Savings Prosperity Shown by Bank Deposits Rise
The article notes rising savings across the United States with New York banks reporting deposits near 100 million dollars held by about 101,000 people and another bank above 91 million by 119,000 depositors. It argues widespread thrift supports national prosperity and hints at solid future growth driven by consistent saving habits.
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New York City
New York
Philadelphia
Texas
United States
France
Russia
Japan
Germany
Wall Street
Global price rise tied to gold production not policy
A Baltimore News editorial argues that higher prices are global and driven by massive gold output rather than U S or domestic policy. It states price increases across America and Europe share a common cause and cannot be traced to any single government action.
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America
Europe
Baltimore News
W. L. Douglas
W. L
Ges Bouglas
Ufe
Brockton
Mass
W.l. Douglas
O'Brien Urges Tariff Reform Against Trusts
Morgan J. O'Brien, former New York Supreme Court justice, tells the Democratic party to return to Cleveland's tariff reform. He argues evils of trusts come from unfair tariffs and questions how Britain can curb trust evils via protection or free trade. He criticizes the idea that free trade cures trusts.
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Morgan J. O'Brien
New York Supreme Cort
Democratic Party
Cleveland
London
Avis
Great Britain
Universal Steel Trust
United States
Foreign Trouble Rumors and Military Strength Debate
The piece argues against war with Japan and America by exaggerators and sensational press. It notes Japan’s focus on Korea and warns of efforts to provoke conflict for big stakes, while urging the United States to boost its Army to at least 100000 men per Roosevelt and Taft.
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Japan
America
Korea
Russia
California
United States
San Fnecisco
Americas
Pitt Ostaids
Teimes
Cmiberedase
Walt
Washington
Jefferson
Tacobson
Buchanda
Europe
Congress
Roosevelt
Taft
St. Louis
Poverty widens while savings rise says Tribune
The Chicago Tribune notes a paradox as the poor fall deeper into need while deposits in savings banks increase, suggesting complex economic dynamics and shifting spending habits.
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Chicago
Wet Little Flat
Mrs Nowbride asks Miss Jellusse to visit and see a pretty little flat. the couple notes they were married last month.
Risky Evans the Steeple Jack Who Loves Heights
The life of I. E. Risky Evans a famed steeple jack who climbs high towers and churches across America and parts of England. He recalls near fatal falls and daring feats including a night on a Cincinnati church steeple and a Trinity Church incident.
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America
England
Oystage
Ivans
St. Joseph’s Church
Cincinnati
Tle
Alice and Billy the dogs fetch egg under shed
A western farmer’s two dogs, Alice a large greedy animal and Billy a small one, pursue a hen egg. Alice cannot reach the egg, Billy crawls under the shed, retrieves the egg, and presents it to Alice who eats it. They depart together.
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Alice
Billy
Chicago Tribune
Little Lad Shines Shoes and Trades Browning Gift
In a Harper’s Weekly vignette Jacob Riis follows a boy who earns by shoe shining. At a Christmas gift tree he receives Browning poems and later exchanges them for a can of shoe polish after a mission Sunday school twist. The superintendent offers exchanges. the boy marches forward with Browning and asks for an exchange to get blacking.
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Jacob Riis
Browning
Jimmie
Blacking
Harper's Weekly
Gossip at the club about Mrs Smiths changing hair color
Patrons discuss Mrs Smiths hair color, noting she alternates shades to spark talk. They dismiss her as insignificant and say attention is her goal, implying she would be ignored otherwise.
Cuticura Heals Twelve Years of Eczema in Boy
Michael Steinman of 7 Sumner Avenue Brooklyn writes that persistent eczema afflicted his son from infancy with burning rough scales and severe itching. After doctors said incurable, using Cuticura Ointment and remedies led to rapid improvement and full cure by age twelve.
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Michael Steinman
Sumner Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Senator Hoar Quips on Flags in Canadian Fourth of July
An anecdote attributed to the late Senator Hoar recalls a Canadian Fourth of July where both nations were present. A young Englishwoman mocked the American flag as “check er-berry candy,” to which Hoar balled back that the candy has made many sick who tried to lick it.
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Senator Hoar
Conspicuous Advantage at the Dinner Table
A grandfather chides Johnny for lagging at meals while noting sixty years of practice. The tale ends with a homey quip about eating pace and experience to finish dinner swiftly.
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Johnny
Ball Blue and Civil Service Rules in Brief
A fusion of playful quips about Mrs Flit tempering social mishaps and notices on consumer goods and state employment reforms. The piece references an ad pitch for Ball Blue laundry product and notes California state library adopting civil service rules. Also mentions Tollesbury England with limited medical services and Niagara Falls excursion details including travel routes and stopovers.
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