Grand Rapids Monopolizes Furniture World Trade
A lengthy feature discusses Grand Rapids as the center of U S furniture production and export. It details vast mills, mahogany imports, and export networks to Europe and the Americas, noting fairs, showroom campaigns, and the city’s rapid growth driven by furniture manufacturing. It highlights William Alden Smith and Senator Alger, plus a portrait of early Detroit area influence on business and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Frank G
Grand Rapids Ta Tito Furniture
Cvary Forest
Europe
North America
Africa
Australia
Juurer
Mexico
Chatea
America
Liverpool
South America
Grand Rapida
Grand Raphis
Leipzig
Frefams
France
Germany
Nint
Gweret
Aix
Western
Nla
Grant Rapidy
Miltons
Grand Rapides Ia
United States
Coant
Trath
Grand Fapida
Ita
Grand’ Raltistan
Onder
Noway
Michigan
Willam Alden
Grand Rapids Harald
Smith
Journal
Herald
Wiliam AldensyArth
Dowagtac
Southweat
Erg
Mkiblgen
Kevend Om Witte
Indiana Line
Thirten
Michigan House of Representatives
Wiltach Alden
Yale
Capital
Jeter C Pritchard
Senate
North Carolina
Jengw Coe
United B&dtee Circult’ Court
Pritchard
Willam Alden Braith
William Alden
Congressional
University of the
House of Representatives
Congress
National House of Representatives
Washington
Kasper
John Sherman
Laufa Napoleon
William Alten
Ant
Land
Baron Ldternourg
Bamsadur
Woman Buys Mercedes Car to Please King in Europe
London report describes a Manchester born American, a friend of a European king, reluctant to adopt motor cars. She finally buys a Mercedes in pwetty showcar form at Cowes, aiming to please the king rather than for speed, while public remark notes her age and social charm.
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London
Qonavelo, Fuchers
Manchester
Europe
Ahe
Cowan
Tha Kinghan
Mercedes
Conaudo
Cowes
Aha
Breath of Life Promises New Cure for Consumption
An unnamed writer from Port Williams recounts Stephens discovering a cure for consumption using King’s New Dunvary. The account claims three bottles cleared a two year cough, with a free trial offer and a price of 105 for a bottle.
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Ora A
Moravians and their influence on European religious thought
London reports the Moravians as one of the oldest Protestant communities tracing origins to John Huss. The piece outlines their quiet, nonnational approach, influence on Goethe and Wesley, and their role in shaping 18th century spiritual life, while noting earlier roots with the Bohemian Brethren and the Bohemian revival.
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John Huss
London
Fett ter-Lane
Regan
John Wesley
Zingendorf
Goethe
Wilhelm Molater
Germany
Herrnhut
John Hans
Bohemia
Goethe Wesley
Zinzeniort
John Hues
Hoa
Io Great Pert
Burglar in Cop Costume Targets London Homes
Miss Van Wart relates a burglar dressed as a police officer who approached her West End residence and a Pont Street home seeking entry. He offered whisky, then drew a knife at a third property, but fled when confronted. she notes the disguise and suspicious behavior around a single lady's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jim
Criminals Fed On Cigarettes Show Smoking Dangers
London reports a Lords select committee inquiry into juvenile smoking reveals experiments on French criminals fed cigarettes to study tobacco effects. Dr A W Wikmore testifies nicotine harms heart and throat, with Paris tests showing lungs spared while larynx bore nicotine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
A W Wikmore
Fort Beauchamp
Paris
Truck Gardeners Go South mm The Philadephia Priza
A Missouri manager leads Truck Farm Land Company in purchasing the 26000 acre Paridos Plantation near New Orleans to farm 5 10 18 and 29 acre plots. 350 workers reside on site as 220 farms are already surveyed and 100 houses moved for occupancy. The venture targets white families and aims to grow garden produce with year round cultivation, citing readiness to recruit German and Italian workers. The plan includes marketing cucumbers flowers and other crops to western states and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadephia Priza
New Orleans
St Charles Pariah
Truck Farm Land Company
QW Crawfont
Paridos
St Ts
Crawford
United States
Loulalang
Sur
California
Arizona
Home treatment for whiskey habit advertised by James
Alexandria notice proclaims William Hill and James Baatorium promote a home remedy to cure alcohol and cigarette addictions. Letters from customers claim success, with testimonials from Cavenah and others praising the method and inviting further public publishing.
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Mr. Hill
Mr Cavenah
James
Willam JM
Windint & Co
Alexandria la
Alexandria le
Orleans
Hill
Ania
Nll
Cavenah
Tiraxton
Misa
James Hanatorium
Giacommfort
Ganatorium
Banatorium
Banett
Priv
Cavenats
Cavenah Nots
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Lews
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Easther
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Mich
Algera
Penute
Hay Ny
Zach
Puble
Thomas M Pal
BfeMilan Aml
National
Almos
Tron
Tia
Ohio
Alxer
Mdur
X Mill
Algar
Kbd
Reed Law
Michigen
Frank G Carpenter
the Worlds Furniture City
iWin
Alden Amith
SS. S. Our Physicians
Phyaicrese
Atlanta
Gas
Nigwaepar
King
iConsuelio
Edward
van Wart
Coard of
Underwriters
Soathesstern Tariff Association
Atlanta Supply Company
Greenfield
Prouléont
A. Plex
Vencetary
Tays
Latzey Z
N. Pryor Street
Candler Building
WM. Hill
Alexandria, LA
J. E. Cavenah
Braxton, Miss
Consciensa
Charles James
James Baatorium
Bucuri Trust
Jullaime
Toulo
James Baartorium
Indiana Avenue
Chicago
Niewspap
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