Two Million Dollars a Day in Trade Balance with Europe
A columnist outlines a roughly two million dollar daily trade gap with Europe, equating it to about eighty three thousand dollars per hour and six hundred million per year. He notes Treasury figures are available on request and warns of widening capital outflow as gold moves across the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Statistical Bureau of the Treasury Department
Washington
O. P. Austin
St. Louis
England
P. O
Orient
Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Plymouth
St. Paul
Bryant & May
Bryant May
Standard Oil Company
American Diamond Match Company
Diamond Match Company
Sud
Ln 8
American Invasion of Europe Explored in London Markets
The narrator travels from Southampton to London to examine how American goods and industries influence English markets. He outlines plans to inspect British ports, railways, and factories, and notes American ship advances, consumer goods, and evolving competition with German and British firms.
American goods invade London stores in everyday life
A 1502 article notes American methods in English works and broad presence of American shoes rubbers brandy peaches canned goods and cock tales in London shops. It observes English taste and higher prices while praising American products and reachable brands across Regent Street Strand and Preca London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Strand
Preca
Lenandon
New York
Louisiana
Regent Street
Massachusetts
Frank G. Carpenter
The Londoner’s Dependence on American Goods
A writer argues that the average Londoner mirrors American consumption in daily life from New England sheets to California wine. He details breakfast, clothing, office items, transport, and leisure as examples of a broad cultural influence from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Yance
British Railway Trust
Milwaukee Harvester Company
Europe
Paterson
N.J
Baltic
Mediterranean
Lubin
Philadelphia
Russia
Germany
France
Collins
Levy
New York
America
Aall
Berlin
California
Fred McKenzie
London
Mr. McKenzie
New England
Boston
North Carolina
Connecticut
Illinois
Massachusetts
Lakes
Baltimore
Kansas City
Chicago
New York City
Shepherd's Bush
Nebraska
Michigan
Syracuse
Grand Rapti
Midwest
Pittsburg
Delaware
Virginia
Bowser Turns Front Yard Into Art Gallery With Stone Dogs
Mr Bowser buys a recumbent stone dog and paints a front yard gallery to impress neighbors. A crowd gathers as more statues arrive, causing clashes with drunks and a nightly watch by Bowser. The stunt aims to turn the block into art, with mixed responses from locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bowser
Art
Mr. Bowser
Old Céock
The Moving Van Man and Modern Moving Pride
The article notes a shift in moving culture toward heavier back lifting and independence among van helpers. Modern vans use covered padded wagons, reducing injuries while handling multi story moves. It highlights minimal crews, with skilled individuals moving pianos and heavy furniture, and a pride in back strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Readers Questions and Answers on Jobs and Geography
A mixed batch of reader inquiries covers career prospects in printing with salary notes and union details, requests about colleges William and Mary versus Williams, historical figures and duels, tempering copper, and how to contact legislators for bill details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L
Kan
Printers’ Union
Deaf mute bound over for signed threats to family in Blackburn
A deaf mute from Blackburn bound over to keep the peace after using sign language described as deaf and dumb toward his father and brother. The case underscores tensions within the family and the need for restraining measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
England
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Yankees
Don
United Kingdom
John Bull
Uncle Sam
Rhine
Holland
Belgium
Pierpont Morgan
Leyland Line
International Navigation Company
Athantic
Cramps’ Shipyard
London Bridge
Southampton
Cecil
West End
Lew Wallace
Charles Frohman
Arizona
Piccadilly Circus
Engiland
Great Britain
Stuboy
Bureau OF Information
Watie Amesville
Donne Plowboy
Johnny Plowboy
Weekly Gazette
Waldo F. Brows
Oxford
Elda
William and Mary College
Williams College
Hamilton
William and Mary
Virginia College
Hopkina
Von
T. J
South Charleston
Country
Ala
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