Listed corn survey urged by South Dakota farmer
A southeastern South Dakota farmer asks why bulletin material on listed corn has not been publicized and notes that over 50 percent of corn in his region is listed. He cites eight to fifteen bushels per acre gains from listed corn and urges the State College to investigate and promote the method, with agronomist A N Hume agreeing that a statewide survey is needed.
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South Dakota
The
State College
Iowa
Nebraska
A. N. Hume
Agronomist
Gronna Advocates Woman Suffrage In North Dakota
Senator A J Gronna predicts adoption of woman suffrage in North Dakota within twenty years. He notes broad support across societies, limited opposition in German settlements, cites women voting on school issues and two state superintendents as proof of readiness. He also discusses corn planting studies and soil experiments by the Agronomy Department.
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North Dakota
C. S
A. J. Gronna
Agronomy
The Truth About Colorado Woman Suffrage Debate
A defense of Colorado woman suffrage arguing it strengthens democracy and household life. It condemns opponents as predatory and asserts women’s ballot enhances civic responsibility, governance, and social order. The piece insists women now enfranchised will boost government as a home in spirit and practice.
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Colorado
Crops For Buffalo County Urges Mixed Farming
R L H of Buffalo County asks for pamphlets on suitable crops and a soil survey. A N Hume replies with bulletins and lists Buffalo County crops: cultivated crops like corn grain sorgum and potatoes, small grains such as wheat oats barley, and legumes including red clover, sweet clover, and Canada field peas. Emphasizes rotation of small grains then legumes to improve feed, moisture use, and soil organic matter. notes no county soil survey exists and urges action.
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R. L.H
Buffalo County
State College
A. N. Hume
Canada
Women vote impact on Chicago election noted
The Public notes that good women, though faulted as citizens, and men as worse, influenced the Chicago election. Over 158 000 women or 73 percent of registered voted while 72 percent of men did. The vote was heralded as the most orderly in Chicago for years with Illinois seeing women swarm to the polls and reform measures gaining leverage. Over a thousand saloons outside Chicago were closed.
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Chicago
Weather and farming notes from the Liberty area
Fine weather keeps farmers busy as residents report local visits, Easter exercises, and community events. Among notes are meetings at Odegaard schoolhouse, farm visits near Mott and Hettinger, and a Cook Farmers Club gathering with plans for April 22nd.
Rural Carrier Examination at Lemmon and Bison May 9 1914
The United States Civil Service Commission announced an open competitive examination for rural carriers in Perkins County at Lemmon and Bison on Saturday May 9 1914. The notice specifies locations and date for eligible applicants to compete for positions.
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Lemmon and Bison
Perkins County
United States Civil Service Commission
Rural letter carrier examinations and eligibility rules
The notice outlines age and domicile requirements for examinations for rural letter carrier or related postal positions. Applicants must be 18 or older with waivers for honorably discharged service. Applications are filed with the local board or postmaster, or the United Civil Service Commission in Washington DC. Examinations occur in the county of the applicant, with direct paper shipment from the mission to examination sites.
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Ofice County
United Civil Service Commission
Ington
D.C
Washi
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