Indiana Farmhand Advocates Farm Life Reform
An Indiana farmhand writes to President Roosevelt urging Country Life Commission reforms. He argues for eight hour workdays, organized farm operations, better home sanitation, education for farmers, and businesslike farming to keep children on the land. The commission asks for more letters and may meet the writer during its Indiana visit.
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Indiana
Washington
Roosevelt
Country Life Commission
L. H. Bailey
Crop Report Details Widespread Drought Effects September
The September crop report, by Commissioner M C Rankin, notes extreme heat and drought across the state. Early corn remains 200% quality before drought damage. water scarcity hurts stock and harvests. Tobacco and potatoes suffer. wheat planting and ground preparation are minimal. Pastures are short. late crops and grasses show severe drought impact with scattered rain in a few areas. Several counties report diminished yields and drought damage across corn, tobacco, and vegetables.
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M. C. Rankin
Rawr
Dore
Bourbon
Clark County
J W. Duncan
Madison County
Powell County
Boowan
Stein-Bloch Brings World Fashion to Your Wardrobe
The brand collects the finest fashion and fabrics from across the fashionable world for shoppers who seek quality and variety.
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Stein-Bloch
Dry Weather Hurts Pastures Plowing Hard in Wheat Areas
The text notes harsh drought impacting pastures with soil so dry that plowing is nearly impossible. Light rain brings some relief as farmers resume plowing for wheat and rye, though early corn appears in poor condition.
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Wolfe
Bryan Praised For Warm Welcome On Nebraska Campaign Day
William J. Bryan completed the second day of a Nebraska tour in Hebron on Oct. 1. He delivered 22 speeches across three congressional districts, drawing larger and more enthusiastic crowds than earlier in the trip. Bryan stressed backing Democratic nominees and defended the party's bank deposit guaranty while debating fire insurance opposition in Columbus and other towns.
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Nebraska
Hebron
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Congress
Washington
Senate
House
Columbus
Coal Fleet Held Up Due to Kanawha River Levels
Gallipolis Ohio October 1 Hopes of coal men faded as the Kanawha river rise failed to lift the Ohio stage by more than three feet. No coal will be shipped until nine feet of water develops. Stranded ferries at Straight Ripple Proctorville Ashland and Ironton will resume trips and light draught packets between Gallipolis and Louisville.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Great Kanawha River
Straight Ripple
Proctorville
Ashland
Ironton
Louisville
Pittsburg
Timeless hooks echo ancient fishery debate
An exchange argues a point by noting the fish hook’s shape has remained unchanged for 2,000 years, while dismissing the comparison with the fish itself as trivial. The remark underscores a fascination with design continuity in ancient and modern fishing.
Creel Resigns as Mexican Ambassador to US
Mexico City reports Enrique C. Creel resigns as ambassador to the United States to devote himself to governing Chihuahua. The post’s successor is not yet named. Rumor says Creel will join Diaz’s cabinet as minister of government colonization and industry, replacing Olgario Malina. Creel is described as pro American.
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Mexico City
Enrique C. Creel
United States
Senor Creel
Chihuahua
Washington
Ambassador Creel
Diaz
Olegario Malina
Sener Creel
Jerome After Gamblers
District Attorney Jerome subpoenaed 15 well known sporting men tied to gambling bars to answer questions about Tenderloin conditions. Most surrendered keys to their establishments and allowed inspections anytime. He said open gambling was believed to be more widespread this summer along the Great White Way.
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Jerome
New York
Folk Attacks Senate In Missouri Campaign Speech
Governor Joseph W. Folk attacked the U S Senate as corrupt, saying it rivals the Missouri legislature and St. Louis municipal assembly in bribery. He cited his past work as circuit attorney and governor and pledged to continue the fight if Democrats reelect him.
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Folk
Senate
Golden City
Joseph W. Folk
United States Senate
Missouri Legislature
St. Louis
Missouri
He Proved His Courage in a Small Town Tale
A young woman challenged her sweetheart to perform a brave deed before marriage. He courageously pursued a bold act and proved himself when she declared him the bravest man she had ever met, according to the Senoia Enterprise-Gazette.
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Senoia Enterprise-Gazette
Carefully Screened Coal Promises Pure Heat At Fair Price
All coal offered is carefully screened to be free from dirt and dust. The coal is presented as the best heat provider with no charge for waste. Buyers are urged to call or telephone for purchase.
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Viser Mian
Creel
Foster’s
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