Cotton Bolls Begin to Open Across Southern States
The Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin reports progress in cotton ginning across the South. Bolls are opening in extreme southern Oklahoma and some fully grown in Tennessee, with general promise in Texas Oklahoma and Tennessee. Drought and rain patterns affect Alabama Mississippi Georgia Florida and North Carolina with weevil activity noted.
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Associated Press
Washington
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
Florida
South Carolina
Texas
Georgia
North Carolina
Arkansas
Alabama
Louisiana
Debatable Army State Highlighted by Conference
A Moscow conference described grave army troubles after the August 1 offensive and retreat. Officers led a doomed attack while many soldiers watched. Kerensky later conveyed gratitude to President Wilson for his greeting, as speakers urged action to re energize Russia.
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Katherine Breshkovskaya
Peter Kropotkin
Russia
Prince Kropotkin
Wilson
Paris
Havas
Moscow
Kerensky
M. Terestchenko
David R. Francis
America Aids Allies by Spanish Blockade
London reports that America's entry into the war strengthens the allied blockade strategy. England uses the threat to cut coal and food to press Spain to curb pro-German intrigue and halt harboring U boats and Teutonic propaganda.
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United Press
London
America
England
Spain
United States
Germany
New England Fish Exchange and 49 Dealers File Answer
The New England fish exchange and 49 affiliated dealers filed an answer to a government equity suit alleging a restraint of trade in ground fish. They deny conspiracy and any agreement to divide territory or fix prices, arguing nationwide industry scope makes restraint impossible. They cite higher handling costs and sanitary improvements as the reason for increased margins to fishermen and consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Mass
New England Fish Exchange
German Sailor Demands Internment at Hot Springs
Herman Friese, claiming to be a Vaterland sailor, asked U S Marshals to intern him at Hot Springs station for interned German sailors. An immigration officer said internment could not be granted. Friese left for a conference with station officers. He says he has worked in Colorado and this region but cannot earn enough for support.
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Associated Press
Asheville
N. C
Proposed strike of shipbuilders on the Pacific Coast
San Francisco August 29 by International Unions influence nearly 40 000 shipbuilders across Pacific ports. Seattle workers vote over 10 000 for higher wages and better conditions. Portland 3 000 defer to union HQ while San Francisco 25 000 weigh strike action. Union leaders say the federal government should act for fair wages.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Portland
Smith
Michigan
Shields
McKellar
McKeller
Senate
House
Finance Committee
Hardwick
Rice Waste Scraps at Weddings Cited by Colorado Aggie
In Fort Collins Colorado Aug 29 a statistician from Colorado Aggie College estimates an average wedding yields about three pounds of rice per couple. He notes a Sammy in the field consumes about 4200 calories daily and rice provides 1630 calories per pound, suggesting waste could feed a man for a day. He even suggests substituting stones or brick bats for food.
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United Press
Fort Collins
Clo
C. E. Vail
Colorado Aggie College
For Rent Listings Across City Apts and Rooms
A mixed rental page shows numerous for rent listings with addresses and room counts from 5 to 12 rooms. October 1st rates include varied monthly prices such as 75.00 and 40.00, with many 6 to 8 room apartments on Dock Chestnut Walnut Orange Market and nearby streets.
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North 18Th
Chestnut
Ann St
Chestnut St
Dock
Orange
Apt
Castle
Woolcott
Market
South 5Th
Wright
Princess
South 4Th
North 2Nd
South 2Nd
Market Street
Wilder Real Estate and Fire Insurance
Wilder Real Estate and Fire Insurance at 207 Princess Street lists contact phone 631 and offers property sales and fire insurance services.
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Princess Street
Laborers Sought for Carnegie Steel Company in Pittsburgh
Classified ad notes colored laborers needed for Carnegie Steel Company in Pittsburgh with pay starting at 3.60 dollars daily and opportunity for advancement. Transportation provided from Richmond Virginia every Tuesday. Also mentions wholesale Virginia produce and a lost high grey shoe with reward.
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Carnegie Steel Company
Pittsburgh
North Seventh Street
Richmond
Wrightsville Avenue
New York Suffragists Hold Conference in Saratoga
New York State suffragettes meet in Saratoga for a two day session to plan a campaign for the November election. Noted attendees include James W Gerard and Mayor John Purroy Mitchel who will address the convention tonight. Governor Charles Whitman and Frank A Vanderlip are set to speak tomorrow night.
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United Press
Saratoga
N. Y
New York State
James W.gerard
Germany
John Purroy Mitchel
New York City
Charles Whitman
Frank A. Vanderlip
The
National City Bank
Red Cross membership tops 3.5 million nationwide
Washington reports the American Red Cross has reached 3,500,000 members and grows by 25,000 to 100,000 daily. Headquarters list 2,400 chapters across 2,400 cities and territories. Illinois leads with 514,108 members and Pennsylvania follows with 346,960.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Red Cross
Illinois
Pennsylvania
New Town Site Reopened on Shoshone Project in Wyoming
In pursuance of orders from Secretary Lane of the Interior a new town site is reopened today on the Shoshone project in northern Wyoming located on a branch of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line between Billings and Lowell. The town will be named and is expected to become the center for a large development.
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Wyoming
Billings
Mont
Lane
Department of ‘the Interior
Lowell
Pines
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Wilmington, N.C
Kime
Messenger Service
Poetal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
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Queen City Cycle Co
Gordon’s
Motte Business College, Inc
Home Saving Bank
L. Mazer
S. 5Th Street
Philadelphia
Mechanics Home Association
Old and Strong
B. L. Stock
Walker Taylor
W. M. Cumming
Sun
Foltz & Kendrick
J. T. Gordon
Virginia
Bear
Moise Co
Farris’ Bakery
Grand Theatre
D. R. Foster & Co
Matte Business College, Inc
Eldg
Grace Street
Waterman
Shand’s Grocery
Fourth and Nun
South Side
Castle Streets
Church ST
M. C. Darby & Co
P. G. Sellars
Wilmington
Market Streets
Howard & Wells
Charnes Finkelstein
South Front Street
Mette Business College, Inc
Harriss Typewriting and Advertising Company
Sun Tf
Cantonment Columbia
S. C
Walker Electric and Plumbing Company
W. B. Gooper
Wilmington, N. C
Peoples Savings Bank
Dredmil
Peoples’ Savings Bank
Front and
Princess Streets
Mutual
Lumina
Cape Fear
North Front Street
L. Dickinson
Princess Building
New York
YIN Red Cross
W. B. Thorpe & CO
Water and Ann Streets
the Home Savings Bank
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