Lumber cut of the United States in 1908 report highlights state outputs
The 1908 census preliminary shows 31,231 saw mills produced 33.289 billion feet of lumber, 12.106 billion shingles, and 2.987 billion lath. Washington leads with 2.916 billion feet, Louisiana second, Mississippi third. Texas shows a sharp decline. Major states and mills details illustrate regional shifts and the impact of the economic downturn.
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United States
Bureau of the Census
Washington
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Wisconsin
Texas
Michigan
Oregon
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Alabama
North Carolina
West Virginia
California
Maine
Georgia
Massachusetts
Colorado
Oklahoma
New York
Forest, Fish, and Game Commission
Kentucky
Tennessee
Missouri
Ohio
Indiana
Prominent Lath Types Highlight Rare White Pine and Fir
The text identifies lath types with emphasis on rare white pine Douglas fir spruce yellow pine cypress and hemlock as the most prominent varieties in focus. The mention centers on these species and their prominence in the material discussed.
Five Americans Crowns A Rowboat Tragedy
A rowboat carrying five Americans four English tourists and four Irish boatmen was swamped in a gale near Killarney. All tourists and two boatmen drowned. The incident occurred this afternoon as the party crossed the lake. The American National Bank of Bluefield West Virginia announces closure and claims payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killarney
Ireland
American National Bank
Bluefield
West Virginia
Fidelity Banking & Trust Co
W. Va
Return of the Linen Collars Revives Old Fashioned Style
The article notes a revival of stiff linen turnover collars with embroidered designs and open buttonholes for links or tie adjustment. It suggests the look suits tailored waists and signals a trend returning to shirts largely displaced by newer designs.
Collars and accessories for elegant men and ceremonial dress
Fashion notes describe genie waists with attached collars needing neck ruching, linen hand embroidered collars, and collar studs as buttons substitutes. Dress coats in silk or lace cravats echo cavaliers era, featuring pleated frills, fine lace, or Maline, with lavish handwork and wide price range.
Old-Fashioned Pork Apple Pie and Oyster Rarebit
A collection of historic home cooking recipes includes an old fashioned pork apple pie, oyster rarebit, Waldorf salad, and peach sherbet. The piece also features a humorous note on Quaker bonnets preventing colds with practical advice.
Value of Difference Cites Honest Conviction in Debate
The piece extols differences in conviction as signs of life and healthy purpose. It notes some lack energy to form opinions and argues that living people differ while the dead agree. A Sunday School Times quote urges valuing disagreement over enforced uniformity.
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Ais
Lfe
Sunday School Times
Buyers of Faked Antiques
A skeptical view on art forgery argues that most past treasures are copied as well as originals. It suggests fraud lies in paying inflated prices for antiquity and notes travelers may gain broader outlook from such experiences.
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Chamberlain
Have a Hobby Keeps Mind and Body Active
A woman with a hobby stays mentally alert and physically vigorous as she always has something to occupy both mind and body, preventing senile decay.
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Pedigo’s
Gunars
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
E. S. Pedigo CO
Princeton Avenue
M. G. Whiciow Hardware Gompany Inceton
Geo. BE. Wright
New London
Daily Telegraph
Wolte Pharmacy
J. Lee Harne
Cashier
Derwear
Jmetropolitan Men’s Furnishing Co
Elks Ride
Bland St
Thornton’s
Bluefield, W. Va
Bluefield Bargain House
THE
Paris
WM. Sameth
Kelley & Moyer Bladg
Pedigo & Garry Architects
Ironton Portland Cement
Miller Supply Company
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