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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1906

Page

7

Russia Proposes Reform of Primary Education System

M Walman the minister of education presented to the cabinet a plan to reform Russia s primary schools. The proposal abandons the old policy linking education to revelation and calls for central government support and minimum teacher salaries in zemstvo and local schools. It also aims to expand teacher training institutions and raise allowances to existing ones to overcome a shortage of qualified teachers.

St. Petersburg M. Walman Russia Perso

Gypsy moths Threaten Maine Forests Prompt Entomology Action

United States Agent Dexter M. Rogers reports a large infestation of gypsy moths in Maine, alarming pine and spruce stands in Kittery and Eliot. He warns of rapid tree death within a year and notes Maine seeks legislation to enhance cooperation with national efforts to wipe out the outbreak.

Boston United States Dexter M. Rogers National Bureau of Entomology Maine Bureau Southwetern Kittery Eliot Rogers Bureau of Entomology Therm

Remarkable parallel linked to two Civil War veterans

Battle Creek news notes a striking coincidence in the deaths of General William T M Shefter and farmer Thomas Ford of La cey township born the same day in Galesburg. They enlisted, mustered out, died, and were buried on the same dates, within hours of each other.

Battle Creek Mich William ™. Shefter Thomas Ford Lacey Township Galesburg

Retailers Should Look Out for Adulterated Goods

Madison reports Dairy and Food Commissioner Emery warns against selling adulterated goods before the Jan 1 federal pure food law takes effect. He notes that shipping adulterated products across state lines will be a serious offense and cites 100 state prosecutions this year. Ann Arbor relates to Trigon fraternity members speaking after the fatal shooting of John Fraser caused by an accidental discharge from a revolver in Detroit during a target firing.

Madison Wis Dairy and Emery Ann Arbor, Mich Trigon Fraternity John Fraser Fraser Cass Lightener Detroit

Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa

The forecast calls for generally fair conditions in Illinois and Indiana. Lower Michigan may see light showers or snow flurries. Wisconsin expects snow flurries. Iowa should remain fair.

Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

Markets Report Chicago Grain Prices November 27

Chicago Board of Trade quotations list wheat corn and oats with open high low and close values for December May July and other contracts. Prices show minimal shifts with Dec wheat around 73% to 78% and corn near 42% to 44% while pork and ribs figures appear with a broad range.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

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