Law's System and the Past Lessons in Stockwatering
The article argues that social and economic panics recur, comparing 18th century John Law’s Mississippi scheme to modern stockwatering. It notes government backing, inflated securities, and resulting bankruptcies, drawing parallels with New Haven and Morgan era schemes, warning that such deceptions enrich a few at others’ expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John “Law
Law
France
Perm
Dienes
Mississippi
Wep
Encour Reais
F Meh
Ae Cael
New Haven
Morgan
Mellen
Vheir
John Law
Wall Street
Greatest stock watering bubble warned in modern era
Quote compares modern stock bubble to Law's Mississippi bubble, arguing the new era dwarfs past crises yet warrants safeguards. It notes widespread panic would have crippled civilization and urges federal rules to protect property and stabilize the economy amid alleged conspiracies. The passage reflects cautious optimism about eventual recovery and policy action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Mississippi
United States
Ndt
Boosting Commission Government Debate Cited in Warren Text
A Warrenite piece argues Wilson’s conduct aims to boost commission government by pushing the view that the current system is a failure. The text treats reform as a political strategy to rally support and reshape local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Commission
Polo Victory Inspires British Cup Rivalry Commentary
The piece celebrates the Polo Victory and welcomes the British team to the polo cup, noting they won fairly and deserve the trophy. It hopes America keeps the cup, but if it changes hands, praises Lord Lipton for perseverance and sportsmanship in outsailing rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lord Lipton
Real estate securities and the legacy of speculation
The piece contrasts promoters of unbacked securities with those who have ruined railroads and watered industrials, arguing that the former are less harmful to the public. It contends many promoters lack real property backing and warns of widespread financial harm from speculative offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monaton
Dangerous precedent in Warrenite contracts sparks public concern
A debate warns that spending public money without safeguards risks extravagance and dishonesty. The text argues the law divides paving duties between the legislative department and the mayor, with the paving company handling contracts and oversight. It stresses protecting taxpayers and preventing repeated assaults on the public purse.
Editorial Notes Reflect Mixed Views on War and Politics
The piece humorously critiques congressional and government efficiency with jabs at labor, brides, and budgeting. It jokes about Walter Johnson’s pitching as a trust bills education tool and mocks campaign literature shortages. It concludes with a stance on paving commissions needing full powers to authorize and execute contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senators
Walter Johnson
Silver Wedding Gifts Offerings and Prices Listed
A vintage catalog lists silver gift ideas for couples with prices. Items include pierced sandwich trays, trivets, crumb trays, candlesticks, covered vegetable dishes, meat dishes, drawing room kettles, casseroles, marmalade jars, sugar tongs, and more priced from about 50 cents to 20 dollars.
Baggage Rooms Relocated to Fourth Floor at Station
Notice highlights baggage rooms on the railway station fourth floor with large lines of trunks bags suit cases and other traveling impedimenta. Emphasizes serviceable styles reasonably priced English portmanteaus motor trunks and cases bellows cases and Japanese matting cases and bags.
One Day Special Sale at D M Reead Company
The advertisement lists a one day sale at the D M Reead Company on Fairfield Avenue and Broad Street offering ten cent articles and a 4 ply warranty. It promotes hose menders bands couplings nozzles lawn sprinklers and related items with delivery included in the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. B. Smith
Fairfield Avenue”antery
Broad Street
See
ADERA
Waterloo centennial focus on memory and debate
The article surveys the Waterloo centenary plan and how the name has become a universal symbol of triumph and defeat. Belgium, Britain, France, Germany and the Netherlands plan monuments and commemorations while battles over who truly deserved credit persist amid debates on Wellington and Blucher. The piece notes battlefield preservation against suburban development and reflects on the lingering lure of holy ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
England
Germany
Belgium
France
Walter Scott
Wellington
Napoleon
Blucher
the Prince of Orange
Brussels
William Down
Income Tax Due Date Reminder from McAdoo
McAdoo urges all persons corporations and associations liable under the income tax law to pay assessments to their district collectors before June 3. He warns that penalties are heavy for late payment and that the secretary has no power to waive or remit them. Washington June 18 Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Washington
Bathing Suits and Lace Sale Featured in Local Shop
The page highlights summer swimwear with priced bathing suits for women men and children in colors and patterns. It also advertises a sale of laces Cluny Filet Ratine bands and edges for dresses and home decor, plus leatherette gloves resembling white French doeskin for $1.00 a pair.
Cotton Brocade Light Weight for Summer Coats
A fancy brocade in lilac rose and black with white, featuring a heat effect yet light. Suitable for waistcoats novelty basques and vests to wear with white skirts or dresses. Twenty seven inches length priced at 39 cents.
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Mexico City
Congressional
Congress
Paving Commission
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D. M. Reead Company
Sians
Alling Rubber CO
Cts
Maiket
D. M. Read Company
Excar Island
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