China fears and British worries in tense global scene
A reflection on Chinese policy, Western powers, and the risk of a broader conflict. The piece cites Chinese resilience, Western interests, and the role of the United States under Secretary of State Kellogg, stressing the difficulty of subduing a vast population and the need for cautious diplomacy. It also notes effective local advertising wisdom.
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East
Kina
Pacific
Thibet
Chine
Japan
United States
John Hey
Kellogg
America
Europe
Stevens and the Railroads A Century Later
A historical note on John Stevens who championed rail charters. It contrasts early skepticism from Jefferson and others with modern gains, citing the Bureau of Railway Economics showing Class I roads earning about 177 million dollars in July at a 5.62 percent return, implying Stevens would be heartened by current figures.
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Stevens
John Stevens
America
Thomas Jefferson
Rufus King
DeVite Clinton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jefferson
King
Bureau of Railway Economics
Farm Exodus From Rural Areas Halts Says Agriculture Dept
Agriculture department officials say the movement of rural population away from farms has stopped since World War II. The nation enjoys a stronger agricultural economy, radio and automobile access bring city pleasures to farms, over 600000 farmers own receiving sets, and most farms have autos. Home life on farms can rival town life with electricity running water and improvements.
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Agriculture Department
America
Writing to sell: craft, not fame, wins ads
A discussion of advertising copy stressing practical writing over fame. Cyrus Curtis names his favored advertising writers, praising direct, conversational style and the ability to sell across the counter in any business.
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Maine
Curtis
Cyrus Curtis
Saturday Evening Post
Judge Gary of United States Steel at eighty defies retirement
Arthur Brisbane notes Judge Gary heads a vast steel empire with 400 million dollars in cash and vigorous health. He argues age should not force retirement and cites leaders who remained active past eighty. The column touches on Kipling and imperial debts, science, and a call for the Grand Army to continue its mission.
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Udge Gary
Wall Street
Gladstone
von Moltke
Pope Leo Ra
Gary
Rudyard Kipling
Kipling
Uncle Sam
England
Des Moines
Grand Army
Cancer fears and cautions from medical experts in Washington
Medical leaders report cancer cannot be cured yet and warn against false promises. Immediate surgery offers the best hope, early detection is crucial, and avoid quacks and unsafe remedies. Cancer remains a growing threat, linked to aging and urban medical trends.
Diplomatic Immunity Sparks Critique of Washington Driving
A Washington column laments diplomatic immunity after a car crash killed a local pedestrian. It notes diplomats rarely face charges, presses for accountability, and describes the diplomatic corps as a loud, busy, and privileged enclave with many vehicles and varied personnel.
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Stewart U
Ashington
Washingtonian
R Street
Wall Street Rumors and the Morgan Interview Move Markets
New York report details how a Morgan interview leaked to the press sparked a surge in General Motors stock and caused an abrupt market reaction. The piece notes how rumors and tip like signals ripple through Wall Street, shaping trading and investor behavior.
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York
Cumichty
Wall Street
General Motors
Taburoug
House of Morgan
Eurepe
Tre
Famous Breaks and Wall Street Rumors Through 1914 1966
The account recalls sensational market moves driven by rumors and perceived insiders. It notes Germany’s wartime appeal, the U-58 sighting, and a State department denial, followed by a spike in war industry securities and a wave of speculation. It mentions Jacob Schiff’s warning during a 1966 crisis and the persistent rise of dubious “inside” tips and "war babies" amid market chaos.
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America
U-58
Newport
State Department
Jacob Schiff
Schiff
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