Sensible plan for county corn variety test at Ames station
The board of supervisors agrees to aid an Ames experiment station plan to test several corn varieties on about thirty acres at the county farm. The test aims for accurate results under uniform conditions and supervision by the experiment station, with no large county license involved and no crop use beyond study. The move mirrors similar efforts in other counties, promising local benefits.
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Kossuth
A Crime Against Humanity In Petrograd Shooting Tragedy
A monstrous crime by the Russian government in St Petersburg last Sunday left hundreds dead and many more wounded as unarmed protesters seeking redress for grievances were fired upon. The peaceful assembly led by a priest and others carried a cross while striking workers marched. reports vary on total casualties, but figures run into the hundreds amid widespread disturbances across the empire.
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St. Petersburg
Need for fundamental courts over Congress on commission powers
Editorial argues Congress should form a competent tribunal for complaints to extend the interstate commerce commission. It contends Congress does not need to study grievances or pass on them, only to provide a hearing body with authority to determine warranted wrongs. The piece notes a Supreme Court finding that current powers were not conferred by law and mentions an agreed case arising in Story County and Nevada.
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Trnstees
Richland Township
Congress
Congressman Hepburn
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Hepburn
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Supreme Court
Bankruptcy case tests homestead exemption before Supreme Court
The Whittemore Champion notes Cullen is fine. A Hartley man forced into bankruptcy included his homestead in assets, but Judge McPherson ruled the homestead could not be included. The bankrupt appeals to the United States Supreme Court. This is the first case to raise the point.
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Hartley
McPherson
Federal Court
United States Supreme Court
Primary law and interstate commission push in 1906 era
Editor notes Governor Cummins supports a Wisconsin style convention primary while Polk County benefits from a prior law. Congressman Hepburn introduces a bill to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission, raising questions about railroad discrimination and presidential approval. The Farmer Institute backs ICC authority and opposes free passes, praising Roosevelt leadership amid family public disputes.
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Wisconsin
General Assembly
Polk County
Farmer’s Institute
Interstate Commerce Commission
Institute
Roosevelt
Editor Peterson sparks mockery in parted partnership notes
A reading of editorials criticizes Peterson for personal attacks on partners who owned the paper. It argues editors should let others define their positions, cites Congress and agitator rhetoric, and notes upcoming Oska Joosa encampment May 16 17 18 with National Commander Blackman and A Smith of Scranton named as department commander contenders.
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Nice
Peterson
Grand Army
Oska- Joosa
Relief Corps
Blackman
A. Smith
Scranton
Christmas excursion fare on C M and St P Ry
Tickets will be sold at fare and one third for round trips between all stations on the C M and St P Ry during Dec 24 25 26 31 1904 and Jan 1 2 1905 with return limit Jan 4 R.1 Hedrick agent. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised for indigestion relief from drug stores.
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