June Crop Report Highlights Wheat and Oats Shifts
The weekly crop summary notes winter wheat condition lower than last month while spring wheat shows gains from a year ago. Spring wheat acreage fell about 2.51 million acres, with 13 of 19 states reporting reductions and Washington up. Winter wheat average condition stands at 70.1 on June 1, with May gains in several states and rainfall impacting yields. Oats acreage and condition show mixed changes, while apples and peaches vary by state. Drought concerns grow in the Carolinas and Gulf districts as rains ease elsewhere and harvesting begins in Missouri and Kansas.
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Washington
Minnesota
South Dakota
North Dakota
Iowa
Oregon
Michigan
Illinois
Kaniag
Indiana
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Califor
Penn
Haree
New York
Ohio
Mims
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Netra
Dinors
Tee
North
Caraliga
Mihi
Maine
Wanwas
Kinin
Tennesuri
Tno
Agian
Weather Bureau
Missley
Hingis and
Ludidana
Carolinas
Central
West Gulf
Miswouri Valley
Consin
Missouri
Laine
Kansas
Pacific
May records set in Chicago crisis reports and varied events
May saw fifty personal crisis reports in Chicago, setting a local record. Other items note Emperor William testing an alcohol motor plow, a Topeka school policy against employing married women teachers, a 104 year old Montauk resident marrying again, rising ice prices due to no strike and water shortage, the arrest of Louis D Auri gnac in Tunis, and postmaster salary changes across several Kansas towns including Florence. Also reported is a Kansas fight in Tenneworth between Theodore Ficks and Cary Nichols with Nichols wounded.
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Chicago
Emperor William
Kndinen
Topeka
Lonard
Townsend Miller
Jamaica
Mar
Chicago Ice Trust
Louis D'Aurignac
Madame Humbert
Humbert-Crawford
Tunis
Humbert
Yaghwan
Kansan
Clifton
Colby
Columbus
Concordia
Downs
Ellinwood
Ellis
Enterprise
Eric
Fredonia
Florence
Kan
Tenvenworth
Theodore Ficks
Cary Nichols
Field
Nichols
Postal currency bill to issue post checks up to one dollar
A committee proposed a postal currency plan authorizing the Postmaster General to issue post checks in fixed denominations not above one dollar in five and ten cent multiples. The checks would be payable at money order offices with a fee, and could be transformed into a money order by stamping and naming the payee. An adverse report, though, found details impractical though the general idea is supported, with potential favorable action in Congress.
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Congress
Committee On Post Offices and Postfonds
Washington
Committee of Postal and Treasury
Bumper Grain Crop Forecast by St Paul Officials
Farling president Earling and St Paul executives say Northwest states Minnesota Wisconsin North Dakota and South Dakota will yield bumper grain crops. Inspections show record potential across Minnesota Wisconsin South Dakota and adjacent regions through lines of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad. Farmers optimistic. earnings outlook rises with expected harvest prosperity.
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Northwest
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Chicaxo
St. Paul Road
Mr. Earling
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Town
South Wakata
Ruthwest
South Dakota
St. Paul
Ten Killed In A Tornado Near Lake Park Mina
Ten people died and many were hurt when a tornado swept twelve miles north of Lake Park Mina. The storm damaged a three mile by two mile area, destroying nine farmhouses and injuring residents. The Spanfels church and several small buildings were demolished as crops and outhouses suffered extensive ruin. Lake Park Minnesota is a western town of about 600 on the Northern Pacific line near Beecher County.
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Mina
Qelock
Span- Fels
Lake S’ark
Minnesota
Moorhead
Fargo
N. C
Northern Pacific
Beecher County
Spangels
Lake PY
Roseburg Man Shot Dead in Irritated Road Encounter
Indiana wire dispatch reports a Roseburg man shot dead and a companion wounded when four travelers faced two men in a buggy demanding a stolen robe flynet and whip. Lacey died from a breast wound, Gottschall was wounded in the arm as the assailants opened fire near the Hoseburg pike. The other two escaped as darkness hid the attackers.
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Tomes Lacey
Jacob Gottschall
Hoseburg
Marion
Charles Slederbeck
Henry Poe
Gottschall
Lacey
Roseburg
Mulion
Carrie Barnes
Queer town names and world language tongue twisters
A collage of odd town names from around the world and languages invites amusement as readers list Welsh Scottish Hawaiian and Transvaal placenames. The piece blends curiosities with brief anecdotes and humorous exchanges about names and pronunciation.
The Janitrix Word Sparks Courtroom Laughs
A New York Telegram remark recounts a man’s boast of inventing the word janitrix to insult a janitress at a public school. He imagines the fallout as neighbors laugh, a possible court summons, and the janitress taking lawful action with dignity.
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Herald Square
Janitrix
Hall's Catarrh Care and Quips From The Era
A collage of marketing quips and quotes. Includes Hall's Catarrh Care promoted as internal remedy, price 75 cents, and assorted humorous asides. Mentions Longfellow, Piso's Cure testimonial by R H Seidel, and Gladstone and Confucius quotes with contact details for a stamp catalog in Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Hall
Doctors Fail Dear Mrs Pinkham Letter Reveals Pain
A reader describes two years of constant pain after marriage. The doctor claimed a turned womb caused inflammation and prescribed remedies, sparking questions about medical handling, diagnosis, and patient care in a period publication. The letter reflects scrutiny of women’s health treatment and medical authority.
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Mrs. Pinkham
Yellow Clothes Unsightly And Buddhist World Count
An advertisement promotes Red Creme Ball Blue to keep clothes white. It notes a 2 oz package sold for five cents. It also cites religious demographics, stating Buddhists number 420 million and Christians about 408 million.
Al Cushion Rubber Stamps and Supplies Ad
An old advertisement offers cushion rubber stamps and printing stamps in various types. It invites readers to request catalogs and price lists, provides a box address in Indiana, and includes a jumble of unclear extra phrases likely from OCR.
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AIX
Alec
Fort Wayne
Ind
Pristingaur
Datere
Courtship Too Expensive: Engagement Broken for Marriage Funds
A Philadelphia Press quip notes Tess and Jess discuss an engagement that appears perfectly devoted but has ended so the groom can amass money to enable their marriage. The joke hinges on the costly realities of courtship and the couple's financial maneuvering.
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Tess
Jess
Philadelphia Press
Ball Blue and Red Cross Hall Blue Marriage Note
Fragmentary OCR text references a marriage doubt and wedding congratulations or sympathies. It mentions Timkinse and Simkine with a Chicago Post tone. Reading suggests a brief social note about nuptial announcements and reactions.
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Simkine
Timkinse
Chicago Post
Entertaining Exchange in Yonkers Statesman Note
A dialogue contrasts opinions on entertainment value. She is described as non entertaining, while he affirms appeal. The piece notes she can entertain herself for hours, reflecting local voice and wit from Yonkers Statesman.
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Yonkers Statesman
Shakento Four Shoes Alle Ease Ad
Advertises Shakento Four Shoes Alle Ease powder for feet to relieve corns bunions swelling and sweating. Claims fit improves with use and claims its availability at druggists and shoe stores for 28 cents. Sample sent free to Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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Allen 8
Olmsted
LeRoy
N.Y
Proofreader Seeks Job. Publisher Says No Proofreaders
The man asks for a proofreading position but the publisher replies they have already paid all their proofreaders. He is told they are publishing only lectator ies now, hinting at a shift in content. This fragment carries a humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Press.
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Philadelphia Press
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