Powerful Genius Whose Wife Acts as His Business Conscience
London notes reveal G. K. Chesterton relied on his wife as a business conscience. The piece recounts how Mrs Chesterton handles tickets, hosting duties, and coordination on journeys while Gilbert Chesterton focuses on writing. An anecdote about a misbooked lecture adds humor to their dynamic.
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London
G. EK. Chesterton
Tike
Chesterton
Gilbert
Chesteron
Glasgow
Frea
Hoyle
Tynee
Chestertons
Overstrand Mansions
Batternea
H E. C
Scent Craze in London Women Embrace Oriental Charms
London reports a season of Oriental scents and charms worn by society women. Princess Mary allegedly bought the occult articles and, with a modern trend, drew cavalry officers at Aldershot, while her mother notes the aroma on the princess’s handkerchief and incurs social trouble.
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London
Mary
Aldershot
Marvelous Moving Picture Playwright Story Teaches Imagination
In a July issue, Daniel Frohman explains how imagination fuels writing for moving pictures. He cites a tale of a mother and baby in a carriage to show how a simple scene can unfold into a chain of episodes. The anecdote underscores imagination plus the need to translate ideas into action and avoid lengthy explanations.
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Wowa
Daniel Frohmaon
Baby Fm
Progress and labor conflict over new freight electric truck
The piece contrasts a dog barking as futile protest against progress with a New Orleans stevedores strike over electric trucks for moving freight between ships and warehouses. It argues motor vehicles are here to stay and society is adapting quickly, while noting the labor friction caused by the shift.
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Brom
New Orleans
Rich American women chase jeweled fashion in London
London June 28 wealthier American women compete for gems this season. Queen Victoria’s influence has popularized heavy jewelry wear. Lady Granard and Lady Leith of Fyvie lead among rivals. A hall show reportedly featured jewels worth about 500000 dollars as Duchess of Roxburghe also flaunts finer pieces. Guards monitor homes at night as fortunes await vault return in July.
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London
Granard
Leith
Fyvie
Soe
Holden Suro
Lorna Burn
Some False Ideas of Economy
The author challenges common farming cost myths, urging wholesale preplanning of purchases and avoiding piecemeal buying. He criticizes using old implements long after they wear out and notes racial bias while stressing disciplined labor and proper equipment as keys to better profits.
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E. M. Stickney
South
Ili
Electric Towpath Towing Tests At Panama Canal
A Panama Canal test ship Allignen, an 2000 ton ocean liner, traversed the Gatun locks on the Atlantic side from Cristobal to Gatun Lake and back, powered by four electric towing machines along the towpath. The vessel rose 85 feet through the locks, demonstrating electric towage of locks in the canal system.
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Allignen
Gavan Locks
Panama Canal
Ciuistobil
Atlantic
Gatun Lake
United States Sells Battleships Idaho and Mississippi to Greece
The United States congress approved the sale of the battleships Idaho and Mississippi to Greece. The vessels will be transferred immediately and the U.S. will receive about 12 million dollars to fund four new super-dreadnoughts. President Wilson backed the sale amid Turkish objections and oversight by Greek officials.
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Congress
Idaho
Mississippi
Greece
United States
Wilson
Turviston
T Key
A. Vou
Call- New
Ers
Farms and Farmers Editorial on timely topics for Georgia readers
The piece notes the shift in leadership from Colonel Redding to the current editor of the agricultural column, defending truthful reporting and urging practical, timely farm topics. It covers oats straw use, cattle feed, and general farm improvements, plus reader letters on animal care and veterinary advice.
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Redding
Georgia
Colonel Helding
Colonel Reding
South Carolina
Pig health note from Riscksbury on Berkshire sow
Correspondence from S C I M Riscksbury reports a six month old Berkshire sow that has been sick for three months. It stopped eating except for sweet milk and showed scouring and stiffness in the hind end, growing weaker in the back joints. The writer suggests treatment for bowel trouble and notes likely past remedies.
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W. L. M. Riscksbury
S. C
The Bypiny Minstrels Question Ice Water Riddle
A quirky exchange features Mister Interlocutor and Mr Bones as they seek an ice free water joke. An onion joke lands while Signor Dante Hollyr readies a pallid performance. The text shifts to fragments of a stage patter with surreal lines and stray phrases.
Weekly Financial Review reflects bleak trade outlook
New York financial markets wavered after the H B D Claflin failure and renewed doubts on rail freight and government policy. Gold exports rose amid cautious bank discounts as speculation cooled, while foreign gold accumulations and upcoming French town flotation added stress to sentiment. Four steel and copper trade advices deepened the subdued mood.
