bridgeport December 2 to 4. Central Nebraska Poultry Association in Kenesaw November 30 to December 6. Farmers congress in Omaha December 8 to 10. Hotel Clerks convention in Lincoln December 16 and 17. County Poultry association show in Pawnee City December 16 to 19. Farmers Society of Equity convention in Omaha December 8 to 10. State Bar association meeting in Lincoln December 28 and 29.
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Nebraska Art Association
Lincoln
Omaha
Irrigation Congress
Bridgeport
Central Nebraska Poultry Association
Kenesaw
Farmers’ Congress
Hotel Clerks’ Association
County Poultry Association
Pawnee City
State Bar Association
Disease Threatens Corn Huskers Fingers In Nebraska
A Nebraska report warns of a new finger nail disease from vegetable poisoning contracted by huskers working bare handed. The illness spreads in warm fall weather and late rains. gloves and strong hand cleaning with carbolic soap are advised to prevent nail loss.
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Lincoln
Weeping Water Football Party Injured in Tecumseh Crash
Seven Weeping Water high school players and a party of eight were traveling to Pawnee City when a wheel broke causing a car to crash into a ditch near Tecumseh. John Mitzpatrick suffered the most serious injuries and may not recover.
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Tecumseh
Weeping Water
Pawnee City
John Mitzpatrick
Car Crash Near Hartington Claims Gillilan Life
Frank Gillilan, a prominent Hartington area farmer and stock raiser, died when his car rolled over on a hill four miles southwest of Hartington. Two passengers, Harry Thompson of Wausa and E. J. Holstrom, a tailor, were injured in the crash.
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Hartington
Frank Gillilan
Harry Thompson
Wausa
E. J. Holstrom
Gillilan
Explosion Crashes Car After Gasoline Prank in Preston
Falls City report says Mr and Mrs Al Pyle were in the W O W hall when prankster youths flooded their car with gasoline. A match sparked an explosion starting the fire. Lincoln report notes officers Rock and Hanning were shot while pursuing three burglars at a grocery on North Seventeenth Street.
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Falls City
al Pyle
Preston
W. O. W. Hall
Mr. Pyle
Lincoln
Neb
Frank Rock
E. C. Hanning
Seventeenth
U Streets
Williams
North
Seventeenth Street
Bridgeport Prepares for Irrigation Congress Crowd
Bridgeport gears up to host a three day irrigation congress from December 2 to 4 drawing a large regional audience and speakers. Local officials expect substantial attendance and related events in the city.
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