How Black Friday Originated
The panic stemming from James Fisk Jr and Jay Gould attempting to corner the gold market culminated on September 24, 1869. They bought all the gold in New York banks, about $15,000,000, pushing prices from 144 toward 200 while Secretary Boutwell reportedly spent $4,000,000 to stabilize the market and Gould and Fisk reportedly lost about $11,000,000.
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James Fisk, Jr
Jay Gould
New York City
Secretary Boutwell
United States Treasury
Gould
Fisk
How Pictures Are Classified By Film Types And Notables
The cinema classifies pictures into categories such as War and Air, Westerns, Musical Comedies, Underworld, Society Dramas, and more. Who's Who divides eligibles into two classes: those prominent in credible pursuits and those included by official position.
Government Costs Of Coolidge Era Quoted In Post
The Saturday Evening Post cites total government costs at 13 048 000 000 dollars nationwide with 2 919 000 000 for state and local levels in 1923, noting per capita costs rising from 30 24 to 107 37 dollars. It also notes that 72 percent of the 1932 33 national budget was for war debts pensions or defense.
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Calvin Coolidge
Saturday Evening Post
Employment for All Such Tanklng says Satan Idle Employment
A historical notice argues that idle hands invite mischief and urges steady work. It warns that lack of employment fuels vice and calls on local readers to seek reliable labor opportunities. The piece frames industry as a moral duty and social protection.
Plants For Sale Tomatoes Peppers Mango
Local plant stand advertises tomatoes and peppers for sale including varieties Mango early and late Pimento early sweet. Customers urged to order early for best selection and pick up at the stand.
St Josephs Church Sunday Mass Schedule
St Josephs Church lists Mass on Sunday May 14 at 9 30. Weekday Mass at 7 30. Catechism classes Sunday morning at 8 30. Father Harrison is the Pastor.
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Father Harrison
Union Church Weekly Schedule and Mothers Day Program
The Union Church lists 10:00 Sunday School 41:00 Morning worship 6:15 Christian Endeavor and Thursday choir practice at 7:30. The Women’s Society meets at Mrs Henrietta Guyer’s home on Thursday May 11 with program leaders Mrs C L Hayes and Mrs A T Babcock. A Mothers Day program will be part of the hour of service and invitations are sent to all mothers. All Church Men’s Club meets Thursday May 18 at 7:00 with LO Schriver of Setna Life Insurance as speaker. supper 35 cents served by church ladies.
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Christian Endeavor
Henrietta Guyer
C.L. Hayes
A. T. Babcock
Rell
Mothers of All Church
All Church Men’s Club
LO. Schriver
Setna Life Insurance Company of
Peoria
Community group meetings and notes from a city club
Directory entries list the C D of A and NWA city groups meeting monthly in the Community Building with named officers. Also mentions the WRC and Camp No 203 R N A with meeting times in Cady’s hall and their officers. An article notes Chicago’s past as a coral reef according to Field Museum bulletin.
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N.W.A
Oracle
Eva Clark
Recorder
Carrie Arcer
Chicago
Field Museum of Natural History
Bulletin
September 1932 Peoria Tractor & Equipment payments listed
The record itemizes 1932 expenses by month for Peoria Tractor and Equipment Co. plus related contractors. Entries cover individuals like Jno Bienemann, Lige Black, Alva Lair, John Maher, Ray Vollmer, and Chas Rupp with payments for bridge work, oil, grease, tools, and labor across September to March 1933, noting quantities and amounts.
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Peoria Tractor & Eqpt. Co
Jno
Bienemann
Lige Black
Alva Lair
John Maher
Clarece May
Chas. Rupp
Ray Vollmer
Henry Shelton
Phillips Pet. Co
Ben Renemann
Henry Reents
Dragging
Nabor
Clarence Johnson
Ichar & Teaming
John H- Jones
Eee
John Finley
Wayne Nixon
Greenfield
R. Vollmer
Gus Snider
Ray DeFord
Warner Penn
Ernest Largent
Max Wyman
Western Powder Co
Ben Reneman
Raymond Cusack
Cleeet
Henry Recants
Rupp
J. D. Adams Co
Johnson Ref. Co
Fred Rupp
Eeeg Chas
Stear
Ed Dorembus
Arthur Hartley
Ernest Sargent
Alex Rook
Robert Penn
Ry Lowell Penn
Walter May
Fred VanTassel
John Jones
Thomas May
Eeeee
Greenfield Team
Jabr
Receipts and Expenditures for Rosefield Town
Town of Rosefield receipts show balance on hand of 970.98 with 1933 tax levied and 1932 items including bonds and bank interest. Expenditures total 620.00 with 500.00 paid on indebtedness and 120.00 on expenses. Certified by John Bienemann, Supervisor, dated March 28, in Peoria County Illinois.
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Rosefield
Peoria County
Illinois
John Bienemann
Irwin L. Borland
Brimfield Bank
J. G. Patton
Peoria
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Brimfield
Big Hollow
Kickapoo Edwards
Lump Mine
Canton
McCowas & McCowan
E. Overend
Prop
Prats
Cael
Copenhagen
Golden Acre
O’day
Barliana
Grand Pacific
John Baer
Margiobe
Oxheart
Ponderosa
Stone
Black
H. P. Tully
Spades
Pitchforks
Receifed OG
Lutheran Church
Henry Traub
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas Spencer
St. Joseph’s Church
the Union Church
American Legion Catholic Daughters of America
C. D. of A
Sara Reed
Nellie Carroll
Royal Neighbors
Women’s Relief Corps
WRC
Cady’s Hall
Stella Kelley
Alma Ellis
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Washington Star
Brimfield Service
A. Hane
Bata
Rosefield Township
H. R. Griggs
M. Travis
Ill
Farmington
Elmwood
Blue Ribbon Creamery Butter
Tully
H. O.cady & Son
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