HIDE AND SKIN IMPORTATIONS IN 1909 EXPECTED NEAR 100 MILLION
A Washington report analyzes hides and skins imports in 1909, noting calendar year totals near 100 million dollars and a rise from prior peaks. Goat skins alone are projected to reach about 30 million, comprising a large share of the value, with cattle hides and other categories advancing alongside. The article highlights significant regional and tariff effects on import volumes during the period.
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Washington
Dee
Fernie
Mainh
Porto Rico
Hawaii
United States
Boo
WIM
Climate and trade notes from a distant era
The article notes large contracts and global trade trends with Latin American and Asian imports. It also reports a cold spell at a U S weather observatory with temperatures rising ten degrees above zero and mentions prior winter lows.
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Poe
United States Weather Observatory
Atlantic Battleship Fleet Maneuvers Near Virginia Coast
The Atlantic battleship fleet operates under Rear-Admiral Schroeder with Captain von Voort directing. They conduct maneuvers off Virginia Capes while weather allows BRIE practice prior to heading to New York harbor for voyage preparations.
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Atlantic
Virginia
Schroeder
Hampton
Keing
New York Harbor
Bowe sues Civic League over detective fee claim
Steve Bowe filed suit against the Civic League on December 11 seeking 100 for detective work in convicting bootleggers. He alleges the group failed to pay him for services in enforcing laws against Mick Vaytor and other violators.
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Char
Steve Bowe
Colesion Civic League
Mick Vaytor
Bowe
Mus Viol Stors
Salvation Army Captain to Speak at Huntington Sunday
Captain Charles of the Salvation Army leads a talk on Sunday at 2 o'clock on North Mercer Street, Huntington. The program titled A Helping Hand or The Social and Rescue Works of the Army promises free admission and welcomes all attendees.
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Charles
Salvation Army
Huntington
Chelsflan Chish
North
Mercer Street
Arn
Misono
Monumental Lib ball at Kirkenny Castle remembered by stone tribute
The London Mail describes a monumental lib ball at Kirkenny Castle shaped like a tombstone for an Ormonde retainer, bearing an inscription started by John Youle De Memory of the Posteritys Heliinta Minami Hie Srooke, while other odd tidbits mention misheard phrases and a parade of curious remarks from a distracted crowd.
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Kirkenny Castle
Ormonde
John Youle
Imitation whiskey warned by government drives advert claim
An old timey ad warns against imitation whiskey and cheap drugs as danger to health and doctor bills. It touts a distillery in a coal region, claims 100 percent pure rectified product and targets middlemen profits with bold regional branding.
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Wanda
United States
Direy
POL Aflontas
Hawks ”Hibby
Hawes Brown
Carroll County
Virginia
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Frayser
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Bland Street
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West Virginia
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