Increasing Wealth in the West Brings Richer Farmers Prospects
A New York financial letter notes wealth in the Western states has grown so large that even record crops can be funded without strain. It predicts the West, including the Mississippi and Missouri valleys, will increasingly lend money to move crops from the Southwest and Northwest. Analysts estimate US farmers may gain at least 300 million dollars this year, with transportation firms also poised for earnings as crops move to markets, contributing to a total national gain well over a thousand million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geod
West
New York
Europe
Mississippi Valley
Missouri Valley
United States
Vanderlip
National Bankers’ Association
Washington
The American Grape Industry and Its Vast Scope
A historical overview of grape cultivation in the United States detailing production by state California leads with 30 million gallons of wine and 35 million dollar investment. Notes vast by products from pomace to dyes and soap and the potential gains from utilizing grape wastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Kansas
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Oklahoma
Illinois
Indiana
Georgia
Iowa
California
Fresno
Chautauqua
New York
Husmann
Coal tar colored oleomargarine sparks Navy scandal
Investigation confirms oleomargarine colored with coal tar dye supplied to League Island navy yard ships and hospitals. Dr Warren and Dr Wiley testify dye colors butter, Roosevelt review, DoJ involvement. Affected producers face arrests as efforts push toward uncolored butter and consumer education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Navy Yard
Pennsylvania Dairy, and Food Commission
Warren
Roosevelt
Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Department of Justice
John Adams Authored Motto E Pluribus Unum
The statement notes John Adams as the author of the motto E Pluribus Unum. It identifies Adams and the famous national motto historically associated with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Gasoline engines gain footing on farms and homes
Gasoline engines, praised for reliability and easy operation, are replacing steam and horse power on farms and small businesses. The devices start at a moment’s notice, require little skilled labor, and handle tasks from ensilage cutting to water pumping at low cost.
Incredible Chicken Farm Trains Birds for Farm Labor
A rugged farmer boasted of a hundred acre setup with ten thousand chickens trained to weed, thin beets and turnips, harvest seed wheat, and cover crops at night. The birds allegedly worked rows, laid eggs in crates, and even outpaced a hired man in tasks. A traveling tourist fled in horror at the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jest
Reform prospects for China's money system described
Consular reports indicate limited hope for a reform or revolution in China's money system despite promises. Influential bankers and provincial officials block change, fearing value fluctuations across cities. Public dread of new systems keeps brass and copper dominant, while gold and silver may still set export prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scuppernong Winery
North Carolina
THE
American Grape Industry
Guy Elliott Mitchell
America
Pliny
Italy
Burgundy
Concord
Lake Keuka
George C. Husmann
Mobile Bay
Andrew Jackson
Pacific Coast
Santa Barbara California
KentUcky Wagon Manufacturing Co
Louisville, KY
Kirk
James $. Kirk
Welb Publishing CO
St. Paul Mian
William Bros
Ithaca, & Y
Cage
Geo
Martin Pire Arms Co
New Haven
Conn
Remington Typewriter
Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedigteer Bag
EW Tore
HAY Press
Scacier
Atatogue
Sandwich Mfg, CO
Main Street
Sandwich
Eagle Tank Co
W. Green St
Chicago, Ill
Watson-Stillman Co
Dey St
Missoula
Express
Bree
Missou
Montana
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!