Britishers Seek U S Cotton Fields Tour Threat
A party of mill owners plans a tour to the United States in pursuit of cotton fields, signaling potential economic moves and strategic interest in sourcing raw material.
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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
4
A party of mill owners plans a tour to the United States in pursuit of cotton fields, signaling potential economic moves and strategic interest in sourcing raw material.
A party of English cotton mill owners and officials led by DM Klog and P M Welch, with W M Allen and others, inspected cotton lands along the Red River Valley and Ouachita River in Monroe Louisiana. They plan to secure options on vast Louisiana and Texas tracts to feed their mills at home, aiming to grow their own raw material cheaper than buying from the United States.
A reader argues in blunt, humorous terms about the roles of mothers-in-law and daughters and sons in law. The letter lampoons stereotypes, noting mothers-in-law help sons-in-law with bills and contrasting loyalty with domestic friction. It ends with a pointed jab at sons-in-law who doubt their wives.
In Joplin Missouri a 100 foot mine shaft fall killed four miners. Five men were being hoisted when the tub detatched from the cable. George Cram saved himself by grabbing a shaft standpipe, then slid to the bottom and broke his leg.
Maud F. Treter as administrator of Kryon F. Teller's estate notifies creditors and interested parties of an upcoming settlement hearing at the Bates County Probate Court in Butler Missouri on November 1 108. The notice requests all claims be filed before the hearing date.
The Missouri Pacific announces excursion fares including one fare plus $2 for round trips with varied sale days each month and additions to Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs and Trinidad at one fare plus $5.50. Special round trip to Kansas City $2.15 on Saturdays. Holiday routes extend through multiple states with limited sale dates December 22 23 24 25 30 31 and January 1 good to January 4 1907. Open fare plus one third round trip and colonist sale dates in late 1906 to early 1907 apply to western and southwestern points with various one way and round trip terms.
Notice of sale under deed of trust by J I Hosler and Reeph Rosier of Butler Missouri. Property in Hates county Missouri including blocks and lots in Mor Win village. Foreclosure to satisfy principal and interest on a promissory note. Sale at the west front door of the court house Butler on Saturday December 1000, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Trustee Francisco, trustee.
Letters of administration granted by Bates County Probate Court for the estate of J A Wuts. All persons with claims must exhibit them within one year from the letters and within two years to avoid barred claims. Administratrix MM Magites P M Fouty appears.
Representative Kaka of California says the California delegation will not pursue runoff action and will meet within two weeks to discuss the situation. The delegation is likely to act as a unit if decisive action is needed to urge passage of any special measures. Two Japanese exclusion bills, by Representatives McKinley and Hayes, both from California, are currently pending in Congress.
Washington reports urge two measures for Philippine prosperity. A tariff reduction via the Dingley tariff rates and a proposal to establish an agricultural bank in the islands. The ledger notes 300 miles of surveyed railway and no silver bullion purchases for coins. 184 Filipino students study in the United States funded by the Philippine government.
Kansas City and St Louis market briefs show cattle steadiness with limited demand and mixed hogs in late fall trading. Wheat and corn futures edged lower to steady as supply signals and seasonal rhythms influence prices. cash grains reflect scattered strength in No 2 red wheat and corn contracts.
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