Various 1891 items and world notes from The Weekly Barner
The issue notes trade base cuts in Baxxen, republican party seating in Ireland, a two headed parsnake in California, two eyed lizards in Maryland and North Carolina, a Russian edict to bar Hebrews from corn purchases, a monument to Father A. J. Ryan in Mobile, a sentenced murder in Virginia, Norway wildlife bounty figures, a Cheyenne dog that spots dollars, Senator Palmer’s walking habit, and new import rules forcing foreign manufactured goods to be entered despite American capital.
Random Observations From A Times Column
A mixed set of notes ranging from long lived elephants and early maturity to curious wildlife in Wyoming and literary gossip. It mentions a bird with owl head and rooster body in folklore, praise for Russian writers, a St. Louis superstition case, and Harper’s editor changes. It also notes a potato surplus in California and a man seeking damages for a train pass.
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Wyoming
St. Petersburg
St. Louis
The South's Export Business Expansion
The Manufacturers' Record notes a surge in Southern foreign trade with five Norfolk to Europe steamship lines and October exports totaling 44.1 million dollars from Southern ports versus 58.3 million elsewhere. New Orleans and Galveston handle grain as western shipments head south.
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Manufacturers’ Record
Baltimore
Newport News
Europe
Nortfolk
London
Liverpool
Glasgow
Havre
Antwerp
United States
Norfolk
Atlantic
New Orleans
Galveston
Competition as a force for good and harm in trade
The article argues that competition often destroys trade and fuels monopolies. It reviews Aldace Walker's study on competition, endorsing regulated competition. It also notes the ongoing U.S. Congress speakership scramble with Crisp, Mills, and Harrison courting votes and foreign interests affecting recognition.
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Adam Smith
Aldace F. Walker
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Western Traffic Association
Walker
French silk and wool imports trade proposal hinted
M Zxiernsrep, a chamber of deputies member, asserts if the United States lowers duties on French silks wooling and cottons France would cut duties on American imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Zxiernsrep
Chamber of Deputies
United States
France
Oil powered ships in Inman line tests gains
The Lima oil developed for heating is slated for use on Inman steamers with a large fuel tank planned for a two week voyage. The Standard Oil field owner and Inman stake imply economy and space gains over coal. Six large Inman vessels may switch, with Red Star lines following if successful.
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Inman
Lima
Ohio
Seaboard
Standard Oil Company
Inman Steamship Line
Inman Company
Pittsburg Dispatch
Chicago
Brilliant
Allegheny River
Hunter's Point
United Pipe Line
Taman
International Navigation Company
Red Star
The Path to Wealth and Wealth’s Temptations
The piece surveys how people chase riches through lucky bets or saving, noting many aim for wealth while others seek safety or retirement. It contrasts cautious, patient planners with the restless search for the mighty dollar, emphasizing no fixed rules and the value of prudent, progressive habits.
Editorial Notes on World Affairs and Exposition Plans
Gov Bucranxan vows to return convicts to the mines if needed as Apaches threaten in Arizona amid famine, riots, and epidemics in Central America. Russia may bar horse exports signaling looming hostilities. The New York World weighs speakership votes with Crisp leading. The New Argentine Pacific line features a 340 km straight tangent no bridges and heavy use of metallic ties. Davis reports 142 juries for the Exposition with $6 daily pay, $500 top medal prize, and $350,000 est for medals and diplomas.
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Swan
Vox
Guatemala
Honduras
Russia
New York World
Crisp
Mills
Texas
McMillan
Springer
Hatch
Bynum
Argentine Pacific
Buenos Arers
Andes
Davis
Committee On Awards
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
Hostetter Almanac Promises Wide Readership and Health Notes
The Hostetter Company announces its Almanac for 1997 will exceed ten million copies in English and multiple languages. Published under close supervision, it offers health advice, testimonials, astronomical data, and chronological items. Free copies available from druggists and dealers nationwide.
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Hostetter
Hostetter Company
Sattsburgh
Tey
Brevities and Crop Notes From The Era
A collection of short items notes rhetoric on men and women and a list of agricultural highlights for 1891 including wheat corn cotton and crops while reporting an accident near Lisbon and orphaned lime import impacts on orange supplies.
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Providence
Florida
California
Mediterranean
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Barner
J. G. Rankin
Maryland
North Carolina
Ireland
Russian Empire
A. J. Ryan
Mobile
Als
Vermont
Geonce Carter
Fannie M. Fadden
Cape Charles
Norway
Trent
Cheyenne
Wasurxeros
John M. Palmer
Capital
Henze
Avon
Mirabeau
Maurice Maeterlinck
Belgium
Princess Maleine
Mex
Illinois
Big Four
Middlesworth
W. D. Howells
Harper's
Sacramento
Congress
Messrs. Crisp
Presipest Harrisos
England
Marquis of Salisbury
General Harries
New York
Science of
Rio
Mus
Jervenses Davis
General Hoadley
Belford Publishing Co
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States
Bucranxan
Tennessee
Arizona
Lisbon
Tutt’s
Tutt
John Bull
Bull
Bes
Dr. Bull
Jon Bolorm
Price
Smaith
Jony D. Panx
Doyle
Houston
Texas Central
Evans
Hearne
Simon & G. Ei Ff
Reichardt, Becker & Co
Bren Eam
THES
Schmid Bros Deabers
Ryser General Merchandise
Cor
West Streets
Srenham
Louis Bronenkant
West Aide Court House
Pavers Beefham
Texa
Weise & Bucherl
Sandy Street
Brenham
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