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New York
H. BD. Claflin
Tte House
Supreme Court
Southern Pacific
Commerce Commission
Condition of Treasury at Start of Saturday Business
The United States Treasury at the beginning of business Saturday June 27 shows net balance in general fund of 100,549,018 dollars. Total receipts June 26 amount to 8,162,610 dollars and total payments June 26 amount to 8,584,518 dollars. The fiscal year deficit is 10,78,390 dollars versus a surplus of 17,550,410 last year, excluding Panama canal and public debt transactions.
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United States Treasury
United States
New York
Inc
Philadelphia
Boston
Bo Loula
la Priusbuce
Knasas City
San Francisco
Baltimore
Cincinna
Zataa
Bilnneapolis
Cleveland
Firs
Denver i ‘ Ey
Providence
Richmond
Fort Worth
St. Joseph T
Washington
Nashville
Columbus
East Lake City
Savannah
Toledo
Dea Moines
Rochester
Hartford
Duluth
Borfouk
Peoria
Stove City
Jacksonville
Birmingham
Wichita
Grand Rapids
New Haven
Syracuse
Uh Scranton
Springfel
Maes
Ameeter
San Diego
Toroma
Chattanooga
Payton
Feye Augusta
Portland
Cherleston
S.C
Lincoln
Tranton A
Reading
Akron
Oklahoms
Wilmington
Del
Topeke
al Knoxville
Tegsona
Cedar Tapida
Lancaster
Ynungetown
Waterlowa
Canton
Fort Wayne
Evansville
Falls River
Springfield
Bedford - Llosa
Sioux “Falls
Farge
Vustin
Harrisburg
Houston
Reading for Children and the Value of Wholesome Books
The piece urges parents to provide clean, engaging literature for children to foster a lifelong love of reading. It critiques trashy works, stresses the need for action and interest, and promotes a Progressive Farmer story as suitable for all ages, encouraging families to read aloud together to boost comprehension and taste.
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Dickens
Thack~ Cray
Baseball Language Terms and Local Wordplay
A playful glossary riffing on baseball language and slang with scattered entries. It blends puns and clues referencing judge Stuart B. Stone, seasonal cycles from April to October, frozen marks on scoreboards, a horse nicknames, a described strike called a roast, and a curious recruit line about a 484 batter in Oshkosh and a 034 performer in Gotham.
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Stuart B. Stone
Manoteau
Bowie
Oshkosh
Gotham
Week's Trade Irregulars Highlight Bradstreet Report
Bradstreet reports a good crop outlook and mixed trade with slow industrial activity across regions. Western centers show optimism with rising wholesale and retail activity, while eastern areas face subdued demand and slower payments. Prices ease on forward purchases, and agricultural machinery orders hint at six to twelve month contracts. rail and cotton markets show uneven momentum.
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Bredstreet
Bradstreet’s
West
Hkeporta
New Engand
Asmunth
Bank Clearings in United States for the Past Week
Bank clearings in the United States for the past week are reported with notes that older men may warm to aging, suggesting greater enjoyment with time. The piece blends financial data with a quip about changing tastes as men grow older.
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United States
Cotton Market Sees Mixed Moves Ahead of Condition Report
New Orleans reports show July cotton futures steady at times with selling of long positions while new crop prices hold near unchanged. Trading expected light into Wednesday as government condition and acreage prospects loom, with near term sentiment divided between bears and bulls.
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New Orleans
Bond Redemption Notice for Atlanta Water & Electric
Notice to holders of First Mortgage bonds of the Atlanta Water & Electric Company. Six thousand dollars par value bonds drawn for redemption at 105 percent. Bonds numbered 49, 99, 251, 065, 1034, 1178. Payable at Columbia-Knickerbocker Trust Company Trust Department New York after July 1 1914. Interest ceases after that date.
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Columbia-Knickerbocker Trust Company
Broadway
New York City
Columbia -Knickbrbocker Trust Company
George E. Warren
New York
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Mania For Gems
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R. J. H. DE Loach
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Weekly Financial Review
East
Bradstreet
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Irow
Iron and Steel Review
St Louis
Maine
Illinoly Central
Seaboard
Ate
Wabash
Atlanta Water & Electric Sower Company
Hubbard Bros. & CO
Hanover Square
Jgmuers
Cotton Archange
New
New Fork Produce
Fidtiog
Grdera
Alonzo Richardsong,co
Certified Public Accountants
Empirebuilding
Ameritannat's Bank
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