German Potatoes Reach Memphis At Lower Cost
A Memphis article notes three carloads of German potatoes from Strasburg arrived by barge via the Rhine to Rotterdam and ocean freight to New York, then Memphis. Shippers report circa 5 cents per bushel cheaper than Colorado origins, despite import duties, highlighting German tubers as a bargain in a high-price season. It adds a second item on Jefferson Davis Camel Experiment noted in Popular Science Monthly, describing Civil War era camel trials and their mixed outcomes.
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United States
New York
Colorado
Mississippi River
Memphis
Strasburg
Germany
Old Rhine
Rotterdam
Rhine
Mississippi
Popular Science Monthly
Jefferson Davis
Walter Fleming
Louisiana State University
Davis
Fleming
Mississippi Dairy Proposal Favors Diversified Farm Plan
The document argues Mississippi should promote dairying to absorb surplus production and counter boll weevil damage. It envisions a 30 cow operation on 160 acres with Bermuda pasture, a barn, silo, water system, and crops like soybeans, cowpeas, sorghum, corn, and possibly alfalfa replacing 100 acres of cotton.
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Mississippi
Bermuda
The Small Investor’s Calm Triumph in the 1907 Panic
The article argues small investors grew wiser over four years, buying during the 1907 panic as many big speculators failed. It notes 16 leading railways and industries rose from 250,000 to 350,000 shareholders, with about 100,000 new small investors exiting banks to buy shares, while the boom of 1906 left them patient.
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Wall Street
The Shy Child Explains Building Self-Confidence
The approach emphasizes praising the child, boosting self-worth, and developing social talents. Encourage attractiveness, arts, sports, and talents through lessons and clubs to foster acceptance and belonging among peers. The goal is to establish a sense of welcome and value in social settings.
Right hand seats fill first in street cars says record
The Philadelphia Record quotes a street car conductor on why right hand seats fill first. Habit and safety beliefs are offered, noting that the right side is considered safer and the middle of a car is advised for travel.
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Philadelphia Record
Senator Money Speech on Drum Appointment
Senators from parties discuss an executive session speech by Senator Money of Mississippi. Democrats and Republicans call it the greatest oration on the race question in that body for generations. The nomination was the context of his address and response.
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Senator Money
Mississippi
Schedule of Newspaper Puffs a Western Editor Sets
A Western editor outlines a price schedule for puffing in his paper. It fixes charges for praising a lazy government male, mourning a deceased citizen by the town, calling a galavanting female an estimable lady, labeling a pupil a divine, and sending a sinner to heaven, with amounts ranging from 60 cents to 10.13 dollars.
Mississippi's Next Senator McLaurin Praised by Delta Register
The Delta Register endorses Anse McLaurin for another U.S. Senate term, praising his diligent service and encyclopedic knowledge. It asserts no rival can match his dedication to Mississippi, noting lobbyists fear his influence and urging voters to reelect him.
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Register
Mississippi
Anse M’laurin
Senate of
United States
Senate
A. J. McLaurin
McLaurin
Delta Register
One Way to Appear Young in Handwriting
A young woman explains the value of vertical writing learned in schools. She notes some people assume she is younger based on her penmanship and believes adopting this style could aid her social prospects, though she won’t lie about her age.
History of Smallpox Described by Rhazes and Spread
Smallpox appears first described by Rhazes, a 900s Arabian physician. It reached Southern Europe during the crusades and gradually spread north. In 1517 it traveled from Spain to Santo Domingo and then to Mexico, where it is said to have killed 3,500,000 natives. The disease spread rapidly across the Americas, devastating villages and Indian tribes.
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Rhazes
Europe
Spain
Santo Domingo
Mexico
For Sale Last Car Narrowed by Early Orders
For sale notice offers one depot car next week with over half already spoken for. W. G. Runge urges early orders to secure the remaining unit, warning it will be the last available car.
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W. G. Runge
New Farm Machinery and Harvester Disc Harrows Arrive
A local retailer announces fresh stock of International Harvester Disc Harrows and cultivators. The advertisement promotes viewing the new goods and claims Texas Farmers regard the equipment as the greatest.
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Brandon
Miss
Sidney L. McLaurin
Roy L. Fox
W. H. Barnes
Mr. Bush
A. E. Anderson & Co
Chicago
Ill
Bush
E.&w
Wright
Newpais
Mississipp
A. R. Risser
New Foods
al Harvester Company
Perry
Texas
Weevil
A.M. Shields
Brandon, Miss
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