Chinese boycott letter asks unity and restraint across months
A translated circular from Shanghai links a Chinese boycott of American goods to a calendar of months, detailing grievances tied to labor unions and US policies. It urges Chinese men, women, and students to shun American products, recounts past injuries, cautions against repeating acts, and ends with warnings about commerce and retaliation. The piece blends inflammatory rhetoric with calls for disciplined action and mentions other unrelated notes on stock food graft in Iowa.
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Shanghai
China
Dong Sung Ka
America
Chamber of Commerce
Tseng Sen Ching
American Trading Company
Peltin
Telegraph Firm Wins Fight Over Denison Bank Message
Denison cattle dealer E.8 Barnes bought cattle from Schriver Bros. and the deal hinged on a phoned bank draft from Denison. The message claimed the Denison bank would honor Barnes' $8,972 draft for Britt’s Commercial Bank. Schriver Bros. released cattle, then sued after the Denison bank denied the message. The telegraph company argued no bank name appeared to bind it and that Denison to Britt communications protected it. The appeals court reversed an erroneous jury instruction. A second trial considered whether Britt was Schriver’s agent and if the transaction served Schriver’s interests.
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Barnes
Denison
Iowa
Schriver Bros
Bank of Denison
Bank of
Commercial Bank of Britt
Telegraph Company
Shriver Bros
Denison Bank
United States Court of Appeals
Bank of Britt
Schriver
Delinquent accounts advertised to bidder win back
A year ago the Britt Tribune advertised delinquent accounts for sale to the highest bidder. About half paid after notices and ads in their hometown papers. most remaining respondents offered excuses. One resident, Mat Scheigel of Houston, Texas, remains unreached. A new batch will be advertised soon.
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Britt Tribune
Mat Scheigel
Houston
Texas
Fighting the Mail Order Monsea
Clarion merchants unite to curb the National Biscuit Co by urging higher mail order prices or lower merchant prices. Biscuit agents canvassed homes, taking orders claimed to be filled by local shops. Residents, preferring home businesses, support local crackers not trust made and produced locally.
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Clarion
National Biscuit Co
Biscuit Company
Sheriff Sells Whiskey At Public Auction In County
In Atlanta Constitution a Georgia sheriff auctioned confiscated whiskey from a raid on John Blitch's blind tiger. The sale occurred at the county courthouse with public outcry. Emanuel is a dry county. The top bottle brought $1.65. others sold for less. Proceeds went to the school fund.
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Atlanta
Good Advice for Note Swindling Tests
Bancroft Register advises that testing a swindling scheme involves issuing a non negotiable note at signing. It warns to mark bearer or order after the blank line and to name the intended payee, ensuring the note is payable to that person only. It notes that any oral contract does not affect payment unless stated on the note.
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Bancroft Register
Land boom buyers sell Mercer county tracts at six dollars an acre
Four years ago Clear Lake residents bought large Mercer county tracts northwest of Bismarck in a Clarke led boom. Amos Colbuyn and W H Kimball have now sold 640 acre holdings at six dollars an acre, their cost was three dollars. The note suggests subscribing to The Register and Leader for state and legislative news. Also advertised are Galbraith’s Shoe Store sheepskin shoes at one dollar fifty per pair.
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Clear Lake Mirror
Clear Lake
Mercer County
Bismarck
A. D. Clarke
Algona
Amos Colbuyn
W. H. Kimball
Corn and pumpkins yield record per acre in Union township
A Montezuma report in the Register and Leader notes an extraordinary crop on forty acres owned by Fred Stilwell in Union township Poweshiek County. One acre produced 147 bushels of corn and five loads of pumpkins, far above any prior yield. Residents who doubted the claim visited the field and left convinced, calling it a natural wonder.
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Poweshiek County
Montezuma
Register and
Union Township
Fred Stilwell
Holden
Temperance debate stirs Fitchburg clergy views wine use
In Fitchburg Massachusetts Rev. Alexis Stein of Christ's Episcopal church declares belief in the moderate use of wine and beer as the cure for excess. He opposes the American Saloon, urging normal use within home and friendly company as the only path to resolve the liquor question. Additional notices advertise fur buys, livestock for sale, and a small rental listing.
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Fitchburg Mass
Alexis Stein
Christ’s Episcopal Church
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T. P Warrington
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Dickinson
Towo
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Ofice
John Qulbraith
Ctant & van Ness
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W. AE. Ingham
THEO
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Kossuth County State Bank
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J. G. Smith
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J. W. Wadsworth
Burnet Devine
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Myon Souunes
J. W. Hincuon
VA Uli
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Kossuth County
Baneroft Register
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Agt
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Britt
Bailey
Monsea
Georgia
Register and Leader
Des Moines
Galbraith’s Shoe Store
Rug and Carpet Department
Olive Else
North Star
John
Croeders
Temperance
Tue Norwoon
Tawa
Poland
Powelson Bros
Wesley Own
Iowa Central Depot
J. J. McCall
Woodford, Wheeler Lumber Co
Lumber
Court House
State Street
Moore Bros
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St Paul Road
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Chicago
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