Paris Boom Era and Rise of Modern Corporations
The article traces the 18th century Paris Mississippi Scheme led by Law and the Banque Royale, its boom then bust, and parallels with England’s South Sea Company. It then covers the evolution of business organization from ancient Babylon to Roman colleges, medieval guilds, and the origins of trusts and unions in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Paris
Law
Louisiana
Louis XV
France
Louis XIV
Lay
North America
Compagnie d’Occident
Compagnie Des Indes
England
South Sea Company
South Seas
Babylon
Blackstone
Evolution of Transportation and Capital in the Industrial Era
The piece cites objections to early rail schemes and praises the rail and steam innovations of the industrial revolution. It notes Stephenson and Fulton advancing locomotion and steam power, and explains how transportation, famine relief, and capital formation through bonds funded public works from schools to bridges. It emphasizes the rise of savings banks and mass investment enabling modern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Fulton
India
China
Ireland
Belgium
Rome
George Bancroft a Public Philosopher and Statesman
George Bancroft was a voluminous history author and a public figure who held many trusted posts. He served as collector of customs in Boston from 1838 to 1841 and as secretary of the navy under President Polk. He founded the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis and trained most naval officers. He was U S minister to Great Britain and Prussia among other duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bancroft
United States
Boston
Navy
Polk
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
Great Britain
Prussia
Brisk Beach to Wardrobe: Youthful Evening Frocks Featured
A fashion note praises simple evening gowns for young women while highlighting a green satin frock with spangles and a gauze scarf. It also previews spring children's dresses in striped gingham and chambray, describing two model outfits crafted for durability and style.
August Flower Remedy for Digestive Ailments
Green's August Flower touted as a gentle laxative and stomach regulator for ailments from disordered stomach to liver inactivity. It promises to cleanse the alimentary canal, stimulate bile, and purify blood, sold worldwide in 80 and 90 cent bottles. Mother quotation and a frog-in-bed joke follow.
All Men At Home Should Prepare For War
An advertisement urges men over thirty to protect kidney health to prevent premature aging. It promotes Anuric tablets by Dr. Pierce, claiming uric acid in blood causes ailments like backache and rheumatism. A trial package is offered for 10 cents with instructions to drink water and sweat daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Nervous Women Advised to Try Dr Pierce Remedies
An Arkansas advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for nervousness and pain. It promotes liquid or tablet forms, includes a mail offer for a trial package, and notes a large package price. The ad credits Mrs. Lou White’s testimonial and lists the Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo, New York.
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United States
Grip Epidemic Hurts Kidneys Says Doctors Nationwide
Doctors report widespread grip causing a run down system with kidney weakness and urinary troubles. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is advertised as immediate relief. sample bottles offered by Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton on request for ten cents. Regular and large bottles sold by druggists. Be sure to mention this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, Wiehe
Adyv
In the Game of Life a Good Deal Depends on a Good Deal
The line hints at the idea that success hinges on favorable exchanges and strategic choices. It reflects a mindset where fortune favors tactical deals and shrewd negotiation in daily life.
Recipe for Gray Hair Dye Promises Easy Home Use
To a half pint of water add 1 oz Bay Ram a small box of Barbo Compound and 44 oz glycerine. Mix at home at little cost. Barbo Co boxes include full directions. Gradually darkens streaked faded hair making it soft glossy and non greasy.
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Barbo
Barbo Co
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Western Newspaper Union
S. W. Straus
New York and
Chicago
Igi
Astley Cooper
Vege
Mr. Berkeley
Cheltenham
Sibthorpe
London Quarterly Review
Woolwich
Sur- Pierre
Yomeri
Carter
Croker
Fletcher
Bunko A
Eekesha County
David Roberts
Waueesha
Wiste
Bocklet
Fea
Washington A Ave
Kansas City
G. A. Cook
Main St
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